We felt like we got to see everything that we wanted to and more so decided to sleep in. We really didn't go shopping in DTD at all so decided to do it today. Leaving the lobby we still noticed that the giant Christmas tree was still up. A CM the night before told us that it was the last one still up and it should disappear any day.
Of course went to WPE and ordered, Pasta Alfredo, Spaghetti and meatballs and a Roast beef and cheddar foccacio sandwich. We got the pasta for the kids but it was a little dry and not much flavor. My DD of course says "I like yours better mommy" (She must have figured out that we were going shopping right after lunch)
The spaghettie was very good and so was my sandwich. I originally thought it was a melted sandwich like the one I had last time but I must have ordered the wrong one.
Off to the World of
Disney store. The last two times I didn't even get to look through the whole store. This time we didn't really get through the whole store either because it was pretty busy. Bought two bags of things which consisted of:
Tinkerbell and Mickey oven mitts
Scrapbook kit for DD
Cool Princess felt set with stamps on the ends
Buzz Lightyear gun with nerf darts on the end
Little cars
So much more that I just can't think of. I thought we would get a
DVC discount but the CM told us that the annual pass discount was what they accepted.
Went back to AKL and change like lightning and went for a swim. Once again it was kind of cold. Kids loved it though and DS got to bring his plastic boat that he bought in the giftshop. Played for about an hour and went back to the room to take a nap.
Went to GF to have dinner for the first time at 1900 Park Fare. We were deated immediately but unfortunately at the table right in front of the door that everyone walked into. It was rather cold and had a draft coming down at us. Usually I'm the one that doesn't like things like that but DH asked the waitress if we could be seated at another table. She said she would check and came back to to tell us that we might have to wait another 10-15 minutes. W said that was okay and went back outside to wait. Well, we waited about less then 30 seconds and the CM said out table was ready. She walked up right in and we sat at a table with a booth which was in perfect view of the restaurant.
DD and DS by this time love the idea of getting their own food. We thought the food was okay but expected more variety. We had Cinderella, the prince, Lady Tremaine, and the two step-sisters. Lady Tremaine and the two step-sisters who so funny. We enjoyed the character interaction but decided that we enjoyed the Castle more.
After dinner my DD wanted to finish taking her pictures in front of the tree with her two last princess outfits on. She gets pictures with her Jasmine and Ariel outfit on. DS wants to take pictures too. He ends up taking pictures with his dear bear bear that went missing. (I think he went to enjoy the pool and the New Year's festivities)
We actually lost him on New Year's Day. It was traumatic. DD was just as upset if not more then her DB. I knew we lost him in the gift shop once we got back to the room. I ran back downstairs but nothing. I even filled out a lost form at the front desk. Well, I search that night for the local stores that carry Ty bears. It is a little brown bear that his favorite uncle/best friend bought for him. We actually have two but the other one stayed home to take care of the house while we were gone. We had already lost bear #3 last winter. Anyways, we found stores that were supposed to carry him. I even called one of the stores which was located in one of the hotels across from DTD. She said she had them and we drove their in the morning and of course nothing. Nothing that even looked like a bear. The nice CM manager that worked across the hall in the disney store suggested we try the Mall of Millenia. We had twenty minutes before he thought they were closing. We got their with ten minutes to spare and DH parks while I run in. I notice a ton of people in the mall and stop at the first store. They tell me the only place that might have them is Hallmark. I get there and I see the same bear in pink and blue and check the whole section but no brown bear. They did have a slightly larger bear that was a lighter brown but the same soft fur. (Only $4.99 too, very cheap considering bear bear cost $10.) I buy him anyways in hopes that he'll like it. Get back to the car and the kids are both still sleeping. The Hallmark lady suggest another mall which we travel to. It was like the ghost town of malls and I again run around crazy. The only store that would have carried them it now closed. Get back to the car and the kids are up. DS is holding the new bear bear and DD asked me if she gets one too. (Go figure eh!)
We decide to go back to WDW. It took us only about 30 minutes to get to both malls. Well it takes us like forever and over an hour in traffic to get back. We are thankful that we stay on property and don't have to deal with the traffice jams on a daily basis.The whole ordeal lasted from 4 to 7.
Off to bed because I need to go to work in the morning and getting the kids up this week has been a nightmare for me.
Be back in a couple of days with more pictures and our last days update.
By the way, DH says that he has been reading our TR and is telling me that I have some errors. I hit him and say I wonder why!!! I was writing the TR at the end of day when everyone was happily dreaming including him. My the time I finished each days report my eyes were heavy (like they are now) and I knew I could fall asleep typing if I didn't go to bed.
Hope everyone has a great weekend! We have changed from below freezing to a warm plus 10 tommorrow Almost beach weather considering we felt like we were living in igloos a few weeks ago
We can't wait to stay in Kidani for the first time, and I am already planning our days so I can get our ADRs lined up when the 90 day window opens in March.
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