Once Upon a dream TR: Intimate WP/ Citricos Chef's Domain/ Grand 1/ Tour/ COMPLETE

[Summer-Caitlin]

Loving your trip report, how amazing that you got to be in the parade, a little bit of YOMD me thinks

 

[Sparkles9306]

Such a great TR!! I just caught up, and I agree with you about the Astro Orbiter. DF and I did this on our last trip, and just like you said...It was painful.

 

[Jennifer48]

What an awesome trip you had!

Congratulations on the wedding and thank you for sharing it. I am enjoying every bit of it!

 

[Kimberly815]

Awww. You are both too cute! Keep it coming!

 

[SRUAlmn]

OMG!!! How cool that you got to be in the parade!! Congratulations. You looked so cute sitting up there and doing your princess 'bride' wave

 

[ForKeeps]

OMG you were in the parade-- im REALLY jealous of you now!!

You're too cute! You know what was funny...is that DH as soon as it was over said: "boy, you're going to have lots to write about in your trip report" Even when were there we were thinking about the DIS!

Thanks for all the sweet comments everyone! It was sure a big day. My cheeks hurt from smiling. Not the worst thing that you could have happen to you. I though DH and my brother and his GF were super cute in their peppermint hats. The parade organizers encouraged me to keep my bride ears on -- but I just loved how they were dressed!

I'm working on the next installment and hope to get it up sometime soon!

 

[phisigprincess]

I love your TR! Everything sounds amazing! I am BEYOND jealous about you getting to be in the parade! That is probably the most awesome thing ever.

(DH and I also pinkie swore about the cake smashing )

 

[ForKeeps]

I love your TR! Everything sounds amazing! I am BEYOND jealous about you getting to be in the parade! That is probably the most awesome thing ever.

(DH and I also pinkie swore about the cake smashing )

You see -- I think the pinkie swear should be enough...having witnessed such a mature decision in the elevator I found it strange that the WC gave me a knowing look and told me that we would only get 1" pieces anyway to make the smash impossible.

I'm glad you're enjoying the TR -- you know I'm kind of in disbelief that that parade thing actually happened

 

[ForKeeps]

With the parade finished we decided we only had enough time to do one more thing before heading over to Epcot for our dinner at the Coral Reef.

We decided to take the train to Rafiki’s world because I knew Pocahontas would be there. She’s tucked away back there with the company of Rafiki.

As we took the train back we marveled at how lucky we were…and we were so grateful for such an amazing day.

On the way out we ran into Stitch…with Lilo and they were all decked out in Hawaiian gear. We managed to get a quick picture as well as one in front of the Tree of Life before taking the bus to Epcot.

When I originally booked at the Coral Reef DH’s parents hadn’t decided if they were going to stay at the World yet or whether they wanted to have any TS meals. So I reserved the meal for 6. When I tried to change the reservation to 9 the CRO said that it was impossible because they did not have tables that would accomodate 9. But DH’s mum got a reservation for the same time and when we got to the restaurant DH went to the hostess and explained the situation. We had to wait an extra 10 minutes, but we managed to get the 2 tables together. It was nice to have everyone together again after having a day apart. We all traded stories. My dad couldn’t believe we were in a parade. Apparently he had missed my call by 5 minutes -- they had gone for a dip in the pool.

I love the atmosphere at the Coral Reef and it was just great to have everyone together. It was another great meal. What made it even better were the scuba instructors. It looked as if one of the SCUBA tours were going on. The scuba instructors came over to the glass and were interacting with various tables. They were so funny! At one point he pointed to DH and I and his ring finger and after we nodded he tossed up the shells from the bottom as confetti. Too cute!

After I convinced everyone to try the chocolate wave the waiter came with our bills and the cutest congratulatory gift -- a bride and groom duck. We thought they were so cute they’re now on display in our bathroom.

DH’s parents wanted to stay to see Illuminations, but DH and I (as well as my parents) had already seen it our first night. The night was young, but after a long day we decided to retreat back to the hotel to watch some of the wedding day video from my dad’s video camera. I was so tired that I fell asleep and DH had to coax me back to our room.

