mom2rtk
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Does that mean we're gonna get an update?!?!?
Hopefully I can at least close out our first day this weekend. And you thought that first day was over!
PRINCESS Palooza 2011! 9/9 Update: Departure Day
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Hopefully I can at least close out our first day this weekend. And you thought that first day was over!
Caretames1
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I find the the DIS works best later evenings. During the day, forget about it!
mom2rtk
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I was hopeful yesterday that it was better, but then more of the same. I can't believe they'd let it go on like this for so long......
Working on an update now. I've finally learned at least to copy what I'm posting before hittitng "submit" in case it doesn't load.......
mom2rtk
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12/9 Continued: Dinner with the mouse
After a few minutes of castle gazing, and texting photos to Timmy and Kim (hey, we had new phones. I had to play, right?) we headed down Main Street. It was a party night, so traffic toward the exit was pretty heavy. We had one more stop though..... to use our Mickey fastpasses. Turns out we didn't need them since there was no line, but it was nice to just pop in and thank Mickey for an amazing day in his park. This time of year, a party day is definitely the way to go. This day had to rank as one of the most productive we've ever had in the MK. Waits stayed low all day long. It was totally awesome!
IMG_4096 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4100 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4103 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4108 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
On our way out, we stumbled across this very cool display. You HAD to know I'd stop to take a photo! In case you can't tell, that's a sewing machine behind Katie.
IMG_4111 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Our free dining plan didn't start until the next day, but we had ADR's at Chef Mickey that night at 8. Drew loves Chef Mickey, but there just wasn't any other way to fit it in. An earlier time would have been better, but by the time we settled on our schedule and added this day at the beginning of the trip, it's all we could get.
I was relieved that things were running on time at Chef Mickey. It was nice to see the characters over dinner, but I think we were all REALLY tired. It was the end to a great first day.
Katie did dinner dressed as Chef Mickey himself. He "got it" right away and it was fun to watch him communicate his reaction.
IMG_4126 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4129 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4131 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4145 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4149 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4152 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
We suffered our first cast of sticker shock when the bill came. Katie is now a Disney dining "adult".......... so the bill was $125 before tip. I know you're paying for the experience, not the meal, but I'd have to think long and hard before doing that again.
On the way out, we stopped to check out the gingerbread offererings at the little shop they had set up on the concourse. THIS....... was ......... ADORABLE! It's a gingerbread Contemporary Resort........ complete with white chocolate monorail car inside!
IMG_4157 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4158 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4160 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Like every other trip we have ever taken to Disney, Katie was pretty fixated on that dang Hippy Dippy pool! I only ask for a room close to the pool so we'll be close to the main entrance. Well, and when she does swim, I want to be close so the run back to the room in the cold isn't too long! She wore us down on the very first day and Drew took her out for a few minutes when we got back to the room.
So that was it...... our first day. It was a long day, but I managed to enjoy it a lot in spite of the killer sore throat I had. I'm pretty sure I was asleep before my head hit the pillow.
After a few minutes of castle gazing, and texting photos to Timmy and Kim (hey, we had new phones. I had to play, right?) we headed down Main Street. It was a party night, so traffic toward the exit was pretty heavy. We had one more stop though..... to use our Mickey fastpasses. Turns out we didn't need them since there was no line, but it was nice to just pop in and thank Mickey for an amazing day in his park. This time of year, a party day is definitely the way to go. This day had to rank as one of the most productive we've ever had in the MK. Waits stayed low all day long. It was totally awesome!
IMG_4096 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4100 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4103 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4108 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
On our way out, we stumbled across this very cool display. You HAD to know I'd stop to take a photo! In case you can't tell, that's a sewing machine behind Katie.
IMG_4111 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Our free dining plan didn't start until the next day, but we had ADR's at Chef Mickey that night at 8. Drew loves Chef Mickey, but there just wasn't any other way to fit it in. An earlier time would have been better, but by the time we settled on our schedule and added this day at the beginning of the trip, it's all we could get.
I was relieved that things were running on time at Chef Mickey. It was nice to see the characters over dinner, but I think we were all REALLY tired. It was the end to a great first day.
Katie did dinner dressed as Chef Mickey himself. He "got it" right away and it was fun to watch him communicate his reaction.
