I know that heat! We didn't meet Russel last trip because the line was always so long, but I kinda wish we would have waited. He's so cute! I want to meet Mickey and Minnie in their new digs too. I think this is the only place they meet together these days so that will be a must do next trip!
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I had thought we had agreed on a princess pose, while apparently Willow had thought we had agreed on an "act scared" pose.
I loved getting the ride photos too! I really didn't think I would be that excited about them, but they are so fun to have!!
Oh, thank you so much! I was pretty happy with how it came out.I don't think I commented on Willow's Halloween costume yet, it is beautiful! I love it! Great job!
I just love all the character pics you got! I didn't even know there were THAT many!
Yeah - we are major character seekers. Just wait - there are even more coming! 
Thanks! I loved that last one too - hilarious! I believe we had a miscommunication - I thought we'd agreed on a princess pose, and Willow thought we'd agreed on an "act scared" pose.
Oh, what a great way to enjoy Mickey bars! We were not prepared for how fast that sucker was going to melt - we haven't had that issue during our October trips.I love Mickey bars, but hardly ever have any because they melt faster than you can unwrap them in the summer. We usually buy some at the OKW general store, put them in the cooler, run to the car and off into the fridge with them. I just LOVE sitting out on the balcony at night and enjoying one. No way could I eat one in a park. You were pretty brave you tried!
Oh, we just loved Russell - he was so sweet! It was definitely hot, but we were not nearly as miserable as we were on the other days - I think the crowds were lower at AK.
Russell was great! And we loved the new spot for Mickey and Minnie - air conditioning!!!!Oh Animal Kingdom in August
I think you're right - that is the only place where they are together now, isn't it??? Oh, that is a great thought! I loved those pictures so much. It's a really neat spot to meet them, and the air conditioning is a great touch!Now you know AK is my favorite park but I STILL have not made it over to the new M & M meet/greet area I'm glad you posted it You know what I thought immediately with the framed pictures in there ? I thought of Walt & Lillian I'm talking about the picture where Mickey appears to be overseeing the work being done and Minnie is standing slightly behind him ( because behind every successful man is a strong woman perfect example if it wasn't for Lillian you'd be going to meet Mortimer
Oh, if you ever find a poster of that picture, I would love to know! I would totally want to get one too!!!
Oh - I can't wait to see the tree pics! No, we have never been during the holidays.
I am kind of toying with the idea of a little trip to Disneyland during the holiday season next year though, since we'll have the APs. Thanks! We definitely try to make the most of the character opportunities.
It was a ton of fun! And we felt very lucky to have such great seats.The ice show looks fun and what great seats you had
It's great, isn't it!?
You and me both!I just love that they like to sport their princess gowns in everyday life - I mean, who wouldn't feel better about the drudgery of the day to day if you could look that good!
We have only done last year and this year - I think they were equally entertaining.
To date, I have managed to stay away from the HIStK playground (is it still operational???), but I think the concept is the same - nightmare for parents!
Wasn't that funny???
We obviously got our wires crossed as to what emotion we were trying to portray!Thanks! I'm glad you're reading along!All caught up!
Loving all the pictures
But she really wanted to do it!! They were just letting the last people in, so we were among the very last few for standing room only. And that worked out great - we were taken all the way around from the entrance and given seats in the disabled seating area (I think by this point, they were simply filling in unused space). We had a great view and we just LOVED this experience!
I have NO idea how we did that! Yeti = AK Joy!
Yeah, that's what I'm afraid will happen.
I have faith that they'll make another great meet-and-greet area or something, but I just love the set-up there - so unique! Thanks! I am very fair-skinned, so I had to have a hat this trip; the one I brought had gotten very crumpled, so I actually picked that on up at AK that day. Terrible pic of me, but I just thought the whole scene with Baloo was hysterical!
I probably should have noted that it was the touring show, huh? Sorry - didn't mean to cause any confusion. We are big theater fans, so we try to get over to Portland (about 4.5 hours away) for at least one show a year. Willow was only 3, I think, when we saw that one, and she enjoyed it. My mom and I were actually just going to pull the trigger on buying tickets to it for this year in Seattle, but I think we've decided to see Sister Act this year instead.
I did make all the little smocked sundresses and maxis! I actually did the smocking myself - it is very easy (I would be happy to share how if you want to PM me, although you could probably get a better tutorial on-line
), and the pre-smocked fabric seems way over-priced to me. Plus, this way, I could let Willow choose any fabric she wanted. 
