Trip Report In A World of My Own - Jan 2013 Complete TR

[A dream is a wish]

Sounds like you were had a really great trip! Looking forward to hearing about the rest

See you were looking forward to watching Wreck-It Ralph, have you managed to see it yet?

 

[Disneyfanswicklow]

Fabulous! Loving your pictures too! Walt's is a big favourite of ours too - brilliant food and service. You got to do so much! Looking forward to even more!

 

[singsweetnightingale]

thanks, will ride this too. Should be fun after a long day in parks

I had fun on it! Hope you guys do too!

Oh I love the Christmasy look of everything and Disney Dreams looks really amazing!!

Me too! I was so happy to see all the decorations. Disney Dreams is perfect, I can wait for those new glowy hat things for it!

Sounds like you were had a really great trip! Looking forward to hearing about the rest

See you were looking forward to watching Wreck-It Ralph, have you managed to see it yet?

I did! I can't wait to go back! I'm just about to put the next installment up!

Yes! I loved it so much! Have you seen it?

Fabulous! Loving your pictures too! Walt's is a big favourite of ours too - brilliant food and service. You got to do so much! Looking forward to even more!

Thanks hun! Walt's was so lovely, definitely going back!

I did, I was so lucky! It was worth the cold and rain! Another installment coming up!

 

[singsweetnightingale]

Today was another weird day, I was quite ill and ended up in the first aid office, twice! Once in both parks!

I started my day off in the Studios but I spent most of it watching the Tower of Terror from a bench out front! It was actually really enjoyable, I love the creepy music they have on! Another hot chocolate and crepe for me, why is the hot chocolate so good?! I then made my way to the first aid office as I was in a lot of pain and sat with my feet up - I was even allowed to play with the controls on the chair they were really lovely in there but I couldn't stay there forever!

Determined not to make the day a write-off, I declined the first aid's offer for a life back to the hotel and slowly made my way to Disneyland Parc for a spot of lunch in the Agrabah Cafe! It was really yummy. I'd been looking forward to the Agrabah Cafe for a long time - I loved everything about it!

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I settled my bill and had a quick journey through Le Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin. It'd started raining quite heavily at the point so I thought I'd head into the castle to look around ... and hide from the pouring rain!

Just love these Christmas trees!

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I hopped on Snow White's Dark Ride and Voyages of Pinocchio, both a 5 minute wait! I didn't fancy any more of the rides today so I sat under the covering near Pirates of the Caribbean and was content reading my book for a little while with these guys

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I had a brainwave to follow the covered walkway to go look at the shops in Main Street and who did I bump into but Captain Jack Sparrow! I got all giddy! I just watched for a while, not standing in any queue or anything but he still came over! He asked me if I was Scarlett and looked scared, I think I managed a hnrvjskfnv before he asked me if I knew who he was and then asked my name. He was spot on with the Captain Jack gestures and the voice - it was like Johnny Depp was there with me

I followed the walkway round and ended up in the Main Street where I had a little wander through the shops and bought a couple vinylmations! I headed to the first aid again and they wanted me to go to hospital! I wouldn't let them because I'm used to my condition and I didn't want to ruin my trip so I just lay back for a while, again. I must have been in there for an hour, I got a bit teary and left, just in time for Disney Magic on Parade coming up Main Street! I wasn't going to let my first aid escapades ruin my day so I headed up the Discovery Arcade and waited for the parade to get there! I didn't miss a thing, so I was pleased with myself

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I decided to call it a day and head out. It was so pretty I had to stop to take a few photos!

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I had a quick nose around World of Disney, got the bus to the Sequoia Lodge, called home and got in bed to put my feet up and watch some movies! A bit of a weird day but I still had a blast

 

[singsweetnightingale]

I woke up feeling a lot better for my last day at Disneyland! The early night really helped! I'm really bad at packing at the last minute so I did my packing, got showered and dressed then put my suitcase in at the Disney Express desk. I went in to breakfast for the last minute, which worked well as an early lunch! It was a lovely day (by this trip's standards ) so I had a nice stroll around Lake Disney.

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I took advantage of the wifi in Earl of Sandwich again to double-check my travel arrangements for the day, luckily everything was running smoothly. I'd said my goodbyes to Disneyland Parc the night before so decided to spend the rest of my time in Walt Disney Studios. I got there just before Stars and Cars was due to start so I nabbed myself a place to stand just in front of Art of Animation.

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Next stop, Art of Animation! This was something I'd wanted to do for ages but hadn't gotten round to! I was not prepared for the tears. Or the laughter! I loved it so much and wanted to go straight back in after, unfortunately I didn't have time! I'm a huge fan of the man himself and of the history of the Walt Disney Company so I loved all these pictures in the waiting area.

