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[DizNee Luver]

So sorry that Goofy's Kitchen was a disappointment. I think we will have no problem saving the money and skipping it this trip. We were going to try and keep food costs down anyways. We have 6 in our group, so usually its a chunk of change for us too.

LOVE all the pics! Making me SO excited!

I'm sorry Goofy's was a disappointment too since it's one of our favorites!! Hopefully things will turn around!!

Hey Laurie, loved the latest installment that I missed while at our party!

So sorry to hear that Goofy's was a dissapointment. Doesn't surprise me though. We very rarely do character meals anymore because A we have done most of them already and B the girls are to the age now that they aren't as into them and we would rather save the money. They usually always do one on the girls trips although I don't think they officially did one last trip. Not the whole group. We did Storytellers our first year and it was fun but not many characters and then they didn't have an official one on the list this last one but then at the last minute a group did surf's up and some of us were supposed to go to Steakhouse 55 and at the last minute it got changed to Goofy's.

I have eaten at Goofy's prob 3 or 4 times and can honestly say I don't remember ever having a bad meal and the characters have always been pretty good but I HAVE had bad meals at some of the restaurants foodwise and I can see about the character interactions. I am so sorry that yours wasn't up to par and esp when you pay all that money. I mean you were not there simply to eat and you are paying a hefty premium FOR those characters so you expect to get what you paid for!

Loving all the new pics and anxious to see more!!

We'd never had an issue with Goofy's. We've always seen a number of characters in the morning & our only complain prior to this trip was one of the dinners we only saw 4 characters in the restaurant & 1 at the photo op. This time we saw 3 inside & 1 at photo op. I had always seen 7-8 characters everytime we had gone.....so when we only got 5 total.....I just figured it was a slow night. This time the whole thing seemed off.

loving the TR the pics are getting the entire family excited about disney we are about 10 weeks out. As everyone else i am sorry to hear the Goofy's was a disappoint - I hope this is a rare occurance since we are all looking forward to having brunch there on are visit. Keep the pics coming we are enjoying them alot.

I hope so too.....I'll be interested to see how things go for you!! It's always been the place we look forward to as well......so I really hope things are better.....much better when you get there!!

 

[Sherry E]

I've gotten 5 characters at Goofy's (including the one at the entrance) a few times! I guess it never bothered me because it meant that I could actually eat and not have to stop every minute to take a photo (which is what it used to be like in the old, old days of Goofy's - in the early '90s)!

Laurie - I think you had the perfect storm of misfires at Goofy's Kitchen on the day you went! It sounds like your usual experience there might be slightly different from mine, so seeing fewer characters along with the lack of birthday attention, the less than stellar food and the lackluster service, was not what you are used to at all, as you said (whereas it might have been okay for me). I think everything combined together made it one big disaster!

Hopefully whatever it is that was the cause of the downward turn in the Goofy's food and service quality when you were there will be fixed. I'm still thinking - new staff. That would explain a lot.

Anyway, the Alice-Mad Hatter-Queen photos are darling!!

I'm thinking maybe the Haunted Mansion stretching room portraits and the ToonTown art were either in a different section of the DLH (still upstairs, though) or have been taken down and replaced with something else. I must investigate next time I am there! I have to see if I can even remember where they used to be in the DLH to be able to track them! That art (like in the photos you posted) is another nice touch to the DLH that really gives it that magical Disney touch!

 

[DizNee Luver]

I've gotten 5 characters at Goofy's (including the one at the entrance) a few times! I guess it never bothered me because it meant that I could actually eat and not have to stop every minute to take a photo (which is what it used to be like in the old, old days of Goofy's - in the early '90s)!

Laurie - I think you had the perfect storm of misfires at Goofy's Kitchen on the day you went! It sounds like your usual experience there might be slightly different from mine, so seeing fewer characters along with the lack of birthday attention, the less than stellar food and the lackluster service, was not what you are used to at all, as you said (whereas it might have been okay for me). I think everything combined together made it one big disaster!

Hopefully whatever it is that was the cause of the downward turn in the Goofy's food and service quality when you were there will be fixed. I'm still thinking - new staff. That would explain a lot.

Anyway, the Alice-Mad Hatter-Queen photos are darling!!

I'm thinking maybe the Haunted Mansion stretching room portraits and the ToonTown art were either in a different section of the DLH (still upstairs, though) or have been taken down and replaced with something else. I must investigate next time I am there! I have to see if I can even remember where they used to be in the DLH to be able to track them! That art (like in the photos you posted) is another nice touch to the DLH that really gives it that magical Disney touch!

