MummyMinnie
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We got back home yesterday after yet another great trip. We were there from 3-8th June myself, hubby, DS12, DD9. Now for my highs and lows:
Highs:
Number one without a doubt is Dreams, no words to describe how magnificent it is, if you're thinking should you go I'd say definitely, it's one not to miss. It is late being at 11pm but for obvious reasons it needs to be dark. Wasn't sure where the best spot to stand was so we opted for the centre of what was the hub and had a great view - well was until Mr 6ft plus stood in front and put his tall daughter on his shoulders!
but we moved a little and all was fine. We stood there from an hour before and there was still room in front as it began. We really were speechless at the end and yes I cried, have some quite good pics from it too.
All cast members were lovely as usual had some really good interaction with them, very funny too.
Loved Mickeys new 'home' ended up going twice as forgot to use my flash the first time, by going the second time we discovered Mickey is not alone!!! (or maybe you all know that?).
We did like the new Princess Pavillion and lucky that both times we went it was only a 60 minute queue - we went the last hour 6-7pm both times. Did feel a little claustrophic at times though. The cast members there were brilliant both times, were informing people at the door that we didn't know who we would see but when we got to the front were asked if we've been before and if we'd missed out on a particular princess and so DD was lucky enough to meet her favourite - Snow White - she squealed for ages afterwards! I understand though that if you've never been before and really want to see a particular one that it can be frustrating.
The parade - we enjoyed it and liked the new additions and costumes and like our new viewing spot just at the bottom of Small World where the parade starts, great for pics.
Met Cinderellas ugly sisters and step mother for the first time - just roaming in the park, didn't have our autograph book as just arrived but got good pics, they were really in character, very funny.
Shareholders VIP fastpass - loved loved it, did feel a VIP with it.
And could go on, we really do love our second home, believe this was our 10th trip and never tire of it.
Lows:
Ummph unfortunately this time we got caught up with the scrum on the bus to the Explorers, I had stood by the side of the door and guided my DD on we were all being very British and orderly at that point! When all of a sudden from nowhere this guy comes along the side of the bus pushes me and my DD out of the way and boards the bus, then reaches out his arm to his partner and tried to pull her on afterwards trapping my DD - was really really frightening, she was screaming. I went mad, got on the bus and you know when you're so cross/upset you can't speak? I just kept saying to him 'you're rude,' you're so rude'!!! - couldn't think of anything else at that point He didn't even have the manners to apologise just stared at my DD and didn't say a word!! Hubby and son had a right go too! Some lovely passengers at the back got us some seats and think we all spent the rest of the journey glearing at him .
And coming back to Calais we were due to sail 8pm Friday night got there to be told there was a major delay because of the adverse weather. Total, total chaos, I realise it's nobodys fault it was the lack of communication that was the issue, and very rude P & O staff. Will NEVER sail with them again. We ended up staying in a hotel overnight and booking the tunnel for the next day, so not a good way to end the break.
Both of our lows aren't going to make any difference to our trip, they've been gone, dealt with and forgotten now.
One small 'niggle' wonder what other shareholders thought about the fact we have to wait EVERY time for a manager to authorise the till for discount?, getting really fed up now, sometimes waiting ages. Going to email about it!
Went into Paris on the Tuesday had great day and thanks to Carrie I saw the tip on getting of at the Trocedaro stop, really recommend the view of the Eiffel Tower from there was amazing - so thanks Carrie.
First two nights we booked the Chanteloup on Brie hotel - think will do a review as looks like one not been done. Won't stay there again, it was 'ok'.
Minnie meet in the Studios - were any of you there when there was outrage about the queue/non-queue - ended up being quite funny, again being British we all stood our ground and stood together and organised a very orderly queue much to the team leaders disgust!
Right if anybodys got this far, thanks for reading, I've enjoyed reading all the other half termers highs and lows, interesting to get different peoples opinions when you're all there the same time. We were lucky with the weather - only got caught in light showers.
