How Much Was It?!?!?! The tale of our best trip ever!!!!!!UPDATE 5/12/14 PG 30

[WDWaddictt]

Great update! Looked like a great morning in Hollywood! It would be so exciting to see the Hollywood sign in person...

Can't wait to read up on the soda shop...how exciting!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Great update! Looked like a great morning in Hollywood! It would be so exciting to see the Hollywood sign in person...

Can't wait to read up on the soda shop...how exciting!

Thank you!

It was!

Coming up now!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Before we stepped inside we had to take a shot of one of the greatest minds behind Disney



When we stepped inside I was surprised by how small the shop was! There were a few tables off to the side and a little kitchen and everything and the rest of the area had souvies and other Disney items.



I guess in pictures the area looked bigger

Photos of Disney stars who have been to the shop



For my lunch I had an open faced sandwich. Which means the sandwich minus the bread



It was good!

My parents split the club sandwich



We all enjoyed our food but had to save room for some ice cream!



I had the special sundae which came with a pin and for my ice cream I had mint chocolate chip! My dad went with just a regular sundae. Both were sooo good!





My special pin was Bashful with an ice cream



Now here is a look at the store



One of the kitchen areas



The main kitchen area




The ceiling








After our lunch we headed back out to walk the streets of Hollywood




We headed in to American Apparel where dad bought an outfit



It's the American flag one but he's too shy to let us take a picture of him in it!



Just kidding!!!!!!


He isn't too shy... No he really didn't buy the outfit.


Once we headed out we ran in to a star being made



Turns out it was for Vin Diesel! We didn't really understand why he needed one but I guess groups rally behind a star and end up donating money to ge them the star.

We ran in to another on of my favorites



This was basically the end of the street with no more cool shops or stars to look at



We ran in to another Disney great!




We had a fun time checking out all Hollywood had to offer but before we left we were pulled in to this store that had everything for a $5. The commerical that ran kept asking HOW MUCH IS IT? and would list different items like A WATCH? HOW MUCH IS IT? A HAT HOW MUCH IS IT? so that's where we got the name. It kept playing throughout our time there and was ridiculous and funny. I ended up getting a tank top and a hollywood wooden sign.

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

When we got back to the resort we grabbed some snacks and tried to figure out what to do next.

We ended up here




The resorts offer a ton of different activities and today we were also going to partake in the scavenger hunt at the Grand Californian!



We walked up to the Guest Services desk where we got our map and instructions.

Each place we went to we had to recite part of the Wilderness Explorers motto. Well this motto includes hand motions and animal sounds so needless to say I was the one chosen to talk to everyone. It was pretty embarassing especially when I got one location wrong I am pretty sure I had to howl or something and the people looked at me like I had four heads! Our prize for getting all the parts of the motto were three big Mickey head cookies!!!

After I was done being embarassed we headed back to the room





This night we ended up at our newest favorite place ever Trader Sam's!



Where I got a shipwreck in a bottle!



Dad got a shrunken head because he liked the glass




I got hungry while we were there and ordered the fish tacos



Not a great picture but boy were they good!

We finished our night there and headed back to the room to our view.



Overall it was a great day but we needed our rest for tomorrow!

 

[isabelcampana]

Enjoying your TR, It's really getting me excited for our upcoming trip in June....

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Enjoying your TR, It's really getting me excited for our upcoming trip in June....

Thank you!

Hope you have a great trip!

 

[pkondz]

Before we stepped inside we had to take a shot of one of the greatest minds behind Disney

Had to Google.
Impressive.

For my lunch I had an open faced sandwich. Which means the sandwich minus the bread

aka... a salad.

Whoo, boy. Those look good!

After our lunch we headed back out to walk the streets of Hollywood

Aimlessly? Or did you have a goal in mind?

We headed in to American Apparel where dad bought an outfit


It's the American flag one but he's too shy to let us take a picture of him in it!

That's what I guessed!

Just kidding!!!!!!


He isn't too shy... No he really didn't buy the outfit.

But how would you have felt if he had?
Laughed?
Hid from embarrassment?
Mortified?

Once we headed out we ran in to a star being made

That's pretty cool. No matter who it was for.

We ran in to another on of my favorites

Him I did not have to Google.

We ran in to another Disney great!

I think I know who he is. :

We had a fun time checking out all Hollywood had to offer but before we left we were pulled in to this store that had everything for a $5. The commerical that ran kept asking HOW MUCH IS IT? and would list different items like A WATCH? HOW MUCH IS IT? A HAT HOW MUCH IS IT? so that's where we got the name. It kept playing throughout our time there and was ridiculous and funny. I ended up getting a tank top and a hollywood wooden sign.

Ah! So now we know where that title came from.
Just out of curiosity... was the watch a Rolex?

The resorts offer a ton of different activities and today we were also going to partake in the scavenger hunt at the Grand Californian!

Sounds like fun.

Each place we went to we had to recite part of the Wilderness Explorers motto. Well this motto includes hand motions and animal sounds so needless to say I was the one chosen to talk to everyone.

I would've insisted on the folks participating.
Parents love doing things like that.

It was pretty embarassing especially when I got one location wrong I am pretty sure I had to howl or something and the people looked at me like I had four heads!

