Jackie and Chris's Wishes Wedding 1/6/12: SBP/Attic/SCP 5/11 Final Post- PJ Finished

[DoomBuggy0922]

Before we get on with it, Randy blogged us!! http://chapmanphotography.typepad.c...eeze-point-and-attic-for-there-reception.html

He edited a LOT of pictures, and I am happy. At some point, I will go revise his review to reflect that. (Although, I hope he didn't edit my pictures because of anything I said on the boards; that would make me feel terribly awkward.)

Honeymoon, Day 4: Part 1

Our plan for today had been to arrive at DHS for rope drop so we could get right on to TSMM, but that just didn't happen. For whatever reason, I never have a problem getting to rope drop for the MK or Epcot, but I guess I just don't get as excited to go to DHS. We had also been in Walt Disney World for a full week at this point, and I think the Disney Exhaustion feeling had started to sink in. I also remember starting to feel sad around this time, and I think it was because we usually leave after a week. I think my body thought we had to go home!

We arrived at DHS probably only fifteen minutes after rope drop, so really not all that bad. We fastpassed TSMM, although the line said it was only about a half hour. I am pretty sure the line was lying though.

We had 20ish minute waits for both Rockin' Roller Coaster and TOT. We had the cutest interaction with a little girl on TOT. She was talking with someone who had run the half marathon, and her mom asked her if she knew who it was on the medal. She said in her oh-so-cute-little-girl-voice "Pluto?!?!" (It was obviously Donald.) We all laughed. A few minutes later, she asked the little girl if she knew who was on Chris's t-shirt (he was wearing his Perry the Platypus shirt). She said "How about... PLUTO?!?!" Needless to say, Chris and I said "How about... Pluto?!" to each other allllll week.

After TOT, we headed over to Star Tours. I think we had the ewok scene? Regardless, I have been on that ride four times since the changeover and have only had two scenes. I must have bad luck. From there, we headed over to the Muppets, where I was happy to see there was an actual line! I think the success of the new movie really helped with this attraction's popularity, but I do hope they never change it. It has SO many good quotables: "Did someone say CHEAP 3-D TRIIICKS?!?!" and "You've got a minute and a half." "GHEEYYY?!?!?!" Sorry. I love quoting Disney attractions.

I love Miss Piggy! I tell Chris we're like Piggy and Kermit. He's quiet and unassuming; I'm chubby and I know what I want!

After the Muppets we were pretty hungry, and so we decided to see if we could get into SciFi. I know a lot of people dislike SciFi, but we've always liked it and we usually do it once a trip. They got us in without a problem, and we were hitchhikers in the basket to an older couple and their adult daughter. We talked with them a bit, and found out they were from Wisconsin too! The daughter was a Milwaukee Public Schools staff member, which is the district I'll be working for next year. Small world, right?!

Chris ordered a double cheeseburger that cost $17 and I am fairly certain is the priciest burger on property; I ordered a Reuben sandwich. Both were really good and much better than the quick service options offered in DHS. Unfortunately, I am a bad Disbride and forgot to take pics of our food! We had excellent Oreo milkshakes too.

I also forgot to take pictures of the Cat Who Hated People! That's my favorite cartoon at SciFi, in case you were curious.

After lunch, we headed over to meet Phineas and Ferb!!! I was SO excited, and Chris wore his Perry shirt just for the occasion. The line was long, but manageable, and we had done almost everything else we had wanted to do in DHS anyway. So we were waiting and waiting, and the director of the show starts choosing people to participate. And then his said those fateful words:

"I'm looking for a guy in a Perry shirt who just got married!!!!"

And that's how Chris was chosen to be King of the Backyard Beach.

Now, my husband is not an outgoing fella. He's pretty shy and gets really nervous in front of people. However, he was an amazing King of the Backyard Beach! I took some pictures, but we had the PhotoPass pictures put onto our card, and those definitely tell the story more effectively.

Just look at his face! I'm cracking up over here.

Kids, you dance like THIS!

