"I Wanna See My Castle!" October 2013 TR *COMPLETE* **NEW TR LINK!!** 7/3

[dtr_angel]

I'm so far behind on comments but I've been reading... Bad DIS friend! Loving all the party updates so far, loved the sword fight with Donald!! I will try to be better about commenting. We'll be back in the World so soon

 

[khertz]

Love love the pictures and the sword fighting interactions between your DS and Donald! So cute.

I wonder if the unhelpful CM at Fairytale Hall was the same one that was also unhelpful for us in January when I was trying to figure out how long the wait through the FP+ queue would be and whether we would have enough time to get to our BOG ADR.

It was so great! And something Paxton still talks about when he gets to thinking about our trip. We love meeting the characters, but it can get a bit redundant, especially with the fur characters since they can't talk. So it's always fun to get something a little different when you meet with one!

Well, I sure hope it was the same one and that there aren't several unhelpful CM's roaming the parks!

Adorable!! What a great interaction. One of those looks on his face is exactly what my DH does when I try to get him to pose with princesses!

CONGRATULATIONS!! How awesome for you and your family!

You guys are adorable! Your DH pulled off the Michael look very well! I'm sure you guys gave some park guests a big chuckle that evening!

The video of Paxton sword fighting with Donald was so cute. You have great photos and video of that interaction.

Cliff hanger for the Rapunzel and Flynn meet and greet! Oh man...

Thank you! I'm so ready to start, but it's nice just knowing that I have that to look forward to for right now.

We definitely enjoyed watching people's reactions as it clicked in their heads who DH was dressed up as! I'm so glad DH agreed to wear that costume, because it was a big hit!!

Moments like that Donald meet are exactly why I wanted to take more videos than I usually do, especially of the character meets. Sure, we got some good photos, but it's nice to be able to see the entire interaction on video whenever I want! Always brings a smile to my face.

I'm so far behind on comments but I've been reading... Bad DIS friend! Loving all the party updates so far, loved the sword fight with Donald!! I will try to be better about commenting. We'll be back in the World so soon

That's totally okay, Melissa, I know how easy it is to get behind, especially when you are chasing around a little one!

I am getting SO EXCITED about our trip!! Can't wait!!!

 

[khertz]

Day 6 Continued: Sunday October 27th

After a 30 minute wait in the beautiful queue at Princess Fairytale Hall, we had made it in to see Snow White & Rapunzel! This was my number one priority for the party regarding character meets, specifically because it was my first chance to meet Rapunzel with Flynn Rider! Oh yeah, Snow's Prince was there too, but whatever.

In all actuality, though, we had a very nice meet with Snow White and her Prince, who we met first.

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First, she was asking DS if he knew how to sword fight, and of course he said yes after his swashbuckling duel with Donald Duck that had just taken place! Then she asked if DS could fly, and he said yes again. When she asked him where was Tinkerbell this evening, DS was very happy to turn around and point to me! lol Finally, they noticed DH's costume and said that Michael must have grown up!

After a quick little chat, it was time to pose for some pictures. DS went first, then DH and I jumped in for group photos.

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Finally, it was time for the meet I had been waiting for! It was almost our turn to meet Rapunzel & Flynn Rider! I don't think I have ever been so excited to meet a face character, and entirely for myself, not just for DS! lol I don't even know what it is about Tangled, but I just absolutely fell in love with the story and the characters from the first time I saw it. Most of my favorite Disney movies are the ones that don't include princesses, like Lion King, Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Lilo & Stitch, etc. I do really love Little Mermaid and Beauty & the Beast, but even so, I've never been so crazy over a princess as I am for Rapunzel! Needless to say (although I just did), I was really excited about this meet!

DS was acting a little shy at first when Rapunzel was trying to call him over, but he quickly warmed up and went in for a big hug.

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It was so cute that when she asked his name, DS replied that he was Peter Pan! It was precious to see DS so into his character that night. DH handed them the book to sign, and Rapunzel was so excited to see spots for both her and Eugene. She excitedly showed him his picture and he said, "Looks like they finally got my nose right!"

Flynn told him he was looking for a protege to train into the next Flynn Rider, so they asked to see his muscles, which DS was happy to show off.

