Official London / Paris / Disneyland Paris Thread

[SaraMc]

Sounds fantastic can't wait to hear more!

 

[cannp123165]

Sounds like an amazing day! Glad you are having a great time!

 

[linnell]

Every time I read or hear about one of these trips, I go to the website and see how much it would cost.

Someday... someday...

 

[sjsjbrook]

Enjoying hearing about your adventures. I am with you though looking at paintings, vases and urns. .... Oh MY..

At Versailles and the louvre, I was more fasinated by the ceilings the marble floors and the thought of who in the past walked these halls, like Marie and Napoleon.

 

[WaltD4Me]

WoW! You went on the London Eye???? Pete went? With Glass Floors??? It looks amazing, but I don't know if I could do it.

 

[columnwest]

WoW! You went on the London Eye???? Pete went? With Glass Floors??? It looks amazing, but I don't know if I could do it.

Just to clear up some confusion, the London Eye does NOT have glass floors. See the pics below. (NOTE: Not pics from the ABD trip.)

Exterior View:

Interior View:

 

[jlindemer]

Sounds great Kevin!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Morning Folks,

We had a terrific time last night..

We saw The Lion King and as usual....I have a story.

In the planning stages for this trip, John and I considered trying to get tickets to see a different show, as we have seen The Lion King a couple of times.

In my research, I asked about the size of the seats in these theaters. I find Broadway theater seats to be incredibly uncomfortable and these theaters are even older.

I was told that these are old Victorian theaters and the seats are very narrow...so we ended up not getting any different tickets. In light of this info, I spoke with our guides and expressed my concern that John and I would not only be miserable for the length of the show, but would make whoever sat next to us miserable as well.

We were told that there were a couple of box seats available and those were just regular banquet chairs and that we could sit there. We asked Matt to join us as he's very tall as well. Terrific, we have a plan.

As everyone was given their tickets earlier in the day, we had to wait at the box office to have our new tickets issues, so we were seated a couple of minutes after the rest of our group.

Being silly Disers (like we are).... As the three of us took our seats in our box, and being visible to the entire audience, the rest of our ABD group started applauding. Apparently, this alerted the rest of the audience to the fact that there might be someone "famous" in the box seats.

For the next several minutes it seemed everyone in the audience took a flash photograph of Matt, John and I.

We are fairly sure that there are many theatergoers looking at their photos this morning and thinking.....who are these people?

We have another busy day ahead.

We have breakfast, a our of London to St Paul's, the Tower of London and then our UK meet this afternoon.

After that, many of us are going to a Gordon Ramsey restaurant for dinner and then back to the hotel to pack for tomorrow we head to PARIS.

That's it for now.

More later.

 

[Disney Enabler]

Can't you just hear it now. Two tourist ladies waiting in line for the restroom at The Lion King. One says to the other:

Lady 1: Did you get a picture of those men? I am sure they are the same men we saw at Buckingham Palace. I am sure we got a couple good pictures of them.

Lady 2: I heard someone say that one of them is a genius. I am pretty sure they were ushered right into a private car while we were waiting in line for the London Eye. Did you get a picture of them then?

Lady 1: Yes they must be important. We must be going to all the right places. I wonder if we will see them tomorrow.

Glad you are having a wonderful time and I look forward to the continued adventure.

Carol
It's a great day to be alive!!!

 

[wishspirit]

We hailed a cab, went to a fusion restaurant (Wagamama) and we are now back at the hotel.

How was Wagamama? From what I understand they are popular in London.

How was Wagamama? Did you have the Chicken Katsu Curry?

I love Wagamama! They are a pretty big chain! I personally love the miso ramen, but my other half loves the chicken katsu! Delicious!

 

[happyj]

Was hoping for a lovely sunny day in London meeting The podcast crew. Oh well will probably arrive looking like drowned rats ! !!

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Was hoping for a lovely sunny day in London meeting The podcast crew. Oh well will probably arrive looking like drowned rats ! !!

The cloud coverage looks high so we may be alright but it does feel humid, see you in a while!

Hope everyone on ABD enjoys their tours this morning.

 

[Becx N Gav]

It's a bit damp here, off to the train station soon

See you all later

 

[Royster83]

It's a bit damp here, off to the train station soon

See you all later

Same here Becx, we're just leaving Bedford and it's miserable :-S

Roy

 

[astrodrummergirl]

Trust British weather to start raining when I leave to get the train!

 

[NitroStitch]

It sounds like the adventure is QUITE an adventure! What an amazing trip you're having, and I'm enjoying every detail! Have fun today and everyone enjoy your meet!

 

[WebmasterMike]

and here are some pics of the 1st full day of the adventure...

The Ornate decorations in the Lyceum theater

 

[steve76]

Looks like you're having a great time! Thanks so much for the updates and pictures, I'm really enjoying following along with you all!

 

[kaybeetee]

Hi Kevin and John
It was great to meet you both at the London DIS meet along with Pete and Walter and everyone else that was there.
Enjoy the rest if your trip, both Tom and I hope that Paris is as enjoyable as London for you.

 

[Fantasia Sam]

and here are some pics of the 1st full day of the adventure...

LOL I meant to ask you today at the meet but what camera and/or lense are you taking your pics with - I love that ... is it a fish eye look?



Thank you Pete, Walter, John and Kevin for a wonderful meet it was so great to meet more DISers, your hospitality was lovely and I hope you and your fellow tourers enjoy the rest of your ABD, you lucky lot!!