Oh Dopey!! - January 2016 Trip Report & VLOGS *updated 02/21
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dancingtodisney
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YAH! You'll have so much fun.. I know I was thinking that as I was looking through the photos, big thanks to our server!
Thank you! Oh I love it so much, I've struggled to fit it in a few times but I just can't bring myself to leave it out!
I was going to post the rest of this day but I don't have my photos uploaded from camera so it'll have to wait I'm afraid! I still have to start my Orlando TR from earlier this month AND I'm just back from disneyland Paris! Going to try power through the rest of this one next week!
dancingtodisney
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Yes we've done that before as well... we moved it earlier this time because we love the breakfast food and didn't have enough time to enjoy it as they started switching out..
emilyindisney
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I love your sister's sweatshirt! My sister loves the Lion King so she'd love that sweatshirt too haha! So many great pictures but I think the one of your whole fam with Goofy is the best!
dancingtodisney
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Day 14 – A Breakfast Tradition & 50's Prime Time
Wednesday 13th January 2016
Part 2 – Parents Day Out
We were so full up after breakfast, with so many delicious options it’s hard to know when to stop! We had a fastpass for Everest so we did ride that one more time but I’d been feeling exhausted all morning and I just wasn’t in the mood to stay out any longer… Boo
I decided to head back to the room and Rachel came with me. The fun didn’t stop there for my parents though! While we were gone they took plenty of photos…
First up was one with the tree of life... pretty standard
Then they went back to Africa and got some there
The whole time they were getting these photos that women stayed in the window... I think the photopass guy tried to cut her out
Nope still there..
There we go
I guess they made friends with this photographer because I have loads of photos here!
THEN they decided to go meet some characters! Starting with Baloo and King Louie...
There was high fives...
Hugs...
Posing...
AND DANCING!!
This one cracks me up
So ye... looks like they were fine having fun without us
Next they went onto Mickey and Minnie
More hugs... looks like Mickey is trying to get to Dad lol
Oh he found Dad
And a hug from Minnie too... (these photos make me so happy!)
Look at how happy they are!!
So as you can see Mam and Dad had a LOT of fun without us... In the meantime myself and Rachel got back to Animal Kingdom Lodge and rested. I had the chance to facetime my boyfriend and also have a little nap. I was about to lay down again when I decided I would check the shop parks app again for Lumiere, I had been checked obsessively all trip with no luck and wouldn't you know it was back in stock!!
I.... LOST..... MY....em... STUFF
So... without any hesitation myself and Rachel RAN out of the room and went to bus stop to get a bus to Hollywood Studios. Now Lumiere was showing in stock here and at a few other locations but we had planned to spend the evening in HS anyway so we'd just be getting there a bit earlier than planned. I was so scared that it would be out of stock by the time we got there!
LUCKILY there was loads of them! YAH! We bought one each and requested for it to be available at the park exit later that evening to take back to the room.
We took a few photos to celebrate!
We had said to our parents that we were in Hollywood Studios and they were planning to join us when they arrived... OR so we thought! Apparently they arrived and decided to take lots of photos while we were waiting for them!
We eventually met up and got some more photos together!
It was almost time for dinner so we made our way over to 50's Prime Time where Dad spotted another photo opp... I swear we're not usually this vain!
YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE no more photos
Wednesday 13th January 2016
Part 2 – Parents Day Out
We were so full up after breakfast, with so many delicious options it’s hard to know when to stop! We had a fastpass for Everest so we did ride that one more time but I’d been feeling exhausted all morning and I just wasn’t in the mood to stay out any longer… Boo
I decided to head back to the room and Rachel came with me. The fun didn’t stop there for my parents though! While we were gone they took plenty of photos…
First up was one with the tree of life... pretty standard
Then they went back to Africa and got some there
The whole time they were getting these photos that women stayed in the window... I think the photopass guy tried to cut her out
Nope still there..
There we go
I guess they made friends with this photographer because I have loads of photos here!
THEN they decided to go meet some characters! Starting with Baloo and King Louie...
There was high fives...
Hugs...
Posing...
AND DANCING!!
