diberry
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Wednesday 9th November
Today we had booked a character breakfast at the Plaza Gardens restaurant on Main Street. We had never eaten there before and loved all the pretty décor. There was a very good choice of food of all types and we were lucky that we caught the end of one set of characters and the beginning of the next so we met 8 altogether Smee, Friar Tuck, Baloo, Pinocchio, Gideon, Tigger, Pluto & Minnie of course - and had our photos taken with them all which we love to do. These are 4 of them:
I love the one of Rhiannon and Baloo dancing such a happy picture!!!
After that we went across to the studios where we met Father Christmas who had a broad American accent and was very friendly and chatty. Yet more retail therapy in the Studios Store and afterwards bumped into Donald and got yet another character photo. We then went into Studio 1 where there was loads of entertainment including a group of singers dressed in santa suits who sang lovely Christmas songs and a brass band who also played Christmas tunes. We wanted to find some of the secrets and found a machine with which you could change the lights on the Hollywood & Vine building as well as one which lets you make a Coke advert light up and also created the sound of thunder very exciting!!!
After that Rhiannon made the acquaintance of Elasti-girl and then we went to watch Animagique which, for some unknown reason, Rhiannon really loves but, like IASW, the tune drives you mad for hours afterwards - especially when its sung incessantly by a certain someone!!!! We had a go on the Flying Carpets ride and then went on the Tram Tour which we always enjoy. As we came off that the Cinema Parade was just passing by so we stood and watched that before finding another secret the motorbike outside the Café des Cascadeurs which makes appropriate motorbike noises when you sit on it! We had lunch in the Restaurant en Coulisse and had a look round the Legends of Hollywood Store before going out again to meet Mickey at his caravan and nearby Mr Incredible!!!
We then went to see Cinemagique which is always good entertainment and then spotted Minnie and Daisy Duck. Rhiannon was standing between them and I was just about to take their picture when a little girl wandered up and stood in front of them. Instead of leading her to the side to wait her turn her father just stood there smiling indulgently and eventually Minnie took her away but didnt come back so we just got a shot with Daisy!
Then Rhiannon spotted that naughty Stitch and ran after him until he stopped to have his photo taken with her. I had to take it really quickly before anyone got in the shot but it turned out really nicely.
We then went back across to the main park. Theres a security tent at the entrance to the parks now but not one to the Village like there used to be. We went to Fantasyland to Belles Village and watched her Musical Medley show.
We were just about to go on IASW when Rhiannon spotted the Panoramagique balloon in the distance the first time wed seen it up since wed been there so we quickly walked over to the Village, stopping briefly to watch the carol singers in Town Square.
We queued to go up in the balloon. Rhiannon was undecided as she doesnt like things like that but decided to be brave. This photo was taken as it was coming down from the previous flight.
I hadnt realised that the viewing platform consists of a ring with a big hole in the middle, which makes it look even more precarious!! We had a great view of the parks, the hotels and the Village well at least I did as Rhiannon was holding on with both hands and refused to look down!!! This is the ice-rink outside the Hotel New York.
Then back to the main park to watch the Enchanted Fairytale Ceremony again it really is magical!! Then we had a couple of (hot, not alcoholic) drinks (!) in the Pizzeria Bella Notte before watching Fantillusion thats a great place to watch it from. Then a quick go on IASW where we were the only people in sight! Walked across to BTM and then it was 8 oclock and the park was closing. We walked down Main Street admiring all the beautiful chandeliers and the castle all lit up with thousands of fairy lights. Mickey was on the station platform waving goodbye to everyone.
We had a couple of drinks in Billy Bobs in the Village and then went up to the top floor for our traditional last night all-you-can-eat TexMex buffet which was delicious as always. Then, after an incredibly busy but thoroughly enjoyable day, went back to the hotel for a good nights sleep!!
Today we had booked a character breakfast at the Plaza Gardens restaurant on Main Street. We had never eaten there before and loved all the pretty décor. There was a very good choice of food of all types and we were lucky that we caught the end of one set of characters and the beginning of the next so we met 8 altogether Smee, Friar Tuck, Baloo, Pinocchio, Gideon, Tigger, Pluto & Minnie of course - and had our photos taken with them all which we love to do. These are 4 of them:
I love the one of Rhiannon and Baloo dancing such a happy picture!!!
After that we went across to the studios where we met Father Christmas who had a broad American accent and was very friendly and chatty. Yet more retail therapy in the Studios Store and afterwards bumped into Donald and got yet another character photo. We then went into Studio 1 where there was loads of entertainment including a group of singers dressed in santa suits who sang lovely Christmas songs and a brass band who also played Christmas tunes. We wanted to find some of the secrets and found a machine with which you could change the lights on the Hollywood & Vine building as well as one which lets you make a Coke advert light up and also created the sound of thunder very exciting!!!
After that Rhiannon made the acquaintance of Elasti-girl and then we went to watch Animagique which, for some unknown reason, Rhiannon really loves but, like IASW, the tune drives you mad for hours afterwards - especially when its sung incessantly by a certain someone!!!! We had a go on the Flying Carpets ride and then went on the Tram Tour which we always enjoy. As we came off that the Cinema Parade was just passing by so we stood and watched that before finding another secret the motorbike outside the Café des Cascadeurs which makes appropriate motorbike noises when you sit on it! We had lunch in the Restaurant en Coulisse and had a look round the Legends of Hollywood Store before going out again to meet Mickey at his caravan and nearby Mr Incredible!!!
We then went to see Cinemagique which is always good entertainment and then spotted Minnie and Daisy Duck. Rhiannon was standing between them and I was just about to take their picture when a little girl wandered up and stood in front of them. Instead of leading her to the side to wait her turn her father just stood there smiling indulgently and eventually Minnie took her away but didnt come back so we just got a shot with Daisy!
Then Rhiannon spotted that naughty Stitch and ran after him until he stopped to have his photo taken with her. I had to take it really quickly before anyone got in the shot but it turned out really nicely.
We then went back across to the main park. Theres a security tent at the entrance to the parks now but not one to the Village like there used to be. We went to Fantasyland to Belles Village and watched her Musical Medley show.
We were just about to go on IASW when Rhiannon spotted the Panoramagique balloon in the distance the first time wed seen it up since wed been there so we quickly walked over to the Village, stopping briefly to watch the carol singers in Town Square.
We queued to go up in the balloon. Rhiannon was undecided as she doesnt like things like that but decided to be brave. This photo was taken as it was coming down from the previous flight.
I hadnt realised that the viewing platform consists of a ring with a big hole in the middle, which makes it look even more precarious!! We had a great view of the parks, the hotels and the Village well at least I did as Rhiannon was holding on with both hands and refused to look down!!! This is the ice-rink outside the Hotel New York.
Then back to the main park to watch the Enchanted Fairytale Ceremony again it really is magical!! Then we had a couple of (hot, not alcoholic) drinks (!) in the Pizzeria Bella Notte before watching Fantillusion thats a great place to watch it from. Then a quick go on IASW where we were the only people in sight! Walked across to BTM and then it was 8 oclock and the park was closing. We walked down Main Street admiring all the beautiful chandeliers and the castle all lit up with thousands of fairy lights. Mickey was on the station platform waving goodbye to everyone.
We had a couple of drinks in Billy Bobs in the Village and then went up to the top floor for our traditional last night all-you-can-eat TexMex buffet which was delicious as always. Then, after an incredibly busy but thoroughly enjoyable day, went back to the hotel for a good nights sleep!!
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I did want to see the arches but now that I can see how lovely the chandliers are I am very relieved!! I have taken note of your drink recommendations and am going to try some of them. Only another 10 days 
