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

[__disneygirl]

Rob, I feel you. I could never miss meeting the princes but it is downright PAINFUL not being able to openly hit on them. Sigh, why must my life be so hard.

I AM SO ANGRY I COULDN'T GO IN DECEMBER LKJSKJDFSLK I want to go right now so bad. SOMEONE SAVE ME!!!!!! I'm glad you had two parties though and fulfilled your dream of meeting the bears!

 

[DisneyFreak06]

Oh the party looks just wonderful!

Snoap and water...

 

[katt789]

Yaaaayy!!!

Love that you finally got to meet the country bears!! I don't know if it worked or not, but I taped Blood on the Saddle for you, and tried to post it on your facebook but I don't know if it went through? Either way, I thought of you, and yes, I dragged Steven into Country Bears with him having no idea what it was

Anyways! Great pics and adventures from the party, I'm glad you enjoyed it! We definitely spent the party doing completely opposite things, lol! The pics on Main St are particularly gorgeous, that place is beautiful, and I can't believe I didn't think to get empty, flag pole gone pictures before we left that night!!

 

[DaveinFallsChurch]

Great report on the party! Never been to the Christmas party and I don't think it's going to happen for our family at least for another few years due to scheduling issues.

I'm with you about the luxury of time attending two parties provides which is why we're planning on attending two back to back MNSSHP in October. Since one of our parties will fall on Halloween (and most likely extremely packed) I decided to splurge on a second party the night before so that the kids will have time to meet the characters they want.

 

[Tracy161]

How lucky you are to have grown up in a family that incorporates Country Bears' songs into the daily repertoire! Although we spent many a family vacation at Disney, my family has never had the appreciation/obsession that I have for Disney. It's funny though to watch old home videos... even as a kid I was the one with the Disney shirts and Christmas gifts! some things never change...

Your snow-falling-on-Main Street pictures are just amazing. I haven't been to the World for Christmas since 1997... Must fix that!

Waiting eagerly for your next update!!!

 

[marDgreen88]

I love how excited you were about Big Al! That's so awesome. I had no idea who did his voice, that's so cool! I miss John Ritter.

Chip and Dale's snowball fight is awesome, I agree. Gotta love those munks.

That is an AMAZING picture from the train station.

 

[Tiggerrn2]

Caught up on all the party updates!! Wonderful!!!
Looks like you had a great time on your "add-on" party.
I LOVE the party parades and fireworks. Those alone are worth the extra $$$ for me, but I do have to say that I preferred MNSSHP to MVMCP.

Favorite parade moment=Toy Soldiers! They are so awesome.

Ahhhhh, snow on Main Street. When does snow get better than that?! The only time I wouldn't mind it. Especially this winter! YUK-so done with it!!

Great meet and greets!! Genie!! Never have seen him around.

Loved all the party picks. Thanks for sharing.

 

[khaleesi]

The Hundred Acre Wood gang look so cute with their scarves!!!

My dad also loves the Country Bears. I didn't make it to a performance this trip, but I did walk past and immediately wished my dad was there with me.

I'd already met the Dwarfs at a MNSSHP, and meeting the princes doesn’t have much appeal to me for some reason.
I guess I just have no interest in meeting a beautiful princess only to be reminded that she’s already spoken for.
I get enough of that in real life... I don't need it in Disney.

I love meeting the princesses, but as a sort-of adult woman I really wish the princes were out and about more.

I get the enthusiasm for meeting a character who is more obscure. My entire life would be made if I could meet Prince John from Robin Hood. IDK what it is about him, but he is #1 on my list! I did meet the Sheriff of Nottingham many years ago but never PJ.