At some point, he also gave me a Look:

I think this is his YAYYY I'm all done! pose.

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

As soon as Chris's reign was over, it was time for us to meet Phineas and Ferb!!!

Ferb had a lot of fun playing with my veil. I don't think we have any pictures of that though!

We said goodbye to Phineas and Ferb, and then we walked over to the Cars meet and greet. This is a pretty lame meet and greet though!

It was time to use our TSMM fastpasses, and Chris beat me (as per usual---I've never won a round on this ride!). We waited in line to meet Buzz and Woody for about a minute before I got bored and claustrophic, but I did have enough time to take this silly picture.

We decided to head over to One Man's Dream, which is one of my favorite things in WDW. I really want to go to the Disney Family museum. We also stayed for the movie, which we haven't watched in a few years. I love how Walt just didn't seem to be a greedy man: he would make money and then spend it on another project.

Oh, I took this picture because I was feeling especially snarky. Where is Disney MGM Studios?!?

After One Man's Dream, it was time for us to head out. We needed our naps! But, of course, we had to stop for some PhotoPass pictures on the way out.

I don't like this picture, but I just had to post it. I didn't think it was possible for the hat to be any uglier, but apparently they succeeded by putting that big *** stage in front of it! Remember when the hat wasn't there?! It was so pretty and clean. Sigh.

They told Chris to kiss me: and then my ears fell off!

We caught a bus back to the Contemporary, went back to the room, and promptly fell asleep. I swear, WDW is the only place where I nap like a baby! We had to be rested though, because dinner was at Le Cellier that night, and you just can't eat beer cheese soup when you're sleepy.

 

[Icecoldpenguin]

Jackie,
*as always great write up
*sad that you can not get to DHS rope drop that is my favorite park and I love rope drop there but especially during Star Wars Weekends it is the best.
*I wish there were better meet and greets in hollywood studios.
* I would love more pixar character meet and greets and then maybe even an indiana jones or even star wars all the time would be amazing
*I have to admit I have never been to Muppets 3D i am planning on fixing that during the honeymoon
*greg always beats me in TSMM but to be fair to myself I do better at this one than I do at buzz lightyear in MK but hey at least you know where all the 3D glasses get watched
*sorry you keep getting Kashyykk that is the wookie planet which you think is the ewok planet when you ride star tours. I have had all the different scenes at least once but obviously not all the combinations. I have been on that ride now I believe 15 times I am keeping count...not sure why.
* I love your DHS studios day it is my favorite

Teresa

 

[NicknNancy]

Hey Jackie!!! I feel like I haven't replied to you in FOREVER!!! Don't worry though....I have been quietly following along with everything!

Your honeymoon looks like so much fun! I really want to steal those blankets from BLT....they look so comfy!!!

I can understand getting all Disney-ed out...even though I LOVE Disney, I can sympathize with you when you said you were beginning to get sad and your body wanted to go home. You were there for a LONG time!!!

Your scrapbook is awesome! You got that done pretty quickly! High Five!!! The cover reminds me of "Once Upon a Time" on ABC! I really love it! Way to go Secret Santa!

I'm still following along with everything! I love it!

 

[yourgypsy]

-I'm so glad it's not just us that repeats silly things for some time after. Last year, it was this little girl we kept quoting, in a very thick southern accent - "I don't know what cast members is!" (It's so good I don't believe in hell )

-I LOVE the Muppets. I have to see it every single time.

-Phineas and Ferb! Our RB and FG are SO excited to meet them. We watched the movie with them, and I was surprised at how good the movie was good. Even Doug enjoyed it! (And he liked the music, too!) The look Chris gave you? Priceless!

-Love The Claw pic!

-*sigh* I always wanted to visit when it was MGM. Because I wanted to go see a taping of MMC.

-Yay cheese soup!

 

[MrsDrewsky]

I caught up on your honeymoon TR, now that I'm on spring break. Believe it or not, you sold me on the futureworld tour I was so excited to see your pictures on Randy's website. I am relieved to see he edited the photos, I especially love the photos on the boardwalk steps.

