My Dream Come True Disneymoon with my Prince Charming (TONS of pictures and video)

[Moonlitdreams82]

Have a wonderful wedding!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!

I hope you have a wonderful wedding and a very happy honeymoon.

Have a magical wedding and honeymoon! Congratulations!!!

I cant wait to hear all about your trip! Hope it was great!

Enjoyed reading you PTR. Hope the Wedding and Disneymoon went well and am really looking forward to reading you TR.

Hey all...thanks for the well wishes. Everything was absolutey perfect. We had an amazing time in Disney. I have a ton of pictures and stories to tell. We just got back two nights ago and although I am dying to write my trip report I am trying to get a bunch of stuff done at the moment. We are in the middle on putting two new cars on the road and basically just recovering. As you all know..Disney is terrific, but lack of sleep catches up to you when you get home. I should start writing at some point tomorrow or the next day. Can't wait to share with you all.

 

[TinkAsh2001]

YAY! YAY! YAY! You made it home & I get to hear ALL about it soon! I am so excited!!!! Glad you made it home safe & had a great time!

 

[lmillercrew]

YAY!!! You're back!! I can't wait to hear about your trip

 

[Princesskeyblade]

Hey all...thanks for the well wishes. Everything was absolutey perfect. We had an amazing time in Disney. I have a ton of pictures and stories to tell. We just got back two nights ago and although I am dying to write my trip report I am trying to get a bunch of stuff done at the moment. We are in the middle on putting two new cars on the road and basically just recovering. As you all know..Disney is terrific, but lack of sleep catches up to you when you get home. I should start writing at some point tomorrow or the next day. Can't wait to share with you all.

YAY!!! Welcome back!

 

[kaysmommie]

Congratulations and welcome back!!! How did you like CBR??

 

[Moonlitdreams82]

So after all the planing and waiting my trip finally came and it ended so quick, but I had the time of my life If you haven't already read it, there is a link to my pre trip report in my signature. For those of you who have been following my planning...here it goes.

We got married in a justice of the piece on August 8, 2008 (we didn't even think about it being 8-8-08 but you wouldn't believe all the other just married couples in Disney that got married on the same date for good luck). We just wen out to dinner with our family and stuff. We may be doing a big ol' celebration next year, but this year we just didn't have the money. It was very small and intimate, but it was awsome. We have an amazing family and we were just glad to have them there with us.

DAY 1: My prince get his first look at the castle

We planned on going to bed at like 8pm the night before due to the fact that we had to be up at 3:30am and out the door by 5am. My DH is a mover in NYC and he had been having a pretty slow work week, so it was looking pretty good. Wouldn't you know that he ended up working until 9pm that night when the whole week he had been getting home at 5pm Oh well We ended up going to bed at 10, so it wasn't that bad.

at 3:30am I shot out of bed and jumped into the shower. I was soooo excited Since he had worked such a long day the day before I let him sleep an extra half hour while I got ready, then I woke him up at 4am. We had plenty of time to get ready considering everything was all packed (including our park bag and emergency clothes incase the magical express didn't get our bags to our room on time, or our luggage got lost). All we had to do was get ready, pack the things that we were using that moring and we were done. We rang my Uncles bell at 5am (He lives in the upstairs apartment in our two family home) and we were on our way to the airport.

We got to the airport, through security, bought some magazines and breakfast and were at the gate by 6:30.

Here is a picture of my DH sitting at the gate and a picture of our plane, which was already there when we arrived.

We didn't have to wait very long. They started boarding us at 7am and we were off to Orland exactly on time.

We arrived at MCO about a half hour ahead of schedule and made our way over on the tram to find the Magical Express Counter. I had my magical express info in my hand so a CM (who was in a wheelchair) noticed and was saying "excuse me, excuse me" I noticed he was a CM and turned around to listen to what he had to say, but DH kept pulling me away. The CM pointed us in the right direction. I then turned to Steve and gave him a look like, "What were you pulling me away for." He said he is so used to being in NYC that he just assumed a guy in a wheelchair that was trying to get our attention was begging for money I know...that's horrible, but if you are a New Yorker you will see the humor in it. Since he was a Disney virgin he had no idea what a CM uniform looked like. He felt reallly awful afterwards, as he should but it was still funny.

So we found our way to the ME, checked in and walked the red carpet to get on line for the CBR ME bus. WE didn't have to wait long at all. Actually I thing the bus was already there if I recall correctly. We got on the bus and we were off to CBR.

Here we are all excited for our Disneymoon. I couldn't stop smiling for hours.

Steve took this picture while we were on the bus. He said the billboard looked like it was on top of the bus.

I nearly jumped out of my seat when I saw this sign

We were finally there

We checked in at the customs house and they gave us all of our information and our Just Married buttons. We were assigned to Jamaica room #4330 (which for those of you who have never stayed at the CBR is building #43 room #30). Although we had a room number, it was not ready yet, which we already expected so we checked our bags for storage and hopped on a bus to MK

Here is my baby with his pin on (well at least his shirt)

 

[Moonlitdreams82]

Before going over to main Street we stopped in at Le Chapau to get my ears. Steve has a big head and those hats are really small so I had to pack safety pins to pin his on to his baseball cap. Since I could not bring pins on the plane, we had to wait until we got our luggage to buy his hat. Lady's if your man has a head even remotely big, bring pins or it wont fit.

