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

[tiggerfan4me]

I just love seeing the wedding's and reading the stories. What a fabulous wedding and thanks for posting and sharing.

 

[The Charmed One]

Just checking to see if you'd had time to give us some more wedding and disneymoon fun.

 

[Kirsteen]

hey Summer - how is your new job going? Kx

 

[DisneyObsession]

Well Summer...I got back from WDW yesterday and had an amazing trip! The cruise was fabulous! I can't wait to hear about your experience on it!
Hope you update soon. I'll be starting my TR soon!

 

[meryll83]

Oooh I didn't realise Summer did a Disney cruise.

We're going to do one in 2009 (when the prices are finally released!) so I'll look forward to hearing about this.

(And your experience DisneyObsession, if you're writing a TR up!)

 

[DisneyLaura]

Hi Summer - Just checking to see if you had an update. Hope everything is going well.

 

[oneyodafan]

Hey there Summer. Hope things are going well for you!

 

[tiggerfan4me]

How was your Disney Cruise? I did one the first year August 98 and my kids who were teenagers then loved it. Thinking about doing one in 09 also with my new husband and stepkids. Thoughts...

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

Okay ladies, I apologise profusely for the delay in responding with another instalment. This job I have is keeping me really busy and I have had no spare time whatsoever. I have been trying to study too and it is leaving hardly any time at all. I am so sorry
I am working on an instalment just now and i will have it up tonight. Unfortunately I don't have time to respond to everyone individually just now, but I will try my best to respond to you all on Monday during my lunch hour. I appreciate you all taking the time to read this report!

So on with the show...finally

 

[pjstevens]

Summer,

Can't wait to read the next installment. I don't know how you can keep up with all the individual replies, you are so good.

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

We moved on to Fantasyland and I was so excited to say the least. In this area there were loads of things I thought we could go on with mom, it would all depend on the queues, but I was sure we could squeeze in some old favourites.

We immediately headed for ‘It’s a Small World’ and for those of you that did hazard a guess at what ride I was pictured on, it was ‘It’s a Small World’ I have a few other pictures of me on that ride and one that actually oozes my feelings while on that ride. I don’t need to explain it, you can see what I mean when you view the pic…

Anyway, the queue was long, but it’s always fast moving so we didn’t mind waiting. It was also under shade and I figured it would be good to go on a slow moving boat ride just after we ate, nice and relaxing!

We moved constantly through the queue and soon enough we were at the front, it couldn’t have taken us more than 15 minutes. We boarded our boat and we all settled in for a leisurely journey around the world. The first time I was on this ride, I was 11, then it was cute, the second time I was on this ride, I was 21, then it was verging on annoying, this time I was 27 and annoying doesn’t even come close!

The dolls are cutesy, some of the areas are nicely decorated and it’s air-conditioned, a huge bonus, but why, oh why, do I insist on going on this ride every time? I tell you why, because it’s a must-do. No matter how cheesy, irritating and downright “get me off, get me off, get me off” this ride is. It does have a certain strange appeal. It’s like your favourite movie as a kid, one of mine’s being ‘Santa Claus the Movie’, in those days it was brilliant and I didn’t notice the special effects were cheesy and the script was ropey. Now however, it’s obvious, but I love it just the same, I guess it brings back fond memories!

I won’t go as far as to say that ‘It’s a Small World is as enjoyable as sitting in front of a cosy fire, hot chocolate in hand, on a cold winters night watching Santa Claus, but I do understand the need to revisit this ride, at least every once in a while!

So, we cruised, we laughed, we screamed, well I screamed, and then Steven screamed, this picture says it all:

By the end of this ride, I was actually considering swimming for it, the edge didn’t look that far away, but unless I was happy staying with these spawns of Satan forever, I decided it was in my best interest to stay on board. My mom on the other hand loved this ride; it had been years since she had visited Disneyland so I know she was enjoying every moment. I don’t know how long this ride is but it is a bit too long in my opinion. Every time I though it was coming to an end, there was just more and more.

We departed our boat and I was happy to be off, that song, it stays in your head for days, I think I even can quote all the different languages singing that song, AAAAAHHHHHH!

Mickey’s Philharmagic was showing in 10 minutes and this was a show that I was really eager to see. I had heard so many good things about this and I love 3D show, as does my mom, so I hoped it was all it was cracked up to be.

We quickly entered the theatre, taking our 3D glasses as we went. We found some seats just slightly further back than I would have hoped, but they were in the middle of the row so I couldn’t complain.

The show started and I was mesmerized. This by far was among my favourite attractions so far, in any of the parks. I love Donald, even more so now after Chef Mickey’s, so I was so happy to see him become the main star. He excelled and it was really funny and so well done. The sound effects were great and the 3D stuff was better than I had seen in a long time. The only thing that betters it imo, is IMAX, but we all loved this attraction and Steven and I agreed that it would certainly be something that we would view again.
The storyline wasn’t ridiculous and I loved the water effects and the gusts of air from the popping of the champagne corks, truly wonderful!

After viewing this I had hoped we could go on ‘Peter Pan’s Flight’ as I love that ride, but the queue was quoting 50 minutes and I couldn’t justify standing that long for such a short ride.
Similarly ‘Snow White’s Scary Adventure’s’ had a wait of 40 minutes and if I remembered correctly, it wasn’t worth it. We had reservations at Jiko that night and there was no way I was going to cancel. I really wanted us to hit Toontown as I hoped we may get some more character opportunities for mom, plus visiting Mickey and Minnie’s house, well how could we pass that up?

So we moved on, reluctantly, but we had to be ruthless and go for what was most important.