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We had been coaching DS up until the trip about asking Flynn to see what was in the satchel, but when the time came, he clammed up! Rapunzel offered to let him whisper it to her and she would ask Flynn herself.

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With a little prodding from Mom & Dad, Rapunzel said she though DS might want to see what was in Flynn's satchel. After confirming that we weren't working with the Stabbington brothers and promising that we would keep it between us (and obviously, my DIS friends, because I know you can all keep a secret too!), Flynn opened up his satchel and showed us Rapunzel's tiara!

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It was so cool to see it in person!! I just wish DH and I wouldn't have had to asked, and that DS would have because that would have been even cuter. But he got shy all of a sudden. Oh well, it was still so much fun! And then it was time for some posed photos. Sorry, I'm posting a bunch of them because I couldn't decide!

Love this one!





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If my description was not enough, or you just want to see the cuteness in action, here's a couple minute video of our Rapunzel & Flynn meet.

VIDEO: Meeting Rapunzel & Flynn Rider​

We came out so excited after our meet! Definitely worth waiting in line a bit at the beginning of our night! So with my first must-do out of the way (and a total success!), we were ready to move on with the rest of our night!

UP NEXT: Boo To You And You And You And You!

 

[dtr_angel]

Love the pictures, sounds like a perfect character interaction. Meeting the princes is so cool! I wish dh and I would've seen rapunzel and Flynn in 2011 when we had the chance since rapunzel meets alone now. Gavin loves Cinderella and rapunzel so hoping to score a fp+ for May.

 

[JessM]

Oh my goodness those pictures with Donald are too cute.

And Rapunzel and Flynn! Ahhhh totally worth the 30min wait they are fabulous, I love some of Rapunzel's facial expressions, too cute!

 

[leshunlenese]

Those pic are sooo cute! My goodness we were watching tangled the other day on tv and Devyn specifically asked to meet him! So safe to day we will skip the 7 dwarfs and start there this year. That sword fight with Donald was hilarious and so cute!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

That's a pretty good Snow White right there, perfect questions and all.

I'm not sure why, but in the photo with the Punzie and DS hug (with the border), I look at her face in that photo, and if I could read her mind and body language, I swear it's saying "Eugene... I want a baby."

 

[DDuck4Life]

For those interested a few of my thoughts on the Michael costume:

The costume really wasn't that bad. The only issues with it was it was very hot while the sun was still out. Which is why my sleeves are pulled up in all the day time shots. As the night went on and it got a little cooler it was quite comfortable. Looking back this was a whole lot better than the Captain Hook idea. I would have been burning up in that. Sweat would have probably been poring down my face in every shot.

It was only awkward to walk around in while I was by myself and before we made it to the MK. Walking around in pink footie pajamas by yourself you just look weird and you just look out of place walking around the resort in them as well as well. Hard to look another person in the eye while getting on the elevator in your pajamas. Although a grown man in pink footie pajamas in the MK though seemed normal to everyone around us. At least seemed normal to me at the time.

All the attention I was getting as well as the encouragement for a great costume really help. And it was a great ice breaker with random people in line and CMs.

Thanks to DW and all the fellow DISers who pushed for the better costume idea then the more typical hook or smee option. There were plenty of Captain Hooks and Smees walking around but only one Michael! I mean who doesn't love getting some extra attention from the characters at Disney.

 

[afwdwfan]

First, she was asking DS if he knew how to sword fight, and of course he said yes after his swashbuckling duel with Donald Duck that had just taken place! Then she asked if DS could fly, and he said yes again. When she asked him where was Tinkerbell this evening, DS was very happy to turn around and point to me! lol

Talkative and chatty with a princess... that's a good sign!

Finally, they noticed DH's costume and said that Michael must have grown up!

Excellent observation.

I do really love Little Mermaid and Beauty & the Beast, but even so, I've never been so crazy over a princess as I am for Rapunzel! Needless to say (although I just did), I was really excited about this meet!

DW was kind of that way about Rapunzel... but then we saw some movie with a couple of princesses named Elsa and Anna.

Either way, you're right, for anyone who has read any of your TR's, your feelings for Rapunzel are needless to say. But we're always happy to share in your excitement.

It was so cute that when she asked his name, DS replied that he was Peter Pan!
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Flynn told him he was looking for a protege to train into the next Flynn Rider, so they asked to see his muscles, which DS was happy to show off.

