"ENCHANTED TALES with ROB" - A Birthday/Christmas DISer Celebration! **NEW TR LINK**

[PopArtGal]

One can never have too many castle pics.

I know what you mean. The first time I saw the castle dream lights in person I gasped and cried hehe

 

[jash08]

First of all, what a great sight to see on your birthday. The Magic Kingdom gates!!!!!

You are correct that Disney chicken nuggets are the best ever. EVER.

I am a huge fan of the Country Bears as well. Big Al is my fav.

We have gone to Disney one time at Christmas time. The Castle is to a whole other level then. It has been turned up to 11.

 

[joleen76]

I know this will sound crazy to anyone who lives north enough to get snow on a regular basis, but for someone who lives on the coast and never see's snow......It is especially beautiful in your pictures. I'm sure I would love it for all of a day or two and be ready to move on, but still.......it looks lovely

Moving on....

My favorite trip was in November when WDW had a cold snap and it was just Christmas all around. I love the castle with the twinkle lights overlay. Just breath taking.

I LOVE your castle picture with the balloons!!!! Sooo pretty.

Looking forward to hearing more.

 

[TinksThree]

Finally got all caught up! You have some great pictures! I have read a few TRs today with sunny pictures and now I really see what I missed on our trip...the sun!!!! It looks like you have had a pretty great birthday thus far!! Awesome on the 8 times on EE! We made it 7 on ToT one time and that was amazing!!! Nothing better when it is your favorite attraction! Oh and I agree 110%on One Man's Dream...it should be mandatory!!

 

[marDgreen88]

Hey Rob! I don't know how exactly it happened, but I suddenly realized I'm EXTREMELY behind over here! I'll be back to catch up tomorrow, but I wanted you to know I'm still here!

 

[shan23877]

Every time I read a Christmas time TR I start trying to figure out when we'll be able to go for the holidays. MK in particular is just gorgeous.

You are such a rebel! IaSW looks sad with no one there.

Love the castle photo with the lit-up balloons in it! So pretty!

 

[katt789]

Gators…everywhere…Shelly said that you need to be careful as if there’s a body of water in Florida, there’s probably a gator in it…

Arrrg main street during dawm fireworks is the BEST! Ariel is super adorable! Glad you were able to see her! I really wanted to sit and watch small world that week too!! Steven & I were supe bummed that it was closed, ahaha!

BIIIIGGGG AAAALLLLL I will always think of you when I see him!!

*sigh * there is just something so magical and beautiful and perfect about the castle with the lights on it, such an incredible sight that’s just improved in person!

 

[teekathepony]

Looks like Elsa is nearby again today! (I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a snow day! Shhh!)
Disney gator! So cool! I've seen one once, I classified it as a Disney gator, but it wasn't so close to a park, it was on a highway between parks.
Love the warm welcome from Magic Kingdom! Fireworks and everything! Happy birthday, Rob!
Awww, the Ariel pictures are adorable! Love them!
I am also a fan of Disney chicken nuggets. Yum.
What are you some kind of James Bond or something? Getting through that Pinocchio's security system?
Castle dream lights are the best thing in the world. There are never too many pictures of that sight.

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(Edit: Had to come back to tell you that I did get my snow day! Thanks, Elsa!)

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Disney's chicken nuggets are great, aren't they! One trip, that was all we could get our son to eat. I absolutely love your night time photos of the castle.

 

[JessM]

Beautiful pictures of the snow! I feel the same way, it definitely is pretty even if it is a pain to clean up and drive in.

That sunset picture is gorgeous! Florida sunsets are the BEST!

Love that fireworks went off as you came in, what a wonderful way to enter MK on your Birthday! Walking down Main Street will never get old, its just wonderful!

I love the pictures with Ariel, so fun! I still haven't met her in her grotto yet, I need to change that

Disney chicken nuggets are the BEST! I want some right now, they are so good!

I'm afraid when I go in Feb the castle is going to look naked to me. I've gotten too used to Christmas trips and the beautiful Castle Dream lights. They are so incredible!

 

[missangelalexis]

Pretty picture of the snow, of course it was Elsa's doing!

Walking into MK is definitely always exciting and magical. Love all the Christmas decorations!

