How Much Was It?!?!?! The tale of our best trip ever!!!!!!UPDATE 5/12/14 PG 30

[Credit Man]

Please, if you have time, the more trip reports the better!!!

 

[RyansMommy1]

I love reading your trip reports!! would love to hear about your solo adventure!!!

 

[pkondz]

Fell behind a bit with a little side trip, so...

Hey Gang! Time for another update!

And it's about time!
Oh, wait.... it's me that's behind, not you.


nevermind.

The CM who helped us there was one of the nicest most helpful Disney CMs we've ever worked with. I mention this because I have read in many places that the DL CMs are nowhere near as good as their WDW counterparts. We would beg to differ.

Good to hear.

to meet our daughter. She seemed to take forever because it turned out she stopped to take some pictures

No!
Caitlin?

Here's the pic, forgive us for looking a bit jet lagged and sweaty

You all look as lovely as ever.


Dale too.

Since Caitlin has a gluten allergy a chef came out to talk with her and specially made her breakfast including this treat
Yep! Gluten-Free Mickey waffles! She felt like she died and went to heaven

That's really great that they could do that for her!

Love that pic.
You just look like you're bursting with happiness, Dawn.

Chip and Dale

Aargh!

Aargh, perhaps. But one of the best pics of Caitlin I've seen.

We also saw one of Mary Poppin's penguins walking around

Did he wobble when he walked?

Up next...a photo tour of Sleeping Beauty's Castle

Thanks for the chapter, Dawn!

Hey everyone! A week from today we are headed back to the world so I thought today would be a great day for an update!

Already? Just a week?
Where'd the time go???

What sorcery is this? You took a picture of yourself taking a picture of the castle!!!!

First we had to take pictures though!

Natch.
I wouldn't expect anything less.

I took it with my iPhone which I am now in love with!

What? You're in love with your iPhone?
But what about us?
I thought we had this connection.

Oh, sure we've never met, and I can't give you everying an iPhone can give...

Oh, the tragedy!!!

Goodbye cruel world!!


oh, wait. I have to finish this TR first... and mine... and your next one....


darn... so much for the oh-so-romantic gesture.

In this picture the fairies were in the corner and flew down one by one to extinguish the candles in a chandelier.

I like that.

In this picture you watched Maleficent turn in to the dragon!

Cool!
Ya know... that iPhone can take video too.

Just sayin'.

Everyone lived happily ever after! It was such a great exhibit!

Much better then the WDW/MK castle walk thru. It was pretty dull.

After that picture was taken he asked if I had some free time which I did so he took me on a photo shoot of Fantasyland!

Sweet! Your own private photographer!

Love the pose!

Nice shot of two beautiful ladies.

OMG! Caitlin! Run!!!

Passed by the still closed Matterhorn

Boo! When they heard you were coming, they should've opened it.

Passed by the Nemo submarines

Cool? Is the ride called 20,000 Leagues? Or something else?

It was time to use our Space Mountain fast passes! Space Mountain is so much better here! The Q is amazing and looks like you are actually in a terminal boarding a rocket! They have a huge rocket hanging from the ceiling and it's just so cool! The ride also seems a lot faster!

Sounds pretty good.

I think it looked like we had fun!

And just where was Dawn when this pic was taken?
Hmmmmm?

I do have a question for our loyal readers. We have this TR which will probably end up taking us to our next family trip. Since mom and I are working on this one I was thinking of writing a solo TR for my birthday trip next week. My question is would you all be interested in reading about that trip or are you just happy with our Disneyland TR?

The chance to read another TR from you? Are you kidding?
Of course you have to write one!

Silly girl.

Plus I'm really curious to see what your reaction is to WDW after being at DL.

Thanks for the chapter, Caitlin!

 

[RDawn]

Keep the trip reports comin', please!

 

[WDWaddictt]

Great update and pictures!!

I would read both, the more the merrier!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Please, if you have time, the more trip reports the better!!!

Glad to hear you would want to read it!

I love reading your trip reports!! would love to hear about your solo adventure!!!

My mom and I are going together I just knew having us both write two TRs would be a bit much. I am glad to hear you would want to read it!

Already? Just a week?
Where'd the time go???

I have no idea!!! I just started my new internship and have had school so this week is flying by!

What sorcery is this? You took a picture of yourself taking a picture of the castle!!!!

We didn't realize it till afterwards that I was in the picture.

Natch.
I wouldn't expect anything less.



What? You're in love with your iPhone?
But what about us?
I thought we had this connection.

Oh, sure we've never met, and I can't give you everying an iPhone can give...

Oh, the tragedy!!!

Goodbye cruel world!!


oh, wait. I have to finish this TR first... and mine... and your next one....


darn... so much for the oh-so-romantic gesture.

I'm sorry Siri just has so much to offer with the awesome phone, sports updates and everything. You will always be my favorite DISer though

I like that.



Cool!
Ya know... that iPhone can take video too.

Just sayin'.

Ask and ye shall receive






Much better then the WDW/MK castle walk thru. It was pretty dull.

Yeah I really enjoyed this I thought it was cool being able to walk through the castle!

Sweet! Your own private photographer!

Of course you know I loved that!

Love the pose!



Nice shot of two beautiful ladies.

Thank you!

OMG! Caitlin! Run!!!



Boo! When they heard you were coming, they should've opened it.

I know!

Cool? Is the ride called 20,000 Leagues? Or something else?

Nope it's the Nemo Submarine Voyage.

Sounds pretty good.



And just where was Dawn when this pic was taken?
Hmmmmm?

She gets motion sickness so she was sitting outside the ride.

The chance to read another TR from you? Are you kidding?
Of course you have to write one!

Silly girl.

Plus I'm really curious to see what your reaction is to WDW after being at DL.

