PRINCESS Palooza 2011! 9/9 Update: Departure Day

[jenseib]

Wow, they didn't even try to make that look pretty!

 

[mom2rtk]

Wow, they didn't even try to make that look pretty!

I know! Isn't it AWFUL! I feel bad for even complaining about the Carousel Scrims now!

 

[francis6306]

I'm glad we went last year now!!! At least we got to see a lot of the Magical parts in their glory!! And isn't Dumbo going to be "Under the big top" in the new Fantasyland???

 

[Caretames1]

OMG! I would be so mad if I was at Disney right now and I had that UGLY box in my view of the Castle!


And What are they doing to the carasaol?


Your IASW pics are excellent! I tried getting those dolls....FAIL!

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm glad we went last year now!!! At least we got to see a lot of the Magical parts in their glory!! And isn't Dumbo going to be "Under the big top" in the new Fantasyland???

I've never seen anything as ugly as the Main Street Bakery in that photo! They really are slipping.

I dont' think Dumbo will be under anything. I think the bigtop is over the interactive queue area. I'm guessing you'll be able to see the castle over the treetops, but it won't be even close to the same.

Those wanting the old view will just have to caravan to Disneyland with me!

OMG! I would be so mad if I was at Disney right now and I had that UGLY box in my view of the Castle!


And What are they doing to the carasaol?


Your IASW pics are excellent! I tried getting those dolls....FAIL!

Thanks Carey! I shot Small World with a 2.8 lens at 1600 ISO. I used shutter priority at 1/40 so sometimes it was at 2.8, sometimes 3.2. But you definitely need a high ISO and/or a fast lens.

I have no idea what they did with the carousel, but apparently the scrims came down right after we left!

 

[francis6306]

Those wanting the old view will just have to caravan to Disneyland with me!

If I win one of these trips that they are giving away, I'm planning on going to DL. I figure the resorts and airfare would make the trip something I wouldn't be willing to pay for, so I'll take a free trip! Plus, the next time I go to WDW, I want more than 5 days in the park. Like my daydreaming?!?!?!

 

[mom2rtk]

If I win one of these trips that they are giving away, I'm planning on going to DL. I figure the resorts and airfare would make the trip something I wouldn't be willing to pay for, so I'll take a free trip! Plus, the next time I go to WDW, I want more than 5 days in the park. Like my daydreaming?!?!?!

I toil over this decision every year. I love Disneyland. But I love staying on Disney property and being fully immersed in the Disney experience. And the combination of a value resort with free dining is the ticket that does it for me. There are no Disney value resorts at DLR. So we'd have to stay far fewer days for the same money. I know they have "good neighbor" hotels, but it's just not the same as being on property. Still, we'll find a way to get there again. Just probably not this year since we'll want to try and catch the Fantasyland expansion.

We live right in the middle of the country, but I'd probably take DLR if we won the contest. But then, I'd be pretty tempted to hit WDW and stay at the Grand Floridian. We've stayed at the Grand Californian and the Disneyland Hotel on short trips before. But I don't see us staying at the GF without a win of some sort.

 

[jc040404]

So enjoying all of your pictures. You make me wish I was more of a camera person sometimes. They're great!

I love that you all went back for breakfast after catching a couple of rides. Those lines have always been enough to scare me away from the idea.

We're the same way with that silly sword, too. My oldest believes that it only moves for television now. We keep trying anyway. I'd love to see anyone pull it up!

 

[francis6306]

I toil over this decision every year. I love Disneyland. But I love staying on Disney property and being fully immersed in the Disney experience. And the combination of a value resort with free dining is the ticket that does it for me. There are no Disney value resorts at DLR. So we'd have to stay far fewer days for the same money. I know they have "good neighbor" hotels, but it's just not the same as being on property. Still, we'll find a way to get there again. Just probably not this year since we'll want to try and catch the Fantasyland expansion.

We live right in the middle of the country, but I'd probably take DLR if we won the contest. But then, I'd be pretty tempted to hit WDW and stay at the Grand Floridian. We've stayed at the Grand Californian and the Disneyland Hotel on short trips before. But I don't see us staying at the GF without a win of some sort.

