An Adventure into Walt's Wonderful World-a pre-trip report New 12/17

[Jennifer48]

Happy Birthday Melanie!!

Well, we can speed it up now if we can slow it down once the time for the trip comes. Right?

You betcha! If I can just find where I stored my Delorian.....

I am currently bidding on this shirt on ebay to wear the day of the Jim Henson studio tour.....do you guys think it is too busy/ugly?

I like it

And I've ordered this shirt to wear at the Magic Kingdom because I really want to try to get a picture with Julie Andrews horse on the carousel.

I'm hoping that I can go to the carousel when we are in the MK early for our backstage tour because I am afraid it will be too hard to find it & get a picture once the park is open. I am going to ask the guides about it. Keep your fingers crossed for some for me for this wish.

Ooooooooo I that shirt!! I hate the color pink for me though. Do they have it in other colors? I hope you get it!

I didn't know about the horse in the carousel. I only know of the one at MGM (DHS) in the Great Movie Ride queue.

for your ebay bids!

 

[Disneygrl36]

Hello, hello!!

Love the Halloween house and all your Disney characters!

Cute pumpkins!!

That Muppet tee is way cool. Not too busy at all!! I hope you get it.

And last but not least..........

AND

Thanks Beth for the birthday wishes & the compliments on my Halloween decorations....love the witchie Minnie.
I am glad you like the muppet t-shirt. I really liked it too, but you know how you second guess yourself. The auction is over today so maybe I will get it.

 

[Disneygrl36]

Happy Birthday Melanie!!

You betcha! If I can just find where I stored my Delorian.....

I like it

Ooooooooo I that shirt!! I hate the color pink for me though. Do they have it in other colors? I hope you get it!

I didn't know about the horse in the carousel. I only know of the one at MGM (DHS) in the Great Movie Ride queue.

for your ebay bids!

Thanks for the birthday wishes Jennifer.
Glad to get another thumbs up on the Muppets shirt. I will probably have to get a long sleeve t to put under it so I don't freeze.

The Mary Poppins shirt is from zazzle. Just go to search & put in Mary Poppins & it should come up. They have tons of different shirt styles & colors to pick from. I ordered it in a long sleeve t in pink.

A few months ago, Disneyland dedicated a horse on the carousel to Julie Andrews & she was there for the dedication. The horse has some special Mary Poppins accents. Go to youtube & you can probably find the ceremony & see her & the horse.

Thanks for the I have never really bid on anything on ebay. I usually have just gotten the buy it now option.

 

[wendylady36]

First, let me tell you how incredibly jealous I am of your trip.
This ABD is my absolute DREAM trip! I've been obsessed with it since they first announced it.

Looks like you have a great trip planned! Those shirts are super cute. The baked potato soup will be great for dinner, seeing as it might be a little cold in December, but heck the soup is still good when it's 90 degrees out!

And one last thing:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

and...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 

[blue donkey]

Happy Halloween Birthday!

I have a friend whose birthday is today as well. The good thing about her b-day being on Halloween is it's always easy for me to remember.

Have a great time with your h.s. buddy.

*So, so, sooo sorry about the misinfo about carnation cafe being closed for dinner. I must be missing it at the wrong times. It's always closed at night when I go. However, now that I know that it might be open for dinner, THANKS to sleepless knight, I may just have to change my ps for dinner when I go too.
* the muppets shirt! Not too busy at all IMO. And the pumpkins, CREATIVE!

 

[Disneygrl36]

Happy Halloween Birthday!

I have a friend whose birthday is today as well. The good thing about her b-day being on Halloween is it's always easy for me to remember.

Have a great time with your h.s. buddy.

*So, so, sooo sorry about the misinfo about carnation cafe being closed for dinner. I must be missing it at the wrong times. It's always closed at night when I go. However, now that I know that it might be open for dinner, THANKS to sleepless knight, I may just have to change my ps for dinner when I go too.
* the muppets shirt! Not too busy at all IMO. And the pumpkins, CREATIVE!

Thanks for the bday wishes. We had a great time last night at dinner. Don't worry about the info.....it is very hard to keep up with all that Disneyland has to offer. I am just excited to find out I can get some of that potato soup that I have been drooling over on the food porn thread.

First, let me tell you how incredibly jealous I am of your trip.
This ABD is my absolute DREAM trip! I've been obsessed with it since they first announced it.

Looks like you have a great trip planned! Those shirts are super cute. The baked potato soup will be great for dinner, seeing as it might be a little cold in December, but heck the soup is still good when it's 90 degrees out!

And one last thing:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

and...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Wendy. I know how you feel about this ABD trip. It is a thing of dreams. I hope that at least you can live vicariously through us.
Thanks for the birthday & Halloween wishes. I love the all seeing bday eye & the Halloween Monkey!
I am trying to get caught up & current on your trippie. I just got to the part where you found out for sure you could go. Can't wait to read the rest.

 

[Disneygrl36]

So when I was out shopping the other day for something to wear to dinner,
I came across this book at TJ Maxx of all places with a bunch of cookbooks no less right beside the register. It was only $9.99. It was fate. It had to be mine.

An example of the artwork inside.....it's full of concept art & it is all incredibly beautiful.

I won the Muppets shirt on ebay.
The ornament ends today & there are a few other people bidding on it. I am the highest bidder right now. Hope I get it too.

 

[MA pigletfan]

shame on me for falling behind on your report!!! I love the halloween decorations and that henson shirt is totally cute!! Congrats on winning it!! I am so excited for you!

 

[kmab00]

That's an awesome book!! congrats on the good find and the wins on Ebay!!! Good luck with the rest of your bids!

 

[mommaU4]

I'm glad you won the shirt! It's going to look great on you!

