After our visit with Mary, I checked us into Akershus Castle and I secretly asked the host which princesses would be there.
I knew Belle was usually greeting people at breakfast but I hoped Ariel would be making the rounds in her wedding dress as Ariel is DDs favorite.
Unfortunately, it was not to be.
DD knew some princesses may stop by for breakfast and I prepared her by letting her know that not everyone comes for breakfast.
She was so looking forward to Ariel that she was asking daily about going to Ariel's Grotto.
I think the divers at Coral Reef and the balloons at the hotel were just enough to hold her off a little bit more.
I distracted her a bit by allowing her another princess pose:
We got online to enter the restaurant which I knew meant pictures with Belle.
The kids were getting restless and didnt understand the wait but I told DD it would be worth it.
The line snaked around so that you couldnt really see Belle until it was our turn and, boy, did DDs eyes light up when she saw who was waiting.
She was smirking and shy as Belle walked her to the picture area
But soon got over it and posed like the princess she is:
Photopass was there and got an additional shot which I enchanced with the Photopass Belle Border:
And, of course, we could not leave until we received a royal hug:
Then we had to wait a couple of minutes for our table and I was able to snap this shot of our princess on her throne:
Ive had lunch at Akershus before the transition to the princess dining and it was pretty good but the breakfast here was great!
In addition to the standards (eggs, bacon, sausage, and potato casserole served family style),
the cold buffet bar included smoked salmon and croissants (mmmmmm).
To top it off, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall itself is beautiful from the adornments on the ceiling...
...to the nice little out of the way alcove surrounded by windows that we were seated in:
The interior is definitely fit for royalty and some may say it even rivals that of Cinderellas Castle.
We began eating and soon our private alcove was joined by some other families.
Then the princesses began to arrive.
By now, DD was busting with excitement to meet each and every one!
The Sleeping Beauty herself was first (one of DDs top three) so Aurora received a big hug:
And then came Snow White who mistook X for one of the dwarves.
We should call him Hungry Dwarf I think he was mad in this picture that we interrupted his breakfast.
I love DDs face in this one:
Mom and DS headed for the restrooms which signaled Wave 2 of the princesses.
Mulan led the charge stopping by X first who, of course, pointed out Daddy to Mulan.
X was making a habit this trip to point out the rest of his family to everyone he saw whether or not they really cared.
Mulan stayed for a bit talking about where we lived, where she lived, and even asked DD if she was teaching X how to fight.
DD responded of course she was and that her older brother was helping too. It was too cute.
Jasmine was next. It amazes me to see just how happy DD was throughout this experience.
After Mom and DS returned, Mulan circled through again to check on DDs big brother.
Mulan explained to Mom what DD had told her earlier and was, once again, very pleasant. In fact, she was by far, the best princess of the morning.
DS then stood up and announced he wanted a picture.
This was surprising as he had refused all princesses before this.
I then realized that he picked Mulan because she was the fighting princess.
In addition to the meal, we received a nice Birthday card from the princesses pre-printed with all of their signatures.
It even included Ariel, Cinderella, and Mary Poppins who were not present.
I guess that's the nice part of having it pre-printed - no matter who showed up, you get all the signatures.
As we were getting ready to go, I started checking when things opened (seeing if anything opened a bit earlier than the assumed 11:00.)
X grabbed the schedule and started writing.
He was so serious, it really looked like he was rearranging the actual Disney schedule. So I provided a voiceover.
Today, China will open at 10:30 no, how about 10. And Maelstrom will wait until 12:30. Make that 12.
And I think Germany will open at 9:30. Yes, thatll do.
It was hilarious and the kids joined in describing what else X should change.
X definitely was my little boy a planner in training.
Finally, at around 10:40, we headed out nicely stuffed and relaxed.
This was, by far, the best breakfast of the trip.
We were relaxed, the food was great, and the princesses actually spent time with us. DD was beeming.
The problem was that lunch wasnt too far off and we hoped to snack at the various Food & Wine stops along the way.
Hopefully the walking will make us hungry again
During final restroom stops, we found out something interesting.
The throne in the lobby was actually used in Pirates of Caribbean: At World's End when the Pirate lords gathered.
As soon as that information was revealed, DS jumped right in. Apparently, now it was "cool."
Finally, before we left, I wanted one picture of me this morning with my
(and LOVED it) but I forgot to take a picture. 
I just hope they are worth the wait!