 

[CDsSleepingBeauty]

I'm just now getting caught up! I'm so glad the Christmas tree was still up at the MK when you all were there.
The food you all had at California Grill looks soooo yummy! It makes me want to eat there!
Your scrapbook looks GREAT!! I see that you used the "Wedding Wishes" coloring book stickers. That makes me glad I bought one for myself!
The "King of the Backyard Beach" pictures crack me up!

 

[belle2211]

First up, the edited picture's on Randy's blog are FABULOUS!!

Aww, thank you! and... LOL!!! Times like these I really wish I lived in Central Florida. I would totally come and have a scrapbook party with you! (Also, I just noticed you're staying GF CL soonish...fancy fancy! I hope you do a TR!)

Yay! That would be fun! We are staying at GF CL for 1 night for our anniversary. I have always wanted to stay there, and we did stay there for the wedding, but it was check-in rehearsal dinner, come home, go to bed, get up go to breakfast at Poly, come back get hair and makeup done, wedding til 1, go to bed, get up, check out, go to early Father's Day breakfast! So I didn't get to really "enjoy" it. This time, even though its only 1 night, we are going to V&A and I am totally planning on just relaxing and taking advantage of the CL lounge!!

I don't like this picture, but I just had to post it. I didn't think it was possible for the hat to be any uglier, but apparently they succeeded by putting that big *** stage in front of it! Remember when the hat wasn't there?! It was so pretty and clean. Sigh.

Oh how I hate that stupid hat! I started working at GMR right before the hat went up. Boo! All the GMR cast members hate it. It blocks us!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Oh sweetie, you have made a really good job of the wedding scrapbook!!! It's gorgeous!! Oh the cleverness of you!!!
Love the edited pictures from Randy!!

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

Jackie,
*as always great write up
*sad that you can not get to DHS rope drop that is my favorite park and I love rope drop there but especially during Star Wars Weekends it is the best.
*I wish there were better meet and greets in hollywood studios.
* I would love more pixar character meet and greets and then maybe even an indiana jones or even star wars all the time would be amazing
*I have to admit I have never been to Muppets 3D i am planning on fixing that during the honeymoon
*greg always beats me in TSMM but to be fair to myself I do better at this one than I do at buzz lightyear in MK but hey at least you know where all the 3D glasses get watched
*sorry you keep getting Kashyykk that is the wookie planet which you think is the ewok planet when you ride star tours. I have had all the different scenes at least once but obviously not all the combinations. I have been on that ride now I believe 15 times I am keeping count...not sure why.
* I love your DHS studios day it is my favorite

Teresa

Do they do something different for SWW rope drop?! We'll be there for SWW over Memorial Day weekend (we've been once before). Maybe I will check it out! Also--- have they released the celebrity list for that? I've tried searching it, but no dice. And thanks!

Hey Jackie!!! I feel like I haven't replied to you in FOREVER!!! Don't worry though....I have been quietly following along with everything!

Your honeymoon looks like so much fun! I really want to steal those blankets from BLT....they look so comfy!!!

I can understand getting all Disney-ed out...even though I LOVE Disney, I can sympathize with you when you said you were beginning to get sad and your body wanted to go home. You were there for a LONG time!!!

Your scrapbook is awesome! You got that done pretty quickly! High Five!!! The cover reminds me of "Once Upon a Time" on ABC! I really love it! Way to go Secret Santa!

I'm still following along with everything! I love it!

Oohh, I really want to steal a BLT blanket too! We should make that happen. And I actually wasn't Disneyed-out at ALL! I was just tired. By the end of the trip though, we had decided if we were ever READY to go home, it was then. I don't think I'll do another 12 day trip for a long time--- well, probably not until Chris has been at his job for longer and gets more vacation time, at least! And yes, that's exactly why I wanted the scrapbook: because it looks like Once! That show was starting to lose me for awhile, but it's gotten really good. I looooved the Little Red Riding episode.