I agree, I want to stay on property! It just wouldn't be the same for me!! Luckily, my husband totally agrees. I think I can be happy staying at Pop or another value at WDW and pay for it on my own, but I wouldn't be able to afford a DLR along with flight and such. Although, I think 5 days would be too much for just 2 parks. We'll see. No need starting a PTR until they start calling us on the 11th, right??

 

[jenseib]

I agree, I want to stay on property! It just wouldn't be the same for me!! Luckily, my husband totally agrees. I think I can be happy staying at Pop or another value at WDW and pay for it on my own, but I wouldn't be able to afford a DLR along with flight and such. Although, I think 5 days would be too much for just 2 parks. We'll see. No need starting a PTR until they start calling us on the 11th, right??

You could have a resort day and relax, explore DTD...or rent a car for the day and go exploring.

 

[mom2rtk]

So enjoying all of your pictures. You make me wish I was more of a camera person sometimes. They're great!

I love that you all went back for breakfast after catching a couple of rides. Those lines have always been enough to scare me away from the idea.

We're the same way with that silly sword, too. My oldest believes that it only moves for television now. We keep trying anyway. I'd love to see anyone pull it up!

Thanks for the kind comments! I have moments where I think how nice it would be to carry a camera that fits in my pocket, but then I come to my senses! I just can't imagine being in one of the most visual places on earth.... and not having my good camera along. I almost always have it out.

I agree, I want to stay on property! It just wouldn't be the same for me!! Luckily, my husband totally agrees. I think I can be happy staying at Pop or another value at WDW and pay for it on my own, but I wouldn't be able to afford a DLR along with flight and such. Although, I think 5 days would be too much for just 2 parks. We'll see. No need starting a PTR until they start calling us on the 11th, right??

LOL! Maybe we'll do a joint PTR when you win on the 11th and I win on the 12th.......... which reminds me......... better go enter for today!

I could easily do 5 days in the 2 parks though. We did 5 MK days this trip, plus a hop over one of our party nights. I love being able to do the MK in the morning, then playing in the afternoon, followed by a character meal and/or fireworks at night.

You could have a resort day and relax, explore DTD...or rent a car for the day and go exploring.

LOTS of folks end up doing other southern CA stuff while at DL. But I'd spend all 5 days at DL. Heck, maybe I'd finally see Fantasmic there! They say people lay out blankets HOURS in advance there. I just never want to give up that much time.

 

[francis6306]

You could have a resort day and relax, explore DTD...or rent a car for the day and go exploring.

Yeah, I actually have some friends in the LA area, so I will be seeing them for SURE!

LOL! Maybe we'll do a joint PTR when you win on the 11th and I win on the 12th.......... which reminds me......... better go enter for today!

That sounds good! And you could make my girls princess dresses, since I won't have to pay for the trip I can afford some beautiful custom dresses!

 

[mom2rtk]

Yeah, I actually have some friends in the LA area, so I will be seeing them for SURE!


That sounds good! And you could make my girls princess dresses, since I won't have to pay for the trip I can afford some beautiful custom dresses!

LOL! We'd have a grand time with all those girls. Katie LOVES little princess watching at the parks. We had fun ooh'ing and aah'ing over cute little princesses around us. I know she'd love to travel with a couple!

 

[francis6306]

LOL! We'd have a grand time with all those girls. Katie LOVES little princess watching at the parks. We had fun ooh'ing and aah'ing over cute little princesses around us. I know she'd love to travel with a couple!

Well that settles it. Hopefully we'll start our PTR sometime later this month on our joint trip to the Land! You let me know what works for you and Katie, since mine aren't in school!

 

[marDgreen88]

I love Katie's look of sheer determination at the Sword in the Stone. She just WANTS IT! So funny.

I didn't understand what the big tent on the carousel was about either! It was so weird looking.