I sat at the back so I took a couple sneaky (no-flash) photos





Aftewards, I played around and drew a bit! I loved the concept art too.





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I wanted to see if I could swap one of my vinylmations so had a quick look in the shop connected to Art of Animation and they had the little clear box! I swapped the vinylmation, but later on I went on a swapping mission and traded it in different shops until I got the one that felt right! My lucky number proved to do the trick in World of Disney on the way out to the train and I nabbed Baloo from The Jungle Book! It was seriously a lot of fun, and I felt like I was on a mission! I'd recommend vinylmation and trading to everyone!

Anyway! I went on to Cinemagique! I went on my last trip but they had to evacuate so I never got to see the ending! The view from the queue -

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After that I was going to buy one last pin from the Tower of Terror shop but saw a Scrump doll from Lilo and Stitch and I simply had to have it! I just had enough time to see Stitch Live and then I had to head to the train station! I hit a few shops on the way out to trade my vinylmation, hit the jackpot with Baloo and said farewell (for now) to DLP!

I got some food for the journey and picked up my luggage. I dropped my purse on the floor! Luckily I have a habit of looking behind me to check I haven't left anything and saw it! I was on the eurostar early so had loads of time to get settled. I had a peaceful journey back, even with the screaming baby in front of me! How is it that the journey feels so much quicker on the way home?! I got the tube to Victoria, then the coach home and my dad picked me up from the local park and ride!

I was home and cosy in my bed by 1am and happy after a lovely trip! I loved my solo-trip and had such a magical time! I'm planning my next trip, just not sure when to go. Well... this was my first trip-report!! I hope you liked it!

You can view all my photos from the trip here.

 

[DLPdaft]

I loved your trip report - your photos inside the Art of Animation interactive room are fabulous .

 

[A dream is a wish]

I did! I can't wait to go back! I'm just about to put the next installment up!

Yes! I loved it so much! Have you seen it?

Yes we saw it. To be honest I wasn't expecting much from it, I went because Chloe wanted to see it but I actually ended up loving it!

Glad you had a great trip, just a shame you were unwell some of the time you were there.

 

[singsweetnightingale]

I loved your trip report - your photos inside the Art of Animation interactive room are fabulous .

Thank you! There's more .. and all my photos here if you want a peek!

Yes we saw it. To be honest I wasn't expecting much from it, I went because Chloe wanted to see it but I actually ended up loving it!

Glad you had a great trip, just a shame you were unwell some of the time you were there.

I wasn't either, to be honest but it didn't disappoint! I just wish it was released the same time as in the US, I saw so many spoilers it was just painful!

Ah, I didn't let it stop me! Even with the slower days I still packed more in that I did in the summer, so I was happy.

 

[Disneyfanswicklow]

What a fabulous trio report so packed with photos too! Glad you hs such a fantastic time....thank you so much for sharing x

 

[singsweetnightingale]

What a fabulous trio report so packed with photos too! Glad you hs such a fantastic time....thank you so much for sharing x

I did, I can't wait to go back! I'm thinking of treating myself right after I graduate!

I'm so glad you liked it!

 

[tennisfan]

Sounds like you had an amazing solo trip except the part you were unwell. I'm tempted to do this. I have gone for the day solo so may treat myself and stay next time.

Love the photos, thanks for sharing

 

[singsweetnightingale]

Sounds like you had an amazing solo trip except the part you were unwell. I'm tempted to do this. I have gone for the day solo so may treat myself and stay next time.

Love the photos, thanks for sharing

It was an amazing trip!! I loved it so much, I wouldn't hesitate to take a solo trip again! I had so much fun doing what I wanted when I wanted I'm missing it so much. Aiming to go to Disney World next, I've never been! Might take a sneaky DLP trip later in the year though! Thanks, hun.

 

[Disneyfanswicklow]

Aw well done finishing your report....it was fabulous and all the photos were amazing! Delighted you had such a good time and thanks for sharing!

 

[singsweetnightingale]

Aw well done finishing your report....it was fabulous and all the photos were amazing! Delighted you had such a good time and thanks for sharing!

Aww, thank you very much! I did, it was wonderful can't wait to go back.

 

[Ms Poppins]

That was a great trip report Love all the pics and it sounds very relaxed doing DLP solo - not sure I'd be brave enough, or if the kids would let me

Well done on keeping going when not feeling so good. Thanks for posting

 

[singsweetnightingale]

That was a great trip report Love all the pics and it sounds very relaxed doing DLP solo - not sure I'd be brave enough, or if the kids would let me

Well done on keeping going when not feeling so good. Thanks for posting

Thank you! It was so relaxed, it was amazing. A solo trip's an amazing experience if you get the chance.

I'm just a little trooper can't let anything stop you when you're in Disneyland! Thank you, hun!