-I'm so glad it's not just us that repeats silly things for some time after. Last year, it was this little girl we kept quoting, in a very thick southern accent - "I don't know what cast members is!" (It's so good I don't believe in hell )

-I LOVE the Muppets. I have to see it every single time.

-Phineas and Ferb! Our RB and FG are SO excited to meet them. We watched the movie with them, and I was surprised at how good the movie was good. Even Doug enjoyed it! (And he liked the music, too!) The look Chris gave you? Priceless!

-Love The Claw pic!

-*sigh* I always wanted to visit when it was MGM. Because I wanted to go see a taping of MMC.

-Yay cheese soup!

LOL! I love your little Southern girl quote. I had one from my first trip: "Which way is Connecticut, daddy?" "It's up, babygirl!" Phineas and Ferb is such a good show. I'm usually not a fan of the Disney Channel stuff, but I think it's really well done. And I don't think by the time I got to MGM they were taping MMC there (my first trip was in 95, I think, if that helps.) My gaga and grammy got to go there in 1989 during the soft opening for disney resort guests!

I caught up on your honeymoon TR, now that I'm on spring break. Believe it or not, you sold me on the futureworld tour I was so excited to see your pictures on Randy's website. I am relieved to see he edited the photos, I especially love the photos on the boardwalk steps.

I'm glad I sold you on the FW tour! It's not a bad tour. Just don't get Josh/Brad, and I think you'll be okay. And thanks!

I'm just now getting caught up! I'm so glad the Christmas tree was still up at the MK when you all were there.
The food you all had at California Grill looks soooo yummy! It makes me want to eat there!
Your scrapbook looks GREAT!! I see that you used the "Wedding Wishes" coloring book stickers. That makes me glad I bought one for myself!
The "King of the Backyard Beach" pictures crack me up!

You should certainly go to the CA Grill. Like, right now. And I am in LOVE with the Wedding Wishes coloring book! I got it for Christmas the year I got engaged. I haven't colored in it yet though because, well, wedding dresses are white. (Yeah, I still color sometimes, no judgment.)

First up, the edited picture's on Randy's blog are FABULOUS!!


Yay! That would be fun! We are staying at GF CL for 1 night for our anniversary. I have always wanted to stay there, and we did stay there for the wedding, but it was check-in rehearsal dinner, come home, go to bed, get up go to breakfast at Poly, come back get hair and makeup done, wedding til 1, go to bed, get up, check out, go to early Father's Day breakfast! So I didn't get to really "enjoy" it. This time, even though its only 1 night, we are going to V&A and I am totally planning on just relaxing and taking advantage of the CL lounge!!


Oh how I hate that stupid hat! I started working at GMR right before the hat went up. Boo! All the GMR cast members hate it. It blocks us!

Thanks for the Randy compliment! And your one night at GF CL is going to be fabulous. Do you have a MK view? Are you going to do a write up of V and A? (and if not, are you going to at least tell me about it?!)

On that note--- you should definitely give me your GMR schedule for Memorial Day weekend. I would LOVE to be on your tram!!! (I won't catcall you, I promise. It might be hard though.)

Oh sweetie, you have made a really good job of the wedding scrapbook!!! It's gorgeous!! Oh the cleverness of you!!!
Love the edited pictures from Randy!!

Awww thanks, Jo!!!

 

[librarygeek]

* First of all, I love what you said about the collectible mug at the Rose and Crown - I love stuff like that too! We didn't get any regular drinking glasses when we moved in here and instead we've just been using all of the collectible cups I've gotten from various places! I have three Butterbeer cups from Harry Potter world, a T-REX glass, PA Renaissance faire, and a few others.
* Weird that you keep getting the same Star Wars scene on Star Tours! We did it 3 or 4 times and it was usually different. One time they even took my picture as the "rebel spy!"
* I love the Muppets show! The funny thing is, when I went as a kid I refused to go on it - the day before we had done Honey I Shrunk the Audience and I was absolutely terrified of it. After that, I refused to do any more 3D shows even though I love the Muppets!
* I do enjoy Sci-Fi, I think it is a fun atmosphere and theme.
* The pictures of Chris in the Phineas and Ferb show are just great! What great memories (and photographic evidence) you have!
* Love your alien claw picture. We met Woody and Buzz, luckily when we went the line wasn't too long and there are lots of fun photo ops in the queue!