Thanks for the chapter, Caitlin!

I'm glad you want to read my next trip report!

I am curious too! I think I will be happy to have Epcot back but I know going to the MK will be different!

Thanks for reading!

Keep the trip reports comin', please!

No problem!

Great update and pictures!!

I would read both, the more the merrier!

Thank you!

Awesome I will definitely be writing one then!

 

[pkondz]

Ask and ye shall receive

Well... that was easy.
I'll have to remember that.

I get whatever I want!!!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Well... that was easy.
I'll have to remember that.

I get whatever I want!!!

you're welcome!

 

[POLY1985]

Hello ladies! We just got back from WDW on Sunday so I am catching up.
How great that you got all those Photopass pictures - they really turned out good. The castle looks so pretty. I love the way they tell the story. The seats in Space Mountain look a lot more comfortable. Can't wait to hear more.
Also, I definitely want to hear about the upcoming trip so please keep writing.
Oh, and Caitlin, I highly recommend the frozen Caipirinha from Brazil at F&W -so good!!

 

[Queenofallthings]

Ok, I can't speak for everyone, but I'll be extremely disappointed if you decided not to do a TR....not gonna lie, there could be tears from me! I need to iive vicariously through you!!!

Great update and once again, amazing pictures!

 

[rsb7706]

I hope you do decide to do another trip report for your bday trip!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Hello ladies! We just got back from WDW on Sunday so I am catching up.
How great that you got all those Photopass pictures - they really turned out good. The castle looks so pretty. I love the way they tell the story. The seats in Space Mountain look a lot more comfortable. Can't wait to hear more.
Also, I definitely want to hear about the upcoming trip so please keep writing.
Oh, and Caitlin, I highly recommend the frozen Caipirinha from Brazil at F&W -so good!!

I hope you had a great trip!

We loved the Photopass pics! We got really lucky with how well they turned out!

I love Sleeping Beautys Castle!

The walk through is a great addition!

Space Mountain was way more fun at DL!

I will be writing one!

I think I already have that on my list of things to try!

Ok, I can't speak for everyone, but I'll be extremely disappointed if you decided not to do a TR....not gonna lie, there could be tears from me! I need to iive vicariously through you!!!

Great update and once again, amazing pictures!

I will be writing one! I will add tons of pictures and stories to make it like you're there!

Thank you!

I hope you do decide to do another trip report for your bday trip!

I will be!

 

[MagicShell]

Add me to the list of people who want another trip report! I am really enjoying this report a lot.

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Add me to the list of people who want another trip report! I am really enjoying this report a lot.

Glad you are enjoying it and I will be doing a trip report!

 

[RGirl]

Still here and loving your update! I so prefer DL's Space Mountain too!

I haven't done the castle walkthrough (well, probably did decades ago, but I can't remember) - we will need to make time for that for sure!

And I have officially booked our January DLR trip!

Oh, and I am always going to say yes to more TRs!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Still here and loving your update! I so prefer DL's Space Mountain too!

I haven't done the castle walkthrough (well, probably did decades ago, but I can't remember) - we will need to make time for that for sure!

And I have officially booked our January DLR trip!

Oh, and I am always going to say yes to more TRs!

Thank you! It is a lot more fun!

You do! It's really cool!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!

Thank you! I will be writing one!

 

[dawnbu40]

Hey Gang! Time for one last quick update before we leave for Disney World! Yep the time has flown by and tomorrow morning our flight leaves Detroit Metro at 6:50 and we arrive at MCO at 9:30. We are super excited to be celebrating Caitlin's birthday at Disney. Our plans include: adrs at Be Our Guest, Ohana and California Grille. We'll also be going to a Dessert Party, MVMCP and Caitlin is running in the Jingle Jungle 5K. We'll also be hitting the Food and Wine Fest, Osborne Lights and we are having a very special Dis-Meet. Should be an amazing week!! Anyway, time to get back to August in Disneyland....

When Caitlin left off they had ridden Space Mountain and then we were headed over to Fantasyland to catch a showing of "Mickey and the Magical Map".

If you aren't familiar with the show, here is a synopsis: Mickey stars as the Sorcerer's Apprentice and he is working on a magical map (hence the name) Mickey gets into some trouble with an unfinished bit of map, named Spot, and is transported to the songs of some of your favorite Disney movies. There are big production numbers and it is absolutely amazing! If you ever get to DL you MUST see this show! It really is magical, and myself and the young lady I was travelling with just may have been moved to tears


Yensid


Mickey




King Louie





Then it was time for princesses to make their appearances







Then we went under the sea (look at the guy in the bubble! So cool)



And then a big finish!



Continued next post~

 

[dawnbu40]

Honestly, it was amazing! It was my favorite stage show at DL and I wish they would bring it to WDW!

After the show we headed over to Toon Town. This area really feels like you've stepped into a cartoon and we had fun walking around and checking everything out.







Cute refreshment stand


Donald's boat


Caitlin borrowed a car and went for a drive before running into some trouble


Guess who lives here?




We walked through Chip and Dale's tree but they live in kind of cramped quarters







Then we stopped by Mickey's place.




Caitlin made herself right at home



And Dale found a spot for a nap



You'd think a star as big as Mickey would have someone to do his laundry



After touring Mickey's place we went out back and checked out his yard





When we left there was a PP photographer just waiting to take our pictures.








That's the end of our Toon Town tour so I'll end here.
Up Next- trapped behind Honey Boo Boo at the train queue

 

[declansdad]

Thanks for the update. That show looks a lot of fun.



Enjoy your trip and safe travels.

 

[dawnbu40]

Thanks for the update. That show looks a lot of fun.
It really was


Enjoy your trip and safe travels.

Thank you, we will!