After a fruitless search for the, once again, lost backpack we returned to find John had gone from the very first person in line and too early to check in to the back of a very long line. I was a little annoyed for a moment but before we knew it we were entering Cinderellas Castle and waiting for a picture with the hostess herself. The girls were wearing matching Tinkerbell outfits this day, as Tess had been insistent on meeting Tink on our first day in MK, but now that our dinner in the castle had arrived they had also donned matching Cinderella crowns that my then 12 yr old had picked out in the toy aisle. My two girls love to dress up so they were thrilled to have crowns. I think they would have worn full princess gear if they had it. Jonnie also likes to dress up so I knew from the start he would need something so he diden't feel left out. I had solved this predicemnt by packing a cheap plastic crown I found at a party store for my little prince. Once we made it to Cinderella's side she comented on the girl's crowns and then zereoed in on Jonnie. "Welcome Prince," Jonnie blushed. "Which Prince are you?" (Jonnie blushed some more) "Oh I know, you must be related to Prince Charming, you have his eyes!" By this time my little boy is really blushing but I can also tell that he is loving it
.The girls are talking to Cindy and trying to get in on the act a bit and she keeps the conversation going for awhile. Then it's time for pictures. She teaches the girls how to clasp thier hands and stand like princesses and tells Jonnie to pose like he's holding a sword (I'm tempted to photoshop the lightsaber he got at DHS into his hand
). It's a beautiful pic and I wish I had a scanner so you guys could see it , but I will try to get it up before I finish the report (shoulden't be hard as this report is taking soooooo long
) but I do have this pic and I think it really shows how much Jonnie loved the prince interaction
After our incredible session with Cinderella the kids and I were led up the stairs while John was taken up in a tiny elevator. He's a bit clausterphobic so he diden't love this part but luckily it diden't take too long. Once he joined us the CM's quickley realized there was a problem with where they were going to seat us. They had planned on seating us right next to the window where we would have had a beautiful view but there diden't seem to be any easy way to get John down there. It seemed to throw them for a moment and they left us there for a minute while they figured it out but soon enough we were placed at a table in the far corner. Honestly I was relieved. I would have loved the view but the hidden silver lining to this back table was that it was darker, a little quiter and just generally less of a sensory overload place for both John and Jonnie so I was quite happy with where we were put. We had a few stressful moments as Jonnie started getting anxious and upset about not having enough food (he was remembering the tiny plate in Japan) but as I was trying to calm him down the waitress offered Jonnie an extra side and promised to check to see that he had enough food so he was quickley appeased. I loved her for just jumping in and helping like that.The chef also came to our table to consult with us about all of the allergies in our family. Soon our food was to our table and we were all enjoying a great Thanksgiving Dinner. I have read bad reviews on the food in this place but we all enjoyed it. Tess went with the traditional thanksgiving meal and liked it more than she thought she would. She had been worried about the stuffing having apples in it but she loved it. She diden't like the butternut squash soup she had as an appetizer as much but I think that was because it was a little sweet and just not her thing. Jenna ordered the wedge salad and was surprised to actually get a lettuce wedge on her plate but she loved the bacon bits and ate a decent amount. For her entree she ordered the bacon wrapped porkchop which I thought was delicious and her only complaint was "needs more bacon" but Jen would think a plate of bacon needed more bacon
. John and I got salmon cakes and Prime rib which we both enjoyed and Jonnie our little worrier got grilled fish, mashed potatos, a fresh fruit cup and yogurt which he loved and agreed was enough food 
. Our deserts were good with everyone getting the choclate buckle but Jonnie and I. Tess was the only one disapointed in it but she doesn't really care for chocolate, as for me I still dream about the Pumpkin Creme Brulee I got and Jonnie gobbled down his raspberry sorbet with fresh berries. The food was good all around and I am disapointed that the menu has changed but most impressive was the atmosphere and experience. This whole meal was one of our magical memories. EVERY CM we encountered commented on having a Prince in thier midst and it really made Jonnie feel special during a meal we had thought would be mostly for the girls. We were there when it was the Fairy Godmother and the mice and I loved the little show. I had heard these characters diden't really enteract with guests but they did with our family. One of the mice seemed especially taken with my DH and pretty soon he was laughing and interacting like a little kid. I wish I could show you that pic but he hates it. I cannot think back on this whole meal without grinning. It was truly a Thanksgiving Dinner we will never forget and a magical experience. Jonnie still talks about the castle and he may never get over his crush 
on Cinderella. Next up visiting some more mice and a few fairy's...