 

[Disneygrl36]

shame on me for falling behind on your report!!! I love the halloween decorations and that henson shirt is totally cute!! Congrats on winning it!! I am so excited for you!

Thanks. I am excited too!!!!

That's an awesome book!! congrats on the good find and the wins on Ebay!!! Good luck with the rest of your bids!

I devoured the book yesterday & it really does have alot of gorgeous art in it.
I found out last night after I got home from dinner with my family that I did win the Kermit ornament.

I'm glad you won the shirt! It's going to look great on you!

We'll see about that........I hope it fits.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Omg, I can't believe you found that book at TJ Maxx! I would have cried if I found anything Disneyland at TJ Maxx! What an awesome find!!

 

[travelmel]

Happy Belated Birthday!!

:arty:

I love the Muppet shirt and the Disney Art book! Nice job!

 

[Disneygrl36]

Omg, I can't believe you found that book at TJ Maxx! I would have cried if I found anything Disneyland at TJ Maxx! What an awesome find!!

I know I couldn't believe it & it was so fate because I almost didn't buy anything but found something at the last minute. If I hadn't been right by the check out line, I never would have seen it.

Happy Belated Birthday!!

:arty:

I love the Muppet shirt and the Disney Art book! Nice job!

Thanks, it was a nice bday. I never find bargains so I am super excited about my ebay items & my book.

I'll try to make a post later........
I'm off to my very first decorating class ever. So excited.

 

[travelmel]

Wow, pastries at 7am... you are dedicated!

 

[Disneygrl36]

Ok, so at 34 days to go until we leave here's what I have left to do......

1. Call Nov 14th for Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour reservations
2. Arrange transportation back to LAX from Grand Californian since we are staying extra nights ABD doesn't do this for us
3. Go to Disney Visa & DVC websites to make sure I have the info for any discounts we can take advantage of at DL
4. Transfer points to Disney Visa Rewards Card
5. Print out all my tidbits of info that I have compiled into a word document & directions to the places we are going to visit the morning before the tour starts when we have the rental car
6. Make lists....packing list, don't forget list, address list for postcards & get postcard stamps
7. Get cards, candy & make xmas ornaments for ABD guides
8. Charge batteries & get all camera stuff together
9. Clean house & get the ready to go see Grandma & Grandpa
10. PACK!!!!!!!!!
11. Go on the Disney Lover's trip of a lifetime & have a BLAST

I think that covers most of the things left to do. I have all the other stuff-rental car, confirmations for tour, extra nights at Grand Californian, airline tickets, dining reservations done.

On the birthday present front.....
We received several Disney gift cards to spend on the trip.
And my sister in law got me a Gorillapod.............which will be cool to try out with the digital camera & maybe I can get some good night shots since it will help steady the camera.

Next up.......Must do's & Must eats

 

[Disneygrl36]

Wow, pastries at 7am... you are dedicated!

I couldn't sleep this morning.
Today was the first class. I go back next Monday. It is 10am to 12 noon. I had to spend a bunch of money today for supplies, but it should be everything I need. I have wanted to take a class for a long time & finally getting to do so. I will try to come up with something cool to do next week & if it looks decent I will post a picture.

 

[travelmel]

I couldn't sleep this morning.
Today was the first class. I go back next Monday. It is 10am to 12 noon. I had to spend a bunch of money today for supplies, but it should be everything I need. I have wanted to take a class for a long time & finally getting to do so. I will try to come up with something cool to do next week & if it looks decent I will post a picture.

Well, you inspired me. I went out this morning to do some campaign calling and I stopped by our local bakery and bought things that I DEFINITELY did not need! Cupcake or caramel roll anybody?

 

[Disneygrl36]

Here are the Disney restaurants where we are going to eat on this trip.

Wednesday Dec 10
Disney Soda Fountain in Hollywood for breakfast

Thursday Dec 11
Welcome to DL dinner will be at Hook's Point at the Disneyland Hotel

Friday Dec 12
Breakfast on Magic Kingdom day will be with Ms. Mouse at Plaza Inn

Lunch will be at Cafe Orleans

Dinner will be on our own & I really want to try Carnation Cafe

Saturday Dec 13
Breakfast before Cali Adventure day will be at Goofy's Kitchen

Lunch in Cali Adventure-I think we will try Pacific Wharf Cafe

Dinner will be farewell dinner for ABD trip-this is a surprise so we don't know where we will be eating

Sunday Dec 14
Farewell Breakfast at Storyteller's Cafe

Lunch this day will be provided by Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour
Dinner will be at Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel

Monday Dec 15
Breakfast will be something quick in the room
Lunch on our last day will be at the Blue Bayou

Not sure about dinner this day.....any suggestions???????

Must TRY foods
Tigger tail!!!!!!!!!!

Monte Cristo Sandwich & Pomme frites

Mickey beignets

Cookie boat from Blue Bayou

There will probably be a stop here for DH as he loves Corn Dogs....are they better here or at Disneyland?

Also want to try.....Baked potato soup from Carnation Cafe
Soup in bread bowl from Pacific Wharf Cafe
Mickey Mouse Sourdough bread
Cupcakes at Goofy's Kitchen-I have heard rave reviews about them.
I forgot bacon wrapped aspargus

Is there anything else quintessentially Disneyland that I am missing???????

*********Note these pictures are not my own but borrowed from various websites****************

Up Next Must Do's...............

 

[jacksparrowfan]

Great choices for must-try foods. You are just like me! Tigger tails are fabulous! My mouth is watering just thinking about that one! Everything you have for Cafe Orleans is exactly what we get. The Pommes Frites....YUMMY!!! The bread bowl....good stuff too. You will also enjoy Steakhouse 55. The food and service is excellent there. Don't forget a churro and a dole whip at the Tiki Room.