Cinq-0 avec Monsieur Mouse - enfin terminé!!

[Ware Bears]

We headed back to the hotel about 9:30am for breakfast, we'd worked up quite an appetite by now and it was delicious.

Afterwards I popped into Cafe Fantasia to take some photos while it was empty.

I wouldn't mind having this wallpaper and curtains in my lounge!

Note the birthday badge my DDs had given me one and insisted I wore it. I had lots of bon anniversaire wishes and even a couple of kisses!

We headed over to the Studios and straight to Toy Story Playland. I hadn't been overwhelmed by the concept art for this so was unsure whether I'd like it but I LOVED it!

Looking forward to seeing the Ratatouille ride down this avenue one day

 

[Ware Bears]

We all rode the Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop and liked it but only Bryan, Danielle and Francesca were brave enough for RC Racer - Samantha and I are the wimps of the family!

The weather was absolutely gorgeous, if anything a bit too hot, so we escaped the heat for a bit by watching Cinemagique love this and riding Tower of Terror a few times using the hotel fast pass, the one we'd collected earlier on our way to Toy Story Playland, and just going in the standby queue which was only 5 minutes or so.

It was so hot that we decided to head back to our hotel for a rest. We bought a selection of refreshing drinks from Hollywood and Vine

and took them over to the Fantasia Gardens where we relaxed in a gazebo and sampled them all, we all agreed the favourite was Splash.

We wandered through to the front entrance of the Disneyland Hotel as I wanted to take photos of the topiaries

then made our way up to our rooms to have a rest and shower/change before our evening meal.

 

[Ware Bears]

We headed down to Inventions for our meal at 6pm.

We were given our usual seat with a view of the Castle and as always, the food was absolutely delicious mmmmmmmmm.

The cocktails consumed were Tequila Sunrises for me

and Pina Coladas for Bryan and Samantha.

We were visited by these characters.

Sally (sleepsox) and her family were dining at the table behind us so it was nice to have a chat about what we'd both been doing that day.

I didn't bother with a birthday cake as I'd wanted room for all those yummy desserts and they didn't disappoint although I was a bit horrified at one point as I actually saw a grown woman stick her hand in the fruit salad. I think one has to accept that at buffets some children may not always use the serving utensils correctly but adults???

Anyhow, the meal really was lovely and after we'd paid the bill (thank goodness for 15% shareholders discount), we wandered down to the shop where earlier in the day I'd chosen my birthday present, a Robin Hood ornament. I was so excited as I'd wanted this for a long time and it always seems to be unavailable in the UK and here it was at DLP - obviously it was just meant to be! I'll take a photo later and post it.

 

[Ware Bears]

When we got back to our room the beds had been turned down and chocolate coins left.

We decided we'd go down to Cafe Fantasia for a drink but Danielle and Francesca chose to stay and watch TV and eat the coins.

More cocktail sampling took place this is a Symphonie

and this is a Sol Majeur

and this is what I'd wished for, to be sat in the Pink Palace on my 50th with a Glowtini!

 

[Ware Bears]

I decided to take some photos of the ground floor whilst it was quiet.

Now whether this was down to one too many glowtinis but I decided I wanted to take a photo of Mickey's paving tile so out into the rain we went!

By the time we went back inside it was empty

so we decided to call it a night (what a perfect day it had been. )

Love this wallpaper

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and this is a photo of my Robin Hood ornament.

 

[Mum to Belle]

I would say that sounds like the perfect birthday!!!

Sunshine, Disney, Cocktails, Disney, Inventions, Cocktails, Disney...!

And I LOVE Robin Hood!

 

[Linda67]

Just reading through TRs to get myself (even more) excited for my trip in Jan

I've really enjoyed reading along; great photos, you really look like you are all enjoying yourselves

 

[Ware Bears]

Thank you for reading I'm determined to get this finished before Christmas!

 

[Ware Bears]

A sad day today as we've got to go home.

It was still raining when I woke but by the time we'd been down for breakfast it had stopped and the sun was out. I took a couple of last photos out of the window

then we finished packing, checked out and put our cases in left-luggage.

We headed over to the Studios where Bryan, Danielle and Francesca rode Crush. Samantha and I aren't keen on it so we wandered around taking photos.

We all rode Tower of Terror for the last time then it was over to the main park, getting a quick ride in on Big Thunder Mountain before heading over to Adventureland

and riding Pirates of the Caribbean twice

before it was time for our lunch at the Blue Lagoon.

