Four Brits hit the world the TR! ~~~Completed 28/11~~~

[mandymouse]

Great trippie Jo, and lovely photos too. I look forward to reading some more

Mandy

 

[KayleeUK]

More please

Great pictures of your DD's.

 

[natalielongstaff]

love the Mary Poppins pic your girls are so pretty

 

[irongirlof12]

awww, your piccies are fab, loving the report so far

 

[CHEK]

Great report , your DD's look like they are having a ball. My DD's enjoyed meeting Mary Poppins too, she was lovely

 

[jns]

great start
looking forward to reading more

 

[DisneyJo]

So there we are standing in the queue for Soarin with the Dream Team giving out ears to the people ahead and I’m gutted, I say to David OMG can’t believe how close we were to the DT and he’s like who? WTH how is this man married to me? So I explain all about them etc and that is how I won my lanyard in the post for goodness sake! So with me still sulking we walk around the corner, the one just before you’re told which line to stand in and the DT still have an arm full of ears and we get them too I was so excited whereas most of the people didn’t have a clue about YOAMD and how lucky they were It was really sweet as when we boarded our glider the CM congratulated us, but we still had to stash those little beauties safely away

So all happy with a spring in our steps, well mine anyway, we head over to TT, now remember we were having an earlyish day due to jetlag and that the original plan was to go get FP’s before Soarin but it was too hot, well we get there at about 11am and the FP return time was 4pm we were going to be long gone by then and as the standby was about 40mins we had to miss one of our favourite rides at WDW Jess and I did go score some MS FP’s for later though So what to do? What to do? We headed to Figment (a childhood fave) and the line here was enormous too So we went to meet him instead with no line

He was so cute, he kept tickling us and pointing at our ears and putting his thumbs up! When we came out (the figment meet is in a nice little air conditioned room) it was hot, now remember this was our first day so it was hotter than hot. The girls saw some kids playing with some fountains and decided it looked a good way to cool off.

It got Jess right on the head


We grabbed some ice creams to eat in the shade before we headed off around the world. Ellie wanted to do the masks so off to the Kidcot stops we went starting with Canada. To be honest we didn’t really explore the countries much, I know, but we knew we’d be back and today’s mission was the masks, oh and a bit of stalking Before I left I found out that another TFW DISser would be in the same parks as me for the first 3 days so I was keeping a look out for her So we gradually get our stamps and get to Japan where it was only 20 minutes until the candy lady, which the girls love, so they position themselves in front of her cart ready for her show. Last trip they were lucky enough to be chosen and both received a candy animal She was much stricter this time and each family was only allowed one which really is better as more people can have one But the girls were lucky again and asked for a unicorn, it was so cool to watch her make this and amazing when she made the twisted horn so clever, all the time she talks about the hot candy, yummy candy etc. Here she is making the girls unicorn.

For some reason we never took a photo of the girls with their unicorn


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[DisneyJo]

We continue round the world getting more stamps, stopped and got Ellie some Disney Crocs and jibbetz which she had wanted for quite a few weeks. When we got to China we decided to do the film which we’d skipped last time and most importantly it was cool!!! We have about a 5 min wait, go into the cinema and as we’re the only ones in our line (you have to stand) I put all our bags down. Now what do you think was in those bags? Yep the unicorn and the stupid lady standing in the row in front of us decides to duck under the bar and she stands on our bags breaking the unicorns neck and knocking the horn off Now why she had to come under the bar is beyond me and the girls were upset about the unicorn but really it was quite funny how often can you say that your unicorn’s horn was broken off? As we’re leaving China I comment to DH that we haven’t spotted ZoryLee yet and he’s so pleased so guess who I spotted only a few seconds later

It was so cool to meet another DISser even though her stalking skills weren’t very good as she walked straight past me We had a hug and a quick chat, her friends felt the same as David regarding the DIS boards And we were off again, DH and J did Maelstrom whilst E and I did the Mexico ride. I personally like the new Mexico ride with Donald I found it quite boring and very out dated before! Our FP time for MS was up so we headed there next and after about 5 mins we were orbiting the Earth, even though we did the wimpy green side this ride is great, I always wanted to be an astronaut as a kid and this is probably the closest I’ll get Our tummies were now rumbling so we headed to the Electric Umbrella where we shared some chicken strips before catching the bus back to CSR for a nice cool off in the pool.


