sbprincess
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- Feb 19, 2010
Have I mentioned I LOVE World Showcase? I could just spend hours and hours taking pictures and looking at the buildings.
As we were walking toward France, we saw her Mary Poppins! This was one of my favorite movies when I was little. She had just came out for the day so there was no line and we were there right where she was setting up. As I walked up to her she was so polite and practically perfect in every way. She asked where we had traveled from and when I told her North Carolina she asked if we flew. I told her we had not, we drove. She said, Well, thats good to hear. Im sure your arms would be very tired if you had flown. And she said it so matter-of-factly, without laughing! It was great!
As we left and walked toward France, I noticed this as we crossed over the bridge. I just love the detail Disney takes with everything!
My favorite princess, Belle!
We were almost right on time for Impressions de France and I dont remember ever having done this. The film is a little dated. I think its time they re-did this one.
Finally, we were in Japan, Brians absolute favorite country in WS. He wants us to go to the real Japan so bad. We almost have enough miles on one of our credit cards so maybe for our 5 year anniversary, fingers crossed!
I knew exactly what I was doing here. Pick-a-Pearl! I went ahead and paid for the pearl and took my number. I watched the process with the people in front of me so I knew what to do once it was my turn. While I was waiting, I looked and looked trying to decide which oyster I was going to choose. Finally, she called my number and I told her which one I wanted. Going in I was 100% positive I was getting mine made into a ring. I already have earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet (none are real, I certainly wish they were!). Plus, I didnt want to pay for more than one. I think to actually pick the pearl was about $17 after tax. Okay, back to the process. My cute little Japanese girl began to open the oyster and pulled out my pearl!
After she washed it off, she said something about me being very lucky. She asked if I knew why I was lucky. Of course I didnt know how I was different from the people before me. Well, she started feeling around in the oyster again and pulled out a second pearl! They were both 6.5mm!
I went over to the settings and had a decision to make. Should I just have one made into a ring and keep the other for something different later? Should I go ahead and get earrings since I got two? They actually had two ring settings specifically for 2 pearls so I decided to get them both set into one ring. I LOVED the outcome. I wear it quite often now. Youre not supposed to wear it for 24 hours after they set it so this is a picture the next night.
Brian really wanted to find something to buy but couldnt find anything he wanted yet. He was kind of irritated about it (and in turn, was irritating me
). Around this time, my feet had gone from killing me to
whatever would be worse. I was in agony! We decided to get a snack and sit down. It was very warm, especially for May, and we were tired. We were debating once again whether to go back to the room or tough it out. I got a soft-serve ice cream and Brian got a some sort of strawberry shake. I really wish we had been more discerning with our selections since we were using our credits. But at the time, all I could think about was my feet and what was the closest thing to me. We sat in front of the American Adventure and enjoyed our treats (forgot to take a pic, sorry!) They were okay, nothing special. After much discussion, we finally decided to head back. I wasnt looking forward to the walk AT ALL but decided it was better than our alternatives. It was only around 2:30 so wed still have plenty of time to rest and get back for dinner.
When we got back to the room, Brian crashed on the bed and I turned on the tv. Reruns of LOST were on some channel so I started watching. The episode was sometime in season 2, which I hadnt seen in a while. The bed felt so good! But Im not a napper so I just relaxed on the comfortable mattress in the cool room.
Around 5:30 I got up to freshen myself for our 7:00 ADR at Teppen Edo! We both really enjoy hibachi style Japanese restaurants and this was Brians favorite TS back in 2008. When we got up to the podium we told them our name. They said something about running behind and that there would be about a 30 minute wait. That was fine, we understood. Well, we only sat for maybe 10 minutes and our buzzer went off YEA!
We were seated with a family of 7 from Pennsylvania, two grandparents, two parents, and 3 kids. It was a little crowded but we were fine. This family seemed like that type that maybe comes every 5+ years. They definitely werent yearly visitors. They also didnt really talk to us, which was also fine with me. Only the grandfather actually spoke to us. He asked where we were from and then told us it was 37 degrees with snow on the ground when they had left home! 
Then that was it he was done talking! 
