TotallyAngelic
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Summer 2007 Disneyland Paris Trip Report : Part 5
Cast Members:
Sarah: Totally Pirates of the Caribbean obsessed, Disney enthusiast, Pin
Collector, only rides indoor coasters!
Tony: Disney enthusiast, Pin Collector, Loves all extreme rides, eats for the
UK!
Taryn: Aged 16. Disney enthusiast. Pin Collector. Loves POTC. Tim Burton
Obsessed. Very theatrical and loves any excuse to dress up especially
Halloween!
Daniel: Aged 13. Disney Enthusiast but doesnt like meeting characters unless it
is spontaneous. Loves POTC. Nintendo player and Tim Burton fan!
Stephen: Aged 17. My stepson. Not really mad about Disney but loves extreme
coasters.
Louise: Aged 16. My stepdaughter. Loves Disney and dressing up.
Part Five: Our last day !
I hate the last day, I always wake up feeling very disheartened, but after a swift kick up the rear I remind myself that the day will not go any slower if I am miserable, and it is important that I make the most of every tiny second after all, with Florida plans in the pipeline for 2008 we may not be visiting DLRP again until 2009!
Plans had already be put into operation for making the most of every second, by setting the alarm clock for 6am. I had every intention of hitting those turnstiles on the stroke of 8am to make the most of every EMH second, and with 2 teenage girls in the house, 6am was the very latest we could consider getting up if we were going to make it on schedule.
We decided to skip breakfast to save time, and dragging the girls away from the mirror we managed to be out of the door by 7:15, and were on the bus by 7:30. We made it through the turnstiles and were in the park just after 8am. I love it when a plan comes together! The park was deserted it was almost as though we had the place all to our selves! We headed straight into Discoveryland where we were the first on Buzz. Tony was really chuffed to reach the dizzy heights of Level 5 he is expecting his call up papers from the Space Rangers any day now! When we came out of Buzz Discoveryland was still deserted, and I took a few photos just to show exactly how deserted.
While wandering around taking photos I discovered a new block of toilets one I have never found before - well this is Discoveryland! and after all these years waiting with legs crossed in the line for those busy toilets in Videopolis!
Those who were brave enough then went on Space Mountain, and I received the worst head bashing experience of the trip. I really wish they could make this ride smoother! After SM we decided to have another go on Buzz, and then we headed off into Fantasyland, where the masochists among us, myself not included, faced the ordeal that is the Teacups! By now stomachs were rumbling, so we headed up Main Street to the Cable Car Bake House, and bought some delicious cookies for our belated breakfast!! Good to know we are sticking to a healthy nutritious diet!
Now those of you who have been keeping up, will remember that after riding Crush yesterday I had been hatching a plan. It was now time to put that plan into action. The plan was to leave Disneyland Park, and whizz over to the Studios just before it opened, and by employing our successful tactics from the previous day, we could ride Crush with very little wait. You will be pleased to know that by employing these exact same tactics, the plan worked, and we had another fantastic, amazing ride on Crush with about a 10 minute wait. I know I am repeating myself here, but I love it when a plan comes together! My Crush plan has been so successful that am thinking of patenting it!
As we were in the Studios it would be silly not to ride R&R Coaster, so this is what we did next (minus Taryn and Daniel). We then wandered back to Disneyland park, picked up some fastpasses for Big Thunder,
and then rode Pirates. By now it was time for lunch, and despite much debate we still could not choose a place to suit everyone, so Tony, Stephen, Louise and Dan went to Pizzeria Bella Notte, while Taryn and I went to the deli on Main Street with the idea of getting a baguette and taking it over to join the others, however, the line in the Deli was so long and so painfully slow, that we must have been waiting at least half an hour. When we got to the checkout the girl said she had no change for a 50 euro note, and said she could not take payment from me (I think our bill was about 12 euros for 2 baguettes, crisps and drinks). I think she expected me just to leave without any food, but after waiting for half an hour there was no way I was going anywhere without any food, so I told her that she must have change, and if not she should go and get some. When she realised that I was not for changing my mind, she miraculously found change in her till amazing how that Disney magic works when it has to! Unfortunately this Disney magic didnt quite extend to putting a smile on her face, and if looks could kill I would now be six feet under Main Street!