 

[belle2211]

Thanks for the Randy compliment! And your one night at GF CL is going to be fabulous. Do you have a MK view? Are you going to do a write up of V and A? (and if not, are you going to at least tell me about it?!)

On that note--- you should definitely give me your GMR schedule for Memorial Day weekend. I would LOVE to be on your tram!!! (I won't catcall you, I promise. It might be hard though.)

I don't think we have a MK view...I don't think it's an option to book like that through the CM way (at least I didn't see one). But we booked the outer building, not the inner one. I am hoping that if they see on our reservation that we're celebrating our 1year DFTW that they might upgrade us to main building with MK view! I will definitely do a write up of V and A! I have wanted to eat there since I started working at Disney 11 years ago but it was too expensive (and I have a list where I am trying to eat at every place on property so I was gonna splurge and make that my last one if I had to)...and then DH said we didn't have a good reason...we do now! I am sooooo gonna enjoy it!

As for working at GMR, I gave them availability to work on the 27th, but I won't know til the 20th if I will be working or not. I'll let you know though. Either way, we should definitely meet up!!

And you can catcall, I wont' mind!

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

* First of all, I love what you said about the collectible mug at the Rose and Crown - I love stuff like that too! We didn't get any regular drinking glasses when we moved in here and instead we've just been using all of the collectible cups I've gotten from various places! I have three Butterbeer cups from Harry Potter world, a T-REX glass, PA Renaissance faire, and a few others.
* Weird that you keep getting the same Star Wars scene on Star Tours! We did it 3 or 4 times and it was usually different. One time they even took my picture as the "rebel spy!"
* I love the Muppets show! The funny thing is, when I went as a kid I refused to go on it - the day before we had done Honey I Shrunk the Audience and I was absolutely terrified of it. After that, I refused to do any more 3D shows even though I love the Muppets!
* I do enjoy Sci-Fi, I think it is a fun atmosphere and theme.
* The pictures of Chris in the Phineas and Ferb show are just great! What great memories (and photographic evidence) you have!
* Love your alien claw picture. We met Woody and Buzz, luckily when we went the line wasn't too long and there are lots of fun photo ops in the queue!

Awww I'm glad you love stuff like that too! We also have some old school McDonald's Disney cups that we found at Goodwill for $1 each--- and those things are sturdy! And I LOVE that you were the rebel spy! And I totally understand your fear of Honey I Shrunk. I am absolutely, positively, deathly afraid of mice. Just thinking about it gives the shivers!

I don't think we have a MK view...I don't think it's an option to book like that through the CM way (at least I didn't see one). But we booked the outer building, not the inner one. I am hoping that if they see on our reservation that we're celebrating our 1year DFTW that they might upgrade us to main building with MK view! I will definitely do a write up of V and A! I have wanted to eat there since I started working at Disney 11 years ago but it was too expensive (and I have a list where I am trying to eat at every place on property so I was gonna splurge and make that my last one if I had to)...and then DH said we didn't have a good reason...we do now! I am sooooo gonna enjoy it!

As for working at GMR, I gave them availability to work on the 27th, but I won't know til the 20th if I will be working or not. I'll let you know though. Either way, we should definitely meet up!!

And you can catcall, I wont' mind!

I am hoping that they upgrade you too! I would if I were the check in person, if that helps. I hope I can convince Chris to eat at V and A one day, but he doesn't like fancy food. Blah!

As for meeting up, if you're interested/available, Jennifer and Danielle and I are having ice cream at Ghiradelli's on May 25th! You should come with!

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

Honeymoon Day 4, Part 2

After our nap, we changed (well, I did. I am not so sure if Hubs did, but I'll be able to figure it out via pictures) and headed off to Epcot for Le Cellier. I don't remember if I have whined about the monorail yet, so if I have, just bear with me.

