Just returned - some thoughts & comments

[anewvance]

We just got back from our 5 day trip this afternoon....had a wonderful time as usual. We stayed 2 nights at POFQ and 2 nights at BWV. We went to MNSSHP on Friday night, it rained much of the night but we enjoyed ourselves.

At POFQ we were in building 7 on the 3rd floor, very quiet location, mousekeeping could have been better, but oh well. At BWV we were on the 4th floor close to the elevator with a great view of the pool, we loved our stay as usual.

The parks seemed a little crowded during the weekend but very managable. Monday, Epcot was like a ghost town, very empty. We never waited more then a few seconds for any ride we wanted to go on. Used EMH for MK on Sunday night and MGM on Monday night. Only showed up about 35 minutes before Fantasmic and still had awesome seats.

The weather was hot hot hot and very sunny besides that first night at MNSSHP it never rained a drop. The love bugs are really out, they were a slight mennace, but kinda funny at the same time.

My girls did Bibbity Bobbity Boutique and it was absolutely wonderful, the highlight of our trip. They both wore princess costumes and they loved all the attention they got the rest of the day.

We didn't do many meals that weren't CS, but we did enjoy San Angel for dinner one night and Beaches & Cream for lunch one day. Otherwise it was just hot dogs and burgers at the CS.

We loved the Magical Beginnings morning, we did it on Sunday morning and my kids had a blast playing with Wendy and Peter Pan. And then Peter asked my kids if they wanted to ride his ride with him. My girls chickened out but my 2 year old was all for it and he did fantastic... it was the first time on the ride and he loved every minute. It was him in the boat with Peter and I rode behind...

All in all it was a fantastic vacation... I have my photopass photos to share if anyone wants to see. I'll be making a trip report soon and have my personal pics to share. http://disneyphotopass.go.com/DPI/r.d?i=735754128

 

[krismas29]

Thank you, that was an awesome report. Can't wait to get there!

 

[MomofKatie]

Sounds like you had a great time!!

I made an appointment for DD at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in January- could you tell me, about how long was the actual appointment? I have no idea of how long to expect- DD is getting just the hair and makeup package- no photo session or dressing up.

Thanks- glad you had such a fun trip!!

 

[minijeanie]

Nice report..

miss going off season but kids are so much older now have to stay in school.

but lucky me.

in 3 years they will be in college & DH & I an go whenever we want

would love to do MNSSHP

Did you find this was for just families or would DH & I like it just the same?

 

[City Girl]

Your kids are adorable!!! Thanks for sharing your pics. Your girls are so photogenic in the photo shoot. Great to hear that you all had so much fun!!!!

 

[MariDisney]

Thanks for the report. We arrive on Saturday and thinking about doing the Magical Beginnings on Sunday. What was the crowd like during that? Were there TONS of characters? That's what we're looking for!

 

[Joanna71985]

They are just adorable. How old are they?

 

[Joanna71985]

There are quite a few characters at the Little Ones EMH. It is a lot of fun, and I would highly recommend going.

 

[anewvance]

MomofKatie - for the hair and makeup it took about 25 minutes

Minijeanie - there were a number of childless couples there, I would go with dh by ourselves in a moment.... gotta love the smaller crowds and getting the candy

MariDisney - I heard from another dis boardie that the Friday Magical Beginings was much less busy then the Sunday one but it was still very very quiet. There were TONS of characters out, it was simply amazing

I forgot something else... in the parks, all 4 of them, there were CM's walking around with black bags that said year of a million dreams on them. They were stopping people and talking to them, not sure what they were talking about... couldn't imagine they were giving away prizes yet, but can't be sure. Was hoping one would come up to us, but alas, not that lucky... lol.

 

[anewvance]

Joanna, they are 7, 5 and 2.

 

[MariDisney]

MariDisney - I heard from another dis boardie that the Friday Magical Beginings was much less busy then the Sunday one but it was still very very quiet. There were TONS of characters out, it was simply amazing

Thanks! That's just what I wanted to hear! Just got a chance to look at your photos and your kids are absolutely darling!

 

[Joanna71985]

Joanna, they are 7, 5 and 2.

Oh what great ages.

And just wanted to add that the trip pictures are great!