This one cracks me up
So ye... looks like they were fine having fun without us
Next they went onto Mickey and Minnie
More hugs... looks like Mickey is trying to get to Dad lol
Oh he found Dad
And a hug from Minnie too... (these photos make me so happy!)
Look at how happy they are!!
So as you can see Mam and Dad had a LOT of fun without us... In the meantime myself and Rachel got back to Animal Kingdom Lodge and rested. I had the chance to facetime my boyfriend and also have a little nap. I was about to lay down again when I decided I would check the shop parks app again for Lumiere, I had been checked obsessively all trip with no luck and wouldn't you know it was back in stock!!
I.... LOST..... MY....em... STUFF
So... without any hesitation myself and Rachel RAN out of the room and went to bus stop to get a bus to Hollywood Studios. Now Lumiere was showing in stock here and at a few other locations but we had planned to spend the evening in HS anyway so we'd just be getting there a bit earlier than planned. I was so scared that it would be out of stock by the time we got there!
LUCKILY there was loads of them! YAH! We bought one each and requested for it to be available at the park exit later that evening to take back to the room.
We took a few photos to celebrate!
We had said to our parents that we were in Hollywood Studios and they were planning to join us when they arrived... OR so we thought! Apparently they arrived and decided to take lots of photos while we were waiting for them!
We eventually met up and got some more photos together!
It was almost time for dinner so we made our way over to 50's Prime Time where Dad spotted another photo opp... I swear we're not usually this vain!
YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE no more photos
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Grumpy's Wife
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Yea an update! I think it's adorable how your parents had their own little photo shoot.
chelynnah
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Awesome. Your parents are so adorable.
As you already know I finally got Cogsworth and Lumiere when we were at DLP last week. I had seen Cogsworth in November at WDW but passed on getting him, and kicked myself over it ever since. I didn't even know Lumiere existed until your post earlier on this thread. So they were on my hunting list for DLP. I was so excited to find them.
However now that I know how big their boxes are how the heck did you get them home?? We were ok because we had the van and tons of space driving.
I can't wait to hear about 50's prime time. That was my planned ADR for me and MIL in Feb but switched to Brown Derby when I realised we had a spare TS to use.
Oh yeah, and it has to be said again, your parents are adorable
As you already know I finally got Cogsworth and Lumiere when we were at DLP last week. I had seen Cogsworth in November at WDW but passed on getting him, and kicked myself over it ever since. I didn't even know Lumiere existed until your post earlier on this thread. So they were on my hunting list for DLP. I was so excited to find them.
However now that I know how big their boxes are how the heck did you get them home?? We were ok because we had the van and tons of space driving.
I can't wait to hear about 50's prime time. That was my planned ADR for me and MIL in Feb but switched to Brown Derby when I realised we had a spare TS to use.
Oh yeah, and it has to be said again, your parents are adorable
dancingtodisney
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Day 14 – A Breakfast Tradition & 50's Prime Time
Wednesday 13th January 2016
Part 3 – Grandma's cooking
We arrived at 50's, checked in and went straight to the bar!
It was really quiet at the check in area and bar, it's been very busy before when I've visited.
Rachel got comfortable in front of the TV while she waited
Christmas decor is on point! Love the excess tinsel!
We didn't even get a chance to order a drink before our names were called and we were off to our table
I love the theme here, Rachel is not so fussed on the food selection. Our waiter was awesome and even though he had another really big table to serve we never felt neglected and he made the meal that much more enjoyable. This was a welcome change in comparison to a similar experience earlier in the trip at Raglan Road.
We ordered a starter to share but asked for it with the main meals, this is the fried herb and garlic cheese that we tried on our last trip and it is YUMMY!
I went for a sampling of Mom's favorite recipes
Rachel went for the golden fried chicken...
Dad got the Chicken Pot Pie
And I seem to have missed out Mam's dinner which probably means she go the same as one of us... OOOPS!
CHEERS.... (Mam forgot to smile here... either that or she was thinking 'these cocktails aren't FREE... hehe sorry mam!)
Famliy photo (thanks to our lovely server)
We had a fastpass booked for Fantasmic so after dinner that's where we went! It had been a while since I'd seen Fantasmic as we'd skipped it on our last trip.