Steve stopped to have his picture taken with Goofy. What a perfect pair

I actually got tears in my eyes when we saw this. My dream had finally come true. I had the perfect husband and I was in the most magical place in the world.

We stopped to have our first photopass picture taken, and I had the guy take one with my camera as well. (I will post photopass pictures when I get the CD)

The park was already really crowded since it was already the middle of the day so we decided just to walk around and go on the rides that didn't have crazy lines. We had gotten up really early and were tired anyway so we figured we would just go back to magic kingdom on our last day (we never did end up going back, but more on that later)

We rode on Small World first. I told him it's kind of corny, but it's a right of passage and he agreed.

Here are some pictures of us waiting on line and one of us in the boat (it came out blurry due to the no flash rule, but lookskind of cool)

 

[Moonlitdreams82]

After small world we headed over to Phillharmagic, which I had never seen before so it was new to me as well.

I loved the cute signs in the waiting area

And of course we had to get a picture in our fashionable glasses

I really enjoyed the show and so did Steve. The only problem was that I am deathly allergic to cinnamon. Even the smell of it makes my throat close, so when they wafted out the smell of apple pie I had to hold my breath for a minute or so No big deal though.

We had only eatin a bagel at 6am and didn't have our late lunch reservation till 5pm (we anticipated a much later arrival at the parks) so we stopped to get the much talked about Dole Whip Float to hold us over. I have been to Disney so many times and never heard of this I know....what is wrong with me? but thanks to you guys I tried a lot of new things this trip that I had never heard of before. It was delicious and I was kicking myself in the head for never knowing of their existence.

Of course I had Steve take a picture of me and my first ever Dole Whip Float.

We headed off to Adventure land to check out the line for Pirates and took a silly picture of hubby on the way

Pirates had a pretty short line so we hopped on. I really enjoyed the new updates. I think they added the perfect amount without taking away from the fact that the ride is a classic and should not be changed too much.

Here is Steve trying to steal some of the precious gems

I would make a terrible pirate, I look too inocent

Steve however looks like there is somethign wrong with his face

I absolutely love this picture of him

Steve fell in love with this and I thought this picture came ouy cool

 

[Moonlitdreams82]

We headed over to tomorrowland

Steve had been dying to ride Carossel of Progress since he loved the way I had described it. It is one of my favorite things and after we rode he ended up hating it. He thought it was so boring. I had to keep nudging him becuase he was falling asleep. I woulnd't mind so much except when he falls asleep he immediately snores and it is LOUD..ha ha. I didn't think the people trying to enjoy the ride would really appreciate that. I guess it's one of those rides that you either love or hate.

At that point it was about time to start heading back toward Main Street for our 5pm reservation at Tony's Town Square. We got some really great shots of the castle while we walked over the bridge.

We arrived at Tony's and were seated right away. They even decorated the table for our honemoon...so cute.

Here is Steve excited about getting a chance to eat

and now for my first food review. I'm such a dork. I have been so excited about reviewing the food because I got to use the cuisine setting on my camera and the colors in the food were so vibrant..it took great pictures

We were on the deluxe dining plan so we each got an appitizer, entre and dessert. (keep in mind that even though this was a very late lunch for us, it was the dinner menu)

For my appitizer I got the Tomato and Mozzarella Salad. I am half Italian and half Irish (but my parents always say I am NOT Irish and my sister is NOT Italian..lol. So basically I am 100% Italian) so I am very big on Italian food and this is one of my favorite things to get whenever I have the option. This was phanomenal!!! It was soooooo fresh. The bread was just normal bread and I really didn't touch it, but the tomatos, cheese and basil were to die for.

Steve got the Calamari. He said it was good. I had a taste of it and it was just normal Calamari. There was really nothing special about it. The description on the menu said "tossed with olive relish and drizzled with caper aioli " but my DH hates olives so he pushed it to the side. Little did I know until he had eaten it all (I thought he had ordered it without). The olive relish was really good so I would imagine it may have made the Calamari a bit more unique if I had tried it with it on.

For my entree I had something which I forget the name of and it is not on the Allears.net menu so I am not sure what it was called. I was gnnochi with broccoli, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and feta cheese. It was amazing! I absolutely loved it!

Steve had NY Strip Steak (port wine sauce, baked romano cheese potatoes and broccolini). He said it was pretty good, not the best steak he has ever had, but definately very tastey.

Dessert for me was very limited. Most things on the menu were made with cinnamon. Our waitress was amazing. She was the sweetest thing in the entire world (she looked like London Tipton from The suite Life of Zack and Cody). Anyway...she told the chef of my allergy and he came out and talked to me personally. It was just really nice to know that they care that much in Disney So I could basically only have ice cream, spumoni (which is a form of ice cream), gelato (italina ice cream) or sorbet (basically ice cream)...lol. I wasn't really in the mood for any of that so I was going to skip it, then the offered fruit. I LOVE FRUIT!!! and it was really fresh! Yummers

Steve had the Ice Cream bomb (chocolate and vanilla ice cream covered in rich chocolate sauce). He said it was good, but not something to rave about.

