A Merry Mickey Christmas ~ Day 1

[Ware Bears]

Thursday December 17th 2009
Weather ~ cloudy and showery 71*F

A Merry Mickey Christmas INDEX

Although we woke up early we decided to take it easy this morning seeing as Danielle had felt unwell yesterday. She was feeling much better but decided to forgo breakfast in favour of an extra half-hour in bed, typical teen! The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast consisting of a selection of cereals, porridge, hard-boiled eggs, plain and Mickey Mouse shaped waffles, toast, bagels, scones and gravy, muffins, pastries, donuts, fresh and tinned fruit, fruit juices, tea and coffee. At weekends they also have scrambled eggs, grits and these delicious little sausages.

We planned to hit all four parks before our cruise on the 20th as we realised they would be extremely manic afterwards and we'd decided to go to Hollywood Studios first. We got there about 11am and, after changing our vouchers for tickets, headed straight for Toy Story Mania.

It was showing a 40 minute wait but was actually only 5. This ride got a from all of us and the theming is really good.

Next it was off to watch Voyage of the Little Mermaid which is a lovely show, then we rode Tower of Terror and got fastpasses for later.

 

[Ware Bears]

We had an ADR for lunch at 50's Prime Time Cafe. I can't believe I was so stupid as to forget to take photos put it down to my excitement at being back at Disney!

Bryan was the only one who fancied a starter, he had Shrimp Cocktail followed by Cousin Eric's Char-grilled Chicken Sandwich with fries. Samantha, Danielle and Francesca all had Fish Sandwich with fries and I had Mom's Old-Fashioned Pot Roast which was so good. The girls had all had milkshakes which are filling and I was stuffed after the pot roast ~ you forget how huge the portions are, don't you ~ so only Bryan wanted a dessert, he had a Boston Cream Cupcake. Our server Adrienne was great fun and had Francesca running all over the show doing errands and odd jobs for her!

We wanted to watch the Block Party Bash parade so browsed the shops until it was time. It was a really miserable day weather-wise but at least the rain held off while the parade passed.

We went to watch the Beauty and the Beast show which was lovely as always but it didn't seem right without Four For a Dollar to open.

Next was Tower of Terror again, in the dark this time followed by Muppet Vision, we all love this show.

Then it was time to watch the turning on of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.

There were approximately 30 Hidden Mickeys within the lights ~ we found about 10!

We waited to watch the lights dance again but unfortunately there were technical difficulties with the snow but no problem, we'll come another night.

We stopped on the way out for some popcorn and a photo with the Sorcerer's Hat

and admired the tree at the entrance to the park

before driving back to our hotel. What a great first day.

Tomorrow ~ Animal and Magic Kingdoms

 

[strawberry blonde]

I can put faces to the names now Elaine. I recognised you of course
They're really nice photos of you all, something to look back at when you need a Florida fix.

I am so jealous as we haven't done Xmas yet. The Osbourne lights look fantastic and it must be lovely to have the snow ( not that you got any that night!). As we normally go in February, we never get to do the rides in the dark as the parks close earlier.......another excuse to go back.

Looks like you had a good first day. Can't wait for day 2.

 

[jockey]

A lovely first day

 

[PJB71]

Your pictures are lovely Elaine

We can never find all the hidden mickey's either!!

 

[Pegasus928]

Great pics and first day.
I have never been at Christmas but your pics and report make me want to even more now

 

[Chilly]

Great first day.

 

[Jets fan]

I love your photos. Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year to visit so looking forward to Day 2

Tina

 

[mandymouse]

What a great day Elaine. I love your photos, especially that photopass one with the Osborne Lights

 

[jjk]

Lovely day, i love the Osbourne family lights

 

[natalielongstaff]

Lovely pics

 

[Pinky166]

Lovely photos & a lovely day. It's nice to put a face to your name.

The Osbourne lights are so amazing, I really want to go at Christmastime again.

 

[suzycute]

Great report and lovely photos!
I've never seen the Osbourne Lights - looks like it's to put on the "to do" list!

 

[Muscateer]

Good first day and lovely photos

 

[buzz for boys]

Oh wow i cant wait to read this !! Im so excited to be going in December this trip report is just what i needed to feed my excitement - roll on DAy 2 !!

 

[florida sun]

What a lovely looking family you have there Elaine Great day and lovely photos, looking forward to more

 

[tennisfan]

A lovely 1st day. Pleased to hear Danielle was feeling better. Love the family photos

 

[Cyrano]

Hope that is Danielle better for the rest of the trip

Crikey the girls have fairly grown up