A Very, Merry November Girls only trip to Disney - the trip Report update: 4/29

[merbobear]

New subscriber! That Mickey head gingerbread looks yummy! We had a late ADR at Chef Mickey's in May, and it was a madhouse there too..every single table was full!

 

[Caretames1]

What a FULL first couple of hours in Disney! The Gingerbread house was so cool. I can't wait to see Christmas down there!

We've decided we like Chef Mickeys better for breakfast. The characters took forever when we when in Jan too.

Sorry to hear of your Mom's back pains, I hope she had a good time without it bothering her too much!

 

[mom2rtk]

We love to do an ADR on arrival day too. And it's usually Chef Mickey. But I hear you on being tired. We're getting in late on arrival date, so no first night ADR this trip. But we're heading for the MK the next morning and ending the day with a late CM ADR.

Isn't that first glimpse of the castle always breathtaking?

Can't wait to hear more!

 

[RNBelle]

I'm in. We will be going in 6 days and you have me very excited. What a full, very fun first day. Hope your girls trip was a blast!

 

[joy13]

nice update!!
Maddie looked so excited about that cupcake

Looking at your photos makes me want to go back sooooo bad!

She was! She ate it in about 5 seconds - lol! I want to go back too!

Maddie looks like she has enough energy for all of you that evening.
Seeing your pictures are REALLY making me want to stay a few days after the cruise next year....I will need to see how early Osborne Lights start, but if I can work it, I might try for a night at DHS and maybe hit the 1st or 2nd party.....I hope I can swing it... I would love to do some resort touring of Christmas decorations.

What are your cruise dates again? In my head I'm secretly hoping for good flights or something for next year so Maddie and I go sneak a short trip in again. It's a pipe dream at this point though.

New subscriber! That Mickey head gingerbread looks yummy! We had a late ADR at Chef Mickey's in May, and it was a madhouse there too..every single table was full!

Must be a popular place to eat late! Welcome to my report!

What a FULL first couple of hours in Disney! The Gingerbread house was so cool. I can't wait to see Christmas down there!

We've decided we like Chef Mickeys better for breakfast. The characters took forever when we when in Jan too.

Sorry to hear of your Mom's back pains, I hope she had a good time without it bothering her too much!

We've never done breakfast there, maybe someday

We love to do an ADR on arrival day too. And it's usually Chef Mickey. But I hear you on being tired. We're getting in late on arrival date, so no first night ADR this trip. But we're heading for the MK the next morning and ending the day with a late CM ADR.

Isn't that first glimpse of the castle always breathtaking?

Can't wait to hear more!

I think it would have been ok if we hadn't slept so bad the night before.

I'm in. We will be going in 6 days and you have me very excited. What a full, very fun first day. Hope your girls trip was a blast!

Have a great trip! I'm not a fast updater, so you won't miss much while you are gone - lol! I'll try and get another done before you go


Maddie's birthday is Sunday - so I've been distracted. I do have the next days pictures uploaded though, so hopefully I will get a update done soon.

 

[jenseib]

We are sailing Nov. 4-8th....It's so far away yet...but I can't wait

 

[joy13]

Just wanted to say, I have not forgotten about this report! It's been crazy around here and I just haven't had time to stop and think long enough to write an update. I'm hoping maybe I'll get one up before Christmas, but once the holiday is over, I should be able to really get going!

 

[jenseib]

take your time...I know how hard it is to keep up with everything

 

[joy13]

First off - I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is having a good 2012 so far We had a very nice December and Christmas - back to the normal schedule tomorrow. I'm always sad when Christmas is over - everything just seems so plain and boring and January is soooooooooo long Anyway - thinking back to my Disney trip should help with that.

I still don't have my photopass pictures yet. I did a share I found on Facebook and she said the CD had shipped just before Christmas, so I am hoping to have them in the next few weeks or so. I'll just have to do a catch up once those show up.

So - many moons ago - I left off after our arrival day, ending with dinner at Chef Mickey's.

Thursday, November 17th - Disney Hollywood Studios

When we got up the next morning, I got up first and showered then got Maddie up. My Mom's back was still bothering her, so we decided she would stay back that morning. The big thing at DHS was the Osborne lights that night, so I wanted her to be ok for that. So Maddie and I headed to DHS just the two of us. We left about 8:30 (DHS opened at 9:00), it was a bit later than I wanted, but still ok because the bus came right away and we were at DHS by 8:45.

We got right through the gates and up to where the masses were waiting for the TSM hullabaloo Once they dropped the rope we headed over to TSM and rode stand by - we waited about 15 minutes.

