mississaugamom
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Cast: myself, DH (Martin), our 7 yr old DD (Lara), and DHs Aunt and Uncle (both 81)
Day 3 AT SEA
We had to be up bright and early this morning for our character breakfast at Parrot Cay. Lara had her Snow White dress and hairband all ready for the occasion. The breakfast itself is fine, but we found the character interaction to be VERY rushed. If you're used to character meals at Disney World, this is nothing like that. It appeared designed for the professional photographers to get their pictures, and if you could manage to snap one as well, OK then. We had a bit of a problem because Auntie and Uncle wanted photos with some of the characters as well, and they were totally ignored. We made a point of asking one of the character handlers as Dale moved onto the next table and were told he had already visited our table! However, she said if there was time, she would bring him back (which she did about 20 minutes later). I would suggest enjoying the experience for what it is, and save the character interaction/autograph books for another time when you can meet the characters individually. We felt better once we realized that and explained it to Lara. By the way, we did end up buying a few of the professional photos that were cute (including one of Auntie and Uncle with Mickey) so they never know where the market might be!
After breakfast we all split up Auntie and Uncle to wait for Bingo, Martin to wander around the deck for awhile, and Lara and I to Family Team Trivia in the Promenade Lounge. There were only about 12 teams for Trivia (which, by the way, is general knowledge instead of Disney-based). Martin arrived before the game started. Jbix and his family were also there and sitting beside us. It was fun, but we finished second (only 16 of 25 answers correct!). There was veggie-car racing coming up next, but Lara wanted to go to the pool with Daddy again. It felt too cool for swimming for me, so I joined Auntie and Uncle at Bingo instead. We didnt win Bingo, but Auntie did win the raffle prize which was a day at the Rainforest Spa. Since neither of them were interested in trying it, I was the lucky recipient!
We all met again for lunch at Topsiders (Asian buffet this time). It wasnt quite what my Japanese husband considered authentic but lots of it was tasty anyways. Unfortunately, Lara started to not feel well during lunch, so I took her back to the cabin for her Sea Bands. (She couldnt have felt too bad, though; she wanted to go back via Scoops, assuring me that she just needed fresh air and ice-cream!) When Martin came back to the cabin she was fine again so we headed out to enjoy the not-so-secret deck on 7-aft. Relaxing only lasts about 15 minutes for Lara, though, so she and Daddy went to get drinks for us. We then decided to catch the matinee performance of the Golden Mickeys. We loved this show it was good we were going to get to see it again!
After the show, it was time for our Tea with Wendy Darling. Lara enjoyed this, and made a big production out of being the one to pour our (iced) tea. We were right behind Mamagriz and Sammy to get autographs and photos with Wendy. Talked briefly they were enjoying their trip so far as well. After Tea, it was time for Laras hairbraiding. She lost her nerve to get the cornrows hairband, though. Another little girl at the Club said that it hurt, so she opted for three microbraids and beads on each side. This looked cute too, and she was happy. However, the bill was only $6.00! I was embarrassed, and added a generous tip for the hairbraider.
Tonight was Formal Night. DH had shocked me by buying a Tux before leaving home, so I brought along a long gown for myself. Lara had a long white gown with a lace jacket and white sandals with 3-INCH platforms! (Who knew they made these in size 1!?!) She was thrilled with her ensemble and we lined up to get all our photos taken.
Next up were the Golden Mickeys again. Lara knew the drill from the matinee, and wouldnt go to the theatre until the photographers were out on the red carpet! She didnt want to tell Auntie and Uncle we had been in the afternoon while they were napping, so she just kept darting in and out of the store until they were ready for her closeup. (LOL) She was thrilled to be the first child interviewed by Rona Rivers and that people in the theatre recognized her when she came in. A friendly gentleman in our row asked if he could have her autograph later. She looked thrilled at this. (Although it turned out she thought it was Plutospup. When I told her it wasnt, she wanted to know why a complete stranger wanted her autograph!)
After a visit to the Hot Tubs on Deck 9 for Lara and I, we headed for bed, dreaming of the fun we would have in Grand Cayman tomorrow.
