This is the last trip the 4 of us ever take to WDW. Nov 2-12 *FinalUpdate 3/19* Pg.59

[that's nice]

ok you definitely need to get a sword Tim, I can see a sword duel between you and Gaston

You're right.. I think I need to get one now.

 

[KatMark]

You're right.. I think I need to get one now.

It would go well with your whip.

 

[that's nice]

It would go well with your whip.

You know what? You're right!

 

[that's nice]

There was 1 more princess to see in Fantasyland- Belle. Christopher was still sleeping, so I sent the girls in. Having the bracelets allowed us to go through the fastpass+ entrance. Juliana was chosen to be part of the story.









When they were done Juliana went back in with me. Juliana was chosen again to play a different part but I didn't take pictures. I took a ton of video that I'll keep to myself- not to mention I'm not sure where I downloaded it to. DOH!

We had spent basically the whole morning through early afternoon in Fantasyland and there were other places to see. We did stop and get Juliana's formal pictures taken which was part of her BBB makeover. They really didn't come out good at all. I think the photographers settings were messed up. Juliana's color was off and she had dark circles under her eyes.

This was the best one...



We FINALLY left Fantasyland and started looking for some action. We saw this in the distance...



Juliana and I looked at each other and knew that was what we wanted to ride.





Selfee!!!!



It was already getting late in the afternoon. Where does the time go?



I can never figure out where time goes, but I knew where I wanted to go...



No offense to all you Dole Whip lovers but I am a float kinda guy.



Reminds me of the first time I had a Dole Whip... on my honeymoon in Hawaii at the Dole Plantation. I guess it was snack time because the next picture on my camera was-





After our snacks we headed to the Jungle Cruise to gawk at the backside of water.



I'm sure we rode Aladdin's carpets too then walked across the park. We had another date with a princess.


Up next..... Brave? Could I talk Juliana into riding Space Mountain?

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Hmmm...somehow I got a couple of updates behind. Better dive back in...

And Christopher received... a sword?

Well, of course. Somebody has to randomly smash everything on the table.

Our waitress allowed us to order Christopher his own meal and she didn't even charge us for it. That was so nice of her. She was great.

Very cool.

We walked around the corner and were ready to check out the 'NEW' Fantasyland.

Finally! I've really been anticipating these pictures so I can see what it looks like.

We when we saw this sign in January, it was already peeling off and you couldn't even read the words. Not sure if people peeled it off or it just didn't stand up. It is inside so I will assume people peeled off the letters.

Seriously? Are people really that inconsiderate? Don't answer that.

Melody: Hi Gaston! My daughter should of been in this picture but she is on the Little Mermaid ride.
Gaston: Oh that's too bad. Who is that in your stroller? A handsome little prince?
Melody: Yes. My asleep son.
Gaston: Make sure when he wakes up you show him my picture because once he sees me, it will be the best memory he ever has. He's gonna wanna be just like me when he grows up.

I took a ton of video that I'll keep to myself- not to mention I'm not sure where I downloaded it to. DOH!

That's ok. It's not like it's a priceless memory or anything.

Juliana and I looked at each other and knew that was what we wanted to ride.

Good call, Juliana.

I can never figure out where time goes, but I knew where I wanted to go...

Another good call!

No offense to all you Dole Whip lovers but I am a float kinda guy.

Whatever floats your boat.


Ahem. Sorry, Barry hasn't been around on the TR's, so somebody had to do it.

Reminds me of the first time I had a Dole Whip... on my honeymoon in Hawaii at the Dole Plantation.

Sounds familiar somehow...

 

[mommy2mrb]

great Juliana got to experience ETWB and choosen twice to play a part! we have our FP+ for it and can't wait to go.
I get the feeling you were princessed out there Tim and couldn't wait to escape FL

sorry the BBB photos didn't turn out very well, the one you did post is sweet! love the photo of her with chocolate, so cute!

 

[KatMark]

That is so cool that Juliana got a part not once but twice in the thing with Belle.

She is a smart girl picking BTMR to ride with her daddy next.

I don't like dole whips or floats...so I don't care which one you had.

 

[that's nice]

Hmmm...somehow I got a couple of updates behind. Better dive back in...

Welcome back!

Well, of course. Somebody has to randomly smash everything on the table.

Better that it was him... no one stares at a kid destroying a table.

Finally! I've really been anticipating these pictures so I can see what it looks like.

Oh no. You too?

Seriously? Are people really that inconsiderate? Don't answer that.