I know that was not the norm for Goofy's & am hoping, like you said....things will get better!! It could have just been one of those BAD Mondays....but with a group our size....that was a lot of money to leave feeling the way we did. I have not given up on it.....I will go back!!

We loved the Musical Chairs game.....it was fun for the kids to participate & fun for me to watch!!

We love looking at all the memorabilia & artwork at the DLH!! I wish I had more time to do so.....this trip seemed like we left with out accomplishing much of anything. A very weird feeling!!

 

[Sherry E]

I know that was not the norm for Goofy's & am hoping, like you said....things will get better!! It could have just been one of those BAD Mondays....but with a group our size....that was a lot of money to leave feeling the way we did. I have not given up on it.....I will go back!!

We loved the Musical Chairs game.....it was fun for the kids to participate & fun for me to watch!!

We love looking at all the memorabilia & artwork at the DLH!! I wish I had more time to do so.....this trip seemed like we left with out accomplishing much of anything. A very weird feeling!!

I used to think it was only the short DLR trips - like the 2-day visits, perhaps - that left me feeling like I had not even accomplished 50% of what I wanted to do. I always told myself that if I had a longer trip of X number of days, I would be able to get it all done. But I hear back from other people who went for several days or more - and they didn't get it all done, either!

I am beginning to think that is all part of the dreaded DSE - Disney Snowball Effect. No matter how much we do (and from your detailed photos, which are fabulous, it looks like you did a lot) or how long we stay, we will still leave DLR with the knowledge that we didn't accomplish everything on our "lists." I think DLR pumps a chemical into the air that we breathe in so that as soon as we leave we are thinking, "I have to get back there soon to do [fill in the blank] because I didn't get it done last time!"

I sometimes forget all the little hidden gems around the DLH. In the last decade I have either stayed at the PPH, the GCH or just gone home at the end of the night. And when we go to Goofy's, we usually just go there and leave without wandering around the DLH. So it's been a long time since I have been to that upstairs portrait area or seen the cool memorabilia/souvenir wall, or even the bronze statues in the lobby. There used to be so many other restaurants and shops at the DLH (pre-Downtown Disney and Grand Californian construction) - it was really a great place to hang out for the day. Of course, they got rid of a whole chunk of the DLH but many of the gems are still around.

I am saddened that the waterfalls and koi ponds are due to be removed from the DLH - those have always been things that, I think, are real highlights of that property and give it a kind of lush, tropical feel.


Anyway - looking forward to more of the TR and more pictures!!

 

[DizNee Luver]

After the Musical Chairs we headed back up Main Street & found a shady spot near the Guided Tours Office to wait for Mike, Tyler & the twins to come back to the park. When they got there, we headed out to go towards DTD. Tyler went to DCA to catch up with his brothers. He snapped a few pics of the Green Army Men in Paradise Pier:

The rest of us made our way thru DTD towards the House of Blues. I was going to have my first DIS meet-up with GoofySon'sMom that I had conversed back & forth with on the trip report thread. We found our trip was at the same time & tried to schedule a few minutes to meet in person. They were finishing lunch & we were headed to the Rainforest Cafe for an early dinner....so we figured this would work out best. We waited out by the fountains in front of the HoB & let the kids play in the water.

Pretty soon, I see her & her son coming out.....hard to miss with their Boston Red Sox shirts on.....lol!! It was great meeting her in person & found it funny that we ended up comparing notes on Goofy's Kitchen (they didn't have a good experience either). We got a couple pics together (the 2 hubby's were on camera duty...lol):

This is her son Andrew, Vicki, Anthony, Me holding Michayla & Adaleah.

I hadn't seen the 3 older boys come by yet....so we decided to head towards the Rainforest Cafe to wait for them there. Vicki & her family joined us so we could chat a bit longer. The boys showed up & Vicki was able to meet Nick who she also had chatted with on the TR thread. We said our goodbyes & headed in to check-in for our dinner.

The outside of the RFC:

Some of the inside decor of the restaurant:

We were seated on the first floor in one of the semi-private corners. It's kinda like going into a cave.....lol This actually was better for Michayla who was already stressing out. We were able to bring her stroller in if she needed to "escape". Which she did about half way thru our time here.

 

[DizNee Luver]

I used to think it was only the short DLR trips - like the 2-day visits, perhaps - that left me feeling like I had not even accomplished 50% of what I wanted to do. I always told myself that if I had a longer trip of X number of days, I would be able to get it all done. But I hear back from other people who went for several days or more - and they didn't get it all done, either!