Great pics with Ariel!

WOO HOO BIG AL!

LOVE that last set of Castle pics, so gorgeous!

 

[DaveinFallsChurch]

The castle looks so amazing with the holiday lights on! We really need to make a trip during Christmas time but not sure when that'll happen.

I think your pictures of Small World under refurb just increased my irrational anxiety of that ride after my October experience.

 

[Wanna be Ariel]

Great pictures. I really love that last one of the castle and the water.

I can't believe you saw a gator. I have been to Florida more times then I can count and I have never seen one out in the wild like that. And believe me I LOOK.

 

[emmysmommy]

Awwww a Disney gator, Ariel AND Wishes! You've hit all the highlights for your special day! Seriously though, the feel of being on Main Street with a holiday castle all lit up is spectacular.

Man, I wanted to see the refurb of IaSW through that window with them lining up the "children" and teaching them new songs. I guess that is not to be.

Looks like Ariel didn't make a fuss about your sporting Stacey on your shirt. That could have been awkward.

Ahhhh how I wish I could enjoy a beautiful snow-scape - with or without Elsa showing up. I'll just have to live with sunny and 75 degree days.

 

[cruisingteacher]

I love the Disney gator! Every time I'm in Florida as we drive I am staring out the window hoping to see a wild gator... no luck yet, but once we did see an armadillo it was by our car when we came out of a restaurant.

Also IASW as an empty shell just makes me cry a little inside...

 

[Tiggerrn2]

Absolutely gorgeous photo of the sunset over the lake! You had several awesome photos!!
Eww on the gator. I have looked for them-especially 2 summers ago when we stayed at Coranado Springs. I walked that lake daily and always kept an eye out. Never saw any gators.
Small World looks funny dry and empty. And all the coins cleaned out!! They should post the amount they donate to charity each time they clean those ponds out. Would be fun to see how much people contribute in loose change and wishes.
Yep!! Chicken nuggets at Disney are definitely more tasty than anywhere else! It's the ambiance around you that makes the difference.
Looking forward to hearing all about your evening and to Wishes!

 

[amberg93]

*Runs in out of breath*

I'm finally here!

I need to catch up, but I'm going to do it! I'm already super jealous though, being there for your birthday, being there for Walt's birthday. BEING THERE WHEN IT'S CHRISTMAS SEASON *sobs*

Silly wife spoiling me and taking my first trip after Disney had been Christmas-ed up! I mean, there is nothing prettier than the Castle lit up in Christmas lights. It looked almost bland in October after seeing it decked out for Christmas.

 

[mrs mouse10712]

I saw a turtle in Epcot once, but thats nowhere near as magical as a gator near the Magic Kingdom!

Blankets and tape. Hysterical

I agree, the castle with dream lights is unreal. I mean, its beautiful without them, but with them it blows me away every time. It's impossible to not stop and take a picture. Resistance is futile!!

 

[courtneybelle]

Yep, Elsa has hit Rhode Island hard, too. Who told her she could let it go?

Very sorry that the gator didn't start a rousing rendition of Zip A Dee Doo Dah. If only you had used FP+ earlier, you may have had a better chance

That sunset picture is absolutely stunning, Rob!

Do me a favor and watch this video. Don't mess with the toy soldier.

YEAH birthday visit with Ariel!

Disney chicken nuggets over EVERYTHING. Best nuggets in the world. I won't argue with you there.

I'm glad you were able to see It's a Small World, I'm sure you were devastated that it was being refurbished while you were there!

I love the Dream Lights SO MUCH. Your pictures are great!

So excited for Wishes O'Clock!!

 

[leftaslide]

You're nighttime photos of Magic Kingdom are great. While we were there the week before Christmas, I lucked out and got a night to myself sans wife and kids for extra magic hours in the Kingdom. It was great. As much as I love it with my wife and kids, it was nice to experience everything untethered. What a feeling! I rode Haunted Mansion twice, PoTC twice, and everything else at least once. I shut the place down at 1am. I was worn out, but I'll always remember my mini "solo" trip. Can't wait to read all of the upcoming reports. And someone definitely needs get Elsa some handwriting courses.