All this made us too late to meet up with the others, who by now had gone to ride BTM using the active fastpasses, so Taryn and I sat down on a bench and ate our baguettes etc. We then walked over to BTM to try and find the others. What we did find was a scene of desolation poor Daniel, who had constantly been taking photographs and videos on my old digital camera throughout the trip, had suddenly realised that he couldnt find the camera. Steps were retraced to the restaurant, where he last remembered having the camera, and I went to see if he had left it on the seat in the BTM train (we had found two mobile phones on BTM seats during this trip so I was quite hopeful). The camera was never found, even though we logged it at City Hall. So poor Daniel was really disappointed as this was the first time he had really be into taking photos and his disappointment rubbed off onto me. I felt really despondent, what with it being the last day and now this! On the way to City hall we encountered the very bizarre "Alphabet you are" parade, which was particularly amusing as the letter "A" kept getting out of sequence and at the end of Main Street the "A" took off at a rate of knots, abandoned the rest of the letters and disappeared through the gate - we think he / she may have been desperate to answer natures call!
We decided to return to the town house and face the inevitable: packing to go home. The lads were shattered and went upstairs for a lie down, while we all chilled out in the courtyard and Tony and I had a couple of 1664s to ease the doom of impending departure! Before long it was time to get ready for Café Mickey, so this we did, and we caught the bus back to the Disney Village for our final evening meal. Café Mickey was as good as ever, although I was disappointed that the lovely pizzas are no longer on the menu. Louise and I had the delicious Pinocchio pasta, Tony had steak, Taryn had fish and the lads had ribs. The characters were very good we had interactions with Chef Mickey, Chef Goofy, Mr Smee, Capt Hook, Baloo, Sheriff of Nottingham, Pluto, Tigger and the cat from Pinnochio.
They were all very good and came to our table even though we had no little children other than Tony!
After the meal we went back into the Park for all our favourites, Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor and of course Pirates of the Caribbean, taking the now traditional jail photo in the pirates caverns on the way in:
We rode POTC twice in succession as there was no wait - this is my favourite time to ride pirates as the CMs seem to get into their role with a bit more enthusiasm. We met a great pirate cast member in the loading area who pinched our lanyards and Daniels baseball cap at gun point. He gave them back before we got on the boat, but then when we were getting off. The cast member on the unloading side pinched Daniels cap and threw it across the water to the first pirate. It was great to encounter some very in-character piratey CMs, and they really cheered Daniel up after the loss of his camera!
On the way to watch Candleabration we grabbed a last ride on BTM, and in the dark it was so much better and so much wilder! We then joined the crowds in the central plaza to watch Candleabration, and I managed to capture some of this magical show using the video recorder on my camera. We then watched the amazing Wishes, once again with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat, as this was to be the last time for a long while.
We then reluctantly left the park, lingering in every shop along the way until they were almost closing each shop behind us. I couldnt bear to go back to the house immediately, so Tony, Taryn, Louise and I went to the Village to finish off the shopping, while Stephen took Daniel back to the house, as they have no shopping stamina whatsoever! We caught the 1am bus with all the cast members, and very reluctantly returned to the house for the last time.
The following day we were up early as we had a BS Transport minibus booked for 8am. We finished all the packing and tidied up a bit. I was very impressed with this accommodation, it was clean and well cared for, and ideal for those with more than the average number of offspring, particularly when they get to an age where they require separate rooms. It was also incredible good value. The downside was the wait for the buses, as they often were not as frequent as those from the Holiday Inn etc, and the lack of anywhere on site to pick up breakfast provisions.
So before long we were on our way to CDG airport with heavy hearts. The service from BS transports was excellent, and the flight home was uneventful. We had a fantastic trip, and one which was very much cherished as we knew we wouldn't be going back to DLRP for quite some time. My only complaint, as ever, was that it went too fast.