Day 3 AT SEA
We had to be up bright and early this morning for our character breakfast at Parrot Cay. Lara had her Snow White dress and hairband all ready for the occasion. The breakfast itself is fine, but we found the character interaction to be VERY rushed. If you're used to character meals at Disney World, this is nothing like that. It appeared designed for the professional photographers to get their pictures, and if you could manage to snap one as well, OK then. We had a bit of a problem because Auntie and Uncle wanted photos with some of the characters as well, and they were totally ignored. We made a point of asking one of the character handlers as Dale moved onto the next table and were told he had already visited our table! However, she said if there was time, she would bring him back (which she did about 20 minutes later). I would suggest enjoying the experience for what it is, and save the character interaction/autograph books for another time when you can meet the characters individually. We felt better once we realized that and explained it to Lara. By the way, we did end up buying a few of the professional photos that were cute (including one of Auntie and Uncle with Mickey) so they never know where the market might be!
After breakfast we all split up Auntie and Uncle to wait for Bingo, Martin to wander around the deck for awhile, and Lara and I to Family Team Trivia in the Promenade Lounge. There were only about 12 teams for Trivia (which, by the way, is general knowledge instead of Disney-based). Martin arrived before the game started. Jbix and his family were also there and sitting beside us. It was fun, but we finished second (only 16 of 25 answers correct!). There was veggie-car racing coming up next, but Lara wanted to go to the pool with Daddy again. It felt too cool for swimming for me, so I joined Auntie and Uncle at Bingo instead. We didnt win Bingo, but Auntie did win the raffle prize which was a day at the Rainforest Spa. Since neither of them were interested in trying it, I was the lucky recipient!
We all met again for lunch at Topsiders (Asian buffet this time). It wasnt quite what my Japanese husband considered authentic but lots of it was tasty anyways. Unfortunately, Lara started to not feel well during lunch, so I took her back to the cabin for her Sea Bands. (She couldnt have felt too bad, though; she wanted to go back via Scoops, assuring me that she just needed fresh air and ice-cream!) When Martin came back to the cabin she was fine again so we headed out to enjoy the not-so-secret deck on 7-aft. Relaxing only lasts about 15 minutes for Lara, though, so she and Daddy went to get drinks for us. We then decided to catch the matinee performance of the Golden Mickeys. We loved this show it was good we were going to get to see it again!
After the show, it was time for our Tea with Wendy Darling. Lara enjoyed this, and made a big production out of being the one to pour our (iced) tea. We were right behind Mamagriz and Sammy to get autographs and photos with Wendy. Talked briefly they were enjoying their trip so far as well. After Tea, it was time for Laras hairbraiding. She lost her nerve to get the cornrows hairband, though. Another little girl at the Club said that it hurt, so she opted for three microbraids and beads on each side. This looked cute too, and she was happy. However, the bill was only $6.00! I was embarrassed, and added a generous tip for the hairbraider.
Tonight was Formal Night. DH had shocked me by buying a Tux before leaving home, so I brought along a long gown for myself. Lara had a long white gown with a lace jacket and white sandals with 3-INCH platforms! (Who knew they made these in size 1!?!) She was thrilled with her ensemble and we lined up to get all our photos taken.
Next up were the Golden Mickeys again. Lara knew the drill from the matinee, and wouldnt go to the theatre until the photographers were out on the red carpet! She didnt want to tell Auntie and Uncle we had been in the afternoon while they were napping, so she just kept darting in and out of the store until they were ready for her closeup. (LOL) She was thrilled to be the first child interviewed by Rona Rivers and that people in the theatre recognized her when she came in. A friendly gentleman in our row asked if he could have her autograph later. She looked thrilled at this. (Although it turned out she thought it was Plutospup. When I told her it wasnt, she wanted to know why a complete stranger wanted her autograph!)
After a visit to the Hot Tubs on Deck 9 for Lara and I, we headed for bed, dreaming of the fun we would have in Grand Cayman tomorrow.
so we hurried in without the interview.