We rode the ride, but Maddie's shooter didn't work so I let her lean over and use mine. The ride was still fun, but that was a bit of a bummer. We told the CM when we exited, and they let us ride again in another car. We just had to wait for a round of seats to load. So we rode again and both shooters worked that time After riding twice, I did grab FP for later. Because of riding twice though, the FP were for 2:30 already. After our TSM ride, we ate some breakfast at Starring Rolls.

Took this picture on our walk over, Maddie had a thing for the Sorcerer's Apprentice this trip:

We first couldn't find a seat, so a nice couple said we could sit with them. They were from the East Coast, so we talked about the big Halloween snow storm they had. When they were done, it was starting to mist a little and there were some dark clouds, so we moved to a table that had opened up with an umbrella just in case, but it never rained hard

We then headed over and met up with Phineas and Ferb (waited about 20 minutes I'd say):

After Phineas and Ferb, we saw Lightning McQueen and Tow Mator:

We started to head over to get Fast Passes for me for Tower of Terror and Rockin' Rollercoaster, but by Phineas and Ferb they were doing a cute little show, so we watched that.

Maddie got to go up twice and play instruments and participate which she loved. We proceeded towards TOT and RnR and watched some street performers on the way.

Continued next post:http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43610034&postcount=30

 

[joy13]

After I got my fastpasses (used Maddie's tickets for one, my ticket for the other) we went over to see Sorcerer Mickey and the Incredibles.

Maddie being silly on the way out:

At this point it was around 1:00pm, so we headed back to Pop to eat lunch and let Maddie swim. We waited about 25 minutes for a bus and there were people in front of us that had been there 30 minutes before we got there. We aren't sure what happened, but we were all glad to get on that bus. That was the only slow bus we had all week though.

Maddie and I had a very nice time this morning. The crowds were very light and the weather was great!

Up next: Lunch at Pop and an evening at DHS.

 

[cajunbaby1]

I sure wanted to get to wdw to see the xmas decorations/lights..oh well maybe next yr. I love sorceror Mickey. Where was that? I want to try and get a photo when I go in May. Keep up the good work and cant wait to see more photos.

 

[jenseib]

fabulous updates. I love that last pose Maddie did...something Claire would do too. Looks like the temps were nice.

 

[joy13]

I sure wanted to get to wdw to see the xmas decorations/lights..oh well maybe next yr. I love sorceror Mickey. Where was that? I want to try and get a photo when I go in May. Keep up the good work and cant wait to see more photos.

Sorceror Mickey is in the Art of Animation building (I think that's what it is called) the one back my Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Disney Jr live on stage.

Thanks and that's one thing this report won't lack is pictures - what I lack in speed I make for that way

 

[joy13]

fabulous updates. I love that last pose Maddie did...something Claire would do too. Looks like the temps were nice.

Claire and Maddie would hit if off big time I think Yes, the weather could not have been better

 

[mom2rtk]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

at that bus wait for the POP. We must have been living a charmed life becuase we never waited more than 10 or 15 minutes for a bus.

We ended up letting Katie swim more this trip. I guess I need to stop requesting rooms by the Hippy Dippy pool!

 

[joy13]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

at that bus wait for the POP. We must have been living a charmed life becuase we never waited more than 10 or 15 minutes for a bus.

We ended up letting Katie swim more this trip. I guess I need to stop requesting rooms by the Hippy Dippy pool!

Like I said - this was the only bus snafu the whole trip. Something must have happened, because there should never be an 1 hr between buses. Really, we lucked out because we only waited the 25 minutes, the people in the front were pretty ticked off

 

[Caretames1]

You broke our record of TSM 2x in a day! Love the character M&Gs, Kadence really enjoyed the Incrediables.

Nice posing there Maddie! Kadence thinks it's an awesome pose

I can't wait to see your Osbourne lights pics!

 

[joy13]

You broke our record of TSM 2x in a day! Love the character M&Gs, Kadence really enjoyed the Incrediables.

Nice posing there Maddie! Kadence thinks it's an awesome pose

I can't wait to see your Osbourne lights pics!

Well, not to spoil the next segment, but we did the unthinkable and ended the night with those TSM fastpasses still in my purse - so we only tied the record The lights are the next update

 

[FosterA]

Yay! Love your update. Such cute photos too!
I also took a photo of the brooms because I just loved that area so much

I know, I know....I finished my TR crazy fast. Don't worry, that's not normal. I'm just a weirdo and sort of wanted to get it done while I was on a roll.

 

[joy13]

Yay! Love your update. Such cute photos too!
I also took a photo of the brooms because I just loved that area so much

I know, I know....I finished my TR crazy fast. Don't worry, that's not normal. I'm just a weirdo and sort of wanted to get it done while I was on a roll.

That's what I need to do now if I am going to finish this report. Last trip, I was too slow, lost steam and never finished my report. I don't want to do that again.