Cast Members:
Sarah: Totally Pirates of the Caribbean obsessed, Disney enthusiast, Pin
Collector, only rides indoor coasters!
Tony: Disney enthusiast, Pin Collector, Loves all extreme rides, eats for the
UK!
Taryn: Aged 16. Disney enthusiast. Pin Collector. Loves POTC. Tim Burton
Obsessed. Very theatrical and loves any excuse to dress up especially
Halloween!
Daniel: Aged 13. Disney Enthusiast but doesnt like meeting characters unless it
is spontaneous. Loves POTC. Nintendo player and Tim Burton fan!
Stephen: Aged 17. My stepson. Not really mad about Disney but loves extreme
coasters.
Louise: Aged 16. My stepdaughter. Loves Disney and dressing up.
Part Five: Our last day !
I hate the last day, I always wake up feeling very disheartened, but after a swift kick up the rear I remind myself that the day will not go any slower if I am miserable, and it is important that I make the most of every tiny second after all, with Florida plans in the pipeline for 2008 we may not be visiting DLRP again until 2009!
Plans had already be put into operation for making the most of every second, by setting the alarm clock for 6am. I had every intention of hitting those turnstiles on the stroke of 8am to make the most of every EMH second, and with 2 teenage girls in the house, 6am was the very latest we could consider getting up if we were going to make it on schedule.
We decided to skip breakfast to save time, and dragging the girls away from the mirror we managed to be out of the door by 7:15, and were on the bus by 7:30. We made it through the turnstiles and were in the park just after 8am. I love it when a plan comes together! The park was deserted it was almost as though we had the place all to our selves! We headed straight into Discoveryland where we were the first on Buzz. Tony was really chuffed to reach the dizzy heights of Level 5 he is expecting his call up papers from the Space Rangers any day now! When we came out of Buzz Discoveryland was still deserted, and I took a few photos just to show exactly how deserted.
While wandering around taking photos I discovered a new block of toilets one I have never found before - well this is Discoveryland! and after all these years waiting with legs crossed in the line for those busy toilets in Videopolis!
Those who were brave enough then went on Space Mountain, and I received the worst head bashing experience of the trip. I really wish they could make this ride smoother! After SM we decided to have another go on Buzz, and then we headed off into Fantasyland, where the masochists among us, myself not included, faced the ordeal that is the Teacups! By now stomachs were rumbling, so we headed up Main Street to the Cable Car Bake House, and bought some delicious cookies for our belated breakfast!! Good to know we are sticking to a healthy nutritious diet!
Now those of you who have been keeping up, will remember that after riding Crush yesterday I had been hatching a plan. It was now time to put that plan into action. The plan was to leave Disneyland Park, and whizz over to the Studios just before it opened, and by employing our successful tactics from the previous day, we could ride Crush with very little wait. You will be pleased to know that by employing these exact same tactics, the plan worked, and we had another fantastic, amazing ride on Crush with about a 10 minute wait. I know I am repeating myself here, but I love it when a plan comes together! My Crush plan has been so successful that am thinking of patenting it!
As we were in the Studios it would be silly not to ride R&R Coaster, so this is what we did next (minus Taryn and Daniel). We then wandered back to Disneyland park, picked up some fastpasses for Big Thunder,
and then rode Pirates. By now it was time for lunch, and despite much debate we still could not choose a place to suit everyone, so Tony, Stephen, Louise and Dan went to Pizzeria Bella Notte, while Taryn and I went to the deli on Main Street with the idea of getting a baguette and taking it over to join the others, however, the line in the Deli was so long and so painfully slow, that we must have been waiting at least half an hour. When we got to the checkout the girl said she had no change for a 50 euro note, and said she could not take payment from me (I think our bill was about 12 euros for 2 baguettes, crisps and drinks). I think she expected me just to leave without any food, but after waiting for half an hour there was no way I was going anywhere without any food, so I told her that she must have change, and if not she should go and get some. When she realised that I was not for changing my mind, she miraculously found change in her till amazing how that Disney magic works when it has to! Unfortunately this Disney magic didnt quite extend to putting a smile on her face, and if looks could kill I would now be six feet under Main Street!