IMG_4126 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4129 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4131 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4145 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4149 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4152 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Chef Mickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr
We suffered our first cast of sticker shock when the bill came. Katie is now a Disney dining "adult".......... so the bill was $125 before tip. I know you're paying for the experience, not the meal, but I'd have to think long and hard before doing that again.
On the way out, we stopped to check out the gingerbread offererings at the little shop they had set up on the concourse. THIS....... was ......... ADORABLE! It's a gingerbread Contemporary Resort........ complete with white chocolate monorail car inside!
IMG_4157 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4158 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
IMG_4160 by mom2rtk, on Flickr
Like every other trip we have ever taken to Disney, Katie was pretty fixated on that dang Hippy Dippy pool! I only ask for a room close to the pool so we'll be close to the main entrance. Well, and when she does swim, I want to be close so the run back to the room in the cold isn't too long! She wore us down on the very first day and Drew took her out for a few minutes when we got back to the room.
So that was it...... our first day. It was a long day, but I managed to enjoy it a lot in spite of the killer sore throat I had. I'm pretty sure I was asleep before my head hit the pillow.
Caretames1
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Well Good Morning! 
Kadence and I are up early awaiting a tiny baby we are going to watch today (I hope I remember how to care for a little one!) and we enjoyed to update!
Kadence think's Mickey was happy the Katie dressed up like him. Nice shots of the interaction!
Kadence and I are up early awaiting a tiny baby we are going to watch today (I hope I remember how to care for a little one!) and we enjoyed to update!Kadence think's Mickey was happy the Katie dressed up like him. Nice shots of the interaction!
mom2rtk
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Well Good Morning!
Kadence think's Mickey was happy the Katie dressed up like him. Nice shots of the interaction!
Yeah! I'm not the only one up! I actually scrapbooked yesterday so have to work today. But I decided to try an update before the DIS got too slow..... It didn't post the first try, just froze up, but posted quicky my second try.
A baby for the day, huh?
I bet Kadence is beyond excited. But then she'll probably give the baby to mom when it screams or needs to be changed! Katie would be beside herself with a baby for the day.Thanks for the kind comment. Mickey seemed to enjoy Katie's attire. I sure didn't seem him offering to pay our check though!
I need to get caught back up on your TR too. Hopefully this weekend!
jenseib
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LOVE the pictures.
Looks liek a fun tine at Chef Mickeys. Did you like the food? I keep hearing mixed reviews of it. I had some of that sticker shock too last year when we went without the dining plan.
I should've went ahead and got it, even for just one day, it would've saved us some. But then I ate at some more pricey places too.
Looks liek a fun tine at Chef Mickeys. Did you like the food? I keep hearing mixed reviews of it. I had some of that sticker shock too last year when we went without the dining plan.
I should've went ahead and got it, even for just one day, it would've saved us some. But then I ate at some more pricey places too.
OllieDannyandMe
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Those last pictures from Chef Mickey's are super special! I want a chef's coat and hat for Eve now. I need to start planning!
We booked our next trip. I really wanted mid-June, but the prices are so much better in August that I went with August 8th-21st. I am thinking about writing a pre-trip report, but it may have to wait until my spring break in April.
We are doing some resort hopping this time, and our plans seem crazy...but they work for us. We pack light and, since it is just the two of us, we enjoy moving from place to place. Last summer, when we were at POP, we started in the 1990s, and then asked to move to the 1950s, and would have moved again to the 1960s, but we went to Kidani to join my sister instead. We like to move around!
I went ahead and bought airline tickets and annual passes. The resorts are as much a destination for us as the parks, and I want to try some different swimming pools (especially since it will be August).
Right now, we are booked to arrive at Pop, but I may change that to All Star Movies, to try something new. Then, we move to Caribbean Beach Resort for a couple of nights, Port Orleans French Quarter for a couple of nights, Port Orleans Riverside (Royal Guest Room) for a couple of nights, Coronado Spring Resort (love the pool here!), and then, Animal Kingdom Lodge...followed by Animal Kingdom Lodge Club Level (with plans to experience both the sunrise and sunset safari). I am EXCITED!!!!
We booked our next trip. I really wanted mid-June, but the prices are so much better in August that I went with August 8th-21st. I am thinking about writing a pre-trip report, but it may have to wait until my spring break in April.