It was such a great day!

Next up: Day 7 - part 1: Lounging in the Lazy River.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Aw! The ducks are so cute. MY DF wants to go to Coral Reef during our honeymoon time too. I ate there for a character meal when I was 16 and think it's such a fun atmosphere.

 

[Maggimus]

ForKeeps-- your trip never ceases to amaze me!! I have never, in all my years, seen Pocahantas. By the way, she doesnt look like I thought she would-- I figured they would have someone with a little bigger build... and darker skin playing that role. But none the less, thats awesome .

LILO & STITCH... I wanted my photo with them but we never did see them. DH always does the "stitch hungry" with his voice like in attraction "stitches great escape" (Thank goodness he cant imitate the chili dog breath-- ).

I cant believe they gave you those ducks-- too awesome and so cute! Are they attached to the coral reef round thingy-ma-bob? You have had a lot of disney magic this trip-- and i just joking when i say im jealous (okay--- maybe I am just a little)-- but you all deserve all of this.

next time-- can DH and I tag along with you all?

 

[ForKeeps]

ForKeeps-- your trip never ceases to amaze me!! I have never, in all my years, seen Pocahantas. By the way, she doesnt look like I thought she would-- I figured they would have someone with a little bigger build... and darker skin playing that role. But none the less, thats awesome .

So...I find it a little strange that Pocahontas and Mulan are very hard to find. I guess buckskin isn't as glamourous as a hoop skirt. And I suppose Pochontas' do isn't anything that the Bibbidi Boppidi Boutique can charge for. I mean...I kind of feel bad for Pochahontas. You have to get on the train to nowhere to even get to her. After wandering the world for days last May looking for anything Pocahontas I literally ran towards her when I found her...by accident. Turns out she's always up there in Rafiki land.

I also had your thoughts about the person playing the role.

I still haven't found Mulan...except for in the MGM parage

LILO & STITCH... I wanted my photo with them but we never did see them. DH always does the "stitch hungry" with his voice like in attraction "stitches great escape" (Thank goodness he cant imitate the chili dog breath-- ).

Don'tcha just love Stitch. I'm so jealous that your DH can do the Stitch voice. Totally cute!

I cant believe they gave you those ducks-- too awesome and so cute! Are they attached to the coral reef round thingy-ma-bob?

They weren't attached -- I convinced DH to put them on the coaster for scrapbooking and TR purposes. He was so good about that!

You have had a lot of disney magic this trip-- and i just joking when i say im jealous (okay--- maybe I am just a little)-- but you all deserve all of this.

next time-- can DH and I tag along with you all?

I know you're kidding...but that would be awesome! Unless you're not kidding...and then...that'd be awesome

Boy...we sure were spoiled this time DH did ask how'd we'd ever top this trip. He was only half kidding when he asked if I could wear my bride ears for our anniversary. But I told him that I couldn't. D'oh. But I did tell him about the snazzy Happy Anniversary buttons. Maybe they bring pixie dust too?

I guess that means maybe we get to go back!

 

[Maggimus]

We dont get to go back this year. We've been the past 2 years in a row-- and DH isnt as "disney" as I am. He never had been until 2005... and he wants to go somewhere more exotic and tropical -- I suppose hes never been introduced to the grounds at the polonesian or been to any of disney's waterparks .

Cant wait to hear about that lazy river!

 

[ForKeeps]

We dont get to go back this year. We've been the past 2 years in a row-- and DH isnt as "disney" as I am. He never had been until 2005... and he wants to go somewhere more exotic and tropical -- I suppose hes never been introduced to the grounds at the polonesian or been to any of disney's waterparks .

Cant wait to hear about that lazy river!

Yeah...we're having the same dilemma. When we went in May '06 it had been like 10 years since I had a vacation at all. Darn university. It was the same for him. Then he went and proposed and we knew we'd be headed right back.

Now we're kind of in limbo. I'll start my articling position with my firm in August. It's a pretty demanding job and I don't think I'm likely to really go "away". So we might be able to swing a long weekend. But we keep thinking we should get out and see the world. Or...ahem...at least more of Canada. We'd like to go to the maritimes or west to BC. But Disney just keeps calling our name.