Once again we both ordered the same thing (what is up with that!?!?) We got the steak and shrimp combo. Everyone gets 3 sauces, noodles, and vegetables too. Everything is great! I was a little timid about taking pictures of our food with the Pennsylvania no-talkers there though (nothing against PA, I'm sure most people from there are lovely). I waited until I thought they were distracted and quickly took a quick shot!
They didn't seem to notice 
There are two things I would change about this restaurant. One is their dessert selection. It is seriously lacking, IMO. We both ordered the chocolate ginger cake, and really thats only b/c with the dining plan its included. This cake is okay, nothing very special to me. It's cold and chocolately. Wouldn't be worth the extra money if I had to pay separately and barely worth the calories to me.
The second thing I would say, at least for this night, the inside of the restaurant seemed especially warm. I know we were sitting right in front of a searing hot griddle, but youd think they would compensate for that by cranking up the A/C. But we really do love this place overall. I know we can do this type thing at home but the truth is, we dont. So its kind of something special to Disney for us.
As we left, it was getting very close to time for Illuminations to start but most of the good spots were taken to watch. So we took the long way around the lagoon and listened to the music and watched some of the show when we could make it out. I LOVE this show and the music! I wish I had a copy of the track. I have dropped some hints to DH recently so maybe Ill get it for Christmas or something
I had read about school bread from the Norway bakery for months leading up to the trip so I knew I had to try this stuff. Im practically obsessed with coconut so I knew if for that reason alone I would enjoy this treat. We made it just as they were closing so I ordered one to go and thought it would make a good breakfast in the morning. Ill go ahead and give you the picture though now. YUM!
We took the monorail back to our resort and I was exhausted! Brian, however, was full of energy for it being almost 10:30. He decided to head down to the arcade and use the 100 points we got for booking a package. I took a shower, read some of a book, and fell asleep before he even made it back (I still dont really know when he came in). The best day of our trip happens tomorrow so I knew I wanted to be rested!
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The best morning/afternoon of the trip
The best meal of the trip by far!!!
As we were walking toward France, we saw her Mary Poppins! This was one of my favorite movies when I was little. She had just came out for the day so there was no line and we were there right where she was setting up. As I walked up to her she was so polite and practically perfect in every way. She asked where we had traveled from and when I told her North Carolina she asked if we flew. I told her we had not, we drove. She said, Well, thats good to hear. Im sure your arms would be very tired if you had flown. And she said it so matter-of-factly, without laughing! It was great!
As we left and walked toward France, I noticed this as we crossed over the bridge. I just love the detail Disney takes with everything!
My favorite princess, Belle!
We were almost right on time for Impressions de France and I dont remember ever having done this. The film is a little dated. I think its time they re-did this one.
Finally, we were in Japan, Brians absolute favorite country in WS. He wants us to go to the real Japan so bad. We almost have enough miles on one of our credit cards so maybe for our 5 year anniversary, fingers crossed!
I knew exactly what I was doing here. Pick-a-Pearl! I went ahead and paid for the pearl and took my number. I watched the process with the people in front of me so I knew what to do once it was my turn. While I was waiting, I looked and looked trying to decide which oyster I was going to choose. Finally, she called my number and I told her which one I wanted. Going in I was 100% positive I was getting mine made into a ring. I already have earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet (none are real, I certainly wish they were!). Plus, I didnt want to pay for more than one. I think to actually pick the pearl was about $17 after tax. Okay, back to the process. My cute little Japanese girl began to open the oyster and pulled out my pearl!
After she washed it off, she said something about me being very lucky. She asked if I knew why I was lucky. Of course I didnt know how I was different from the people before me. Well, she started feeling around in the oyster again and pulled out a second pearl! They were both 6.5mm!
I went over to the settings and had a decision to make. Should I just have one made into a ring and keep the other for something different later? Should I go ahead and get earrings since I got two? They actually had two ring settings specifically for 2 pearls so I decided to get them both set into one ring. I LOVED the outcome. I wear it quite often now. Youre not supposed to wear it for 24 hours after they set it so this is a picture the next night.
