Summer & Steven's Fairytale Wedding TR, 20th Aug SBP Baby Pics!!!

[Summer-Caitlin]

Wazzo - It is by far one of my favorite memories of the whole trip. I have heard that Donald sometimes tries to take new brides away, but I don't think he normally spends so long doing so. It really was a great experience.

Rain - Yes, I think loads of people envied me, I got so much hugs off of Donald and I know the kids would have loved that. But I enjoyed the moment so much, I swear I would have paid double for that experience. it's a shame my mom and Steven never saw it all though, they were left eating breakfast while I mingled with Donald!

thunderbird1 - Aww, i am so glad you came out of hiding. Thank you so much for the compliment. I had to laugh when you mentioned I'm on page 42 and my mom hasn't left yet, it made me realise I still have 2 weeks to go, can you imagine how many pages I'll be on, how many words I would have written and how many words you all have read? This is the biggest TR in history of this I am sure! Glad that I am keeping you entertained though. Next section coming up...

B2B-2008 - Definitely add Chef Mickeys, you are guaranteed to have character interaction and it's the big ones, the head honchos, it's the only reason I booked the breakfast!

MUDisneyCouple - Yes, Minnie was AWOL for some reason, I know she was there as I heard someone say they had just missed her when we sat down for breakfast, but she never returned and I never saw her on my trip with Donald. Going to MK was the best decision yet, in fact the majority of this day was filled with magic and surprise...

traceycooper - We actually did eat at California Grill and we timed it with the fireworks and watched them from the deck, I had read about this prior to our wedding so I knew it had to be booked. You are right it is a wonderful experience!

More pixie dust coming up...

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

Day 7, Part 2

We arrive at the monorail station and snapped a picture of The Contemporary Resort, well the view of the rooms:

For the past week my mom had been trying to get a picture of a monorail. She was always too late, by the time she fumbled about with her camera, the monorail had always passed and she would vow to catch it the next time.
Steven decided to get a picture for her, as we both knew that although she had made several attempts, her pictures would likely be blurred or too far away. Here is Steven’s attempt:

I was happy to be going to the Magic Kingdom and I felt better that mom would get to experience the magic of Disney full force. There is nothing better than being immersed in the Disney wonder that exists at The Magic Kingdom. I knew that we would have to try and fit in as much as possible into this visit. We had dinner reservations at Jiko at 7pm and there was no way I was missing this reservation. I wanted my moms last meal at Disney to be memorable and I had heard so many wonderful things about Jiko, I thought it would be the perfect place to end her trip.

On the monorail, Steven managed to get a picture as we went round the circuit:

I had been hoping that mom might have had time to visit The Poly and The Grand Floridian properly, but we always seemed to have so much to do and a week just doesn’t leave a lot of free time. She at least visited both of these resorts and she was going to get to see AKL tonight so I felt a little better that she had visited most of the main ones.

She was really excited that we were getting to stay at The Grand Floridian and I must say it does look very majestic from the monorail:

Little did we know that Tinker bell herself wouldn’t dream of leaving our side while at The Grand Floridian…

In no time we were at The Magic Kingdom and I couldn’t wait to explore. We had our cards at the ready and mom and I went through to get our bags searched before we entered MK. I picked up 2 maps, even though I knew the layout, and passed one to Steven. On paper the MK looks huge, and in reality it is, but when you are concentrating on some rides and attractions only, it’s not that bad. I knew that we couldn’t possibly see and do everything I would like, but we were definitely going to give it our best shot.

I wanted to leave MK by 4.30pm at the latest. We were going to go back to POFQ to shower and change for Jiko. I always liked to feel refreshed for my meal and nothing irked me more than feeling icky while I ate. That would give us 1 hour to get ready and catch the bus to AK and then again to AKL.

So as it was now 11.00am that gave us 5 and a half hours to do The Magic Kingdom, okay everyone, at the ready…

I advised them that our first stop would be Adventureland and we would move in a clockwise direction. There were certain lands that were pretty much going to be walkthroughs for us as some only housed thrill rides or attractions that my mom wouldn’t be that interested in.

There were many rides that I knew mom wouldn’t go on, but out of all the parks I knew this would be her favorite, there were loads of things here for her to see and do, plus MK had that magical feeling going on, so I knew she wouldn’t be disappointed.

