BE's Never Ending TR -- That kind of ... Ended? Or did it?

[Belle Ella]

I don't venture over to Tomorrowland often, especially not the shops, but what I usually find very, very, very crowded is the one right next to te POTC exit in NOS! That is insane with all of the NBC stuff. But the construction of the Frontierland shops is just too cool between the support beams, the uneven wooden boads on the floor. It's very fitting! And usually not very crowded at all.

 

[kaoden39]

I don't venture over to Tomorrowland often, especially not the shops, but what I usually find very, very, very crowded is the one right next to te POTC exit in NOS! That is insane with all of the NBC stuff. But the construction of the Frontierland shops is just too cool between the support beams, the uneven wooden boads on the floor. It's very fitting! And usually not very crowded at all.

You are so right about the NOS shops. I think that the theming in Fland is amazing. There is always something that interests me in there. Heck, I can find things I want in any of the shops, now buying them is another story. I swear the next time I go I am buying myself things.

 

[Belle Ella]

I didn't do a lot of shopping for myself this year, surprisingly. Most of what I bought were gifts requested by others for me to pick up for them. I did get Duffy his clothes and then the Christmas cards, but that's really it. I kind of wish I had done a little more for myself.

 

[kaoden39]

I didn't do a lot of shopping for myself this year, surprisingly. Most of what I bought were gifts requested by others for me to pick up for them. I did get Duffy his clothes and then the Christmas cards, but that's really it. I kind of wish I had done a little more for myself.

I am always buying for everyone else, and I did get more this trip than I normally do but that is another story. But, I think on my next trip I want to get the kitchen stuff. I want to do my kitchen in Mickey Mouse.

 

[Belle Ella]

I love the kitchen stuff. I kind of buy stuff like that in spurts so when I move out I'll be all set!! Yeah, my place will be overrun with Disney. And I'm sure I wont be living 'alone' but anyone else will just have to deal with it.

 

[kaoden39]

I love the kitchen stuff. I kind of buy stuff like that in spurts so when I move out I'll be all set!! Yeah, my place will be overrun with Disney. And I'm sure I wont be living 'alone' but anyone else will just have to deal with it.

Well, I hate to be a brat, but why would you need the cooking stuff?

Sorry.

 

[TheColtonsMom]

Well, I hate to be a brat, but why would you need the cooking stuff?

Sorry.

ROFL

 

[Belle Ella]

I don't recall saying anything about using them. They would be strictly for show.

And who knows. maybe some Disney magic will inspire me to cook. Uh ... yeah!

 

[kaoden39]

I don't recall saying anything about using them. They would be strictly for show.

And who knows. maybe some Disney magic will inspire me to cook. Uh ... yeah!

 

[amamax2]

Well, I hate to be a brat, but why would you need the cooking stuff?

Sorry.

Oh my gosh, I immediately thought the same thing!

Yay, you are writing again! Please keep going......

 

[Belle Ella]

Well, I stand by wanting it all!

Thank you for the comment, and I do plan on continuing but the next installment looks like it will have to wait until after Christmas. I'm hoping to complete this TR segment on Monday, but for sure before I leave for SoCal again.

 

[Belle Ella]

With a new sailor outfit for Duffy in hand I was on my way again. My thinking was to head back to Disneyland for the last couple of hours before I needed to hit the road, but while walking out of DCA I passed the GCH special entrance and decided that since I was there what better time to mosey on through and lounge in the lobby for a short while. I always stalk about how much I adore that hotel but I haven't actually set foot inside in over three years. Good idea? Yes! I somehow managed to not get lost and before I knew it I was relaxing and taking in the GCH's beautiful and ginormous Christmas tree.

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I couldn't tell you how long I sat there and relaxed, but when I felt that it was time to leave that's exactly what I did! Well, I take that back, I hit up the gift shop and then I left. But of course when I left I went straight to Downtown Disney to do some more shopping!! I had been given a task by some friends back home to look for some specific items to pick up for Christmas gifts and I needed to get photos to show them before I left so they could get back to me before my last day about what to buy and what not to buy. I must say I was quite successful in this endeavor! I didn't actually buy anything right then and there, not even for myself, although I did make a few mental notes. Not that I usually follow through with those.

It was getting closer and closer to the time I needed to take my leave so I made one last quick dash over to Disneyland to get some fun in before I left. Who knew what I would be able to get done with my remaining hours the next day before leaving meant going home, home. You know, with that pesky 6 hour drive. My first "last list" ride was Indiana Jones, of course. But I got a little side tracked on my way over by some festive music!