I really think being at a monorail resort is over-rated! Yup, I said it, gosh darnit. I hated having to switch monorails at the TTC, and how you had to exit and go down the ramp and then back up the ramp. It was just so silly. Quite honestly, I think the buses are more convenient. I liked being able to walk to the MK though, but that's something you can only do from the Contemporary. I have to try the Poly out still though--- perhaps walking to the TTC to take the Epcot monorail would better suit me.

Anyway, so we arrived at Le Cellier with plenty of time to spare. Le Cellier is one of our traditional must dos, and we hadn't been there for dinner since it changed over to a Signature, so I was curious to see if anything was different. (Nothing was: just the prices! ) There were, however, so many GRUMPY people waiting! I heard so many people complaining about having to wait more than a half hour for a table--- and, yes, while it's annoying, people really need to understand that LC is both the most popular and one of the smallest restaurants on property. We overheard one woman especially freak out at a CM: "I don't want to see your stupid desserts, I just want a table!!!" Geez louise, Lady.

So we waited (and were probably more amused than we should have been about the people whining), and were eventually called. I told the hostess that I couldn't believe we had to wait so long, and she just had this look of extreme panic and sadness flash across her face: but then I told her I was just kidding, and she laughed. I hope I brightened her mood a little bit!

We were seated at one of my favorite half booths (ha ha ha), next to a mom and dad-ish aged couple. They seemed very... happy. I am fairly certain they had just drank a bottle of wine, but they were nice and funny. They were just finishing up, and they told us we seemed nice and that the people who were at our table prior to us were grumpy--- so much so that they had complained that their steak had too much fat and were given a free meal! It must have been Grumpy Day at Le Cellier, but luckily the four of us weren't infected.

Our server came order and we ordered our traditional beer cheese soup. I forgot to take my own picture, so you'll have to deal with a google image version.

He brought out the breadsticks, and the pretzel ones were directly from the oven and piping hot. I told our server we had the beer cheese soup at our wedding a few days ago, which definitely made him happy. I really wish I could remember the name of our server, because he was one of the best I have ever had at any restaurant, Disney or otherwise. Le Cellier was busy, but he kept coming to our table to check on our food and refill our drinks. When I got up to use the bathroom, he came by to check on Chris because he was all alone! He really was just a great server, and a really nice guy. When he was asking us if we wanted any wine (none for me, I would have been snoring on the table), he told us that everyone who works at Le Cellier has to take wine tests and know what pairs well with each dish.

Chris ordered the NY Strip Steak (or the Scopa Special, if any of you listen to the WDW Today podcast)

And I ordered the potato and leek quiche

Now, I love Le Cellier: but I hate beef! I mostly just go for the pretzel breadsticks. This quiche was excellent, and I liked that it was different from everything else I had eaten that week. Chris said his steak was "good... it's steak!" but, of course, it was not the bison.

I wish I had remembered to record more about this meal. My only note in my journal is "Le Cellier--- mmmmm."

After dinner, we walked around Epcot for awhile, just taking it all in. Epcot might just be my favorite park at night because it feels so pretty and serene. I love the smell of the fountain and the way the ground lights up as I walk; I love how World Showcase just takes on a more adult atmosphere.

We didn't stay for long though because Illuminations was just about to start, and we wanted to escape before the crowds set in! Chris and I are not Illuminations fans; I just think it's rather boring and Chris doesn't really like fireworks. Our ride back to BLT was quick, and we still managed to catch some of the higher fireworks from our room's balcony before we went to sleep.

 

[Icecoldpenguin]

Jackie,
I was pretty excited to hear what you had to say about le cellier. I will be going there for the first time during our Honeymoon. I made the reservation because every time we are in Epcot you can smell the food from there and Greg always says something to the effect of "mmmm...steak...I want to go there right now" He is such a huge steak fan. I do not eat beef unless it is in hamburger or jerky form.