Yay, our luck was in and we were seated by the beach.

 

[Ware Bears]

First up were Captain's Mai Tais for the adults

then for her starter Samantha had Pirates of the Caribbean Shrimp, pineapple, avocado & hearts of palm with a mango vinaigrette

Bryan chose Crevettes Blue Lagoon Shrimp, coconut & ginger cocktail and vegetable pickle

while I chose Crab Key Crab mold with avocado cream and grapefruit.

All were delicious.

Then onto the mains ..... Samantha, Danielle and Francesca all had Poulet "Freres de la Cote" Caribbean chicken Colombo, coconut flakes and fragrant rice

Bryan chose Grillade "Flibustier" Grilled swordfish with Caribbean sauce, mango salsa and fragrant rice

and I chose Autruche des Tropiques Flambeed ostrich steak, Hawaiian sauce, manioc chips and vegetables.

Again, all were delicious.

We then forced ourselves to have dessert

Bryan, Samantha and Danielle all chose L'ile au tresor Moist chocolate cake, pineapple carpaccio and rum-raisin ice-cream

and of course I had to have Creme brulee du gouverneur Creme brulee with island vanilla and Francesca also chose this.

Mmmmm what a lovely time we had. I know there are sometimes very poor reviews for the Blue Lagoon but it's never disappointed us.

 

[Ware Bears]

There were just a couple of hours left so we managed another ride on Pirates of the Caribbean, Phantom Manor and Big Thunder Mountain before a quick visit to the dragon.

I did miss not being able to go upstairs in the Castle gallery so will look forward to doing that next summer.

My lovely husband then took me into Harringtons and treated me to an Arribas Brothers bracelet and the girls bought me some earrings.

Then it was time for one last look at the Castle

before going back to the Disneyland Hotel and waiting for our car to arrive to take us to Orly.

We had a pleasant flight and it made a change for it to be in daylight, it's normally dark when we come back.

I live in hope that one day I'll see one of the Disney fleet docked here!

 

[Ware Bears]

We'd booked a car to collect us and we were home within 40 minutes, the next day we picked up the dogs from the kennels and, being the good mum that I am, I sent Danielle into school for some GCSE revision!

This has been the shortest holiday I've ever been on but it's also been one of the best. I'm so lucky to have been able to celebrate it at one of my favourite places and with all my family.

Here's some of our souvenirs from this trip -

a set of 6 wine glasses

love the design on this T-shirt

I don't bother with pin trading but just buy pins that I like

I'd really wanted a hoodie with the 'I Mickey Head MK' design but couldn't find one anywhere in my size, they were either too large or too small, so consoled myself with a pair of socks .....

and a mug .....

and Samantha bought the cushion to match!

Here's my bracelet and earrings from DH and the girls.

So that's it now until next summer. We've been and gone to Rome, totally fell in love with the place and very nearly booked to go back but the 20th celebration at DLP is calling and I just can't resist

Oh, and don't forget DH did break my Mickey ice-cream scoop so I need to go back to replace it ..... as if I needed an excuse!

Thank you for reading.

 

[Donald Ducks wife]

oh i broke our minnie mouse ice cream scoup too, ohhwell, will just have to go back again for another one haha

 

[Linda67]

Wonderful trip report
I have really enjoyed it
Hope you get to go back to DLP soon so that you can enjoy a trip and we can all enjoy another TR

 

[Ware Bears]

Thank you both for reading.

 

[Ms Poppins]

I've finally caught up with this.

You all looked like you had a lovely time Your dd's still look happy to be there and how nice to be at the DLH for your birthday

The weather was good to you - I think that's around the dates we're thinking of going now, and nice to see it wasn't too busy.

Thanks for posting, roll on the next one

 

[Princess Clayre]

Just noticed you've finish your report

Great trip, what a special birthday. Love all your photos too.

 

[jothp]

What a lovely trip, reading the end of this report has taken me right back to our trip last May/June

 

[torsie24]

Just read your TR Elaine!

What a wonderful time you all had! Thanks so much for sharing adn such great details and photos.

 

[disneyamy4]

fabulous trip report and photos! really enjoyed reading. i love you photos of all the little details at the hotel, looks amazing.
love your purchases and your robin hood figurine, i love that one!