More good signs from your DS! He's getting into this whole playing with characters thing!

We had been coaching DS up until the trip about asking Flynn to see what was in the satchel, but when the time came, he clammed up!

NOOOO!!!

That's a shame!!! As much as he seemed to be getting into the idea of talking and playing with them, it is too bad that he chose to clam up a bit before he got to ask about the satchel. I'm glad that Rapunzel was so good about it and willing to help him out a little bit!

The costume really wasn't that bad. The only issues with it was it was very hot while the sun was still out. Which is why my sleeves are pulled up in all the day time shots. As the night went on and it got a little cooler it was quite comfortable. Looking back this was a whole lot better than the Captain Hook idea. I would have been burning up in that. Sweat would have probably been poring down my face in every shot.

Good point. It does look like it would have been quite a bit more comfortable than something elaborate.

Walking around in pink footie pajamas by yourself you just look weird and you just look out of place walking around the resort in them as well as well. Hard to look another person in the eye while getting on the elevator in your pajamas.

I don't think they'd probably be looking you in the eye either though.


I'm glad the costume worked out so well for you!

 

[Imagineer5]

Oh wow, what amazing meets!! I don't think I have ever seen Snow White's price?? And rapunzel and Flynn, wow! Just impressed with the whole meet and how into it you and they were. That is awesome. So cute about Paxton being in character too, I love that!

 

[Imagineer5]

Sorry dummy post and can't delete lol.

 

[DDuck4Life]

I don't think they'd probably be looking you in the eye either though.

I'm glad the costume worked out so well for you!

haha, valid point on that. I know I wouldn't be.

 

[eandesmom]

What a great meet and greet and what wonderful descriptions of the character interactions, wonderful wonderful update!

I can see why you posted so many, it would be impossible to pick! Oh you are making me miss that age!!!!!!!!!!

 

[khertz]

Love the pictures, sounds like a perfect character interaction. Meeting the princes is so cool! I wish dh and I would've seen rapunzel and Flynn in 2011 when we had the chance since rapunzel meets alone now. Gavin loves Cinderella and rapunzel so hoping to score a fp+ for May.

Thanks!

I know what you mean! Thinking back, I'm not really sure if Rapunzel & Flynn were still meeting together when we went to the parks. But it was a long time after the movie came out before I saw it, so even if they were there, I wasn't interested in meeting them at the time.

Hopefully the FP+ works out. All this confusion over Anna & Elsa being moved to Princess Fairytale Hall makes me wonder what princesses are going to be left on the other side? I can't imagine they would get ride of Rapunzel anytime soon, though, she is still pretty popular!

Oh my goodness those pictures with Donald are too cute.

And Rapunzel and Flynn! Ahhhh totally worth the 30min wait they are fabulous, I love some of Rapunzel's facial expressions, too cute!

Thanks! The Donald meet was a lot of fun!

I thought I'd be disappointed with any friend of Rapunzel that wasn't the same as we met in 2012 because she was SO amazing with DS. But the one from MNSSHP was pretty great too! So full of expression.

Those pic are sooo cute! My goodness we were watching tangled the other day on tv and Devyn specifically asked to meet him! So safe to day we will skip the 7 dwarfs and start there this year. That sword fight with Donald was hilarious and so cute!

So cute that Devyn wants to meet Flynn! I guess he is pretty cool when it comes to princes.

That's a pretty good Snow White right there, perfect questions and all.

I'm not sure why, but in the photo with the Punzie and DS hug (with the border), I look at her face in that photo, and if I could read her mind and body language, I swear it's saying "Eugene... I want a baby."

She was great! I'm not really a huge fan of Snow, but she and her prince were spot on that night.

I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case. DS is so cute, he brings out that emotion in people!

 

[khertz]

For those interested a few of my thoughts on the Michael costume:

The costume really wasn't that bad. The only issues with it was it was very hot while the sun was still out. Which is why my sleeves are pulled up in all the day time shots. As the night went on and it got a little cooler it was quite comfortable. Looking back this was a whole lot better than the Captain Hook idea. I would have been burning up in that. Sweat would have probably been poring down my face in every shot.