We are doing some resort hopping this time, and our plans seem crazy...but they work for us. We pack light and, since it is just the two of us, we enjoy moving from place to place. Last summer, when we were at POP, we started in the 1990s, and then asked to move to the 1950s, and would have moved again to the 1960s, but we went to Kidani to join my sister instead. We like to move around!
I went ahead and bought airline tickets and annual passes. The resorts are as much a destination for us as the parks, and I want to try some different swimming pools (especially since it will be August).
Right now, we are booked to arrive at Pop, but I may change that to All Star Movies, to try something new. Then, we move to Caribbean Beach Resort for a couple of nights, Port Orleans French Quarter for a couple of nights, Port Orleans Riverside (Royal Guest Room) for a couple of nights, Coronado Spring Resort (love the pool here!), and then, Animal Kingdom Lodge...followed by Animal Kingdom Lodge Club Level (with plans to experience both the sunrise and sunset safari). I am EXCITED!!!!
Caretames1
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My internal alarm clock wakes me up way too early every morning, but I had to have time to get ready for the baby coming at 7:30. The DIS was moving great this morning!
It's been a while since I took care of a tiny one for a day. She was so good! I think I got lucky, only one toxic diaper and no projectial vomit!A baby for the day, huh?
Kadence was more than happy to hold the baby and feed her, but once the diaper bag came out, she ran!Kadence recognized the Steamboat Wille from the commercial on the Disney channel. And that shouyld have worth a free meal!Thanks for the kind comment. Mickey seemed to enjoy Katie's attire. I sure didn't seem him offering to pay our check though!
No worries, I'll finish up Kadence 's BBB appt tomorrow, catch up then!
Dreamsdocometrue9112
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I came across your TR and was sucked in! Your pictures are absolutely incredible; I feel like I am actually there!! Now I have to ask you, are you a professional photographer? If you aren't, I am VERY curious about what camera you use. DF and I are looking for a great quality camera for our Disney trips, but we aren't experts in cameras. If you are a photographer, is there a type of camera you would recommend for non-photographers?!
francis6306
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I have heard mixed reviews of Chef Mickey's as well.
And I understand the jump with Katie. We have to pay for Cortlyn this year!
Thank goodness my Catie is free! 
And I understand the jump with Katie. We have to pay for Cortlyn this year!
Thank goodness my Catie is free! 
KCmike
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The picture on main street is fantastic Janet. The lighting is crisp and clean. Do you remember what settings you shot that on? ISO, etc?
The outfits for Chef Mickeys were adorable too.
I concur about the $$$ for a meal at Disney. We always have to factor in 5 now so we have to be careful when choosing a nice experience out.
My youngest two children (twins boy/girl) are in 8th grade and play in band. Now if you might remember this summer will be Disneyland for the last time in a very long time as all available money will help my oldest daughter goes to college the year after next (so next fall). Well we just got word that the twins will have to travel to Orlando next year to play in Universal. What? Another trip to WDW sounds like it might have to be in order. I immediately went to the boards to see when the fantasyland expansion to see what would be up by when. Where will all these $$$ come from? So excited though.
The outfits for Chef Mickeys were adorable too.
I concur about the $$$ for a meal at Disney. We always have to factor in 5 now so we have to be careful when choosing a nice experience out.
My youngest two children (twins boy/girl) are in 8th grade and play in band. Now if you might remember this summer will be Disneyland for the last time in a very long time as all available money will help my oldest daughter goes to college the year after next (so next fall). Well we just got word that the twins will have to travel to Orlando next year to play in Universal. What? Another trip to WDW sounds like it might have to be in order. I immediately went to the boards to see when the fantasyland expansion to see what would be up by when. Where will all these $$$ come from? So excited though.
marDgreen88
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Once again, your pictures... I can't even handle it.
Katie's chef outfit is just too cute! The bill... that just doesn't sound like fun. Did yall at least enjoy the food enough to go back and pay with the dining plan?
Katie's chef outfit is just too cute! The bill...
that just doesn't sound like fun. Did yall at least enjoy the food enough to go back and pay with the dining plan?
Caretames1
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And hasn't been arrested for indecent exposure yet!
Really clothes are cheaper than SD cards.....
Katie's CM outfit is adorable...can't wait to see what else you made. 
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