The Wright's Take On The World ! Walt Disney World That Is ! LOL Complete TR 6/25/09

[dawnbu40]

I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy Park Fare more! We weren't real impressed with the food either though. Your poor DD looks a little scared in the picture with the step-mother but the ones with Cinderella are too cute!

 

[fottafamily05]

LOVE the mats, we are SO doing this when we go back in NOV!!!!

 

[Goofy22]

OK! So I'm all caught up now! Your kids are too cute! I think your Ds and baby Ds look alot alike and DD also looks a lil like them! That was an awesome idea getting those mats autographed! What a neat remembrance! I can't believe you did that to DH with the Beverly. I'll bet he wasn't laughing especially getting sick after! Is it that bad? I don't remember it's been so long since we did that! You're DD 's BBB pics are great! I loved the look of the color dye in DS's hair! It was really cool but really messy so I think i'll pass on that for my DS! He's a lil older anyway although he'd probably say yes! It was really nice you got to meet up with your DBBF at Disney that is too cool! I'm ready for more now!

 

[jenseib]

We got back to CBR and got our showers & baths and rested . Then around 3:30 p.m. we headed out to Disney’s Wide World Of Sports gift shop for DH’s Atlanta Braves stuff but he found nothing so we packed it in to find a Grocery store to get some juice boxes for the kids . We found a Winn Dixie DS and I went in got the juice boxes and we were off to the Grand Floridian for our 6:00 ADR at 1900 Park Fare . We got there early at 5:00 p.m. and killed time by looking through the gift shops . We decide to check in early and to my surprise they could seat us right now at 5:30 p.m. We skipped the picture before you enter and were seated right away . Then we were greeted by Lady Termaine,Antasia & Derselia and took pictures and got autographs from each one . We then got our food from the buffet DH & I both did not care for . They must have changed Chef’s since our visit in 2007 when we had dinner here , cause lets just say the bread was the best thing on the buffet this year . LOL We finished up eating and waited on Cinderella & Prince Charming which took forever . We had this same problem here last year w/ the Characters at the breakfast , we actually never even got to meet with them because it took them so long to get around the restaurant and come back out to go around again ! We did however hang around after we ate and paid our bill this year to meet with Cinderella & Prince Charming . It was now 6:30 p.m. and we were headed to DTD for the evening .



Coming Up In Next Post Day 5 MK & DHS

What picture were they taking? I've been ther twice for dinner and they have never done a pre dinner photo when we were there.

I really like 1900 PF. I hear mixed reviews, so maybe it depends on when you go? But give me rolls, mash potatoes and prime rib and I'm usually happy. I love there tomatoe mozerella salad too.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I love the frames! Those turned out really nice!

Ya know I don't care for 1900 Park Fare DInner much either. It used to be one of our favorites 'til they did the refurb. Once it opened back up the food was not as good and the selection was kind of gross. I do like the characters but I have to pass because of the food. I'm not spending that kind of money to meet Cinderella. Ya know? Breakfast is still okay. I prefer to see Pooh there instead of Crystal Palace. He's mean over there!

Maybe you guys can come to town after all. If not now hopefully sometime during the Summer. You're close enough to do a day trip. We go to Charleston all the time...it's not much further than that. You'll want some spending money though with three Disney Stores.

Those chocolate covered strawberries look good! YUM.

 

[WrightFamily06]

Your picture frames are cute, and the pictures you chose were great. I also liked your photopass pictures at Epcot. One day I am going to do photopass.

Thanks so much for the sweet comments You should do Photopass the next time you go we did the pre-order , it was well worth it , I never got to be in our WDW pictures and this year I could be because of Photopass

It sounds like you all were having a great time. I can't wait to hear more.

Yes, we were , out of the four years we have gone as a family this was one of the best years !

I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy Park Fare more! We weren't real impressed with the food either though. Your poor DD looks a little scared in the picture with the step-mother but the ones with Cinderella are too cute!

I'm glad to hear I wasn't the only one not impressed with 1900 PF She might have been a little scared , the step-mother is a lot to take in ! LOL

LOVE the mats, we are SO doing this when we go back in NOV!!!!

Glad to hear you liked them ! Can't wait to see how yours turn out in November !