Our first sight was The Walt Disney World Railroad:

I have never been on it before, I always want to, but for some reason I never have time.

So Main Street, USA, dozens of shops, all pretty much bypassed. We didn’t have time to shop, again I was on a mission and once you’ve seen one shop you’ve pretty much seen them all.
Our first glimpse of the castle was breathtaking, it was the first time I had seen it in daylight and from where I stood it still looked huge!

I took note where The MK Bakery was as I intended to get a French Toast Loaf one of these days, I also noticed Casey’s Corner as I hoped to get a hot dog at some point. Hmmm, I seem to be revolving my visits around food!

More balloons:

I love the balloons with the Mickey heads encased in another balloon!

We moved closer taking pictures of the castle as we went:

We noticed caricature artists and Steven and I said again how we wanted to get one of these done. We did get our caricature done at Universal Studios California and I loved it. We sat for about 30 minutes and it was airbrushed, I personally think that the one we had done was better than the ones I saw here, but I guess it depends on the artist.

Steven doesn’t think his likeness in the caricature is that good, but he loves the one of me. He was wearing a Hard Rock Café baseball cap, oh, and he was wearing a shirt! I remember the artist smirking as he changed the words on the cap to read ‘Hard as a Rock’ and he obviously decided to make him shirtless to show off his guns!
I was wearing my Universal Studios visor and my hair was curly after being soaked on Jurassic Park.
I LOVE it and it is one of my most treasured souvenirs of the trip and worth every cent, all $50.00 of it!

Here is a picture of our caricature in California:

As we walked down Main Street it was clear it was going to be a scorcher of a day, I was wearing my cool top and trousers so I felt comfortable, but my hair was down and my Minnie veil was acting like a mask again. I was tempted to take it off, but I refused to in case I missed out on some added pixie dust.

As if to thank me, our first bout of Pixie Dust soon happened and it appeared in the form of the Barber Shop Quartet. Steven saw that they were making a beeline for us and tried to avoid them but he was too late and the main guy told his men to surround him, LOL. He asked us our names and when we had gotten married and we told them it was 2 days ago at Sea Breeze Point. They were so happy for us and said that this called for a song. He shouted that this song was dedicated to Steven and Summer, who had recently married at Disney. They stood in a row and told us to hold hands while they serenaded us.

The song was Bella Notte from Lady and the Tramp.

It was absolutely beautiful and really romantic, passers by cheered and congratulated us. It certainly drew attention from everyone, as they are pretty loud singers. We felt really special, and although it was a bit embarrassing, I loved every minute of it. I have never been serenaded before and I LOVE that song.

Steven took a picture of them singing to us:

We thanked them and they shook our hands and wished us hearty congratulations. They said the least we could do was kiss, so we obliged and Steven planted a big kiss on my lips. They cheered again and we waved them goodbye.
My mom was really happy as she thought it was such a lovely thing to have happen to us. Funnily enough on all my later trips to the MK, I never once saw the quartet again. It really was a special and memorable moment.

So Tinker bell had caught up with us again today and I thought we might have left her behind at Chef Mickey’s. I was eager to see what other magical things awaited us…

Coming up…

Adventureland, pixie dust and Peco Bills

 

[DisneyLaura]

Summer - I love Chef Mickey's for breakfast. I never saw Donald there. I of course had to get the picture and DH was so mad at me for one because DS was 2 and the cast member shouted that Chip and Dale were walking by and he looked at the exact time the guy was taking our picture but I bought it anyway. Did you see Chip and Dale? I am guessing no because you didn't mention it. I agree that Goofy is tall. I didn't expect him to be but he is very tall when you stand next to him. Well I am off to go read Day 7, Part 2.

 

[DisneyLaura]

As if to thank me, our first bout of Pixie Dust soon happened and it appeared in the form of the Barber Shop Quartet. Steven saw that they were making a beeline for us and tried to avoid them but he was too late and the main guy told his men to surround him, LOL. He asked us our names and when we had gotten married and we told them it was 2 days ago at Sea Breeze Point. They were so happy for us and said that this called for a song. He shouted that this song was dedicated to Steven and Summer, who had recently married at Disney. They stood in a row and told us to hold hands while they serenaded us.

The song was Bella Notte from Lady and the Tramp.