Ok. I won't.

That's ok. It's not like it's a priceless memory or anything.

I have a few hard drives kicking around. I'm sure it's on on of those.

Whatever floats your boat.


Ahem. Sorry, Barry hasn't been around on the TR's, so somebody had to do it.

Admit it. His puns are rubbing off on you.

Sounds familiar somehow...

great Juliana got to experience ETWB and choosen twice to play a part! we have our FP+ for it and can't wait to go.
I get the feeling you were princessed out there Tim and couldn't wait to escape FL

I've never seen --> ETWB typed before. Took me 5 minutes to figure out what you were talking about.

Honestly, I don't mind princess stuff. Seeing the kids interacting with them makes it fun for me.

sorry the BBB photos didn't turn out very well, the one you did post is sweet! love the photo of her with chocolate, so cute!

Did you see what Melody does to her? Covers her with napkins.

That is so cool that Juliana got a part not once but twice in the thing with Belle.

That's what I call it too... the thing with Belle.

She is a smart girl picking BTMR to ride with her daddy next.

That's my girl!!!!

I don't like dole whips or floats...so I don't care which one you had.

Wha.. wha... WHAT????? I might have to disown you Kathy.

 

[KatMark]

Wha.. wha... WHAT????? I might have to disown you Kathy.

You didn't know that about me? Seriously? You must have "skimmed that part in my TR" whwen we tried it for the first time a year or two ago.

 

[jenseib]

Isn't Gaston so much fun. I just love his humor.

I am a float kind of dolewhipe person too. the juice makes it so much better.

 

[Poolrat]

Caught up-

It was so nice to wander around New Fantasyland in Oct. during dress rehearsal. Now in Dec....... not so much opening day was a mess.

Looking forward to another do-over over there.

The meet with Gaston was hysterical, that one is still one the list for me.

 

[afwdwfan]

I'm glad that Juliana is getting her fill of princess stuff in. Congrats to her being part of Belle's show twice.

Thunder Mountain is always a good choice. If she can handle it, she can handle Space!

And if you ever do figure out where time goes, let me know.

 

[that's nice]

You didn't know that about me? Seriously? You must have "skimmed that part in my TR" whwen we tried it for the first time a year or two ago.

Now that you mention it, I do remember. I do skim from time to time. How else can I keep up with you updating multiple times a day?

Isn't Gaston so much fun. I just love his humor.

Too bad I didn't get to meet him.

I am a float kind of dolewhipe person too. the juice makes it so much better.

+1

Caught up-

It was so nice to wander around New Fantasyland in Oct. during dress rehearsal. Now in Dec....... not so much opening day was a mess.

I'm sure it was.

Looking forward to another do-over over there.

You didn't go in in Jan??

The meet with Gaston was hysterical, that one is still one the list for me.

Melody seemed to like him.

I'm glad that Juliana is getting her fill of princess stuff in. Congrats to her being part of Belle's show twice.

Yea, I don't know if she cares about them anymore.

Thunder Mountain is always a good choice. If she can handle it, she can handle Space!

She is intimidated by space. We'll see if she can conquer her fear.

And if you ever do figure out where time goes, let me know.

It goes away.

 

[petals]

Luvin all the fantasyland pics I loled at Melody's conversation with Gaston. Did she show the pic to Christopher?

If Ana went on Space Mountain she's alot braver than me

 

[marvali]

CRT looks like a lot of fun, but when you have Ariel and Jasmine I guess it has to be

A little surprised Melody was all smiles with her Gaston meet. I would have expected her to be a little more Belle-ish towards him since she way outclasses him!!!

Looks like things worked out well with Juliana getting picked for a part with Belle, and then finishing up with BTMRR and dole whips!!!

 

[that's nice]

I went back through my photopass pictures and I found a folder that I had forgot about. I also forgot to mention that when you go to see Belle, CMs hand out photopass cards as you leave the theatre. These pictures were on that card....





My mom and Melody hanging out while Juliana and I were seeing Belle..



I guess Christopher woke up...



Lets continue...

We left Adventureland and were headed back towards castle when we stopped and the girls took a few more pictures....





In case you were counting (and I'm sure you aren't), we had 1 more princess we had to see. As we walked past the back of the castle near Cinderella's wishing well we could see a line of people waiting to see Merida. We got in line and were hoping we had got there in time. The CMs started allowing people in the area where the old Belle show took place and luckily we just made the cut off. We waited about 15-20 minutes to see Merida. Juliana took this time to do some coloring...