.The girls are talking to Cindy and trying to get in on the act a bit and she keeps the conversation going for awhile. Then it's time for pictures. She teaches the girls how to clasp thier hands and stand like princesses and tells Jonnie to pose like he's holding a sword (I'm tempted to photoshop the lightsaber he got at DHS into his hand). It's a beautiful pic and I wish I had a scanner so you guys could see it , but I will try to get it up before I finish the report (shoulden't be hard as this report is taking soooooo long) but I do have this pic and I think it really shows how much Jonnie loved the prince interaction
After our incredible session with Cinderella the kids and I were led up the stairs while John was taken up in a tiny elevator. He's a bit clausterphobic so he diden't love this part but luckily it diden't take too long. Once he joined us the CM's quickley realized there was a problem with where they were going to seat us. They had planned on seating us right next to the window where we would have had a beautiful view but there diden't seem to be any easy way to get John down there. It seemed to throw them for a moment and they left us there for a minute while they figured it out but soon enough we were placed at a table in the far corner. Honestly I was relieved. I would have loved the view but the hidden silver lining to this back table was that it was darker, a little quiter and just generally less of a sensory overload place for both John and Jonnie so I was quite happy with where we were put. We had a few stressful moments as Jonnie started getting anxious and upset about not having enough food (he was remembering the tiny plate in Japan) but as I was trying to calm him down the waitress offered Jonnie an extra side and promised to check to see that he had enough food so he was quickley appeased. I loved her for just jumping in and helping like that.The chef also came to our table to consult with us about all of the allergies in our family. Soon our food was to our table and we were all enjoying a great Thanksgiving Dinner. I have read bad reviews on the food in this place but we all enjoyed it. Tess went with the traditional thanksgiving meal and liked it more than she thought she would. She had been worried about the stuffing having apples in it but she loved it. She diden't like the butternut squash soup she had as an appetizer as much but I think that was because it was a little sweet and just not her thing. Jenna ordered the wedge salad and was surprised to actually get a lettuce wedge on her plate but she loved the bacon bits and ate a decent amount. For her entree she ordered the bacon wrapped porkchop which I thought was delicious and her only complaint was "needs more bacon" but Jen would think a plate of bacon needed more bacon
. John and I got salmon cakes and Prime rib which we both enjoyed and Jonnie our little worrier got grilled fish, mashed potatos, a fresh fruit cup and yogurt which he loved and agreed was enough food . Our deserts were good with everyone getting the choclate buckle but Jonnie and I. Tess was the only one disapointed in it but she doesn't really care for chocolate, as for me I still dream about the Pumpkin Creme Brulee I got and Jonnie gobbled down his raspberry sorbet with fresh berries. The food was good all around and I am disapointed that the menu has changed but most impressive was the atmosphere and experience. This whole meal was one of our magical memories. EVERY CM we encountered commented on having a Prince in thier midst and it really made Jonnie feel special during a meal we had thought would be mostly for the girls. We were there when it was the Fairy Godmother and the mice and I loved the little show. I had heard these characters diden't really enteract with guests but they did with our family. One of the mice seemed especially taken with my DH and pretty soon he was laughing and interacting like a little kid. I wish I could show you that pic but he hates it. I cannot think back on this whole meal without grinning. It was truly a Thanksgiving Dinner we will never forget and a magical experience. Jonnie still talks about the castle and he may never get over his crush on Cinderella. Next up visiting some more mice and a few fairy's... 
As you know, Not a coffee drinker myself; but, Pete drinks it all of the time, so I figured you could use a cup. 
I am here if you need to vent 
It made perfect sense, 
me for a moment. 