Anyway...
*grumpy people bug me, in december when we were at La Hacienda De San Angel (great restaurant by the way) everyone was all mad that they had to wait similar to what you saw. I was so amused by it...impatient people enjoy your surroundings for crying out loud you are in disney world!
*I am glad you had a great server I always love it when servers are awesome
*I am not a huge fan of illuminations either I especially have issues when all the fireworks stop and it is all the pictures of the world. I watch fireworks for the FIRE! haha ok not always but I am just not as entertained and I do not really like the music
*Commenting on what you said about Star Wars Weekends. Yes Rope Drop is different. They do a skit with Boba Fett and the Stormtroopers it is really really awesome. No they have not released the stars that will be at Star Wars Weekends this year. That announcement should be coming soon. Have you done a SWW before? If not then we need to talk because there is a special way to work a SWW to get more bang for your buck especially if you want to see celebrities or get something signed.

Have an awesome day

Teresa

 

[Silverdocz]

Jackie- Thank you so much for such an honest and heartfelt planning journal. I have had so much fun following since day one. I am in love with your EPCOT photos! I just wanted to let you know that I'm so happy you had your special day. From one Sconie girl to another, Congratulations!!!

 

[yourgypsy]

Hey, what you ordered is exactly what I'm going to be ordering most likely I don't eat a lot of red meat still, so yeah, I totally go for the cheese soup and breadsticks. I would NEVER survive on the Atkins diet. Life without carbs?

Yeah, Wishes is SO much better than Illuminations. I like the fireworks part, but that's about it.

And we also have the tendency to make fun of grumpy people. How we haven't gotten smacked in public yet is probably a miracle.

 

[One_Song]

I love all of your updates about park days. I really never get over reading park TRs. I love the grapefruit cake at Brown Derby, it is really good with a glass of Champagne (although I say that about most things )

"You've got a minute and a half." "GHEEYYY?!?!?!" Sorry. I love quoting Disney attractions.

I love that you love MuppetVision. I used to work the show in DCA when I did the college program (and this was pre- the new movie, so it was super unpopular). I always thought that line was the funniest part of the show, but hardly anyone ever laughed. I think I took it personally.

I have to try the Poly out still though--- perhaps walking to the TTC to take the Epcot monorail would better suit me.

And YES!! Polynesian is the best hotel for location (at least if you're a die hard bus hater like me). The walk to TTC is so pretty, and very short. MK is only two stops away. Really, it's awesome. I hate the buses.

Le Cellier looks really awesome, I'm pretty bummed that we skipped it.

 

[belle2211]

I am hoping that they upgrade you too! I would if I were the check in person, if that helps. I hope I can convince Chris to eat at V and A one day, but he doesn't like fancy food. Blah!

As for meeting up, if you're interested/available, Jennifer and Danielle and I are having ice cream at Ghiradelli's on May 25th! You should come with!

Kory's not much for fancy food either but he doesn't get a choice
Ooh! I definitely want to meet up! What time are you guys doing it though? I teach until 3:15 so wouldn't be able to be there til about 4ish since I'd need to let Bella out first.

And I'm jealous about LC! I went there back in 2000 and want to go again! I love the soup and pretzel sticks...yum! And I agree about Illuminations..my least favorite night time show...EXCEPT during Christmas. They have a holiday finale and the fireworks are AMAZING! They are so loud that you can feel them in your chest. It's my fav show then!

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

Jackie,
I was pretty excited to hear what you had to say about le cellier. I will be going there for the first time during our Honeymoon. I made the reservation because every time we are in Epcot you can smell the food from there and Greg always says something to the effect of "mmmm...steak...I want to go there right now" He is such a huge steak fan. I do not eat beef unless it is in hamburger or jerky form.