OK! So I'm all caught up now! Your kids are too cute! I think your Ds and baby Ds look alot alike and DD also looks a lil like them! That was an awesome idea getting those mats autographed! What a neat remembrance! I can't believe you did that to DH with the Beverly. I'll bet he wasn't laughing especially getting sick after! Is it that bad? I don't remember it's been so long since we did that! You're DD 's BBB pics are great! I loved the look of the color dye in DS's hair! It was really cool but really messy so I think i'll pass on that for my DS! He's a lil older anyway although he'd probably say yes! It was really nice you got to meet up with your DBBF at Disney that is too cool! I'm ready for more now!

Glad to hear you got all caught up Yeah everyone seems to like the mats and it was so much less than getting those dust collecting autograph books . Oh wow you really think DS and Baby DS look alot alike , don't get that one a lot , I always get asked if DS and DD are twins . LOL I know I felt really bad for doing that to DH and yes he never laughed at all . The bad part is I don't know if the Beverly tastes that bad or not I have never tasted it , just saw the responses on here of how bad it tasted and I couldn't do it to my kids so I figured I would set DH up !Thank you for all the other sweet comments Hope to have more posted soon have a lot already typed up just have to post it !

What picture were they taking? I've been ther twice for dinner and they have never done a pre dinner photo when we were there.

I really like 1900 PF. I hear mixed reviews, so maybe it depends on when you go? But give me rolls, mash potatoes and prime rib and I'm usually happy. I love there tomatoe mozerella salad too.

Just a picture in front of there logo that's painted on the wall outside the doors. When we did it in 2007 you could do your picture with the Fairy Godmother also in the same spot. We never do any of the pre-dinner photo's anyway , too expensive , so why waste the time when you can go right to the food .

After I posted that I've had a lot of comments saying 1900 PK's food has gone down hill recently ! I use to really like it too

I love the frames! Those turned out really nice!

Ya know I don't care for 1900 Park Fare DInner much either. It used to be one of our favorites 'til they did the refurb. Once it opened back up the food was not as good and the selection was kind of gross. I do like the characters but I have to pass because of the food. I'm not spending that kind of money to meet Cinderella. Ya know? Breakfast is still okay. I prefer to see Pooh there instead of Crystal Palace. He's mean over there!

Maybe you guys can come to town after all. If not now hopefully sometime during the Summer. You're close enough to do a day trip. We go to Charleston all the time...it's not much further than that. You'll want some spending money though with three Disney Stores.

Those chocolate covered strawberries look good! YUM.

Glad you enjoyed the mats , maybe you should try it w/ your kiddos on your next trip I bet they would have a blast !

I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone on my comments on 1900 Park Fare I didn't realize there was a complete refurb , I thought they just changed the characters They def changed the food that's for sure . LOL We do like the Characters a lot also , I wouldn't have done the meal either for just the characters . Too funny , I will have to keep that in mind Crystal Palace Pooh is mean !

Yeah maybe but 3 hours is a long day trip for us . When I take a day trip an hour or 2 is OK but 3 is getting a little long . I know that 's the real problem I'll want spending money and we never have any of that . LOL I won't even go to a mall etc. if I don't have any money , I hate window shopping so depressing !

 

[WrightFamily06]

We woke up and ate breakfast in the room & then headed over to the MK around 9:00 a.m. As soon as we got there we made a mad dash over to ToonTown and Pixie Hollow . We waited and hour to meet with Sliver mist , Tinkerbell & Fawn . Taking pictures with them and getting there autographs .

Here are some pictures I took when entering the park that morning and one or two from Pixie Hollow

Here are the photo pass pictures from Pixie Hollow

Next DD and I checked out Minnie’s house while the boys made pressed pennies . We then headed out of Toon Town and decided it was time for lunch . We chose Cosmic Ray’s after hearing so many good things here on the dis about them & there large portions of food , they didn’t disappoint either . I had a Turkey Bacon Wrap w/ Homemade Potato Chips, DH had a Double Cheeseburger w/ Homemade Chips, DD had Chicken Nuggets, Grapes & Applesauce, DS had PB&J Sandwich ,Grapes & Applesauce .