Or maybe...could they be playing subliminal messages like on the buses or something?!?!?!

 

[ForKeeps]

Aw! The ducks are so cute. MY DF wants to go to Coral Reef during our honeymoon time too. I ate there for a character meal when I was 16 and think it's such a fun atmosphere.

Whoops...missed your post at first.

They are cute. However, they aren't as cool as say...the flutes. Hmmm...should I be ranking honeymoon restaurant pixie dust? Is that tacky? I'm all about reviews these days. The DIS has taken over my life. I feel like I'm reviewing law classes in my head all the time -- the professors, their presentation etc.

 

[JJClemson]

Those ducks are soooo cute! You two must have been so excited to get them That's so cute about the diver too. It sounds like you guys really did have an awesome disneymoon! I hope ours is as magical I'm enjoying your TR so much, I can't wait for more!

 

[Maggimus]

Yeah...we're having the same dilemma. When we went in May '06 it had been like 10 years since I had a vacation at all. Darn university. It was the same for him. Then he went and proposed and we knew we'd be headed right back.

Now we're kind of in limbo. I'll start my articling position with my firm in August. It's a pretty demanding job and I don't think I'm likely to really go "away". So we might be able to swing a long weekend. But we keep thinking we should get out and see the world. Or...ahem...at least more of Canada. We'd like to go to the maritimes or west to BC. But Disney just keeps calling our name.

Or maybe...could they be playing subliminal messages like on the buses or something?!?!?!

I think those subliminal messages are in those commercials on TV for a year of a million dreams. I can just hear that mans deep voice now! I swear I never saw any of those until AFTER we got home. Now it makes me want to go back...

Subliminal advertising reminds me of the ole Saved By the Bell episode where Zack tries to get Kelly to like him, and the whole school ends up hearing his subliminal tape... and they all go after him..

Maybe I can do that on a cd-- pop it into DH's car-- and maybe, just maybe... he might go for another disney vacation this year.

Nah! Who am I kidding.. I think too much!

 

[SRUAlmn]

I think those subliminal messages are in those commercials on TV for a year of a million dreams. I can just hear that mans deep voice now! I swear I never saw any of those until AFTER we got home. Not it makes me want to go back...

Subliminal advertising reminds me of the ole Saved By the Bell episode where Zack tries to get Kelly to like him, and the whole school ends up hearing his subliminal tape... and they all go after him..

Maybe I can do that on a cd-- pop it into DH's care-- and maybe, just maybe... he might go for another disney vacation this year.

Nah! Who am I kidding.. I think too much!

Saved By The Bell reference!!!! aaaaaaahahahahahahahahaha

 

[ForKeeps]

Those ducks are soooo cute! You two must have been so excited to get them That's so cute about the diver too. It sounds like you guys really did have an awesome disneymoon! I hope ours is as magical I'm enjoying your TR so much, I can't wait for more!

WE thought they were super cute! We did have a great time (sigh) -- too bad I'm back at school now and smack dab in the middle of a Canadian winter.

I'm sure yours will be magical. We were just kinda happy to be there any pixie dust was a bonus. But I was strangely jealous of Dream Fastpasses...even though logically I knew that I could just go get my own fastpasses. Funny how that works.

 

[ForKeeps]

I think those subliminal messages are in those commercials on TV for a year of a million dreams. I can just hear that mans deep voice now! I swear I never saw any of those until AFTER we got home. Now it makes me want to go back...

Subliminal advertising reminds me of the ole Saved By the Bell episode where Zack tries to get Kelly to like him, and the whole school ends up hearing his subliminal tape... and they all go after him..

Maybe I can do that on a cd-- pop it into DH's car-- and maybe, just maybe... he might go for another disney vacation this year.

Nah! Who am I kidding.. I think too much!

You're too funny! I love the Saved by the Bell reference. You know...I still start my day with Zach and the gang sometimes. Ah TBS.

I don't think you're imagining things. I remember first seeing those commercials as I was studying for exams, which would have been after you got back. Hmmm... you've got to be on to something. I actually get giddy when I see those things