I've only got a couple of blurry photos which I won't subject to you but we enjoyed the show. It's not one of my favourite night time shows and it's not a must do for me on every trip but it's still enjoyable. I really like the end part where they come out on the floats.
We made our way out of Fantasmic (which takes FOREVER if you're not right by the exit) and down Sunset Boulevard stopping for some photos
As you can see it was super busy and crowded but we still managed to get some good photopass pics
Think Dad nailed the face best!
Because of the crowds we decided to watch the Star Wars fireworks out by the exit.
We got some more photos while we waited
Being a massive Star Wars fan I got all the feels when the dramatic music started
Love that Mam and Dad got a photo with the fireworks
This one is even better but Mam's eyes are closed!
Wednesday 13th January 2016
Part 3 – Grandma's cooking
We arrived at 50's, checked in and went straight to the bar!
It was really quiet at the check in area and bar, it's been very busy before when I've visited.
Rachel got comfortable in front of the TV while she waited
Christmas decor is on point! Love the excess tinsel!
We didn't even get a chance to order a drink before our names were called and we were off to our table
I love the theme here, Rachel is not so fussed on the food selection. Our waiter was awesome and even though he had another really big table to serve we never felt neglected and he made the meal that much more enjoyable. This was a welcome change in comparison to a similar experience earlier in the trip at Raglan Road.
We ordered a starter to share but asked for it with the main meals, this is the fried herb and garlic cheese that we tried on our last trip and it is YUMMY!
I went for a sampling of Mom's favorite recipes
Rachel went for the golden fried chicken...
Dad got the Chicken Pot Pie
And I seem to have missed out Mam's dinner which probably means she go the same as one of us... OOOPS!
CHEERS.... (Mam forgot to smile here... either that or she was thinking 'these cocktails aren't FREE... hehe sorry mam!)
Famliy photo (thanks to our lovely server)
We had a fastpass booked for Fantasmic so after dinner that's where we went! It had been a while since I'd seen Fantasmic as we'd skipped it on our last trip.
I've only got a couple of blurry photos which I won't subject to you but we enjoyed the show. It's not one of my favourite night time shows and it's not a must do for me on every trip but it's still enjoyable. I really like the end part where they come out on the floats.
We made our way out of Fantasmic (which takes FOREVER if you're not right by the exit) and down Sunset Boulevard stopping for some photos
As you can see it was super busy and crowded but we still managed to get some good photopass pics
Think Dad nailed the face best!
Because of the crowds we decided to watch the Star Wars fireworks out by the exit.
We got some more photos while we waited
Being a massive Star Wars fan I got all the feels when the dramatic music started
Love that Mam and Dad got a photo with the fireworks
This one is even better but Mam's eyes are closed!
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Grumpy's Wife
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Where have you gone? Come back. 
dancingtodisney
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So..... It's been a while.... like a really really long while....
Sorry!!! It's been hectic! BUT I am determined to get this TR finished soon because I need to start on my September trip!
Aw thanks! I'm very jealous of it! Aw perfect, Goofy is my favourite after all!
I'm back!! I WILL FINISH MY TR... I WILL FINISH MY TR... Thanks for sticking with me!
Thank you @rteetz! It is definitely the service and atmosphere at 50's that really makes it. Rachel is not too fussed on it but I really like it!
YES! They did NOT need us to enjoy themselves!
They are adorable! Feel very lucky that we can have so much fun together!
Sorry!!! It's been hectic! BUT I am determined to get this TR finished soon because I need to start on my September trip!
Aw thanks! I'm very jealous of it! Aw perfect, Goofy is my favourite after all!
I'm back!! I WILL FINISH MY TR... I WILL FINISH MY TR... Thanks for sticking with me!
Thank you @rteetz! It is definitely the service and atmosphere at 50's that really makes it. Rachel is not too fussed on it but I really like it!
YES! They did NOT need us to enjoy themselves!
They are adorable! Feel very lucky that we can have so much fun together!
dancingtodisney
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Day 15 – HS & Wishes from California Grill
Friday 15th January 2016
Part 1 – All except YOU Jedi
I was up bright an early as usual and wanted to go to Hollywood Studios for EMH, Rachel decided to join me but our parents stayed behind and said they'd join us later.