Here are the pictures I took of DD in Minnie’s House

 

[MagicShell]

Those fairy pictures are really cute especially the one with Tinkerbell hugging your daughter. My daughter is too old to be interested in the fairies, but at least that is one line I won't have to wait in.

 

[Goofy22]

I love all the photopass pics!! They are great! I want to take my lil niece to meet them in August!!!

 

[ellajeansmom]

Great report so far! We were there May 2 to May 9 so I'm interested to see how you're week went compared to ours

 

[WrightFamily06]

Those fairy pictures are really cute especially the one with Tinkerbell hugging your daughter. My daughter is too old to be interested in the fairies, but at least that is one line I won't have to wait in.

Thanks Yeah the line for the fairies is pretty crazy , but your never to hold to have your picture w/ the characters , maybe your DD will get back into it again one day .

I love all the photopass pics!! They are great! I want to take my lil niece to meet them in August!!!

Thanks Awww I'm sure your Niece will love it !

Great report so far! We were there May 2 to May 9 so I'm interested to see how you're week went compared to ours

Thanks so much That's cool that you were there at almost the same dates as us , how was your trip ?

 

[WrightFamily06]

When left Comic’s Ray’s we ran into Alice & The White Rabbit and decide to get a picture and autograph with both of them . Then we headed over to Cinderella’s Carousel and DH , DS & Baby DS rode while I took DD to the bathroom . We all then met back up and did Mickey’s Philharmagic . After the show we hit up the gift shop and DD got a Maleficent stuffed Dragon & Baby DS got a little BTR Train. We paid & headed over to Aloha Isle and got a Dole Whip & Dole Whip Float along w / 2 waters . We sat right down beside Aloha Isle at the tables and enjoyed all the Pineapple !

Here are the pictures I took of the kiddies w/ Alice & The White Rabbit

This was a picture I took of the back of the castle on our way over to Aloha Isle

After we were done our treats we got in line right beside Aloha Isle to meet with Rafki & Meeko. We were first and line , the kiddies got there pictures done and autographs from both . After this we headed to Tink’s Treasures to get pressed pennies made but the machine was broke . So we decide to head over to the Christmas store I wanted to get some pictures of the kiddies on the sleigh out front .

Here are the pictures of Rafki w/ the kiddies

Meeko & The Kiddies

Pictures of the kiddies in the sleigh

Next we were headed out of MK to make our 4:15 p.m. ADR’s at DHS. We did make two quick stops as we exited the park at the Emporium & Firehouse to make some pressed pennies . We then headed to DHS for our 4:15 ADR at Hollywood & Vine .

Coming Up Next DHS & Some Big Decisions !

 

[dawnbu40]

I love the pic with the Rabbit and Alice! We've never seen them together. The one in the sleigh would be great for your Christmas cards!

 

[Goofy22]

Those Pics are great!

 

[WrightFamily06]

I love the pic with the Rabbit and Alice! We've never seen them together. The one in the sleigh would be great for your Christmas cards!

Thanks That's the first time we ever saw them together either , must be one of those hard character meets to get . Awww the sleigh would be a great picture for Christmas cards , if only my kids would have had better facial expressions but I think that's my fault , the black sleigh seat was on fire from the sun

Those Pics are great!

Thanks so much

 

[WrightFamily06]

We arrived and stopped for some photo pass pictures as we entered DHS .

We were now headed to the Hollywood & Vine to see if we could check-in early ? We could so we waited a couple of minutes and we seated to a delicious buffet . This is my favorite place to eat at WDW, I love there Cornbread Pudding & Apple butter Bread and all the other homey foods they serve . So we stuffed ourselves full and were done around 5:00 p.m. We then headed to Toy Store Mania and stopped at the Christmas Store in the back of DHS , I have never seen this place open before to be honest I didn’t think it was a real store till this year . LOL Anyway so I had to go inside and look I’m a Christmas fanatic ! I purchased 2 ornament sets , one set was Nemo & the other was Holiday Mickey Heads . We then spotted Lighting Mc Queen and Mater and decided to get in line for a photo w/ them , Baby DS did not care for this too much he loves the Cars movie but they were very loud in person . LOL