All this made us too late to meet up with the others, who by now had gone to ride BTM using the active fastpasses, so Taryn and I sat down on a bench and ate our baguettes etc. We then walked over to BTM to try and find the others. What we did find was a scene of desolation poor Daniel, who had constantly been taking photographs and videos on my old digital camera throughout the trip, had suddenly realised that he couldnt find the camera. Steps were retraced to the restaurant, where he last remembered having the camera, and I went to see if he had left it on the seat in the BTM train (we had found two mobile phones on BTM seats during this trip so I was quite hopeful). The camera was never found, even though we logged it at City Hall. So poor Daniel was really disappointed as this was the first time he had really be into taking photos and his disappointment rubbed off onto me. I felt really despondent, what with it being the last day and now this! On the way to City hall we encountered the very bizarre "Alphabet you are" parade, which was particularly amusing as the letter "A" kept getting out of sequence and at the end of Main Street the "A" took off at a rate of knots, abandoned the rest of the letters and disappeared through the gate - we think he / she may have been desperate to answer natures call!
We decided to return to the town house and face the inevitable: packing to go home. The lads were shattered and went upstairs for a lie down, while we all chilled out in the courtyard and Tony and I had a couple of 1664s to ease the doom of impending departure! Before long it was time to get ready for Café Mickey, so this we did, and we caught the bus back to the Disney Village for our final evening meal. Café Mickey was as good as ever, although I was disappointed that the lovely pizzas are no longer on the menu. Louise and I had the delicious Pinocchio pasta, Tony had steak, Taryn had fish and the lads had ribs. The characters were very good we had interactions with Chef Mickey, Chef Goofy, Mr Smee, Capt Hook, Baloo, Sheriff of Nottingham, Pluto, Tigger and the cat from Pinnochio.
They were all very good and came to our table even though we had no little children other than Tony!
After the meal we went back into the Park for all our favourites, Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor and of course Pirates of the Caribbean, taking the now traditional jail photo in the pirates caverns on the way in:
We rode POTC twice in succession as there was no wait - this is my favourite time to ride pirates as the CMs seem to get into their role with a bit more enthusiasm. We met a great pirate cast member in the loading area who pinched our lanyards and Daniels baseball cap at gun point. He gave them back before we got on the boat, but then when we were getting off. The cast member on the unloading side pinched Daniels cap and threw it across the water to the first pirate. It was great to encounter some very in-character piratey CMs, and they really cheered Daniel up after the loss of his camera!
On the way to watch Candleabration we grabbed a last ride on BTM, and in the dark it was so much better and so much wilder! We then joined the crowds in the central plaza to watch Candleabration, and I managed to capture some of this magical show using the video recorder on my camera. We then watched the amazing Wishes, once again with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat, as this was to be the last time for a long while.
We then reluctantly left the park, lingering in every shop along the way until they were almost closing each shop behind us. I couldnt bear to go back to the house immediately, so Tony, Taryn, Louise and I went to the Village to finish off the shopping, while Stephen took Daniel back to the house, as they have no shopping stamina whatsoever! We caught the 1am bus with all the cast members, and very reluctantly returned to the house for the last time.
The following day we were up early as we had a BS Transport minibus booked for 8am. We finished all the packing and tidied up a bit. I was very impressed with this accommodation, it was clean and well cared for, and ideal for those with more than the average number of offspring, particularly when they get to an age where they require separate rooms. It was also incredible good value. The downside was the wait for the buses, as they often were not as frequent as those from the Holiday Inn etc, and the lack of anywhere on site to pick up breakfast provisions.
So before long we were on our way to CDG airport with heavy hearts. The service from BS transports was excellent, and the flight home was uneventful. We had a fantastic trip, and one which was very much cherished as we knew we wouldn't be going back to DLRP for quite some time. My only complaint, as ever, was that it went too fast.