It was only awkward to walk around in while I was by myself and before we made it to the MK. Walking around in pink footie pajamas by yourself you just look weird and you just look out of place walking around the resort in them as well as well. Hard to look another person in the eye while getting on the elevator in your pajamas. Although a grown man in pink footie pajamas in the MK though seemed normal to everyone around us. At least seemed normal to me at the time.

All the attention I was getting as well as the encouragement for a great costume really help. And it was a great ice breaker with random people in line and CMs.

Thanks to DW and all the fellow DISers who pushed for the better costume idea then the more typical hook or smee option. There were plenty of Captain Hooks and Smees walking around but only one Michael! I mean who doesn't love getting some extra attention from the characters at Disney.

I'm so glad you posted your thoughts! Your costume definitely got a lot of attention that night.

Talkative and chatty with a princess... that's a good sign!


Excellent observation.


DW was kind of that way about Rapunzel... but then we saw some movie with a couple of princesses named Elsa and Anna.

Either way, you're right, for anyone who has read any of your TR's, your feelings for Rapunzel are needless to say. But we're always happy to share in your excitement.


More good signs from your DS! He's getting into this whole playing with characters thing!


NOOOO!!!

That's a shame!!! As much as he seemed to be getting into the idea of talking and playing with them, it is too bad that he chose to clam up a bit before he got to ask about the satchel. I'm glad that Rapunzel was so good about it and willing to help him out a little bit!


Good point. It does look like it would have been quite a bit more comfortable than something elaborate.


I don't think they'd probably be looking you in the eye either though.


I'm glad the costume worked out so well for you!

Frozen is a really great movie, and I love the music, but I'm definitely not Anna & Elsa crazy! I wouldn't mind meeting them, but definitely not going to wait hours and hours for them. I'm glad they will be at Princess Fairytale Hall so maybe by our next long trip, it will be easier to get in for a meet with them. Rapunzel is still #1 in my book!

He was a lot more chatty this year with some of the characters, especially that night in costume! I'm hoping that just keeps getting better the more we go. I was so disappointed that he wouldn't ask about the satchel. Of course, I put the idea in his head to begin with, but he seemed so excited about it at home when we were "practicing." I'm glad Rapunzel took the lead!

Oh wow, what amazing meets!! I don't think I have ever seen Snow White's price?? And rapunzel and Flynn, wow! Just impressed with the whole meet and how into it you and they were. That is awesome. So cute about Paxton being in character too, I love that!

They were really great!

I had never seen Snow White's prince either, but I guess the only way to meet him is at the parties. Although they are not my favorite, they were really great to interact with on party night.

He loves being Peter Pan! It really showed through that night, and he still talks about wanting to be Peter Pan

What a great meet and greet and what wonderful descriptions of the character interactions, wonderful wonderful update!

I can see why you posted so many, it would be impossible to pick! Oh you are making me miss that age!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much!

Yes, I managed to leave some out, but it was very very hard, hence why it was a whole update of just Princess Fairytale Hall!

 

[skier_pete]

OK - I FINALLY got caught up on your TR. As I said before, for some reason I didn't join in from the beginning, and now I finally got through all the posts. I so much wanted to make some comments along the way, but I didn't bother because I figured you'd be like "What's he talking about, I wrote that in January!"

Anyways, from more recent posts:
- Congratulations on the new job! M-F definitely has it's advantages. Hopefully you like the work too.
- Costumes looked great. So impressed you got DH to dress as John. I'm willing to put up with a lot of Halloween (having dressed as Mickey Mouse and a giant carrot in the past) but I don't think you'd get me to walk around MK in a pink onsie!
- I can imagine it was hot too - we had Mary Poppins and Bert costumes all set for our MNSSHP in 2010 but rejected them late in the game because they would've been too warm.
- The Rapunzel meet looks great - we never got to see her with Flynn back when they were meeting together either. We just met her the first time this last trip. It was the only M&G that DD would agree too. She has been listening to the Tangled soundtrack non-stop lately.
-Looks like it's been a super trip overall. I promise I'll keep up from this point forward. I'm especially looking forward to reading about your Viva Italia trip. Make sure to join in on the chats that Kevin runs leading up to the trip. We felt like we already knew several of the people by doing that.

 

[amberg93]

What awesome pictures! It looks like it was all fun and games and that's the way it should be Seriously though, what an awesome meet and to meet Flynn is awesome. I'm glad it was so magical.