Now we were still on our way to TSM but were stopped in our tracks again when we ran into Green Army Man from Toy Story . So we got in line and DD& DS got his autograph and picture with him . You would not believe how many people that see this picture think he is a statue . LOL

Finally we were at TSM we had great time riding this ride , it’s a great addition to DHS and if the waits weren’t so long we would have rode more than once . We then moved on & stopped at Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat to buy some pins . DS & DD each got a pin a piece , I got 2 pins , and then we got 2 green mystery packs & a dollar pin to split between us all . Let me just say the green mystery packs were not what I expected and we will probably trade those pins on our next trip . Now we decide to head over to Muppet's 3-D to enjoy the show . Next we decide to head towards Beauty & The Beast but found out there were no more shows for the day L So we went back and stopped at the Villains Store to get a Coke, Water and 2 Gingerbread Cookies . We sat on a bench out in front of the store and decided what to do . Use our pre-seating for Fantasmic at 7:30 p.m. & then head to Magic Kingdom for the 11:00 p.m. Spectromagic Parade or just go to the 9:00 p.m. Spectromagic Parade , our only chance to see our favorite parade . We chose to miss Fantasmic and go with our favorite , we were just to tired to do both . So we packed it in to head over to MK .

Coming Up Next MK, Spectromagic & The End Of Day 5 !

 

[dawnbu40]

Nice update! I never seem to read good things about Hollywood & Vine so your positive review was nice to hear! I love the pic with the Green Army Man! Those guys are so cool but we missed them this time! Looking forward to hearing about your MK evening!

 

[MagicShell]

I love the army man's feet. Very "life" like. Too bad you had to miss Fantasmic, but at least you got to see your favorite. I saw Fantasmic for the first time in Dec. I really liked it, but my son was scared of it so my husband still hasn't seen it.

 

[WrightFamily06]

Nice update! I never seem to read good things about Hollywood & Vine so your positive review was nice to hear! I love the pic with the Green Army Man! Those guys are so cool but we missed them this time! Looking forward to hearing about your MK evening!

Thanks I know everyone always bashes on the Hollywood & Vine and I don't get it cause I love it ! I sometimes think it's because a lot of people are into fine dinning and I want to be able to understand and pronounce what I'm eating . LOL

I love the army man's feet. Very "life" like. Too bad you had to miss Fantasmic, but at least you got to see your favorite. I saw Fantasmic for the first time in Dec. I really liked it, but my son was scared of it so my husband still hasn't seen it.

Aww sorry to here that your son was scared of Fantasmic but I could see how it would scare a kid . My DH happens to love Fantasmic which we saw for the first time back in 2008 , so he was def. disappointed Mom was happy she got to see Spectromagic and that's all that matters around here as long as Mom is happy everything is alright !

 

[WrightFamily06]

When we arrived at MK we found a spot right in front of the Train Station , facing it that is . So I sat with the kiddies while DH went and got us popcorn and drinks . We sat and ate our popcorn and waited for the parade to start , right before that start of the parade DS & Baby DS got a light up Mickey head toy & DD got a light up Tinkerbell pin. Then here came the parade it was as beautiful as ever and still is the best WDW parade in my mind .

Here are the pictures

After the Spectromagic Parade we decide to go ride some rides . Bad decision everyone was headed down Mainstreet the same as us expect they were headed to the front of the castle to catch Wishes . We finally made it up Mainstreet and decided to turn right past The Plaza Restaurant and through the Noodle Station to Tomorrow Land . By the time we made it to Tomorrow Land Baby DS was asleep . DH took DS & DD to ride Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin while I sat outside w/ Baby DS. After they came out they decided they wanted to ride Stitches Great Escape , they went to get in line but were quickly back because DD was a little to short to ride. So DH took DS back to get in line again while I sat with a very unhappy DD and sleeping Baby DS, but they never made it on the ride cause DH said when they were almost to the front of the line DS had to pee . By this time DH was getting a little frustrated and DD was highly upset she couldn't’t ride so we made the decision to head back to CBR .So we waded through the crowd and headed back to the exit of MK and then back to CBR to settle in for the night.


Coming up Next Day 6 Blizzard Beach & GF Cafe Dinner