Granny's Magical Birthday Trip ... Dreams do come true!

[Cinderella2006]

Cast:

Me: 25, loves anything to do with Disney, not visited for 6 years ... it was known as Euro Disney back then!

DH: 34, secretly loves Disney

DS Ethan: 5, is obsessed with Toy Story, especially Buzz and Woody. He is very spoilt and has been to WDW 4 times, the last time we visited DLP i was pregnant with Ethan and had to be rushed to hospital as i haemorrhaged

DS Charlie: 2, loves anything to do with Disney and has been lucky enough to have been to WDW twice ... this will be his first trip to DLP

Aunty: Wont disclosure her age, lol (late 40s!) She is obsessed by Eeyore!

Uncle: Again i wont disclose age (50s!) My uncle enjoys the landscaping and culture side of the trip but secretly enjoys the big rides

Granny: Celebrating her birthday (70s!) This is her first trip in around 15 years! Last time we stayed at New York Hotel so i hope she is not disappointed with the Santa Fe, lol!


The main reason for this trip is for fulfilling my Nans dream or dying wish as she puts it but that is a bit morbid!
My Nan has always wanted to come to WDW with us but my Grampa is 90 and could not travel that far and to be honest as time has gone on neither could my Nan.
Her wish is to take the great - grandchildren as she once did me she wants to see the boys faces in such a magical place and wants them to be her last memories

This trip was kindly funded by my Aunty and Uncle as our Christmas presents last year ... i know what you are saying ... you all want a Aunty and Uncle like me, lol! They are one in a million; we are a very close family

We are Staying at Disney's Santa Fe 25th-29th March

 

[Ms Poppins]

Oh, I have a wee tear in my eye...re your Nan

You're sure to have a wonderful time - lots of changes in 6 years, especially the Studios

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

I took my mom on a Disney trip for her 70th birthday - she had a blast! I know your nan will love seeing your kids enjoy the magic! What a special and happy trip! I'll be at the Santa Fe just before you arrive. Have a great time!

 

[inda2681]

Your nan will have a magical trip, i'm sure!

 

[Cinderella2006]

Oh, I have a wee tear in my eye...re your Nan

You're sure to have a wonderful time - lots of changes in 6 years, especially the Studios

My Nan is very special ... she bought me up I am looking forward to seeing all the new changes especially the rides and how they vary to the states

I took my mom on a Disney trip for her 70th birthday - she had a blast! I know your nan will love seeing your kids enjoy the magic! What a special and happy trip! I'll be at the Santa Fe just before you arrive. Have a great time!

We are going to take it easy and have regular breaks. I have ordered a Birthday Cake at Sunday Brunch ... she will not be expecting that but the boys will enjoy the attention
Hope you enjoy your trip

 

[Cinderella2006]

Thought i would post some pictures of my family

This is Charlie with my Nan

The Family including my eldest who unfortunately cant come

 

[Cinderella2006]

Your nan will have a magical trip, i'm sure!

Thank you, she is very excited

 

[Mum to Belle]

What gorgeous boys you have!!!

I am sure you will all have a wonderful time, and take home some magical memories you can all treasure!

Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back!

 

[Cinderella2006]

What gorgeous boys you have!!!

I am sure you will all have a wonderful time, and take home some magical memories you can all treasure!

Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back!

Don't be fooled!!! They test the patience of a saint

 

[Mum to Belle]

Don't be fooled!!! They test the patience of a saint

Don't they all?!!

 

[Cinderella2006]

Our itinerary

Thursday

We plan to leave South Wales at 2pm and make our way to Bristol Airport for our flight to CDG which leaves at 17.50; this will make our arrival time at Paris 20:10. We have John @ Ezyshuttle picking us up which will speed things up a bit and are hoping to reach the hotel and get to our rooms by 9.30pm where we will be going straight to sleep

Friday

We will have breakfast at the hotel and our first day will be in the Studios. We wont rush things as we would of had a long day travelling on Thursday ... i expect to get to the studios at 9.30.
Ethan will want to head to the Cars race rally whereas i am looking forward to Tower of Terror and Stitch Live.
We have a lunch reservation 1pm at Resturant des stARS
We will probably head back to the room around 4.30pm for a freshen up and head out to the village for some shopping and Dinner at Annette's Diner. We normally have dinner around 6.30pm, i dont like to disturb the boys routine too much
We will head to bed at a reasonable time for an early start.

 

[Cinderella2006]

Don't they all?!!

True but i am out numbered being the only girl ... oh to have a little girl

 

[Cinderella2006]

Saturday

Hopefully wake up feeling refreshed, have breakfast and head to the Disneyland Park for 9am. There are so many rides we want to do and it will be interesting to see the difference between WDW.
Ethan is looking forward to the Buzz ride, Granny's favourite is Its a small world but i am looking forward Space Mountain
We will stop for lunch about 12.30 at Toads Hall ... Dinner is booked at Plaza gardens at 6.30pm

We will leave the park around 8.30pm and head back to the hotel


Sunday

Wake up and have some breakfast then head to Disneyland Park. We will do a few rides before heading back into the village for Sunday Brunch at The Steakhouse!
We will have a look around the Village, do a bit a shopping then head back to the park
Will go back to the hotel around 8pm to pack


Monday

Departure day ... boo, hoo!!! We will be getting picked up between 3.30-4pm at the Hotel so have a good few hours.
We will have some breakfast and head to the parks for 10am after checking out and leaving the cases at reception.
I was thinking of using our counter service vouchers towards Cafe Mickey for Lunch around 1.30pm ... i thought this would be a good place to leave on a high
We can then head back to the hotel to get our bags and set off to the airport .

 

[Cinderella2006]

After Lunch on Friday, me and DH may pop to Val d'Europe for a few hours to do a spot of shopping

Guessing we will be done with lunch at 1.45pm and will meet everyone outside Annettes Diner at 6.30pm ... hopefully that should give us some time to have a quick look and satisfy DH

 

[Mum to Belle]

Sounds like a great plan, I love the idea of a nice meal on departure day! We're planning on lunch at Auberge our last day

Hope you do some restaurant reviews - we're planning on Toad Hall, Restaurant des Stars, and Cafe Mickey too!

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

After Lunch on Friday, me and DH may pop to Val d'Europe for a few hours to do a spot of shopping

Guessing we will be done with lunch at 1.45pm and will meet everyone outside Annettes Diner at 6.30pm ... hopefully that should give us some time to have a quick look and satisfy DH

Shopping - very happy - a great way to end a lovely trip!

 

[Cinderella2006]

Sounds like a great plan, I love the idea of a nice meal on departure day! We're planning on lunch at Auberge our last day

Hope you do some retstaurant reviews - we're planning on Toad Hall, Restaurant des Stars, and Cafe Mickey too!

Definitely ... reading everyone else's reviews has helped me no deal!

Shopping - very happy - a great way to end a lovely trip!

My DH loves shopping ... only if it is for him though I am hoping i might get something out of it