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Did I mention it kept getting closer to quitting time? After IJ I was racking my brain for anything I needed to do that I had not yet done and came to this conclusion: I hadn't been down to Critter Country. Like, at all! I wanted to see what the line for Pooh Bear and friends was like but I was pretty sure it was insane (and of course, it was) and I wanted to just take a peak around. I was getting close on time so I didn't go too crazy with photos and now that I know what I know about the stupid things I did with the settings on my camera they would have been pointless regardless.

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I snooped through Pooh Corner and decided against getting any sweets for the road because that would just be silly. But I started a new tradition regardless! I usually stick to what I know and eat at the places that I love and never venture to anything else. Well, where's the fun in that? So my new goal is as follows: eat at at least one new place for each visit (and I don't mean day). PAP trip #1 became my chance to finally grab something from Bengal BBQ which obviously meant I had to make my way to Adventureland. I've always wanted to grab something from Bengal BBQ on numerous occasions but it just never happened so yay me!! But I totally pulled a dine and dash though (and I don't mean in the "running the check" kind of way). As soon as I was done eating I was making a mad dash back towards the trams so I could hit the road.

And ... that was all she wrote!

For My second Disney day!

 

[Sherry E]

I tell ya, those chairs in the GCH lobby/lounge area are deceptively comfortable, aren't they? You could literally just sit and sit and sit and lose track of time. And they are just perfectly situated around the ginormous tree - that's something that differs greatly from the layouts in the PPH and the DLH. In the GCH, you can actually relax and watch the happy families getting their photos taken with Santa; you can actually watch the carolers or listen to the pianist up close. It's a much more welcoming, cozy environment.

I had that goal of trying a new place to eat on every trip, too, at one point! Great minds think alike!! It's a really great idea! I think my plan got derailed when everything went kaplooey in 2009 and I made only day trips. Prior to 2009, though, I wanted to eat at a new place each time. I had planned to resume that goal on this last trip (I was going to try the PCH Grill), but it fell through. Well, it sort of fell through and sort of didn't....

What did you eat at Bengal BBQ? I haven't eaten there in years but I enjoyed their chicken skewer thingy. The prices are a little steep for portion size, but what else is new at DLR?

I can't wait to hear about your New Year's adventure.

 

[kaoden39]

Hmm I haven't stayed in the GCH yet....

 

[Belle Ella]

Michele - Even if you just go and take some relaxing time out of your day simply sitting in the big comfy chairs in the lobby it is totally worth it to me. That place is just gorgeous.

Sherry - If I could I would never ever, ever, ever leave that lobby!! Well, except for the necessaries, but then I would pop right back. And if, for some godforsaken reason, you were to get tired of those deceptively comfortable chairs in the middle of the lobby that's when you excited things up and go for the little alcove with the fireplace!! I didn't get to peek around there this particular time but you'd better believe I'll take some extra time out for it this time!! Especially because it looks like I might be able to squeeze in a little more time than I originally though depending on if I get homesick or not. But that's a story for another day.

But that open lobby = incredible. I wasn't too impressed with the DLH when I stayed there as far as a lobby was concerned and I've never even stepped foot inside PPH so I can't comment there, but the GCH is just how things should be.

I should probably get a place in mind that will be this trips new eatery lest I forget while I'm there. Have I mentioned that my mental notes don't always pan out so well? I really liked what I got bat Bengal BBQ but I couldn't remember what is was for the life of me. Some kind of skewer, I'm sure!!

Only a few more days until I leave for New Years!!

Just got to finish one day of the pre-Christmas TR!!

And pack ...

 

[kaoden39]

I do want to stay there just once at least.

 

[Belle Ella]

And you have my full support for that!! If it's a possibility it should be done at least once. I'm hoping some good luck will come my way and I can pull off a stay there this year to get some MM time! And well ... just to stay there again.

 

[kaoden39]

And you have my full support for that!! If it's a possibility it should be done at least once. I'm hoping some good luck will come my way and I can pull off a stay there this year to get some MM time! And well ... just to stay there again.

I have never stayed there. I have stayed at both of the others.

 

[Belle Ella]

Haha, we should do our own version of a girls trip and splurge.

At least in our dreams.

 

[kaoden39]

Haha, we should do our own version of a girls trip and splurge.

At least in our dreams.

It may only be dreams.