I really wanted to do the Star Wars meet and greet and the lines had been pretty bad the night before so today was the day!
We left without my Mam again but she was already up and was going to follow us an hour or so later... just enough time to ride Rockin Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror!
We caught the bus from the main building again to avoid traveling around the resort and made it to HS just before opening for EMH, we scanned our magic bands on approach to show that we were staying on site and then got in line for the turnstyles.
Once inside we went straight to rockin rollercoaster....
The girl behind me looks PETRIFIED!
We then rode ToT twice... GOD I LOVE THIS RIDE!!!! They BETTER not re-theme this version... I would be so sad
Nailed the pose second time round
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful...
We had a little browse around the stores while we waited for the Star Wars meet and greets to start (10am)...
Our parents text to say they were almost there, we hopped in line for Chewbacca. This meet was funny, he is a great character to meet!
He was not impressed that I had a storm trooper on my shirt and started yelling and pointing at me! Luckily he was still happy to pose for a picture...
We then hopped in line for Darth Vader and my parents joined us..
This is THE most memorable meet of our whole trip... It was down right scary! I don't know what I expected but we were taken through the doors and down a corridor and I was expecting to wait a while behind other guests before seeing him but we came straight into the room and he was passing up and down like he does in the movie and breathing really loudly. It was really intimidating (but you know in a cool way because it's DARTH VADER!!)...
He stopped and pointed to where we should stand so we quickly lined up and he continued to walk across the room back and forth...
Suddenly he turned and his voice boomed 'I sense fear in all of you... except YOU (he pointed to me)... JEDI!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Don't kill me please!!
(side note: when we came back in Fall 2016 it was Kilo Ren not Darth Vader, do they swap out now or is it always Kilo Ren?? Darth Vader is SO MUCH COOLER THAN KILO REN!!!!)
My Dad was all like 'Aw.. you met Chewbacca without me?' so back in line we got. This time our wait was quite a bit longer, around 20mins or so.
This time I had my jacket zipped to hide my offending shirt and we got on much better....
Love this group shot!
Next up was our fastpasses for Toy Story Mania
Rachel smashed it!! Best in Vehicle... I am just not good at this one!
Our next fastpass was for Star Wars, I kept my fingers crossed in the hope that I would NOT get motion sickness this time...
SUCCESS!! I was OK! But definitely one ride is my limit...
We bid farewell to Star Wars and HS as we had lunch reservations over at Epcot!
Friday 15th January 2016
Part 1 – All except YOU Jedi
I was up bright an early as usual and wanted to go to Hollywood Studios for EMH, Rachel decided to join me but our parents stayed behind and said they'd join us later.
I really wanted to do the Star Wars meet and greet and the lines had been pretty bad the night before so today was the day!
We left without my Mam again but she was already up and was going to follow us an hour or so later... just enough time to ride Rockin Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror!
We caught the bus from the main building again to avoid traveling around the resort and made it to HS just before opening for EMH, we scanned our magic bands on approach to show that we were staying on site and then got in line for the turnstyles.
Once inside we went straight to rockin rollercoaster....
The girl behind me looks PETRIFIED!
We then rode ToT twice... GOD I LOVE THIS RIDE!!!! They BETTER not re-theme this version... I would be so sad
Nailed the pose second time round
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful...
We had a little browse around the stores while we waited for the Star Wars meet and greets to start (10am)...
Our parents text to say they were almost there, we hopped in line for Chewbacca. This meet was funny, he is a great character to meet!
He was not impressed that I had a storm trooper on my shirt and started yelling and pointing at me! Luckily he was still happy to pose for a picture...
We then hopped in line for Darth Vader and my parents joined us..
This is THE most memorable meet of our whole trip... It was down right scary! I don't know what I expected but we were taken through the doors and down a corridor and I was expecting to wait a while behind other guests before seeing him but we came straight into the room and he was passing up and down like he does in the movie and breathing really loudly. It was really intimidating (but you know in a cool way because it's DARTH VADER!!)...
He stopped and pointed to where we should stand so we quickly lined up and he continued to walk across the room back and forth...
Suddenly he turned and his voice boomed 'I sense fear in all of you... except YOU (he pointed to me)... JEDI!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Don't kill me please!!