It was absolutely beautiful and really romantic, passers by cheered and congratulated us. It certainly drew attention from everyone, as they are pretty loud singers. We felt really special, and although it was a bit embarrassing, I loved every minute of it. I have never been serenaded before and I LOVE that song.

My DH would have ran to not be the center of attention just like Steven but I am glad that you had this experience. Very cool and well worth the problems with your bride ears I think. I love this song too. I teared up when I read that this was the song they sung to you and Steven. How lovely. I love the Grand Floridian and can't wait to stay there, which isn't going to be any time soon. I love the MK myself and it's my favorite park. I think it's classic Disney and that's what I love about it. It has something for all people, kids, adults, adults who think they are kids (like me). I am excited to hear more about the pixie dust coming your way.

 

[blondie7]

Summer I am glad you were blessed with some great Pixie Dust. Your trip to Chef Mickey sounded like so much fun. I love Chef Mickey and we try to visit every time we go to WDW. Wow being serenade on Main Street at the MK I can't think of anything so romantic. I can't wait to hear more about your trip.

 

[angel*lady]

Hi Summer!

Congrats on the new job!

I am buried in studying today but had to come and catch up on your updates! I can understand how tired you were the day after the wedding! We always think that we can do more than we can and do with less sleep than we need! Sometimes our bodies just say ... NO WAY!!! What fun you had at Chef Mickey's! I love the photos you got with the characters! I can't wait to go myself! I am so glad that your mom decided to go to the MK on her last day! Sea World is fun but if I had to choose between SW and MK there is no question that MK would win out! How great that you got serenaded when you got there! That song is one of my all time favorites!!!

Oh well - back to the books!

I look forward to the next installment!

 

[ForKeeps]

Summer,

What a great start to the MK! A serenade from the quartet -- how lovely!

I loved reliving Chef Mickeys -- it brought me right back to the day after my wedding. When I took a deep breath after seeing my dress laying on the couch and willed myself to get excited for the honeymoon (now that the wedding was over). It was the perfect place to instill a youthful joy over you.

Now, I'm a bit jealous. Because Donald and I have always have had a connection. And last I saw him at the AK he demanded I kiss his bill. So I'm a bit peeved that he's long since forgotten me I guess it's a good thing I'm going back.

Shhhh...don't tell Simon....

 

[D&R love Disney]

First off I want to congradulate you on the new job

I remember how hot the day after your wedding was, we spent most of it at Typhoon Lagoon and then the Red Sox game in Tampa. I hope you get another chance at the P&P party, we went to the one on Saturday night before your wedding.

Chef Mickey's sounds like an awesome experience for you I can see Donald pushing Pluto out as #1

So glad that you got your Mom to the MK, Sea World is fun but it's no Magic Kingdom. We were there that afternoon and it was crowded!

 

[pjstevens]

Summer,

Sounds like your moms last day is turning out to be wonderful. Can't wait to read more.

 

[meryll83]

Good luck for today, hope it goes well! Let us know how it is!

I'm with everyone else, I'm glad your Mum chose to do the MK, it has to be the most magical ending to her holiday, and from what you write about her she sounds like she would love all the theming and characters here, which just wouldn't be the same at SW.

Me & Si went for a meal with my parents for my Dad's birthday at the weekend and I think I've managed to get my mum out of flat out refusing to fly to Florida, she still needs working on though, but my Dad says if I don't push her too much she may come around. She says she's not scared of flying she just doesn't like it, especially on such a long flight. Sigh.

Can't wait to here more about your MK day, I'm surprised you can still remember everything, I've kinda given up on the idea of doing a trip report now! (Although we did make a planning spreadsheet which we partially stuck to, so I should be able to figure out roughly where we were each day).

Oooh and Happy Bonfire Night! Don't know if you're planning on going to a bonfire, not sure if we are yet, think we missed some on Saturday night in our local area coz we were at a late Halloween Party!

 

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Summer, I love your updates!! Awesome!! You've put me to shame with my abandoned-for-now TR

Your Chef Mickey experience sounds absolutely awesome! I'm not going to tell Els or he'll get very jealous... he absolutely loves Donald (I'm not sure how many photos with different Donalds we have ) You know what? You sat in the same table as us in Chef Mickey's!!!