Our evening was pretty boring we caught the bus to DTD where we browsed the huge Disney store, whilst in there the heavens opened and we witnessed our first Florida storm, it was all over within about 20 minutes though and we just looked around the store some more. We ate at EofS after the good recommendations here and they were right it was delicious, we shared 3 meals, a meatball sub, BLT and the Montagu which had beef and turkey. They were all tasty and plenty for the 4 of us, we took the desserts home for breakfast. We then had more than a 20min wait for the bus and were tucked up in bed by 9.15pm!


Up next can I keep the P&PP a secret??????

 

[wicket2005]

Lovely report, looking forward to reading more.

 

[Tiggery]

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Great report. Its good to get really detailed ones like these I'm glued

 

[natalielongstaff]

love your lime green lanyard

 

[spencem]

Great report, I love the detailed ones with pictures it really takes you back.

 

[cazzie]

Great report and lovely photos.

 

[DisneyJo]

Ahhhh you're all so kind

Nat I got the lanyard from the DIS there are a load of us who have got them to help us spot each other, they're so bright it worked several times It's a bit late for your next trip but I can give you details of how to get one for your next one!

 

[DisneyJo]

Wide awake early again but this time 5am instead of 4am, woohooo we’re getting better Today Jess was celebrating her birthday, she had chosen which park we visited, where we went to eat and which rides (well as long as they fitted with TGM ) we did!

Ellie and I headed off to fill our mugs from the PM at about 6.45am, as we left our building a golf cart was going passed so we hitched a lift and within moments we were there We also picked up a badge for Jess from reception. Just a side note most breakfasts were either cereal bars that I’d bought from home or dessert (mainly croissants) from the night before! We were soon ready and off to the bus stop, when we arrived at MK a CM called us over and the girls were made honorary Princesses for the day They received a magical moments certificate, a special ring and they had their photo taken which was put into an album which the Princesses look at each week apparently! A nice way to start the day

We quickly went through the turnstiles and got a prime spot for the opening show, I know it’s cheesy but I love that first Mickey sighting After the show we headed for space mountain, we found a great uncrowded shady route by turning right at the ice-cream parlour and going through the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station We now split up with me being the FPV and David and the girls riding Indy Speedway (sneaky way of avoiding that one hey!!!) I watched as they drove past and took their photos.

Don't you just love how David waving is covering up Ellies face Oh and they also were given a driving license


We then walked straight onto one of our favourite rides Buzz and Ellie won with 47200 points Not sure what happened there, I’d read up on where to aim and everything We then headed to Pooh (walk on) then PP which was our longest wait of the day at about 10 minutes. As we were leaving I noticed Philarmagic were letting out so we walked straight on to that one too I love this show, the songs, the smells, the incredible effects and even getting splashed, I always jump out of my skin with the champagne bottles too


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[DisneyJo]

It’s now time for our SM FP’s and it’s just me and Jess riding, the other 2 are too wimpy, now Jess loves rollercoasters BTMR is a breeze and she made me go on one at a UK theme park with 3 loops twice in a row so she was really looking forward to Space. We were on pretty quickly and it was much jerkier than I remembered, here is Jessica’s opinion of it……

Well I hated it because it was too dark as mum says I love roller coasters but not in the dark!!!! It was the most jerkiest ride I have been on so far, especially when you can not see what is coming up a head of you so that’s why I hate it the most!!!

So after our ummm fun trip to Space we go to find D & E who had been on IASW I know but at least J and I didn’t have to do it Now we had agreed they would meet us at the exit of SM and they weren’t there so we headed to IASW. By the teacups Jess spotted Alice and the Mad Hatter whom she had never seen before and as she is now older I let her stay in the queue whilst I continued searching. I eventually found them by SM but on the RHS near the entrance We must have missed each other and David thought the quickest way from IASWA to SM was via the castle BTW he said he saw ZoryLee going into SM and never said Hi So we dash back to get Jess who was at the front of the line at last and she was also the last! The lovely CM had given Jess a princess bookmark and tattoos and some for Ellie too.