I am beginning to think that is all part of the dreaded DSE - Disney Snowball Effect. No matter how much we do (and from your detailed photos, which are fabulous, it looks like you did a lot) or how long we stay, we will still leave DLR with the knowledge that we didn't accomplish everything on our "lists." I think DLR pumps a chemical into the air that we breathe in so that as soon as we leave we are thinking, "I have to get back there soon to do [fill in the blank] because I didn't get it done last time!"

I sometimes forget all the little hidden gems around the DLH. In the last decade I have either stayed at the PPH, the GCH or just gone home at the end of the night. And when we go to Goofy's, we usually just go there and leave without wandering around the DLH. So it's been a long time since I have been to that upstairs portrait area or seen the cool memorabilia/souvenir wall, or even the bronze statues in the lobby. There used to be so many other restaurants and shops at the DLH (pre-Downtown Disney and Grand Californian construction) - it was really a great place to hang out for the day. Of course, they got rid of a whole chunk of the DLH but may of the gems are still around.

I am saddened that the waterfalls and koi ponds are due to be removed from the DLH - those have always been things that, I think, are real highlights of that property and give it a kind of lush, tropical feel.


Anyway - looking forward to more of the TR and more pictures!!

We found this trip was difficult with the twins & even Mike's mom was struggling getting around....so the pace was totally different this trip. Not that we were ever running from one thing to the next...but things we never miss....got missed. Things we really wanted to do this trip....never got done. Rides we like to do multiple times....didn't really happen either. So when I got home & realized the number of things I missed.....I kept trying to figure out how that was possible with 6 days!!

The waterfalls & koi ponds are being taken out!! Say it ain't so!! That really saddens me....especially since I didn't get back to them this trip. I love that area & it makes the DLH special. To be honest with you....I've seen pics of the remodeled rooms & don't like the direction they're taking this hotel. The older, charming style & 4 poster beds made this hotel special....now it just looks like any other "nice" hotel......just sad!

 

[DizNee Luver]

After being seated these pics were taken of the family:

Mike, Betty & Anthony.....love the finger....those silly boys!

Nick & Addy:

Laurie & Shyann:

Derek & Michayla:

Tyler's Self Portrait:

Ty also got a few pics:

The Birthday Boy!!

Another Self Portrait by Ty:

As we were looking at the menus:

Twins:

More random pics at the table:

Not sure what Anthony's problem was.....lol

More Rainforest Cafe to come!!

 

[Sherry E]

We found this trip was difficult with the twins & even Mike's mom was struggling getting around....so the pace was totally different this trip. Not that we were ever running from one thing to the next...but things we never miss....got missed. Things we really wanted to do this trip....never got done. Rides we like to do multiple times....didn't really happen either. So when I got home & realized the number of things I missed.....I kept trying to figure out how that was possible with 6 days!!

The waterfalls & koi ponds are being taken out!! Say it ain't so!! That really saddens me....especially since I didn't get back to them this trip. I love that area & it makes the DLH special. To be honest with you....I've seen pics of the remodeled rooms & don't like the direction they're taking this hotel. The older, charming style & 4 poster beds made this hotel special....now it just looks like any other "nice" hotel......just sad!

First of all - looove those Rainforest Cafe photos above (both the inside and outside ones)! Again, great job taking such detailed pictures! Really excellent job with that! I am lucky if I can even get a picture of one of the birds in the trees in RFC, but it's usually too crowded or busy to do much picture-taking. It's too bad that RFC is starting to get more bad reviews lately from other DIS-ers. I think it has a really extensive menu and my food has always been good. Plus, it's such a fun atmosphere. I hope they are not slipping too much in service & quality.

I hate that feeling of coming home from a DLR trip and realizing that, despite your best planning efforts, you not only didn't do the extra things you wanted to do, but you didn't do the things you would normally do (such as riding things multiple times) either. You are exhausted, and yet feel incomplete somehow!

And I totally know what you mean about the pace of a trip too. Sometimes you can be there and things seem very leisurely, with no real destination and no one is rushing to get anywhere (even if you have things on the agenda). Other times, the pace can seem very purposeful and the trip is very productive. Also, sometimes one friend or another on my trips is ailing with something or other, so we have to stop so they can rest.

