Tues, May 6, Day 7, Part 1
So last I left you, I was winding down the night and getting ready for an MK morning. Apparently, I was running later than usual, because I didn't get to the gates until 8:40. The horror! But no worries, I made my way right up to the front, there was plenty of space. Before I knew it, I was making my way up Main Street with the rest of the crowd. I noticed a Photopass guy by the flagpole, so I asked what was up. He told me some characters would be coming out, but I didn't feel like waiting for them. So I had him take some pics of me
So after I took a minute to do that, I started making my way toward Tomorrowland. Who did I run into but Alice and the Madhatter! They weren't stopping for pics, though, so I did the best I could.
I decided that since I had an early-ish lunch planned that day, I would stop off at the Main Street Bakery to get heaven on a plate...French Toast Loaf! It was the first time I got it this trip, and I was in major withdrawl! This stuff is so good!
I ate my food on the way, and I got to Tomorrowland right after rope drop, and made my way to Space Mountain with the rest of the crowd. I of course grabbed a Fastpass first, then rode. And I rode twice! Gotta get that Space fix early in the morning! No lines. Awesome! Then I went on Buzz
By then, it was 9:40, and I figured I would go over to Toontown for opening, and try to get some pictures with the Princesses. You will see later that this was unnecessary, but I digress... So I got to Toontown and they opened at 9:45! So I went with all the little girls and got in line. I only waited about 5 minutes, but it took a bit longer once I got in the room, because they were taking their time with each group. It was so sweet for all the little ones! I snapped a few of Cinderella while she was waiting.
Then I got to meet Princess Aurora
There was nobody in the middle "tent" area, which was a disappointment, but oh well.
Then I got my pics w/Cinderella
Aren't we cute?!
Then I wanted to head over to Frontierland, but stopped off to grab a Fastpass for Peter Pan on the way. Got over there and rode Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, twas fun as usual. Once again, didn't feel like getting soaked, so I skipped Splash this time around.
My FP window was up again, so I went through Fantasyland and got one for Pooh on my way back over to Space Mountain. I think I walked right onto Space again, didn't even have to use my FP, which was nice. Got to save it for later!
At some point, I had decided that I wanted to eat at the Castle. Without an ADR. Crazy, I know. So it was about 11:25am, so I went over to check it out. I was told there was nothing available, but to check back closer to 12, as that's when the next seating was. Alright, cool. So I went over to Peter Pan to use my FP. Then I moseyed on over back to the Castle, where I met a Photopass guy.
I think I must have been dusted with Pixie Dust sometime around there. Because I headed back to CRT at 11:55, and they told me to wait around. So I did. And I heard the main person saying they'd have 2 four tops available. I was like, me me me me me!!!! And at 12:05, I was given my ticket in!!!! Woo hoo! I made sure to call right away and cancel my 12:40 ADR at Liberty Tree Tavern. Also knew I'd have to switch dinner from a 2TS at Yachtsman to a 1TS, so I snagged a Biergarten ADR. Sweet!
Anyway, back to the main event, lunch at CRT!!!! I waited on a loooooong line to get in for my pic w/Cinderella. But that's okay, I was in no rush. Finally made it to Cindy at 12:40pm. Yay!
On my way to the stairs, they were giving away wands and swords to the little kids, and I asked if this big kid could get one, and they obliged me. Yeah, I'm a big kid
. I also took some pics from the tops of the stairs.
And from my table
I wasn't anywhere near a window, but I couldn't care less! I was in CRT, and I'd gotten up without an ADR! Magical, I tell you, just magical!
Lunch was fine. But the main attraction was the Princesses! See, told you I had stopped in Toontown for no good reason! Oh well, I didn't know at that time!
They were all sweet, but pretty much just stopped for a picture. No biggie, as I said, I'm a big kid...give the extra time to the little ones. I got my pics, so I was thrilled! I also asked my food runner guy for a pic, cause he was awesome
Once I got out of lunch, I still had FP's burning holes in my pockets, for Pooh, and for Space. So I went on Pooh, then I went on Space. Funny thing, it was pretty late in the day by now, and Space had posted a 30 minute wait, but it ended up being walkon, even though I had my FP. I was leaving after that anyway, so I didn't mind giving up my FP.
Like I said, after Space, I was done for the "morning" and wanted to head back to Pop for a nap. I *just* missed a bus and ended up waiting about 20 minutes for another one. Once I got back, it was close to 3pm. I picked up my Visa pic that had been sent over to Pop for me the day before, then booked it over to my room to get some shut eye!
next up: dinner @Biergarten, DIS meet, Illuminations, DTD....Goofy's hopefully???
You look like you're having such a great time. Of course, how can you not at WDW? Looking forward to hearing more....
I have lots of copies with me!
- rolled her eyes and sighed very loudly whenever I called disney to change an ADR or order P&PP tickets, or call my TA with a question.
but maybe next may again. i really lked that time!
. One day soonish I'll most likely be doing my own first solo trip, hope I can do it with as much style as you 
I think I need to start drinking faster so I'm ready for a new drink by the time I get over to Italy!
but you'll be back in August........so you better write another one!! 