We decided that we would take the ‘Walt DisneyWorld Railroad’ as we always pass by these things and never go on them. It looked so old fashioned, I loved it:

It wasn’t going to be a long journey but it was pleasant and it saved walking. We arrived at Mickey’s Toontown Fair’ within minutes. The first sight that greeted us was the colourful display of Mickey’s house, it looked fantastic. We also saw Stitch signing autographs but as he is no biggie to me, I bypassed him. My mom wasn’t interested in him either and was more concerned about seeing Mickey’s house.

It was so adorable and the letterbox was brilliant, I want one of those at home:

We entered the house to see how Mickey lived…

What I loved is Disney’s attention to detail. I mean look at all the shoes and the gloves in his drawers, the slippers, his outfits and even his bowties. It was all so sweet and so well done. This was only his bedroom and I couldn’t wait to see the rest.

The living room and games room was just as good, I noticed that if you sat on anything, an alarm went off, not that I did, but a little girl took it upon herself and sat on the gating and this alarm sounded, it gave us all quite a scare!

We then were faced with Mickey’s kitchen and what seemed to be his DIY room all rolled into one, he certainly doesn’t keep it tidy:

There were paint cans everywhere and the doors were hanging off the kitchen cupboards, obviously a male mouse lived here!

It was then time to see Mickey’s garden:

I loved seeing Pluto’s kennel, it was such a cute addition to this already outstanding house, Pluto is my next favourite character and I hoped he may be around here somewhere…

Those pumpkins were huge.

I thought the Cacti were adorable, my god, they think of everything!

We could have waited in the never-ending queue at the end of this garden to see Mickey, but it was so long, I took a peek in the tent and knew we couldn’t possibly wait that long, so again, we missed our boy and headed over to Minnie’s house…

Coming up…

Minnie’s House and Tomorrowland.

 

[pjstevens]

Another great installment Summer. We'll be in Disney in 16 days and I'm afraid I have us to scheduled I'll be stressing to get to this reservation or that party, etc. Hope you make it to your dinner.

 

[donald&daisy]

Thanks for the update! Philharmagic is one of my favorites also, as is Donald!

 

[MUDisneyCouple]

So glad to see you back on the boards and sorry to hear that you are so busy! I hope that with the holidays coming up you will be able to just relax a bit. We LOVE Philharmagic - it is our favorite "attraction" at WDW...last time we were there we watched it 5 times. It never gets old...I still find myself grabbing for the treasures when they fly past and who can resist trying to help Donald out of the vortex?!?!?! Take care, Summer!

 

[HarbinsMom]

Summer, thanks for the latest installment. I think it's awfully sweet of you to reply to each of us individually! I know that must add as much time as just writing each installment.

I KNEW you were on *it's a small world*. That's my husband's favorite ride. Me, take it or leave it. But the funny thing is, about 5 years ago, my MIL (whom I love dearly), gave me 2 *it's a small world* figurine sets. It was a new Disney collectible and they are precious. So, now my set has grown to 25 of the little people. Each little person represents a different country (just like the ride) and with each little person, a symbol of their country comes with them. Like the little African boy comes with a giraffe. Anyway, I just LOVE them. We actually bought an entertainment center just so I could display them and my Disney Village from Department 56.

Well, I've digressed enough. Take your time with your TR. We're all on pins and needles and I for one can't wait to hear more about the pixie dust. Tink's my fav.

 

[DisneyLaura]

Summer - Glad you're back, hope things slow down at work for you. I LOVE It's a Small World, DH on the other hands does not. The last time we were there in 2005 it was under construction and I was upset, DH was smiling ear to ear. I also love going thru Mickey and Minnie's house. We never went in line to see them at their houses because they are way too long but we see them at Chef Mickey's so it's ok that we miss them there. I think you get more time with them at Chef Mickey's anway. I think the 3D shows are great and Donald does deserve to get a show that he is the star. Me and DS who was 2 at the time went and saw it. My other DS who was 5 at the time was afraid of anything that was in the dark, which is almost everything. Anyway can't wait for more. Loving your TR as always.

 

[pepples22]

Hi Summer,

I have not been on the boards for a while now. But as soon as I logged in I had to read your trip report. WOW!!! So much details and so many things you did reminded me about my wedding trip. It makes me want to go back so much. I have just spoken to hubbie and we have just decided we are booking flights next month as your trip report got me so excited.

I love reading, keep typing the report.

It is making my day go faster at work reading it.

x

 

[MistressOfAllEvil]

Summer!!! You're back. And with another amazing installment, of course! I know how much time and effort it takes to organize all of your thoughts. Don't worry. Take all the time you need!

I loved your picture of the Train coming into the station. I worked as a conductor while I was on the college program at disney, so the train is very near and dear to my heart. I'm sooo happy that you didn't pass it by! If only I could see the face of the engineer in the picture, perhaps I could identify him. Also, I can't tell from just the engine, but I think if the train had yellow cars then that was the Roger E. Broogie. Walt has red cars and Roy has blue. The lilley bell has green cars but she only comes out for the welcome show and during steamtrain tours. Okay, not that you need all this useless train info. But I can't help it!

Again, great intallment. Again, I'm so glad your mom choose MK.

 

[MistressOfAllEvil]

oops, double posted!?!

 

[Glorydaz]

Summer, so glad to see more of your TR!! busy at work is good - I'm glad you finally got a position that is an asset to your future! and good luck with all the studying..

I had to laugh at your photo on "It's A Small World" - JJ and I leave in a little less than 2 weeks for our honeymoon and I think we'll skip that one!! hahaha...LOVE your photos of Mickey's house - I've never visited but we just may. I also want to take the railroad - looks like a fun alternative to getting to the other side of the park.

as usual, another fabulous installment - looking forward to more!

Michelle