Yes - as far as I know, the waterfalls and koi ponds are still on track to be removed. About a month or two ago on the Disney Parks Blog, it was mentioned that, as part of this whole DLH makeover, they are adding in a new retro-Tahitian restaurant (which will take the place of Hook's Pointe) that is reminiscent of the old Tahitian Terrace in Adventureland. Also, they are totally revamping the pool and re-theming it, adding water slides and all kinds of things. When the pool work gets underway, they supposedly have to remove the waterfalls and koi ponds because there wasn't quite enough area/room to expand and develop the pool area and maintain the waterfalls and the koi pond.

I kept hoping that, somehow, they would only be temporarily removing the waterfalls and koi. Really, if they are going to be adding in a Tahitian place, wouldn't the falls and the koi be a nice tropical complement to the theme of the restaurant? But I think it is supposed to be permanent. And I think it's a big mistake. Those things made the DLH unique and set it apart from the other 2 DLR hotels.

I really think DLR/TDA doesn't know which way to go with the DLH. They have removed so many great things from the DLH over the years, and it seems to me like they can't decide whether to make it tropical or retro. Sometimes they seem to want it to be 'classic Disney' and neither retro nor tropical. Sometimes they seem to want it to be more 'fantasy-like.'

I know what you mean about the refurbished rooms. I think they look like very nice rooms with very nice beds - but they don't look like what I picture as being part of the DLH. You're right - they look like they could belong to another hotel - any other nice hotel.

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

The rest of us made our way thru DTD towards the House of Blues. I was going to have my first DIS meet-up with GoofySon'sMom that I had conversed back & forth with on the trip report thread. We found our trip was at the same time & tried to schedule a few minutes to meet in person. They were finishing lunch & we were headed to the Rainforest Cafe for an early dinner....so we figured this would work out best. We waited out by the fountains in front of the HoB & let the kids play in the water.

Pretty soon, I see her & her son coming out.....hard to miss with their Boston Red Sox shirts on.....lol!! It was great meeting her in person & found it funny that we ended up comparing notes on Goofy's Kitchen (they didn't have a good experience either). We got a couple pics together (the 2 hubby's were on camera duty...lol):

This is her son Andrew, Vicki, Anthony, Me holding Michayla & Adaleah.

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Hey that's me!

Loved meeting you all! I am almost up to our meet in my report, not quite!

I just went thru all your pics while eating my lunch! Boy you do take a lot of pictures! Wow! Wish I had thought to take that many! I have absolutely loved reliving your (and our) trip thru them!

 

[DizNee Luver]

Here are the drinks!!

Derek's first official drink as a 21 yr old~~The Pink Parrot Lemonade:

Ty got the Panama Punch but didn't get very far with it....lol:

The rainbow Icee's....the kids & I had these:

Next up was our dinners. The chef came out & spoke with us about Shyann's needs & we decided that she could have the Buttered Pasta with Applesauce:

Addy got the Dino Nuggets & Fries:

Anthony got the Pizza:

Derek got the Pastalava (spicy jumbalaya):

Tyler got the Amazon Fajitas:

Nick got the Guacamole Burger:

I got the Lava Nachos:

Mike got the Chicken & Ribs:

Betty got the Tuscan Chicken:

For Derek's Birthday we ordered the Volcano!! (brownie cake, vanilla ice cream, caramel & chocolate sauce & whip cream)

The next post will have the rest of our evening!

 

[DizNee Luver]

First of all - looove those Rainforest Cafe photos above (both the inside and outside ones)! Again, great job taking such detailed pictures! Really excellent job with that! I am lucky if I can even get a picture of one of the birds in the trees in RFC, but it's usually too crowded or busy to do much picture-taking. It's too bad that RFC is starting to get more bad reviews lately from other DIS-ers. I think it has a really extensive menu and my food has always been good. Plus, it's such a fun atmosphere. I hope they are not slipping too much in service & quality.

I hate that feeling of coming home from a DLR trip and realizing that, despite your best planning efforts, you not only didn't do the extra things you wanted to do, but you didn't do the things you would normally do (such as riding things multiple times) either. You are exhausted, and yet feel incomplete somehow!

And I totally know what you mean about the pace of a trip too. Sometimes you can be there and things seem very leisurely, with no real destination and no one is rushing to get anywhere (even if you have things on the agenda). Other times, the pace can seem very purposeful and the trip is very productive. Also, sometimes one friend or another on my trips is ailing with something or other, so we have to stop so they can rest.