That might be the cutest photopass artwork I've seen yet. I LOVE it. And I don't think I'd mind it one bit if they turned the castle into a gingerbread house at some point. I actually loved the pink birthday cake and I can totally see it being transformed like that for Christmas. Just for me

Absolutely love your panoramic shot at the end there. Beautiful!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

great update Rob! Main St. complete with Snoap is pretty stunning

oh, and I think "But a clearly drunken, overweight, morbid song singing bear… Oh Yeah, THAT was critically important." was in the running for the plaque for Disney World before "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy." won out

Great picture with the Country Bear gang. My DD Olivia saw this update and asked who that was and I said my friend Rob and the Country Bears. That's Big Al, he sings "blood on the saddle'

Olivia: Blood on the Saddle *scrunched up face*

Me: Do you not like blood?

Olivia: No, I do ... it keeps me alive!

 

[leopardmickeyears]

Adding an extra party night is ALWAYS a good decision. I'm trying to plan a fall trip and throw in 2 MNSSHPs because...2 is better than 1

Um this Christmas tree button down shirt. I want it.

FREE COOKIES >>>>>>>>>>

BUT THE CASTLE LIGHTING OMG DEAD

The snowflake lights on the rocks

I know scarves aren't as awesome as a Halloween costume, but they are still cute!

OMG GENIE!!

This is not the first time that I've heard people say that MNSSHP is better than MVMCP.... but Christmas is huge compared to Halloween so Halloween deserves this. Makes me getting down there for Halloween a priority over Christmas.

 

[PopArtGal]

Awe I miss WDW at Christmas.

One day I'll be back. Thanks for sharing.

 

[emmysmommy]

Hey Rob! I'm finally caught up!

I see that you made friends with Jasmine and Genie. We could have used you at the next party to make introductions! Genie didn't say anything so I'm not sure if he was happy to meet us. I was bummed that they didn't have a talking Genie like they do at the Aladdin show at the Hyperion theater at DCA.

I agree with your observation that the MVMCP fireworks show needs a better name... any name. Come one Disney. You should submit your official "ChristWishes" to them to consider adopting. Credit should be given of course. That was the perfect spot at the hub for the fireworks. I love that the Partners statue is captured in some of your shots.

I would much rather spend the party posing with Big Al and some of the other unique characters than the princesses. You can see them anytime.

Did you indulge in any of the cookies or hot cocoa?

 

[librarygeek]

So first of all, I'm a bit mad at the DIS because for some reason the boards stopped sending me my emails about updates! So needless to say I've fallen a bit behind in your TR! I swear I just can't keep myself organized :/

Anyway, I love all your pics of the Christmas decorations! And the filming looked cool. It's neat that you got to see some performances - O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas carol too And you met Dancing Barbara! How neat!

I'm so glad you loved Be Our Guest! As you know, I'm a huge fan, but it sometimes gets mixed reviews so I was holding my breath waiting to see what you would think. But we are definitely on the same page! Fantastic food and an even better atmosphere. And I love your interaction with that little girl - you got a really cool picture thanks to her! But... your comment about the stained glass and the pants-less prince... noooo! I will never be able to look at that picture the same way again HAHA!

Wow, that FP line for Big Thunder is insane! Disney still has a lot to figure out with FP+. Our experience was okay in December, but it was pretty negative this past February trip and I am really fed up with FP+ at this point. It's more stress than it's worth!

I love that you met Piglet! So cute, I would've liked to do that... next time And I know you love the Country Bears so sorry to offend you but... they are so creepy looking! Especially in the dark haha!

And your fireworks pics are fantastic. I want to get better fireworks pictures, so that's something I have to work on. Any tips?

 

[Wood Nymph]

The MVMCP is much better than the MSEP parade. I think I would rather see the Halloween parade, though. Ghosts are better than royal dancers any day.

We saw the Country Bears when we were there in December and I was surprised at how empty it was. This used to be a very popular show.

 

[MEK]

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I have to admit, your love for the Country Bears is certainly infectious. This is an awesome picture.

I've been to MNSSHP three times but I have only been to MVMCP once. The pictures of all the colors on Main Street and the snoap have me wanting to return.

Great update! Love the last picture from the Train Station. Great view!