(side note: when we came back in Fall 2016 it was Kilo Ren not Darth Vader, do they swap out now or is it always Kilo Ren?? Darth Vader is SO MUCH COOLER THAN KILO REN!!!!)
My Dad was all like 'Aw.. you met Chewbacca without me?' so back in line we got. This time our wait was quite a bit longer, around 20mins or so.
This time I had my jacket zipped to hide my offending shirt and we got on much better....
Love this group shot!
Next up was our fastpasses for Toy Story Mania
Rachel smashed it!! Best in Vehicle... I am just not good at this one!
Our next fastpass was for Star Wars, I kept my fingers crossed in the hope that I would NOT get motion sickness this time...
SUCCESS!! I was OK! But definitely one ride is my limit...
We bid farewell to Star Wars and HS as we had lunch reservations over at Epcot!
dancingtodisney
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Day 15 – HS & Wishes from California Grill
Friday 15th January 2016
Part 2 – Les Chef de France
We got the boat from HS to EP which was quite enjoyable! Handy if you're not in a rush and can enjoy the ride. We arrived at Epcot and made our way towards France stopping for some pics along the way
LUNCH TIME!!
We ordered of the prix fixe menu for around $35, I'm sure at the time it was cheaper at lunch than Dinner but I think that's no longer the case and it's now $40 and the menu has changed also.
The soup on this menu is AMAZING! Only problem is that both are really good so chosing is difficult! They do a Lobster Bisque or a Classic French Onion Soup.
I eventually chose the Lobster Bisque but with the agreement with Dad that we would share
The french onion doesn't photograph well but it was YUMMY! I think the Lobster Bisque won out in the end but I REALLY LIKE CHEESE so it's really hard!
For mains myself and Dad went with the croque sandwich:
Mam had the quiche
Rachel went for the same but with chips
It was nice, not AMAZING but nice. I am actually happy that the choice of mains has changed on the new menu.
Now what we've all been waiting for... DESERT!
Creme Brulee for me and Rachel
Fruit and ice-cream for Mam
and chocolate profiterole for Dad
Creme brulee was definitely the winner here!
We left with full tummies and decided to stroll around the rest of the world stopping for the odd photo
Japan
Our photographer insisted we try our best fighting poses.. what is my face?? Seriously! Dad and Mam nailed it though... Rachel does not appear to be taking this task very seriously!
We got the boat from HS to EP which was quite enjoyable! Handy if you're not in a rush and can enjoy the ride. We arrived at Epcot and made our way towards France stopping for some pics along the way
LUNCH TIME!!
We ordered of the prix fixe menu for around $35, I'm sure at the time it was cheaper at lunch than Dinner but I think that's no longer the case and it's now $40 and the menu has changed also.
The soup on this menu is AMAZING! Only problem is that both are really good so chosing is difficult! They do a Lobster Bisque or a Classic French Onion Soup.
I eventually chose the Lobster Bisque but with the agreement with Dad that we would share
The french onion doesn't photograph well but it was YUMMY! I think the Lobster Bisque won out in the end but I REALLY LIKE CHEESE so it's really hard!
For mains myself and Dad went with the croque sandwich:
Mam had the quiche
Rachel went for the same but with chips
It was nice, not AMAZING but nice. I am actually happy that the choice of mains has changed on the new menu.
Now what we've all been waiting for... DESERT!
Creme Brulee for me and Rachel
Fruit and ice-cream for Mam
and chocolate profiterole for Dad
Creme brulee was definitely the winner here!
We left with full tummies and decided to stroll around the rest of the world stopping for the odd photo
Japan
Our photographer insisted we try our best fighting poses.. what is my face?? Seriously! Dad and Mam nailed it though... Rachel does not appear to be taking this task very seriously!
Grumpy's Wife
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Welcome Back! Loved seeing the Star Wars meets. My son will just love meeting Darth Vader. I have to admit, I'm a little excited myself.
Great updates.
Great updates.
disneydaydreamer33
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- Jul 26, 2015
Fun updates! That Les Chef de France meal looks delicious! And that girl behind you on RockNRoller coaster is hilarious! And dang, you did nail that ToT pose. I love it!
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