Yes - as far as I know, the waterfalls and koi ponds are still on track to be removed. About a month or two ago on the Disney Parks Blog, it was mentioned that, as part of this whole DLH makeover, they are adding in a new retro-Tahitian restaurant (which will take the place of Hook's Pointe) that is reminiscent of the old Tahitian Terrace in Adventureland. Also, they are totally revamping the pool and re-theming it, adding water slides and all kinds of things. When the pool work gets underway, they supposedly have to remove the waterfalls and koi ponds because there wasn't quite enough area/room to expand and develop the pool area and maintain the waterfalls and the koi pond.

I kept hoping that, somehow, they would only be temporarily removing the waterfalls and koi. Really, if they are going to be adding in a Tahitian place, wouldn't the falls and the koi be a nice tropical complement to the theme of the restaurant? But I think it is supposed to be permanent. And I think it's a big mistake. Those things made the DLH unique and set it apart from the other 2 DLR hotels.

I really think DLR/TDA doesn't know which way to go with the DLH. They have removed so many great things from the DLH over the years, and it seems to me like they can't decide whether to make it tropical or retro. Sometimes they seem to want it to be 'classic Disney' and neither retro nor tropical. Sometimes they seem to want it to be more 'fantasy-like.'

I know what you mean about the refurbished rooms. I think they look like very nice rooms with very nice beds - but they don't look like what I picture as being part of the DLH. You're right - they look like they could belong to another hotel - any other nice hotel.

I'm just sorry that they think they totally have to redo the DLH.....it just won't be the same. The tahitian restaurant sounds nice...but as you said....the waterfalls & koi ponds would fit the theming. I hope they figure things out before they totally ruin it.

Hey that's me!

Loved meeting you all! I am almost up to our meet in my report, not quite!

I just went thru all your pics while eating my lunch! Boy you do take a lot of pictures! Wow! Wish I had thought to take that many! I have absolutely loved reliving your (and our) trip thru them!

We only took 4000 pics..... The fun part is combining all 5 cameras into one order!!

 

[kelmac284]

More great pics! I have had good and bad meals at RFC but overall we like it there for the atmosphere if nothing else. Fun!

 

[DizNee Luver]

So here's my review of our dinner at the RFC.
The waiter we had was very good & on top of things....super friendly!! The chef was nice to come out & speak to us about my coconut allergy & Shyann's egg allergy. He wanted to make sure we both stayed away from triggers. The food looked good but it wasn't very good. Derek enjoyed his dinner but thought it should have more spice to it. Ty thought the fajitas were ok & I believe Nick was ok with his burger. My nachos seemed stale & with all the toppings, most of the chips were soaked & icky. Mike's chicken & ribs were both overcooked & dry, as was Betty's chicken. So I guess you would say half the meals were ok & the other half weren't. We've always enjoyed not only the atmosphere in this restaurant but the food as well. This was an expensive meal & just wish our food would have been better. The last trip we had a few issues with the meals & it seems to be going downhill each time we go. I think next trip we'll skip this & find a new place to try.

6 ADULTS, 3 CHILD, 2 ALCOHOLIC DRINKS, 6 ASST. DRINKS w/TAX, TIP & RAINFOREST CAFE MEMBER DISC= $266.08

After dinner we walked thru DTD. Ty & Nick stopped in the LEGO store as the rest of us made our way to the World of Disney store. Ty got a few pics:

After a little shopping, we went back to the motel to get kids to bed & for those of us returning to dress a bit warmer. Mike & Betty stayed with the kids as Nick, Tyler, Derek & I returned to hit some rides. We still had a stack of FP's from the GAD voucher we redeemed earlier in the day. We rode Space Mtn twice & then Mike texted us that he was in the park. We met up & went to ride BTMRR.....twice & then rode Indiana Jones. We ended our evening at Pooh's Corner where Nick, Ty & Derek rode Splash Mtn as Mike & I oogled the goodies.

NEWS FLASH: I noticed the Tigger Tails looked different & asked why they were all sparkly & not orange chocolate covered. I was told that as of today (July 26), they were being made that way because of the trans fats. So no more fruit flavored white chocolate covering the Tigger & Cheshire tails....only colored sparkly sugar from this day forward.

Ok, back to our normally programmed trip report: We picked up a couple treats to eat on our way out of the park.

All in all, it was a good day! The twins got to ride a few rides & actually enjoyed them, Derek had a good 21st birthday because he was at Disneyland, Addy & Anthony got to do something new in the Musical Chairs game, Ty, Nick, Mike & Betty enjoyed their time at the parks & I got to meet Vicki. The only disappointment to the day was our 2 meals.....hopefully Day 2 will bring us some good eats!!