Highs:
Number one without a doubt is Dreams, no words to describe how magnificent it is, if you're thinking should you go I'd say definitely, it's one not to miss. It is late being at 11pm but for obvious reasons it needs to be dark. Wasn't sure where the best spot to stand was so we opted for the centre of what was the hub and had a great view - well was until Mr 6ft plus stood in front and put his tall daughter on his shoulders!
but we moved a little and all was fine. We stood there from an hour before and there was still room in front as it began. We really were speechless at the end and yes I cried, have some quite good pics from it too.All cast members were lovely as usual had some really good interaction with them, very funny too.
Loved Mickeys new 'home' ended up going twice as forgot to use my flash the first time, by going the second time we discovered Mickey is not alone!!! (or maybe you all know that?).
We did like the new Princess Pavillion and lucky that both times we went it was only a 60 minute queue - we went the last hour 6-7pm both times. Did feel a little claustrophic at times though. The cast members there were brilliant both times, were informing people at the door that we didn't know who we would see but when we got to the front were asked if we've been before and if we'd missed out on a particular princess and so DD was lucky enough to meet her favourite - Snow White - she squealed for ages afterwards! I understand though that if you've never been before and really want to see a particular one that it can be frustrating.
The parade - we enjoyed it and liked the new additions and costumes and like our new viewing spot just at the bottom of Small World where the parade starts, great for pics.
Met Cinderellas ugly sisters and step mother for the first time - just roaming in the park, didn't have our autograph book as just arrived but got good pics, they were really in character, very funny.
Shareholders VIP fastpass - loved loved it, did feel a VIP with it.
And could go on, we really do love our second home, believe this was our 10th trip and never tire of it.
Lows:
Ummph unfortunately this time we got caught up with the scrum on the bus to the Explorers, I had stood by the side of the door and guided my DD on we were all being very British and orderly at that point! When all of a sudden from nowhere this guy comes along the side of the bus pushes me and my DD out of the way and boards the bus, then reaches out his arm to his partner and tried to pull her on afterwards trapping my DD - was really really frightening, she was screaming. I went mad, got on the bus and you know when you're so cross/upset you can't speak? I just kept saying to him 'you're rude,' you're so rude'!!! - couldn't think of anything else at that point
He didn't even have the manners to apologise just stared at my DD and didn't say a word!! Hubby and son had a right go too! Some lovely passengers at the back got us some seats and think we all spent the rest of the journey glearing at him .And coming back to Calais we were due to sail 8pm Friday night got there to be told there was a major delay because of the adverse weather. Total, total chaos, I realise it's nobodys fault it was the lack of communication that was the issue, and very rude P & O staff. Will NEVER sail with them again. We ended up staying in a hotel overnight and booking the tunnel for the next day, so not a good way to end the break.
Both of our lows aren't going to make any difference to our trip, they've been gone, dealt with and forgotten now.
One small 'niggle' wonder what other shareholders thought about the fact we have to wait EVERY time for a manager to authorise the till for discount?, getting really fed up now, sometimes waiting ages. Going to email about it!
Went into Paris on the Tuesday had great day and thanks to Carrie I saw the tip on getting of at the Trocedaro stop, really recommend the view of the Eiffel Tower from there was amazing - so thanks Carrie.
First two nights we booked the Chanteloup on Brie hotel - think will do a review as looks like one not been done. Won't stay there again, it was 'ok'.
Minnie meet in the Studios - were any of you there when there was outrage about the queue/non-queue - ended up being quite funny, again being British we all stood our ground and stood together and organised a very orderly queue much to the team leaders disgust!
Right if anybodys got this far, thanks for reading, I've enjoyed reading all the other half termers highs and lows, interesting to get different peoples opinions when you're all there the same time. We were lucky with the weather - only got caught in light showers.
we have always missed all the pushing, shoving and rude people, going at low season [well I'm sure rude people go then too, but probably because theres more room you just don't notice them so much 
] . I think I may have to put on my Disney blinkers and just hope that everything is fine 
. At least you still had a great trip 
. Is the VIP fastpass for shareholders still available, I know i should know about this but I can't remember any iof the details 
glad you had a great time. 