 

[Yzerbear19]

I toil over this decision every year. I love Disneyland. But I love staying on Disney property and being fully immersed in the Disney experience. And the combination of a value resort with free dining is the ticket that does it for me. There are no Disney value resorts at DLR. So we'd have to stay far fewer days for the same money. I know they have "good neighbor" hotels, but it's just not the same as being on property.

I totally agree!!!

My sister and I are leaving for Disneyland on the 11th and staying at one of the good neighbor hotels, but it's just not the same as staying at a Disney hotel. I prefer WDW, but it's my sister's birthday trip and she picked DL. I was kind of hoping she would have picked WDW, but oh well. I wish they would add a value hotel to DL. Also the dining at DL isn't as good as at WDW. We have reservations for Ariel's grotto to have breakfast with the princesses, the Plaza Inn, Cafe Oreleans, and Storyteller's character breakfast. Looking forward to breakfast at Ariel's and the Plaza. We had great character interaction at both the last time we went to DL in 2008.

That reminds me that I need to get packing! LOL

 

[fairestoneofall]

Thanks Jen! What a disappointment your cinnamon roll must have been. Some quality time in a microwave probably would have made a big difference. Too bad you didn't have one!

Speaking of ugly scrims.... and speaking of Main Street Bakery.......... I came across this today:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43651701&postcount=1

(I clipped, but you know i love that Dumbo shot.)

but the bakery!!!

that is the worst ever! i wonder what they're doing that they couldn't use the printed scrims they normally use.

 

[petals]

Woo so joining this trip report. I love all the dresses you make for you DD can't wait to see all your pics and luvin the pics so far!

 

[mom2rtk]

Well that settles it. Hopefully we'll start our PTR sometime later this month on our joint trip to the Land! You let me know what works for you and Katie, since mine aren't in school!

I'll PM you on the 12th!

I love Katie's look of sheer determination at the Sword in the Stone. She just WANTS IT! So funny.

I didn't understand what the big tent on the carousel was about either! It was so weird looking.

I'm wondering if the big tent is to block your view of the backstage area when you're up on the ride. Now the current Dumbo allows you to see over the construction wall, but I'm pretty sure they'll never allow a view of the "outside" when the new one is done. It will also give some a/c relief (I think) while waiting in the virtual queue.

I've told Katie that every now and then that sword comes out. I probably shoudlnt' have. She's nothing if not determined!

I totally agree!!!

My sister and I are leaving for Disneyland on the 11th and staying at one of the good neighbor hotels, but it's just not the same as staying at a Disney hotel. I prefer WDW, but it's my sister's birthday trip and she picked DL. I was kind of hoping she would have picked WDW, but oh well. I wish they would add a value hotel to DL. Also the dining at DL isn't as good as at WDW. We have reservations for Ariel's grotto to have breakfast with the princesses, the Plaza Inn, Cafe Oreleans, and Storyteller's character breakfast. Looking forward to breakfast at Ariel's and the Plaza. We had great character interaction at both the last time we went to DL in 2008.

That reminds me that I need to get packing! LOL

We love DL and have enjoyed the character meals there as well. I reall like Goofy's Kitchen since the characters are sort of a surprise. You never know who might be there. We haven't done the Plaza in some time, but plan to next time we get out there. And Katie and I had a lovely lunch at Ariel's Grotto on our Summer 2010 trip. I just wish there were more character meals there. We really enjoy staying in a Disney resort, playing in the parks, and eating with the characters. For us, it truly is ALL immersive (is that a word????)

One time we ate at Goofy's Kitchen, there were NINE characters that came to our table that night!

(I clipped, but you know i love that Dumbo shot.)

but the bakery!!!

that is the worst ever! i wonder what they're doing that they couldn't use the printed scrims they normally use.

Thanks!

And I don't have a clue what they were thinking with that Main Street Bakery nonsense. I'm guessing it's something quick or they would have put more time into the cover. Hopefully?

 

[mom2rtk]

Woo so joining this trip report. I love all the dresses you make for you DD can't wait to see all your pics and luvin the pics so far!

Many thanks! I'm glad you found us.

We'll get to some gowns, I promise. But the first few days had less character/costume fun so we could concentrate on rides while my husband was there. The girly fun comes later!