disneycub
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Sunday, 9/30/01, or The Princess (and Prince) Diaries"
It was a huge struggle to wake up on Sunday, though Mickey cheerfully called us at 6:00am. Since I figured it was a recording rather than the REAL Mickey, I had a few choice words for the Mouse and hung up the phone.
I tried to get out of bed and had a very difficult time of it. As soon as I stood up, there was an enormous amount of pain radiating through my abdomen. Of course, rather than do the sensible thing and call a doctor, I decided I could be butch and handle it. Whatever. Stupidity has its rewards. I just cant recall what they are.
We were out of the room and at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom by 7:45am, in time for our date with the princesses at Cindys Castle.
The train station all dressed up for the 100 Year Celebration
After checking our waist packs, etc., we were let into the Magic Kingdom. I managed once again to get all misty-eyed once the castle came into view. Dont know what it is called except Magic.
Cindys Castle was an absolute zoo. Ive never seen so many little princesses all dolled up in their costumes waiting to meet the REAL princesses. We had an 8:00 PS, and were seated immediately at a table that looked out over Fantasyland. Our waiter, Alberto something (VO5?) served us the standard breakfast of eggs, bacon, potatoes, juice, fruit and coffee. He kept bowing in a very stately manor to us. I kept thinking to myself, If youre going to bow, why not just get down on your knees as well? Im sure I have my whip here somewhere . I got a horrible case of the giggles, and practically had to be carried out of the place. I know .Im a horrible person who is entirely too cynical for my own good.
And suddenly, without warning, a virtual parade of princesses came to our table. We met Cinderella (her picture didnt come out), Aurora, Mary Poppins, Belle, Prince Charming, and Alice.
disneycub and Mary Poppins. Malcolm observed that the reason she had so many ruffles on top was because she had no never mind.
disneycub and Sleeping Beauty (without the sleeping part)
A tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the Beast. The Beauty is to the right. Such flawless skin, such kissable lips! She wasnt bad either.
This is Prince Charming? I bet his teeth glow in the dark. Sorry, honey, youre just not my type. Bring me the Beast!
Anyway, we had a great time at Cindys. Alice came to our table asking me if Id seen the white rabbit. Maybe it was the pain pills, but I found that hysterically funny. She left in a big hurry. Total bill with tip: $39.82
Le Keys to the Kingdom Tour
After breakfast, we proceeded over to City Hall, where we met Brick, our tour guide for the Keys to the Kingdom Tour. Yes, thats his real name. He was full of personality and was a total crack-up. We got a lot of information about the history of the Magic Kingdom, rode the TTA and the Haunted Mansion. We also got to go into the Utilidors for a short while, and view the Magic Kingdom Share A Dream Come True parade snow globes up close and personal. Too cool!
By the time the tour was over (around 3:00pm) I thought I was dying (but I really wasnt). The pain was getting worse, and I knew that if I went to the hospital, Id be there for hours with no diagnosis and a huge bill. Carry on, Carry Over, Cary Grant, Carry Me Back to Old Virginee.
At my request, we went back to the resort and I slept for a while, only to wake up realizing we had tickets to Cirque du Soleil for that evening. OMG, into the shower, out to the car, race like maniacs to Downtown Disney.
La Nouba was wonderful. This is the second time Ive seen it, and it never fails to amaze me. Plus it didnt hurt that we got $20 off the ticket price for being an Annual Passholder. Disney Security was in evidence at the door, checking everyones bags, etc. They pulled a pair of scissors, a nail file and the like from the purse of a little old lady. She really looked like a terrorist in disguise to me. But they were just doing their job.
Got back to the resort around 8:00 whereupon I passed out on the bed.
Part 3 Islands of Adventure Or I got to meet Spidey, and about passed out from his firm handshake Day - later
It was a huge struggle to wake up on Sunday, though Mickey cheerfully called us at 6:00am. Since I figured it was a recording rather than the REAL Mickey, I had a few choice words for the Mouse and hung up the phone.
I tried to get out of bed and had a very difficult time of it. As soon as I stood up, there was an enormous amount of pain radiating through my abdomen. Of course, rather than do the sensible thing and call a doctor, I decided I could be butch and handle it. Whatever. Stupidity has its rewards. I just cant recall what they are.
We were out of the room and at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom by 7:45am, in time for our date with the princesses at Cindys Castle.
The train station all dressed up for the 100 Year Celebration
After checking our waist packs, etc., we were let into the Magic Kingdom. I managed once again to get all misty-eyed once the castle came into view. Dont know what it is called except Magic.
Cindys Castle was an absolute zoo. Ive never seen so many little princesses all dolled up in their costumes waiting to meet the REAL princesses. We had an 8:00 PS, and were seated immediately at a table that looked out over Fantasyland. Our waiter, Alberto something (VO5?) served us the standard breakfast of eggs, bacon, potatoes, juice, fruit and coffee. He kept bowing in a very stately manor to us. I kept thinking to myself, If youre going to bow, why not just get down on your knees as well? Im sure I have my whip here somewhere . I got a horrible case of the giggles, and practically had to be carried out of the place. I know .Im a horrible person who is entirely too cynical for my own good.
And suddenly, without warning, a virtual parade of princesses came to our table. We met Cinderella (her picture didnt come out), Aurora, Mary Poppins, Belle, Prince Charming, and Alice.
disneycub and Mary Poppins. Malcolm observed that the reason she had so many ruffles on top was because she had no never mind.
disneycub and Sleeping Beauty (without the sleeping part)
A tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the Beast. The Beauty is to the right. Such flawless skin, such kissable lips! She wasnt bad either.
This is Prince Charming? I bet his teeth glow in the dark. Sorry, honey, youre just not my type. Bring me the Beast!
Anyway, we had a great time at Cindys. Alice came to our table asking me if Id seen the white rabbit. Maybe it was the pain pills, but I found that hysterically funny. She left in a big hurry. Total bill with tip: $39.82
Le Keys to the Kingdom Tour
After breakfast, we proceeded over to City Hall, where we met Brick, our tour guide for the Keys to the Kingdom Tour. Yes, thats his real name. He was full of personality and was a total crack-up. We got a lot of information about the history of the Magic Kingdom, rode the TTA and the Haunted Mansion. We also got to go into the Utilidors for a short while, and view the Magic Kingdom Share A Dream Come True parade snow globes up close and personal. Too cool!
By the time the tour was over (around 3:00pm) I thought I was dying (but I really wasnt). The pain was getting worse, and I knew that if I went to the hospital, Id be there for hours with no diagnosis and a huge bill. Carry on, Carry Over, Cary Grant, Carry Me Back to Old Virginee.
At my request, we went back to the resort and I slept for a while, only to wake up realizing we had tickets to Cirque du Soleil for that evening. OMG, into the shower, out to the car, race like maniacs to Downtown Disney.
La Nouba was wonderful. This is the second time Ive seen it, and it never fails to amaze me. Plus it didnt hurt that we got $20 off the ticket price for being an Annual Passholder. Disney Security was in evidence at the door, checking everyones bags, etc. They pulled a pair of scissors, a nail file and the like from the purse of a little old lady. She really looked like a terrorist in disguise to me. But they were just doing their job.
Got back to the resort around 8:00 whereupon I passed out on the bed.
Part 3 Islands of Adventure Or I got to meet Spidey, and about passed out from his firm handshake Day - later
We did Keys to the Kingdom in June and it was great. We saw the Spectromagic floats. I would've much rather seen the snow globe parade ones. Those look so cool!!
Cara