After lunch we were feeling kind of grungy and a little too tired to walk around the park much longer so we decided to head back to the resort to check out our room for the first time, unpack our things and shower before our late dinner reservation at Whispering Canyon Cafe.

On the way out I took this adorable picture of Steve. He was so excited to see his first Palm tree. This man has been all over, but never seen a palm tree. Hew was too funny. He thought they looked fake.

Speaking of trees, does anyone have a clue what kind of tree this is? I know it's weird to take a picture of a tree, but I have never seen a fuzzy tree before

We arrived at our room and found our luggage waiting for us. Gotta love the magic of Disney I have to admit I was a little sceptical of checking my bags in New York and leaving it up to someone else to get off the plane and deliver to my hotel room, but it was so carefree and great. it saved so much time. We unpacked, freshened up and head out to catch a bus to connect to the Wilderness lodge.

Steve is a real outdoorsy country boy and I knew he would love the Wilderness lodge. I had not been there in quite a while so I was surprised at how much I fell in love with it as well. We have decided that we are definately going to stay there some day (when we can afford a Deluxe Resort).

This is a picture of Steve really excited about the lobby, but it came out too dark to see the background

Steve was really excited about Whispering Canyon because I told him about the ketchup thing and how they bring you huge drinks and huge straws if you drink too quickly or too much. He lives for that stuff so he planned on pullin gout all the stops. It was a bit dissappointing though because as nice as our waitress was, she really didn't play into it too much. She brought him out a really big straw, but just kind of gave it to him without making a fuss and as muc water as he drank, she didn't even bring a huge glass. I think it had to do with the fact that we were one of the last tables of the night so they were all just trying to get everyone out so the could go home. I will know next time to make a reservation during lunch rush or something.

Steve looking at the menu with anticipation of the antics to come (or not)

Anyway...we ordered the skillet. It was okay, but you go there for the entertainment and not the food so I didn't expect it to be fabulous or anyting. Steve really wanted the cheese and sausage plate, but appitizer was already part of the skillet so our waitress gave him a free appitizer anyway...so sweet.

I took this picture of Steve with is big straw and this waiter jumped into the picture...I love this!

We didn't end up eating dessert there because we were pretty full from having two meals so close to each other and we were exausted by that time. We took our dessert to go. Our sweet waitress gave us a piece of apple pie for free due to us being on our honeymoon. I got the Kahlua flavored Chocolate Cake (chocolate mousse filling and fudge icing) and Steve ordered the S'more Cheesecake ( New York style cheesecake on a graham cracker crust topped with chocolate ganache and marshmallows).

We headed back to our room snuggled up next to each other on the bed with out desserts and watched some t.v. before passing out.

I didn't take a picture of our dessert because it didn't travel too well, but they were both very good.


On a side note...it's amazing how many strangers you end up meeting and talking to just because they are nice enough to congratulate you on your marraige. I guess I'm not used to people being so nice...I am from NY..

Up next:You don't realize how big EPCOT really is until you bring someone who has never been and try to show them everything in one day

 

[Moonlitdreams82]

YAY! YAY! YAY! You made it home & I get to hear ALL about it soon! I am so excited!!!! Glad you made it home safe & had a great time!

Yeah, we made it home just on time. Apparently Orlando is getting it's hiney kicked with the weather from the hurricane. If we left one day later we would not have been able to get home.

YAY!!! You're back!! I can't wait to hear about your trip

we had so much fun

YAY!!! Welcome back!

Thanks

Congratulations and welcome back!!! How did you like CBR??

Thank you! We loved the CBR! It was beautiful, quiet and just amazing!

 

[Moonlitdreams82]

Well guys...I have finally gotten the time to sit down and write about our first day of the trip. I added a second link in my signature, which will take you to the trip report. I am so excited to be sharing with you all.

I will most likely start on the second day tomorrow.

 

[TinkAsh2001]

Ok I am here! I will catch up after work!

 

[lmillercrew]

subscribing to this thread from you PTR

 

[Twinkler]

Fun stuff!

 

[scottny]

great start and pics.

I totally understand as I live on the Upper West Side, so the wheelchair thing I do understand.

sounds like a great first day.

looking forward to more.

 

[MiaBella05]

Cant wait to read more!!!

 

[accountingbabe08]

I've been following your pre trip report in the wedding section. Congratulations on your marriage. I hope you have a long and happy life together.

 

[Moonlitdreams82]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I am pretty busy for the rest of the day, but am going to try my hardest to get the second day up tonight (or at least part of it). If not, I will definately get something up tomorrow.

 

[MomsOf2boys]

Hi there...

Congrats on your wedding! i just followed over to your report from another. I will have to go back and read your other report to get all caught up and up to date. Love it so far... the long straw thing is funny!!

 

[lmillercrew]

Can't wait to read more. I did notice the big, dark cloud in the background of your castle pictures. Hope it didn't rain too long. Looks like you guys are off to a good start.