Marla Hellwig
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Two Gals from Ohio Take on the World
This is a repost of our trip from last July from the old boards - by request!
THE CAST:
Marla - me
Kara - daughter
DAY 2:
Monday, July 17 - 1900 Park Fair, and MK:
After a another quick ride on monorail from the MK, stopped and filled up our mugs and back to our room to take off shoes and socks for awhile. I was so hot and wanted to take a shower. I told Kara that I was going to stretch out on bed for just a few minutes to cool down, and then we would jump into the shower. Next thing I knew, Kara was asking me if she still was getting any more Surprises today. It was 5:30 and we had PS at 1900 Park Fair at the GF at 6:30 for the Villains dinner. After a quick wash up, we were out the door and back on the monorail.
We checked in at 6:15 and was given a pager. The Red Queen of Hearts was in the lobby area. With her hoop skirt, there is no way she can walk around the restaurant. She was fun and giving the "off with your head" motion many times. Also lobby area has little chairs, television, and table with pictures and crayons to use to keep the kiddies busy while you wait. We were seated about 6:40.
1900 Park Fair Dinner, Monday, July 17, 2000
Buffet Price 21.95 for adults, 12.95 for children 3 - 11
The menu (they didnt have one for me to bring home):
2 loafs of bread were at the table when we were seated. One was a regular yeast type break and other cinnamon sticky bun type. Both were good with Kara eating all of the yeast bread, and me the other. I did get a taste of the yeast bread and it was good also.
Assortment of fresh fruits and cold salads.
Cold strawberry soup - this was a different item was good though it reminded me of something you would use to dip fruit in. There was another soup on the other side but dont remember what it was.
Plain mashed potatoes (with lumps) and potato wedgies.
Grilled Chicken - Chicken Newberg - was good.
Baked fish and Seafood Newberg - we skipped both.
Variety of vegetables - I remember corn as Kara loves corn.
Prime rib and ham - once again we both skipped the ham but the prime rib was very good here too!
Kids: pizza, sandwiches, chicken strips, and fried fish nuggets.
Had a wonderful french silk pie type dessert here also, and a piece of several thin layers of chocolate cake with super icing.
Captain Hook, Prince John, and the Snow Witch were the characters who went from table to table. The first time we saw Hook, Kara told him about helping to steal his flag, and finding his buried pirate treasure. He put both hands on his hips and stomped his foot. He didnt slam his hook down on the table, but we did notice that every time he came by, a piece of Karas silverware would disappear. Was Hook setting up house and couldnt afford to buy silverware? By the time Kara got to her ice cream she was down to a fork. She thought it was fun to eat ice cream with a fork. Prince John hugged me once and Captain Hook patted me on the shoulder. The Snow Witch on her 3rd time around gave me a big hug. She is not very tall. Kara got several hugs from each of the characters.
I was watching the Snow Witch roam the restaurant and watched her "sneak" up on a lady. I didnt see what she did, but the lady who was sneaked up on, let out a good scream. The organ was loud but fortunately it didnt play much while we were there.
Dinner was over an hour, but I enjoyed the comfort of the air conditioning. I did notice that there wasnt a rush to get you out. Our waiter wasnt around much, but noticed he did show up in time for the tip!
After dinner got all the way back up the monorail station at the GF and Kara didnt have her water bottle. She zipped back down and it was still seating on the floor by her chair. The bottle I didnt care about but the water strap I did.
Back into the MK. Now Kara has whined and begged to ride Splash Mountain ever since 7:30 a. m. We took the train over there and the wait was 2 hours, and the Fast Pass was closed for the night. I didnt want to wait but we did. Was it ever hot back in there. The wait was actually 2 ½ hours by the time we actually got on the ride. Missed the first MSEP. I was not a happy camper by now and we left the park as soon as we got off the ride. Tried to get on the train, but it was closed, I think due to the fireworks, so had to walk out of the park.
We did catch Tinkerbell fly and watched a few of the fireworks, but the mass of people on Main Street was really bad. I ducked into the 1st shop we could and walked up Main Street that way. The crowds werent too bad within the stores and the ac was a plus. We were able to watch the rest of the fireworks from the monorail station and was back in our room by 10:15 or so and Kara had a bath and was in bed by 10:30. I continued to unpack, and listened to the 11:00 p.m. MSEP from our balcony.
Got ready for our day at Epcot and watched Zorro and Mickey Mouse Club in bed. I did work on trip report a little. Started to watch the Ghost of Buxely Hall and then next thing . . .