Next stop BTMR which we FPed and waited 10mins for splash, the biggest soaking was right at the start when another boat came down the slope It was now about 11.30am and we were starving so headed to the infamous CHH where as normal we shared Well except for DH who had the Tuna sandwich all to himself. The girls and I split 2 of the chicken and fish combos and even that was waaaaaay too much food, we couldn’t manage dessert so again it weighed the backpack down, which of course D carried. Off to ride BTMR and what is it with people sitting on the rails so you can hardly get past I know DH accidentally knocked a few with the bag Also when we got our FP’s the return time was for about 40 mins after we got them yet the queue was 30 mins, why do people not use FP? Oh well more for me then


This finished up our morning in MK and the girls still had no idea about the P&PP We were back to CSR by about 12.45pm for a well deserved nap and swim!


Here are a few photos of the Dig Site pool at CSR.

 

[irongirlof12]

how nice for the girls being made princesses ! fab day

 

[DisneyJo]

We took a nap, yes we actually took a nap, the girls even changed into their pyjamas We had about an hour and a half sleep and were back on the bus at 3.45pm not bad timing as I wanted to get to MK for about 4pm Now the girls still had absolutely no idea about the party and as we arrived at the MK the driver announced that the park would close at 7pm due to the P&PP, I said this to the girls and their little faces dropped I then went on to say well it’s lucky I’ve got tickets then I got 2 huge hugs and they were so excited!


We walked up towards the turnstiles and as we had tickets we went to the RHS where a red carpet was laid, we were handed our booty bags and picked up maps. We headed straight for POTC as I’d heard this gets really busy later and we were on in under 10 mins, wow this is so much better after the refit, I love the opening waterfall bit and it just all looks much more realistic, Jack Sparrow especially looks really lifelike We couldn’t believe when we got off that it was nearly time for our 5pm ADR at CP. Jess had chosen this, as her absolute favourite character is Eeyore and luckily Ellie’s fave is Piglet! We managed to watch the end of the castle stage show whilst waiting about 10 mins for our buzzer to go off. The food was nice and I really liked the pulled pork, the first time I’ve ever tasted it, it was so good I even went back for more.

The characters here were great and Pooh had a serious crush on the girl at the table next to us, she was probably early 20’s, he kept coming back to see her, cuddling her, sitting next to her, and eventually pretended to propose to her She was sitting with another girl of a similar age and they sure got lots of attention from those randy characters

Then came the parade where all the characters invite kids up to parade around the restaurant waving flags, the girls both joined in.

Continued in next post here

 

[DisneyJo]

After our meal it still isn’t quite party time so we head off to Buzz, yep we love that ride maybe it’s the competitiveness in us And it broke down, but look at the cool photos we got

We then headed onto the TTA or whatever it’s called now and we got to see them doing the finishing touches to all the party and treasure spots! We then went and watched these guys, bit of a blurry photo but it shows how quick they were moving

We watched them for a while and it was really hilarious when they picked members of the audience to show their dancing OMG some of the dancing Sure am glad I wasn’t chosen!!!! We then hit some of the treasure spots, some gave you candy (btw those little silver kiss things sorry ) and the others bead necklaces each spot had a different colour, I think we got black, silver, gold, red, bronze and blue. We found every spot The girls met this character and I want you to tell me who she is??????

Ellie also joined in the dance party, maybe I did a little too she managed to get close enough to Flounder to get a photo too!

We also came across this, not sure if it’s there normally!

During the evening we rode PC x2, Buzz x2, Monsters inc x2, Carousel, SW, Tea cups and BTMR. We then grabbed ourselves a slushie drink and found a nice spot right in the middle of the hub where lots of people had sat down to watch the fireworks, it was great until 3 young people, about 18, came and stood in front of us literally just as the fireworks started, now if everyone was standing this wouldn’t have been an issue but we were all sitting on the floor including children in buggies and wheelchairs, everyone had a great view until they came So I asked her nicely if she’d move and she did but her BF said loudly stand there, block their view Why?????? I couldn’t stand up as then I’d block all the people behind so I watched with a partial view but OMG they are great fireworks, you are absolutely surrounded by them, awesome Our photos didn’t come out too great but here’s one.

We then headed off to get a parade spot and again this is great, this and the fireworks are worth the ticket price! If you want to see some really great parade photos see LL and Janet’s TR’s, I’ll just show you the one we had to take of one of Ellie’s favourites Tinkerbelle!

We did a few more rides before heading home at 11.50pm, so glad we had that nap and lasted this long

Up next AK!

 

[Chilly]

great report so far Jo, no idea who that character is!