Our prize for getting all the parts of the motto were three big Mickey head cookies!!!

Well worth the effort.

Dad got a shrunken head because he liked the glass

Seems reasonable. How were the drinks?

Overall it was a great day but we needed our rest for tomorrow!

Thanks for the update!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Had to Google.
Impressive.
For shame! As a Disney fan you should know who he is!


aka... a salad.



Whoo, boy. Those look good!

They were!

Aimlessly? Or did you have a goal in mind?

Aimlessly.

That's what I guessed!



But how would you have felt if he had?
Laughed?
Hid from embarrassment?
Mortified?

I would have laughed!


That's pretty cool. No matter who it was for.

Yeah it was a very cool process to see!

Him I did not have to Google.



I think I know who he is. :

Good!

Ah! So now we know where that title came from.
Just out of curiosity... was the watch a Rolex?

It was a fake one.

Sounds like fun.



I would've insisted on the folks participating.
Parents love doing things like that.

I tried to get them to but they wouldnt!





Well worth the effort.

It was although I couldn't ebjoy it..

Seems reasonable. How were the drinks?

They weren't great. They had a weird spice added to them. They cups were cool though and we drink out of them regularly at home!

Thanks for the update!

Thanks for reading!

 

[gardengirl2790]

Hello Princess!

I am really enjoying your trip report and pictures! Can you tell me what camera you have. It takes great photos.

 

[wiigirl]

Wonderful pics!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Hello Princess!

I am really enjoying your trip report and pictures! Can you tell me what camera you have. It takes great photos.

We have a Nikon NEX5N

Wonderful pics!

Thank you!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

I thought I would give you all a little life update! We have been going through a rough time over here so any prayers for my family or pixie dust or good vibes would be greatly appreciated!

The other day I was sitting at my computer at work and got an email from the Disney College Program. I had been tossing around the idea since before I started my undergrad degree. Well I decided to apply! Within an hour I had my web interview and right after I was done they offered me a phone interview! I had my phone interview and it went very well! My top three jobs are attractions, merchandising, conceirge and character. I am going to my character audition tomorrow! Any good vibes or whatever would be awesome! It was spur of the moment and I can't believe how fast everything is happening! I should know within 3 weeks whether or not I am accepted!

 

[APears]

Nice updates! Awesome that you got to see Hollywood, next time you should explore Burbank or do the Hollywood sign hike!

I love Trader Sams...my favorite is the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum, but the Shipwreck is also soo good!

Good luck w the College Program!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Nice updates! Awesome that you got to see Hollywood, next time you should explore Burbank or do the Hollywood sign hike!

I love Trader Sams...my favorite is the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum, but the Shipwreck is also soo good!

Good luck w the College Program!

Thank you!

Next time we might have to!

I need to try that next time!

Thank you!

 

[gardengirl2790]

After reading a very detailed trip report about the College Program, it sounds like the College Program is quite amazing, and could open you up for a lot of opportunities for a career with Disney. Good luck with it

Sending you and yours from Oregon!

Thank you for letting me know the type of camera you use. I appreciate it!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

After reading a very detailed trip report about the College Program, it sounds like the College Program is quite amazing, and could open you up for a lot of opportunities for a career with Disney. Good luck with it

Sending you and yours from Oregon!

Thank you for letting me know the type of camera you use. I appreciate it!

I know! I am not quite sure what I want to do with my Masters so I thought this would help me figure it out. Thank you!

Thank you!

No problem!

 

[thatgrljme]

I thought I would give you all a little life update! We have been going through a rough time over here so any prayers for my family or pixie dust or good vibes would be greatly appreciated!

The other day I was sitting at my computer at work and got an email from the Disney College Program. I had been tossing around the idea since before I started my undergrad degree. Well I decided to apply! Within an hour I had my web interview and right after I was done they offered me a phone interview! I had my phone interview and it went very well! My top three jobs are attractions, merchandising, conceirge and character. I am going to my character audition tomorrow! Any good vibes or whatever would be awesome! It was spur of the moment and I can't believe how fast everything is happening! I should know within 3 weeks whether or not I am accepted!

Good luck! I hope everything goes well!

 

[POLY1985]

Loved seeing all the pics of Hollywood and all the star on the walk of fame. Your ice cream sundae looked great with the little Mickey head sprinkles! The Grand Californian sign is so pretty. I think I would like staying there - it reminds me of Wilderness Lodge. Trader Joes looks fun - I think they are supposed to be putting one in at the Polynesian!

Linda

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Good luck! I hope everything goes well!

Thank you!

Loved seeing all the pics of Hollywood and all the star on the walk of fame. Your ice cream sundae looked great with the little Mickey head sprinkles! The Grand Californian sign is so pretty. I think I would like staying there - it reminds me of Wilderness Lodge. Trader Joes looks fun - I think they are supposed to be putting one in at the Polynesian!

Linda

Glad you enjoyed it!

It was so good!

It's a bit darker inside than the Wilderness but it is gorgeous!

I hope they do!

 

[WDWaddictt]

My prayers for your family! Hope everything's turns out well!

Good luck with the DCP!! That will be exciting!!