 

[DizNee Luver]

More great pics! I have had good and bad meals at RFC but overall we like it there for the atmosphere if nothing else. Fun!

The first time we went in 2008 it was fabulous....the food was all very good & plenty of it.

In 2009 our dinner was ok, nothing spectacular. The breakfast we did was good!

This trip it was half & half on the food.

So as much as we like the look of the restaurant....I think we'll try something different. It's an expensive meal & for that price you want a decent meal. We did House of Blues last trip & really enjoyed that....might need to go back there next time or try Ralph Brennan's!!

 

[DisneyStitch626]

I am soooo loving all your pictures so far! I can't believe you have only gone through one day!

Sorry to hear that your experience at Goofy's Kitchen wasn't the best. Considering that is supposed to be one of the best Character meals, it makes me a little nervous about doing PCH Grill and Storytellers. Oh well, PCH is mostly for Stitch and Mickey, and Storytellers is mostly for the banana stuffed french toast!

It looks like every one was having a great first day! Happy belated to Derek! Cute hat!

 

[joyfulDisneytears]

NEWS FLASH: I noticed the Tigger Tails looked different & asked why they were all sparkly & not orange chocolate covered. I was told that as of today (July 26), they were being made that way because of the trans fats. So no more fruit flavored white chocolate covering the Tigger & Cheshire tails....only colored sparkly sugar from this day forward.

That's unfortunate...they sound so good the way they originally were! I mean really, if you're getting chocolate-covered something from a shop, are you really worried about trans fats at that moment?

 

[DizNee Luver]

I am soooo loving all your pictures so far! I can't believe you have only gone through one day!

Sorry to hear that your experience at Goofy's Kitchen wasn't the best. Considering that is supposed to be one of the best Character meals, it makes me a little nervous about doing PCH Grill and Storytellers. Oh well, PCH is mostly for Stitch and Mickey, and Storytellers is mostly for the banana stuffed french toast!

It looks like every one was having a great first day! Happy belated to Derek! Cute hat!

I know....a lot of pictures huh?!

Don't be nervous about PCH Grill or Storytellers....we did both & were pleased!!

That's unfortunate...they sound so good the way they originally were! I mean really, if you're getting chocolate-covered something from a shop, are you really worried about trans fats at that moment?

You really think that is up to the consumer.....but oh well....I really wasn't a huge fan of them but I know a lot of DISers are.

 

[DizNee Luver]

Day Two, July 27th: We didn't worry about being out the door early. Derek & Nick did get up early & go to DL. Anthony & Addy had a 10am appt at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, so we figured we just needed to get there in time to catch a quick breakfast. We got the twins dressed in their matching Minnie dresses & Minnie ear clips. These were really neat since neither girl will tolerate a headband or hat. These just clip into their hair....so they don't really pay much attention to them. Aren't they cute??

Tyler got a picture of this bus that was parked in front of our motel:

Once we hit the gates, I took Anthony & Addy up Main Street, stopping at the fresh fruit cart to get them a container of grapes & some juice. We took our selections up to the backside of the castle so they could sit & enjoy them.

The rest of the group met up at the Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street & here are the pictures they took while in there.....lots of yummy looking goodies!!

The start of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will start next post!

 

[DizNee Luver]

While the kids ate their breakfast, I took a couple pics on the backside of the castle:

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Signs:

The store window displays at the Boutique:

This is the store/shop at the front of the salon. If you are looking for princess costumes & accessories....they have it all here!! The shop has a beautiful stained glass window to the salon of the Fairy Godmother & they have displays near the ceiling that I found cute as well.

We checked in around 9:40 (20 mins early) & I let them know we'd be hanging out in the store area. Addy was having trouble deciding who she wanted to be: Belle, Tiana or Jasmine. We looked at everything & she finally chose Jasmine. We stood closer to the desk area at 10am, waiting for the kids to be called. As we stood there, 3-4 people came in as walk-ins & were handed pagers. We waited...and waited....and here comes some of the walk-ins & their pagers were going off. They went back to the salon....about 10:25, I finally asked why the walk-ins were going before us....since I made our reservation 60 days out. The gal was very embarrassed because somehow she had skipped right over us......ugh! She told me she'd get them in as soon as she could.

More in the next post.

 

[Belle Ella]

I promise I am still tagging along! Every time I cehck in after work there's always so much to see! I'm loving all the photos!