Well you certainly have a full Disneyland trip planned!!
We have 13 days left before we leave; we also have ressies at Cafe Orleans for dinner, Minnies for breakfast and Carthay Circle for lunch! I'm still mulling over one of the Frozen packages (not the lunch one). $49/pp seems a bit steep seeing as it's just one drink plus shave ice and popcorn =0 And of course preferred seating. And not standing in the hot sun also sounds pretty darn good....Just wish it were a bit cheaper for kids-this is why we aren't doing the WOC dessert party, as much as I want to, $79 pp regardless of age is ridiculous and would cost my family of 4 waaaaay too much after exchange rate
It's so exciting! I hope you have a great time!!
$79 dollars for the preshow! Wow the exchange rate is really nuts! I would definitely not do it then. It is not offered for our trip, only on the first day and I felt our day was already packed. I think 49 bucks is crazy expensive for just a glass of wine and a shave ice. But I would have probably booked it if it had been offered on other days because all I apparently do nowadays is spend my money at Disney.
I'm having Disneyland withdrawal more... Maybe working on my trip report will help.
. The Monte Cristo was delicious, and i really like Storytellers. Though it's the only character meal I've done, so I'm biased. I just didn't realize the first time how much the characters would interact with adults with no kids.
I just got into the whole character meals a few years ago and since it's only me and DH usually, it's surprising how much fun we've had!
I really want to try that monte cristo! I don't think I've had a proper monte cristo yet in my lifetime so it will be a treat!
We had a similar time for our Blue Bayou reservation, and it was nice to sit for the parade without showing up hours early. I liked the spot. It's in the circle (triangle?
) across from the train station. We had one issue... When I booked the package, I had read some reviews of people bring able to get part ways up Main Street for the fireworks after, so that's what i was planning on. Before the parade started, a cast member came by and told us that the best place for the fireworks would be to move to the other side of the circle/triangle, and to stay out of Main Street because it would be less crowded. LIES! I'm sure she meant well, but what ended up happening was people turned around, headed across towards the castle, and stopped at an invisible line even with the landscaping fence. We got stuck in this crush of people, and you could SEE all this open space on Main Street but couldn't get out. I was pretty upset and I wish we had gone out the other way. The show ended up getting cancelled a few minutes in due to wind.
Good to know! So after the parade...I head in the opposite direction of where the CM tells us to go!
Sorry your fireworks were canceled. I hope they are not for us, but I guess there isn't anything we can do about it!
I'm still enjoying living vicariously through your trip report. Maybe if I read enough, I'll know where I'm going when we get to WDW! I don't know how I'll choose where to eat though.
It's insane how big WDW is and how many things there are to see our do. Can you believe we were there 8 days and didn't even make it to Animal Kingdom?? It's definitely a first stop on the list for next time. It's not really because I don't like the park, but I have an aversion to some of the rides there...(I don't like EE, or Dinosaur, and I have a phobia of Bugs) so I'm OK with not visiting that park as much. But they have some awesome characters and the Safari is very unique.
Thanks! It's growing on me, LOL.
Very pretty shirt! A good purchase indeed!
Thank you! Don't know why it took me so long to get it!
Looks like your Disneyland plans are coming a long nicely. Some great days planned and being able to see some of the things that will be going away shortly. We are sad that some of the things we researched when we were going to go this year are ending and we won't ever get to see them. Just the videos on YouTube that we have poured over.
I know! Sad! Although they are bringing back Paint the Night on certain days. And I think they have another set of fireworks on certain nights too. Just not our nights.
Are you going to DL this year? Cool!
So excited for your DL trip!! I hope you do a trip report when you get back so I can mimic your touring plans for my Nov trip!!!
Of course! I will definitely start our DL trip when we get back! Although doubt I'd be done by November!
Your DLR plans sound wonderful! I'm excited to read all about it when you get back. I've been twice in my life. 1981 (I believe) and 2002. I really, really want to take my boys for Carsland before they get too big. My 2 year is a HUGE fan and my 4 year old used to be.
That's a good idea! I think they will have so much fun! Plus it is not as overwhelming as WDW planning. In all honesty, planning this was a breeze because you only have to book ADRs 60 days out and you don't need FP+. I guess that is good and bad too because then you'd have to run to catch the FP for rides you want!
I'm currently reading a TR from DL. I'll just tell you that the OP was a little bit disappointed with the Blue Bayou parade seating. She said she would not choose to do it again and next time, would just stake out better spots. However with you being there the last night of regularly scheduling, having reserved seating might be best.
That's exactly our thoughts. I am not expecting much in terms of food, but I hear the gumbo is good! I really just want to secure us a spot to watch the parade for the one night it's on during our trip. Hopefully it will be a decision that will pay off.
Sounds like great plans for your trip, wow it really is coming up fast!
Thanks! I know! Can't believe it's almost here.
Sounds like a great trip! Don't have a tonne of experience with DL - only time we went was for 2 days last yr - but if you're looking for a good, quick CS, Flo's V8 has surprisingly good food. Great quality and well made, and not that busy. Also the corndogs are pretty great, as are the French dip roast beef sandwhiches at the Market restaurant. Have an awesome time!
I've heard lots of good things about Flo's! I'm definitely going to do a quick service meal there. Or a few. That breakfast french toast with the bananas foster...sounds delicious!
LOVE the bag! I know what you mean about it not being your style though. I think all of the D&B Disney bags are incredibly cute, but none of them really suit me. I haven't purchased one because I am terrified of buyer remorse after the fact if it isn't something I would use on the daily or regularly. Maybe one day though.
Yeah they are definitely not your subtle neutral every day bags...but they are really cute and I get a ton of compliments when I use my Star Wars one, which is not often enough unfortunately.
I can't believe you will be posting your final night of your trip soon. What in the world will I read after this is done HAHA. Can't wait to see how you spent your last evening in WS.
I know! But I guess after I write our last night on this TR, I'll be starting the TR for our DL trip!
So excited for your DLR trip! A friend of mine is going to LA for work in a few weeks and she convinced me to tag along so looks like I'm going on a last minute DLR trip too! We're in the parks 9/1-9/4, so I'll tell Mickey to be ready for your arrival on the 5th.
So far haven't done much planning...the only ADR we have so far is a Carthay Circle lunch. Those fried biscuits look magical.
I'm also trying to convince my friend we should do a fancy dinner at Napa Rose on Saturday night...
Oh that's awesome!! Yay!!
Those fried biscuits do look magical! I love the sound of it...fried biscuits...what's not to love?
Mmmm, I may try to squeeze in some Napa Rose if we have time.
Good to know, thanks! I do love C&D so I just might look into booking this next time
It's a lot of fun and definitely underrated. I would head for the first ressie though!
Thank you!
Thanks!
Sounds like exciting Disneyland plans. So jealous by the way!
Thanks! You'll make it there some day... I know it!