Brian really wanted to find something to buy but couldnt find anything he wanted yet. He was kind of irritated about it (and in turn, was irritating me
). Around this time, my feet had gone from killing me to
whatever would be worse. I was in agony! We decided to get a snack and sit down. It was very warm, especially for May, and we were tired. We were debating once again whether to go back to the room or tough it out. I got a soft-serve ice cream and Brian got a some sort of strawberry shake. I really wish we had been more discerning with our selections since we were using our credits. But at the time, all I could think about was my feet and what was the closest thing to me. We sat in front of the American Adventure and enjoyed our treats (forgot to take a pic, sorry!) They were okay, nothing special. After much discussion, we finally decided to head back. I wasnt looking forward to the walk AT ALL but decided it was better than our alternatives. It was only around 2:30 so wed still have plenty of time to rest and get back for dinner.When we got back to the room, Brian crashed on the bed and I turned on the tv. Reruns of LOST were on some channel so I started watching. The episode was sometime in season 2, which I hadnt seen in a while. The bed felt so good! But Im not a napper so I just relaxed on the comfortable mattress in the cool room.
Around 5:30 I got up to freshen myself for our 7:00 ADR at Teppen Edo! We both really enjoy hibachi style Japanese restaurants and this was Brians favorite TS back in 2008. When we got up to the podium we told them our name. They said something about running behind and that there would be about a 30 minute wait. That was fine, we understood. Well, we only sat for maybe 10 minutes and our buzzer went off YEA!
We were seated with a family of 7 from Pennsylvania, two grandparents, two parents, and 3 kids. It was a little crowded but we were fine. This family seemed like that type that maybe comes every 5+ years. They definitely werent yearly visitors. They also didnt really talk to us, which was also fine with me. Only the grandfather actually spoke to us. He asked where we were from and then told us it was 37 degrees with snow on the ground when they had left home! Then that was it he was done talking!
Once again we both ordered the same thing (what is up with that!?!?) We got the steak and shrimp combo. Everyone gets 3 sauces, noodles, and vegetables too. Everything is great! I was a little timid about taking pictures of our food with the Pennsylvania no-talkers there though (nothing against PA, I'm sure most people from there are lovely). I waited until I thought they were distracted and quickly took a quick shot!
They didn't seem to notice
There are two things I would change about this restaurant. One is their dessert selection. It is seriously lacking, IMO. We both ordered the chocolate ginger cake, and really thats only b/c with the dining plan its included. This cake is okay, nothing very special to me. It's cold and chocolately. Wouldn't be worth the extra money if I had to pay separately and barely worth the calories to me.
The second thing I would say, at least for this night, the inside of the restaurant seemed especially warm. I know we were sitting right in front of a searing hot griddle, but youd think they would compensate for that by cranking up the A/C. But we really do love this place overall. I know we can do this type thing at home but the truth is, we dont. So its kind of something special to Disney for us.
As we left, it was getting very close to time for Illuminations to start but most of the good spots were taken to watch. So we took the long way around the lagoon and listened to the music and watched some of the show when we could make it out. I LOVE this show and the music! I wish I had a copy of the track. I have dropped some hints to DH recently so maybe Ill get it for Christmas or something
I had read about school bread from the Norway bakery for months leading up to the trip so I knew I had to try this stuff. Im practically obsessed with coconut so I knew if for that reason alone I would enjoy this treat. We made it just as they were closing so I ordered one to go and thought it would make a good breakfast in the morning. Ill go ahead and give you the picture though now. YUM!
We took the monorail back to our resort and I was exhausted! Brian, however, was full of energy for it being almost 10:30. He decided to head down to the arcade and use the 100 points we got for booking a package. I took a shower, read some of a book, and fell asleep before he even made it back (I still dont really know when he came in). The best day of our trip happens tomorrow so I knew I wanted to be rested!
Up Next:
The best morning/afternoon of the trip
The best meal of the trip by far!!!
Love the ring!
I LOVE it! 
and thanks!!
The ONLY thing I would warn people of is that there is a lot of walking and youre on your feet the majority of the time. The person using her ECV was fine though. To get down in the underground area there was a service elevator they used. I believe I heard her say she only rented the ECV for the tour so she was a little funny trying to maneuver but she did great!