Anyway...
*grumpy people bug me, in december when we were at La Hacienda De San Angel (great restaurant by the way) everyone was all mad that they had to wait similar to what you saw. I was so amused by it...impatient people enjoy your surroundings for crying out loud you are in disney world!
*I am glad you had a great server I always love it when servers are awesome
*I am not a huge fan of illuminations either I especially have issues when all the fireworks stop and it is all the pictures of the world. I watch fireworks for the FIRE! haha ok not always but I am just not as entertained and I do not really like the music
*Commenting on what you said about Star Wars Weekends. Yes Rope Drop is different. They do a skit with Boba Fett and the Stormtroopers it is really really awesome. No they have not released the stars that will be at Star Wars Weekends this year. That announcement should be coming soon. Have you done a SWW before? If not then we need to talk because there is a special way to work a SWW to get more bang for your buck especially if you want to see celebrities or get something signed.

Have an awesome day

Teresa

Yeah, Le Cellier is easily one of the best restaurants on property, in my opinion! Chris and I love it. And rope drop at SWW sounds fun! We're not going to try and meet any celebrities or anything, but we're hoping that Billy Dee Williams will be there the weekend we are. (Mostly because he guest starred on an episode of LOST!)

Jackie- Thank you so much for such an honest and heartfelt planning journal. I have had so much fun following since day one. I am in love with your EPCOT photos! I just wanted to let you know that I'm so happy you had your special day. From one Sconie girl to another, Congratulations!!!

Hi there! Thank you so much for your sweet note, and I am glad you're following along.

Hey, what you ordered is exactly what I'm going to be ordering most likely I don't eat a lot of red meat still, so yeah, I totally go for the cheese soup and breadsticks. I would NEVER survive on the Atkins diet. Life without carbs?

Yeah, Wishes is SO much better than Illuminations. I like the fireworks part, but that's about it.

And we also have the tendency to make fun of grumpy people. How we haven't gotten smacked in public yet is probably a miracle.

I would STARVE on the Atkin's diet. (Speaking of diets, I just recommitted to Weight Watchers on Wenesday: woohoo!) I hope you love the cheese soup as much as we do!

I love all of your updates about park days. I really never get over reading park TRs. I love the grapefruit cake at Brown Derby, it is really good with a glass of Champagne (although I say that about most things )



I love that you love MuppetVision. I used to work the show in DCA when I did the college program (and this was pre- the new movie, so it was super unpopular). I always thought that line was the funniest part of the show, but hardly anyone ever laughed. I think I took it personally.



And YES!! Polynesian is the best hotel for location (at least if you're a die hard bus hater like me). The walk to TTC is so pretty, and very short. MK is only two stops away. Really, it's awesome. I hate the buses.

Le Cellier looks really awesome, I'm pretty bummed that we skipped it.

We DID have champagne with my cake, and you're right: it's perfect. And I love that we have the same favorite Muppet Vision line. I love Sam the Eagle! And good to know about the Poly. I really don't mind the buses, but I like walking the best.

Kory's not much for fancy food either but he doesn't get a choice
Ooh! I definitely want to meet up! What time are you guys doing it though? I teach until 3:15 so wouldn't be able to be there til about 4ish since I'd need to let Bella out first.

And I'm jealous about LC! I went there back in 2000 and want to go again! I love the soup and pretzel sticks...yum! And I agree about Illuminations..my least favorite night time show...EXCEPT during Christmas. They have a holiday finale and the fireworks are AMAZING! They are so loud that you can feel them in your chest. It's my fav show then!

We don't have a time yet! Sometime after dinner. Chris and I have a 5:45 ressie at Via Napoli and I think he would divorce me if I told him we had to skip it. Also, I do LOVE the Peace on Earth tag!! It was amazing. I cried.

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Just two quickie things. First, my grandfather is in the hospital. He has an infection and is dehydrated. I don't think it's too serious, but I'm worried about him, so keep him in your thoughts, okay?! I think he's just worn himself out--- he pretty much singlehandedly cleaned out my dad's house.

On a brighter note, Chris and I have been blogged! We were first blogged by Mindy:

http://disneyweddinginspiration.blogspot.com/2012/03/real-disney-weddings-jackie-and-chris.html

And today we're on the Disney Wedding Blog!

http://www.disneyweddingblog.com/2012/03/walt-disney-world-attic-reception.html