 

[Queenofallthings]

Finally some time to post a reply! Sounds like a great time and the weather looks amazing! Shanleigh had that conversation the entire time you guys were down there, you know the one, "we would be arriving the next day...etc etc etc. I have been following along but instead of buying a laptop I bought an iPad and I have to say for some things I love it, but for posting on TR's I prefer my laptop, so right now, I have absconded with Shanleigh's!

 

[natebenma]

I was back with you after your BOG lunch.

Those are really cool pictures of the castle stage during the Ne-Yo song.

That is disappointing about the Jingle Cruise. I haven't really read about anyone who was blown away by the overlay.

I do appreciate your picture of "Splash Fountain". I tried to think of the oddest picture I have taken at Disney. I know there are times when someone has asked me "Why are you taking a picture of THAT?!?" Usually it is my family with that question. But there are people out "there" (well, here) that truly want to see.

I think maybe the luggage lockers outside of Hollywood Studios. One of my fellow chaperones was surprised by that picture. My family was unimpressed when I pulled out a tape measure to get the dimensions of the safe in our Beach Club room, but they certainly weren't surprised!


That boy's shaved Mickey head is cool! Do you know if he have that done before his trip or there at Disney?

I was able to catch the Castle Lighting ceremony; And where else but Disney can you say “Castle Lighting” and have it not sound odd?

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Maybe in Windsor, England if your name is "Jeeves", but you're right. Not an overused phrase.


I love your pictures from the Christmas Party, especially the MerryChristWishes fireworks show.

Once again, great interactions with the CMs. I notice that you got the two girls' names, but the male you just call the guy CM. Hmmmmm....

Great picture with Big Al and the boys!

Glad you had a chance to enjoy the parade. Chip and Dale are my favorite characters!

The pictures of Main Street on the way out are gorgeous! The one of the lamp post with the falling snoap is great but I especially love that last picture looking at the castle from the train station. Awesome!

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[amazingact21]

Everyone has Disney characters they love, and it's great that you were able to meet your childhood favorite. I see it as a convienence that you liked someone with a short wait. In the end it worked out great for everybody. You weren't taking up space in the princess lines, didn't have to wait in line to see your favorite, and you probably made Big Al feel special that someone really wanted to meet him.


Huh, I did not know they took the garlands down for the parade taping. I watched the show and never noticed. That had to be weird to not have them up. Especially with the tree missing. Which, I agree, was kind of a bummer not to have around. It seemed wrong to visit all the other parks and see their iconic trees and not the MK.


I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your first party, and now I'm looking forward to seeing how the second ones goes!

 

[nataliej_vk]

I simply adored your MVMCP pictures!!! I am going again this year in December as my last few trips I was debating going but never really had a lot of ppl's impressions. Your pictures and story made my decision!!! I definitely want to go this time!! I hope to go to one when I go the first week of December. I hope it's a slow party night thanks for your detailed report!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Okay, first off, yay for meeting Wendy!

Listen, as long as something makes sense in your head, it's all good.

You certainly picked a good time to go visit the G Flo. It's really stunning during Christmas.

Hahahah. Christmas POTC overlay. They should indeed hire you! Jeni and I have a saying every time we come up with an idea for Disney...."they should pay me for that."

Candice Glover can SANG! Man....she's awesome. But, like most other AI winners, she'll probably fade away. Which is a shame.

I definitely think that the BOG lunch is a step above other CS locations. We enjoyed it a lot.

Awwww...that little girl was adorable! Gotta love observant littles who love to share their knowledge.

I think the backlog at the scanners will decrease when people get more used to them. Hopefully.

Wow, nice improvisation for Splash. How did that all work out for you?

Those are some AWESOME DISNEY PARENTS! Shaving a Mickey into their kids head. Amazing.

I have to say that when you could meet Lotso, he was exceptionally soft.

Merry ChristWishes.....they should pay you for that.

Big Al is the best ever! I understand your love of him completely.