Can't wait for your Jiko TR - we're thinking about going there next year

 

[The Charmed One]

Hi Summer,
First of all congratulations on your new job, I hope everything goes well for you and you enjoy it.

I just loved your report from chef mickeys, the photo's are great and I just loved the part with Donald Duck, it sounded like you had an amazing time. I'm so glad your dm choose MK for her last day, it would of been a shame for her to go all that way and miss it. Can't wait for more, love hearing about the pixie dust that keep's getting sprinkled onto you two.

Love Wendy xxx

 

[Kirsteen]

Loving your latest installment Summer, also can't beleive we are only on the first week of you holiday. Do you think I'll hear the end of the fairytale before we go? I'm chuffed you guys decided to go to MK for your Mum's last day. Good luck for today. Kx

 

[shasess]

I always love your new installments!!! Cant wait for the next one!!!!!!

 

[MistressOfAllEvil]

woo hoo! I'm caught up again!

Oh Summer, I'm soooo happy that your mom choose MK!! I know it's rough to do in 5 hours (I had about the same amount of time to drag two girlfriends through the joint) but it's sooo worth it. And everyone was all rested. I can't wait to read more. MK is my home. It was my home on the college program and I just can't get enough of it! Keep up the great writing!!

 

[BaBeeCee14]

Summer,

I'm so glad you had a great time at Chef Mickey's! Your pictures are so cute! Can't wait to hear more!

 

[HarbinsMom]

Hope your first day at your new job went well. Love the last 2 updates. I too, hate queue jumpers, especially when trying to get character autographs. When Alex was younger, we would wait patiently for autographs, while ADULTS would skip over a patiently waiting child. Irritates the devil out of me.

Can't wait to hear the next installment. You keep teasing us with the Pixie Dust and I can't wait to hear what y'all get.

 

[DisneyObsession]

Summer! YAY!!! A few new installments!!! I am sooooo excited!!!

Congratulations on the new job! What a great opportunity for you! Hope your first day was all you hoped it to be!

Chef Mickey's sounded like sooo much fun! What an awesome experience with Donald! Sometimes the characters just seem to be so into the "magic"! I have a ressie there for Wed 11/14 at 9 am! I can't wait to go, as this will be my first character breakfast ever! I do regret not taking the kids when we were there. At the time, all DH & I looked at was the cost. Guess I forgot how priceless the memories are! Oh well...I'll have to take them & my grandkids someday! (Since my grandson is only 20 mos old, I think it may a few years yet!)

I the barbershop quartet that strolls down Main St! I enjoy just listening to them for awhile. The harmonies are wonderful! You're so lucky to have been serenaded by them! (Even if Steven wasn't thrilled! )

I hope Mom loved MK as much as you do! It was the better choice and I'm so happy she was able to go after all. I think you made the wiser choice the night before. P&P on little sleep just isn't worth it. You definitely needed the sleep!

I am looking forward to reading more before I leave on Sunday!!! I'll be thinking of you while I'm at WDW and on the cruise!!!

 

[meryll83]

Hi hun,
Sorry to crash your thread again, but I know you can help me!

With Randy, which of his packages did you use, and what exactly did this entitle you to? (time-wise and photo-wise)
I've been looking at the Disney Bride packages on his web site and I'm confused about what the prints received are and what the preview album is.
And is the Master CD containing all ther photos of a high enough quality for you to print images yourself / take them to eg. Boots and have them done? Do you own the copyrights to allow you to do this?
Or do you have to order more prints at an additional cost from Randy?

Thanks chick, maybe next time I should just PM you, but sometimes it useful for others to see the answers too right?

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

Hi Meryll

No problem. I chose the 3 hour package from Randy but I added an extra hour on to the package so that he could come out and get pictures during Wishes. I am sure he can customise dependending on your requirements. The whole package costs $575 but he charged extra for the additional hour. To be honest I can't remember what he charged, it may be in am y emails at home.
Included was a Master CD with all the pictures taken and you get one enlargement 11x15 I think, but don't quote me on that.
You get the copyrights to all of your photos which I think is a huge bonus and the quality is amazing, you can easily print them at Boots or wherever you choose. I so far have never had any issues with my photographs or the copyrights.

Any other questions, just ask, you know how much I loved Randy's work!