 

[missangelalexis]

Finally the Flynn meet!! It sounds like it was a great meet, the pictures are adorable as is the video! So cute that DS was in character

 

[scottny]

That's fair enough! Having never even been out of the country, I was way too overwhelmed with planning a trip to Italy on my own. The podcast episodes about the Viva Italia trip definitely drew me in to doing the trip that way, so I don't mind letting ABD take the wheel!

Too bad we will miss you at DLP, but I hope you have a great time!

This is our first time there but books, internet and research (and lots of hotel changes) and we are practically all booked including a day trip to St. Moritz in Switzerland on a train. 4 cities in Italy (day trip to St. Moritz) and then Paris. I cannot wait. I wish it was tomorrow. That is too bad. It is only by a few days.

Congrats on the job.
Love relaxing by the pool.
Love the costumes.
Nice IASW pics. I do not get people taking pics with tablets. They are so big and clunky.
He looked so happy on tea cups.
Great pics with Donald and Goofy. The video worked for me.
LOL. If he was Ralphie.
Great pics with Snow and Rapunzel.
I am all caught up again.

 

[khertz]

OK - I FINALLY got caught up on your TR. As I said before, for some reason I didn't join in from the beginning, and now I finally got through all the posts. I so much wanted to make some comments along the way, but I didn't bother because I figured you'd be like "What's he talking about, I wrote that in January!"

Anyways, from more recent posts:
- Congratulations on the new job! M-F definitely has it's advantages. Hopefully you like the work too.
- Costumes looked great. So impressed you got DH to dress as John. I'm willing to put up with a lot of Halloween (having dressed as Mickey Mouse and a giant carrot in the past) but I don't think you'd get me to walk around MK in a pink onsie!
- I can imagine it was hot too - we had Mary Poppins and Bert costumes all set for our MNSSHP in 2010 but rejected them late in the game because they would've been too warm.
- The Rapunzel meet looks great - we never got to see her with Flynn back when they were meeting together either. We just met her the first time this last trip. It was the only M&G that DD would agree too. She has been listening to the Tangled soundtrack non-stop lately.
-Looks like it's been a super trip overall. I promise I'll keep up from this point forward. I'm especially looking forward to reading about your Viva Italia trip. Make sure to join in on the chats that Kevin runs leading up to the trip. We felt like we already knew several of the people by doing that.

Glad you were able to get caught up!

I am so glad DH went along with the Michael costume, because it was such a huge hit! It was definitely warm at the beginning of the night, but thankfully it got cooler once the sun went down. The weather at the end of October really can't be beat!

The Tangled soundtrack is my FAVORITE! I absolutely love all of the songs. It was such a fun meet!

DH has been joining in on the chats, but it's a lot easier for him since he has a laptop. But I will have to make more of an effort to join in so that I can get to know the other DISers going on the trip with us.

What awesome pictures! It looks like it was all fun and games and that's the way it should be Seriously though, what an awesome meet and to meet Flynn is awesome. I'm glad it was so magical.

It was a really awesome meet! I was so happy we were able to do it at the beginning of the party and not have to waste too much party time in line later on.

Finally the Flynn meet!! It sounds like it was a great meet, the pictures are adorable as is the video! So cute that DS was in character

It was so great! I'm glad I was able to get it on video, because it's one of my favorite memories from the trip.

This is our first time there but books, internet and research (and lots of hotel changes) and we are practically all booked including a day trip to St. Moritz in Switzerland on a train. 4 cities in Italy (day trip to St. Moritz) and then Paris. I cannot wait. I wish it was tomorrow. That is too bad. It is only by a few days.

Congrats on the job.
Love relaxing by the pool.
Love the costumes.
Nice IASW pics. I do not get people taking pics with tablets. They are so big and clunky.
He looked so happy on tea cups.
Great pics with Donald and Goofy. The video worked for me.
LOL. If he was Ralphie.
Great pics with Snow and Rapunzel.
I am all caught up again.

Yeah, too bad we will just miss each other, but it sounds like you have a really awesome trip planned!

iPad photographers annoy me to no end! What a silly way to take pictures and videos.

DS definitely had a great time that night, so lots of smiles all around. Love seeing that!