... to DD and DS!
On this trip we are celebrating DD and DS's birthdays a little early. DD's actual bday is Sept 14 and DS's is Oct. 29. Both of them will have family parties around their actual birthday (see future posts on invitations - DD's is an Aurora party and DS's is going to be Cars).
exDH and I decided to dedicate one day for each of them and make it their unbirthday.
DS's bday is going to August 31.
On our last trip - he absolutely loved AK and the safari. Add that to his love of Donald Duck and the plans were set in motion for his special day.
We are kicking off his unbirthday day with 8:30 am ADR's at Donald's Breakfast Safari at the Tusker House. This has got to be the best breakfast buffet. We've gone twice now, and have enjoyed it both times - great food, characters
AK has AM EMH hours so the plan is to get there for the opening show which we've never seen before. Ideally it would be great to catch a safari ride before breakfast but I'm not sure if it's doable, so I may have exDH run up and grab FP's (if they are open this early) for after breakfast.
We'll spend the majority of the day at AK, probably wrapping it up with the Jammin' Jungle Parade before heading back to Boardwalk to relax.
Dinner is TBD - probably a CS of some sort (or maybe order Picnic in the Park to bring back to BWV) bc by 8:15 we need to be over at the Contemporary dock area for the
Pirate & Pals Fireworks Cruise
This event begins with cookies, snacks and beverages before you "set sail" on your magical voyage where you'll have prime viewing of the Magic Kingdom's "Wishes" and "Electrical Water Pageant." Before you board, none other than Captain Hook and his hapless first-mate Mr. Smee arrive for some mayhem and photos. Your host for the night is "Patch," a pirate of dubious distinction. As you sail along the Seven Seas Lagoon, Patch will have you singing along and challenge you to some Disney Trivia.
Your "ship will set anchor" at the perfect spot overlooking the Magic Kingdom to view "Wishes". From there you return to the pier while Patch regales you with the story of Peter Pan. When you arrive, you'll see that none other than Peter himself is there to greet you.
Sept 1 is going to be DD's unbirthday day.
We are starting out at Akershus Princess Storybook Breakfast at 9:25am. DD will be completely dolled up as Aurora, I'm sure! Of course, as soon as breakfast is over I will change her into a cooler dress for the day.
By the time we are finished with breakfast and have changed DD's wardrobe, it should be close to 11am and we can spend some time around World Showcase, meeting characters - seeing some of the shows. We'll head back to BWV around 3:30-4 to relax and get ready for the evening.
Her birthday dinner continues at ...
Cinderella's Royal Table!
"Dreams Come True Dinner"
Cinderella's Royal Table Dinner
is an all-you-care-to-eat, fixed-price, set meal hosted by the Fairy Godmother,
who will lead the observance of special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.
Complimentary Imaging Package: When you arrive at Cinderella Castle for your reservation, a photographer will be on hand to take pictures of your group in the lobby, before you are seated in the dining room.
You get a photo package including:
# 4 prints 4" by 6"
# One print 6" by 8"
# One print 6" by 8" of Cinderella Castle
# Cinderella-themed photo holder
delivered to you during your meal. (One photo package per party of 1-4; two photo packages for parties of 5-8, etc.) Additional photos may be purchased. Note: These photos can also be added to your Disney's PhotoPass account!
Children (ages 3-9) also get a Surprise gift! A princess wand for girls and a prince's sword for boys!
Appetizers of the Court
Choice of one:
Castle Salad - Mixed Field Greens with Blue Cheese, Raspberries and Herb Gremolata tossed in Berry Vinaigrette
Vegetable Spring Roll - with Soybean and Bok Choy Salad and a Giner-Garlic Sauce
BLT Salad - Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Egg, Red Onion, and a wedge of Iceberg Lettuce drizzled with Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Corn and Crab Soup - with Sour Cream and Chives
Entrées Royale:
Choice of one:
Roast Lamb Chops - with Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable Ragout, and drizzled with Herb Pesto
Pork Chop - with Bacon and Mushroom Ragout and Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes finished with Sweet Chipotle Glaze
Lemon Lavender Chicken - on Mashed Potatoes served with Wilted Spinach and a Chicken Jus
Roast Prime Rib of Beef - with Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Potatoes, and Cabernet Sauce
Pan Seared Salmon - with a grain Pilaf, Grilled Asparagus, and glazed with Rosemary-Lemon Honey
Cavatappi Pasta - Spiral Pasta with Summer Vegetables, Garlic, Basil, fresh Tomatoes, Ricotta, and grated Romano
Finale
Choice of one:
Chocolate Cream Cheese Buckle - A single layer of Chocolate Cake stuffed with Cream Cheese topped with Créme Chantily and finished with Créme Anglaise Sauce
Seasonal No Sugar Added Sorbet - with berries
Seasonal Cremé Brulée
Beverages
included in price
Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa
Minute Maid Apple Juice or Orange Juice
Milk
Soda
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Punch
Additional Beverages (Extra charge)
Cappuccino - $3.69
Espresso - $3.19
Still and Sparkling Bottled Water - $3.25
Bibbiddi Bobbiddi Brew - A frozen smoothie served in our Cinderella's collector's mug. Take home a piece of the castle. $8.20
Not a bad way to spend a birthday?
I can't wait to see how all of this unfolds.
not your other TR like I thought...when I read pg 1 of your TR this afternoon; I thought I know I'm not crazy this is not what I read the other night. But, signed on til I figured it out
so, I got two for the price of one
OK all caught up with you on this one...wow that is alot of moving but it really does sound like alot of fun and you get to experience two new places on one stay
sending
My ExHubby and I are planning our 3rd vacation together since being divorced. We have gone twice to Disneyland and this is our first time (since being divorced) going to WDW!! We are going October 16-24. We have a 7 year old daughter (who will be 8 by the time we go). We have always loved all things Disney. In fact, our honeymoon was at WDW. My daughter was only 2 when we divorced. So she has never really known us to be together, except for vacation!! I know some people probably think is a strange situation, but that's ok. I know my DD likes our vacations together and it's really all about her anyway!! It's important that she knows we can always come together to support her and love her!
Typical. Did this when we were married ... So I started to make ADR's. Come on! I mean you can make them online now and I'm itching to try it! LOL! It's the little things right? 
