A first time for everything - Day 3 WDS

[loobymiss]

Managed to have breakfast before 8am again to avoid the queues and decided we would hit WDS today. We popped into the park first and went on Buzz (again!! ) where DD2 was really chuffed to get over 50,000 score (bless her).

We then went over to WDS and ran over to join the Crush's Coaster queue which was about 35 minutes long. DD1 started getting a bit panicky as she doesn't like spinny rides (hates teacups) and the thing that tipped her over the edge was the fact that they showed a video of the ride as you got closer to the front! So after getting to the front of the queue she chickened out so her Dad lifted her over the barrier to make a quick getaway. This left a very nervous me and a very excitable 6 year old I kept telling myself it will be fine, how bad can it be??? Anyway in we get and I hold on for dear life At first it was fine then it got to the seeing Brucie bit and it was all a big blur! The ride was all in the dark and really jerky and fast. I was expecting the spinning but not the ferocity of the changing directions All I could think of was holding on tight and hoping my daughter wasn't upset. I have never been so relieved to see a chink of daylight! We got off and I was feeling quite sick, looked at my dd and she said "that was great"!!!!

The next couple of hours I felt a bit quesy and it was all a blur but we saw Remy and Emile.

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I then fancied a sit down so we did the Studio tram tour:

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We then did Armagedden which the kids found real boring and I was quite underwhelmed by. Then had lunch as I was still feeling ill from Crush!!!

Then came one of the highlights of the holiday for my girls, the HSM parade. DD1 got picked to dance as part of the show, she was really self conscious but I think deep down she was dead pleased. (she is in the middle of the 2nd photo, grey jacket and jeans)

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After the excitement of the parade we watched Anamagique which was lovely and then went charcter hunting, we saw Sully, Cruella, Dingo, Mikey and Minnie. It is sooo much easier seeing characters in WDS then the main park as we only waited no more than 10 minutes in line to see them. Bliss

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After getting all those autographs DD2 went on the cars ride with her Dad. Too spinny for me and DD1!!! We managed to do the flying carpets together and then went to watch the Moteur Action Stunt show which the kids and their Dad enjoyed, although I got a bit bored with all the technical info they kept giving out. When they stopped talking and just showed the stunts it was really good

We then did the Stitch show which was really good fun, although I secretly hoped I wasn't picked!! The kids loved it, so much so DD1 insisted on buying herself a big cuddly Stitch.

We then wandered back to the main park to do Pirates of the Caribbean yet again (bit of a habit forming here) and then had a wander round the shops before our 6.30pm booking at Cafe Mickey. I was a bit apprehensive as I'm not into all this character interaction (I'm a bit shy) but it was good fun and I would highly recommend it for anyone going to Disney.

We saw Eeeyore, Friar Tuck Pluto, Gepetto, Captain Hook, Grafick?sp Mickey Mouse, Dingo and the Sheriff.

Captain Hook was very rude and sent DD1 away when she asked for his autograph and then put his hook round her throat when he finally came back!!!

Foodwise, the adult menu was lovely and was to a high standard. However I was very disappointed with the childrens food, it was just the same old junk you get throughout the park. DD2 had the Mickey Pizza which was poor quality and DD1 had Chicken nuggets. I had the Fantasia mushrooms to start then Pinocchio Pasta:
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With Creme Brulee for afters:
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OH had Caesar salad to start then Cannelloni (can't remember the exact name)
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Pudding was snow whites apple pie:
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All in all it was a really good day and much more chilled than going to the main park.

 

[giuly09]

Great report thaks for sharing.
I am happy to see i am not the only one who felt horrible after Crush lol

 

[britchic4]

I was going to go on Crush when DH & I go in October but I might change my mind now!

 

[liberty]

Great trip report and pictures!.
Thanks for sharing

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

Lovley photos and what a fab day at the studios

 

[loobymiss]

I was going to go on Crush when DH & I go in October but I might change my mind now!

Please don't let me put you off as I'm a wimp. Bear in mind my 6 year old loved it

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

lol, did you not go on ToT?

 

[loobymiss]

lol, did you not go on ToT?

LOL! I sooo wanted to go on that but I thought if I can't manage Nemo there is no way I could do TOT. I was so cross with myself though.

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

LOL! I sooo wanted to go on that but I thought if I can't manage Nemo there is no way I could do TOT. I was so cross with myself though.

I found ToT a bit easier to stomach that Crush, tho i seem to leave my stomach behind on most rides

You need to book another trip now just to go on ToT

 

[astrodrummergirl]

Sounds like you had a great day!

I found ToT a bit easier to stomach that Crush, tho i seem to leave my stomach behind on most rides

You need to book another trip now just to go on ToT

I still need to go on both of them.... I think I know where any spare student loan funds are going

 

[karenmoloney]

Another great installment. I'm not into fast rides either. Unfortunately my 6 yr old is, but I still haven't had the courage to go on with her - DH does all that!

 

[mummyal]

Read all your reports - they're great !! Thanks for sharing!

Hopefully, we'll be going again in Dec... and I want to go on Crush but still a bit unsure about whether or not DD will cope with it. She'll be 6 then but I think can be a bit of a chicken at times.... but I definitely want to go on that & ToT the next time.

 

[ema74]

Great report and photos again. I'm not for the big rides, I get car sick forget about the rest. And DD1 isn't too kin so it'll be a big NO for us...

I agree with you about the characters at WDS, so easy to get an autograph and a photo with them compared to the DLP.

 

[giuly09]

LOL! I sooo wanted to go on that but I thought if I can't manage Nemo there is no way I could do TOT. I was so cross with myself though.

I have not had the chance to try TOT yet but will do next October, then will tell you

I am ok on RnR and Space Mountain anyway (but for a stiff neck after SM but this is another story lol), so might give Crush another go - it might just have been the heat of the moment LOL

 

[Rachie B]

lovely reports and photos

 

[Ware Bears]

What a lovely day and fabulous photos