Juliana went right up to Merida and started talking with her while Christopher, on the other hand, wasn't so sure about that...



I think Christopher got a little curious because he walked over to Juliana & Merida to get a closer look.





I don't know what he was saying to Merida, could of been anything since he didn't really talk to much then, but he has her cracking up!





He ran back over to us and Juliana had her picture taken with Merida.



It was a really cute experience and I'm glad we waited especially since Juliana had her dress on. As we were leaving, we could hear the stage show starting in front of the castle. We figured we'd just hang out there for a while since we wanted to watch the lighting of the castle- this was the first night they were turning on the icicle lights.

We found a good spot and watched the show.







After the show the parade started and the kids had a fun time dancing around.



blurry goofy!



Juliana doing some fresh dance moves...





The party ended and it was almost time...... We had a perfect spot to watch the lighting show.



I don't have any pictures of the show since I was taking video but when the actual lighting happened there was a glitch. Only 1/2 of the castle lit up.



It stayed like that for about 5 minutes then all of the sudden.... BAM!






Up next... Brave was conquered. Would SM be braved?

 

[afwdwfan]

Yea, I don't know if she cares about them anymore.

Too bad. Kind of hard to believe, actually. At least you have another one to do it all over with.

It was a really cute experience and I'm glad we waited especially since Juliana had her dress on.

Would have been a shame to miss it since she was Merida for the day.

I don't have any pictures of the show since I was taking video but when the actual lighting happened there was a glitch. Only 1/2 of the castle lit up.



It stayed like that for about 5 minutes then all of the sudden.... BAM!

Ok. Show of hands...

How many people just thought of the Griswolds right there?

Somebody must have finally gone to check the light switch in the garage.

 

[jenseib]

She looks so darn cute dancing. She really has the moves!
WE have yet to meet Merida, but I am having a dress made for Claire for Halloween and hopefully it will still fit when we go in the spring.

 

[mommy2mrb]

the photo of Christopher and Merida is priceless, love the happy face!
we haven't met Merida yet, lines at DLR were crazy long, hoping we will on our trip next month!

oops on the lights it is so pretty all lit up though!

 

[KatMark]

I went back through my photopass pictures and I found a folder that I had forgot about. I also forgot to mention that when you go to see Belle, CMs hand out photopass cards as you leave the theatre. These pictures were on that card....



This picture is priceless.



Sweet

My mom and Melody hanging out while Juliana and I were seeing Belle..



Nice picture.

I guess Christopher woke up...



Sweet boy

Lets continue...

We left Adventureland and were headed back towards castle when we stopped and the girls took a few more pictures....






Love these two pictures!

In case you were counting (and I'm sure you aren't), we had 1 more princess we had to see. As we walked past the back of the castle near Cinderella's wishing well we could see a line of people waiting to see Merida. We got in line and were hoping we had got there in time. The CMs started allowing people in the area where the old Belle show took place and luckily we just made the cut off. We waited about 15-20 minutes to see Merida. Juliana took this time to do some coloring...





I love that they have something for the kids to do while they wait.

Juliana went right up to Merida and started talking with her while Christopher, on the other hand, wasn't so sure about that...



Another princess, dad?

I think Christopher got a little curious because he walked over to Juliana & Merida to get a closer look.






I don't know what he was saying to Merida, could of been anything since he didn't really talk to much then, but he has her cracking up!





I just want to squeeze those cheeks...he is just too darn cute for words.

He ran back over to us and Juliana had her picture taken with Merida.



Sweet!

It was a really cute experience and I'm glad we waited especially since Juliana had her dress on. As we were leaving, we could hear the stage show starting in front of the castle. We figured we'd just hang out there for a while since we wanted to watch the lighting of the castle- this was the first night they were turning on the icicle lights.

We found a good spot and watched the show.







We have got to stop and see that show one of these days.

After the show the parade started and the kids had a fun time dancing around.



blurry goofy!



Juliana doing some fresh dance moves...



Mel looks very confused in this picture.



Fun times.

The party ended and it was almost time...... We had a perfect spot to watch the lighting show.



I don't have any pictures of the show since I was taking video but when the actual lighting happened there was a glitch. Only 1/2 of the castle lit up.



It stayed like that for about 5 minutes then all of the sudden.... BAM!



Love the castle all lit up like that...and can't wait to see it again in 56 days.


Up next... Brave was conquered. Would SM be braved?

Can't wait to read more.