The plan for the day was after Mickey's wake up call, start off with Dumbo and Pooh. Kara is signed up for the Pirate Cruise at the GF, and have to be at the dock no later than 10:15 a.m. Mommy has no plan, maybe some shopping and looking around the GF while Kara is off yo ho ho ing! After the cruise, back to MK until PS time for the Villains Dinner at 1900 Park Avenue at 6:30 p.m. I just love those villains. Back to the MK until they kick us out!
We followed the plan for the day fairly well. Well, at least until after dinner. I kept telling Kara that I had a plan in regards to Splash Mountain for Tuesday, but she just wouldnt listen. Oh well, the joys of being a mom. Guess I could have been a meanie and yelled at her, or drugged her out of line, but I was trying to be a good mom.
Does Kara lean her lesson in regards to standing in a long line, stay tuned . . .
This is a repost of our trip from last July from the old boards - by request!
THE CAST:
Marla - me
Kara - daughter
DAY 2:
Monday, July 17 - 1900 Park Fair, and MK:
After a another quick ride on monorail from the MK, stopped and filled up our mugs and back to our room to take off shoes and socks for awhile. I was so hot and wanted to take a shower. I told Kara that I was going to stretch out on bed for just a few minutes to cool down, and then we would jump into the shower. Next thing I knew, Kara was asking me if she still was getting any more Surprises today. It was 5:30 and we had PS at 1900 Park Fair at the GF at 6:30 for the Villains dinner. After a quick wash up, we were out the door and back on the monorail.
We checked in at 6:15 and was given a pager. The Red Queen of Hearts was in the lobby area. With her hoop skirt, there is no way she can walk around the restaurant. She was fun and giving the "off with your head" motion many times. Also lobby area has little chairs, television, and table with pictures and crayons to use to keep the kiddies busy while you wait. We were seated about 6:40.
1900 Park Fair Dinner, Monday, July 17, 2000
Buffet Price 21.95 for adults, 12.95 for children 3 - 11
The menu (they didnt have one for me to bring home):
2 loafs of bread were at the table when we were seated. One was a regular yeast type break and other cinnamon sticky bun type. Both were good with Kara eating all of the yeast bread, and me the other. I did get a taste of the yeast bread and it was good also.
Assortment of fresh fruits and cold salads.
Cold strawberry soup - this was a different item was good though it reminded me of something you would use to dip fruit in. There was another soup on the other side but dont remember what it was.
Plain mashed potatoes (with lumps) and potato wedgies.
Grilled Chicken - Chicken Newberg - was good.
Baked fish and Seafood Newberg - we skipped both.
Variety of vegetables - I remember corn as Kara loves corn.
Prime rib and ham - once again we both skipped the ham but the prime rib was very good here too!
Kids: pizza, sandwiches, chicken strips, and fried fish nuggets.
Had a wonderful french silk pie type dessert here also, and a piece of several thin layers of chocolate cake with super icing.
Captain Hook, Prince John, and the Snow Witch were the characters who went from table to table. The first time we saw Hook, Kara told him about helping to steal his flag, and finding his buried pirate treasure. He put both hands on his hips and stomped his foot. He didnt slam his hook down on the table, but we did notice that every time he came by, a piece of Karas silverware would disappear. Was Hook setting up house and couldnt afford to buy silverware? By the time Kara got to her ice cream she was down to a fork. She thought it was fun to eat ice cream with a fork. Prince John hugged me once and Captain Hook patted me on the shoulder. The Snow Witch on her 3rd time around gave me a big hug. She is not very tall. Kara got several hugs from each of the characters.
I was watching the Snow Witch roam the restaurant and watched her "sneak" up on a lady. I didnt see what she did, but the lady who was sneaked up on, let out a good scream. The organ was loud but fortunately it didnt play much while we were there.
Dinner was over an hour, but I enjoyed the comfort of the air conditioning. I did notice that there wasnt a rush to get you out. Our waiter wasnt around much, but noticed he did show up in time for the tip!
After dinner got all the way back up the monorail station at the GF and Kara didnt have her water bottle. She zipped back down and it was still seating on the floor by her chair. The bottle I didnt care about but the water strap I did.
Back into the MK. Now Kara has whined and begged to ride Splash Mountain ever since 7:30 a. m. We took the train over there and the wait was 2 hours, and the Fast Pass was closed for the night. I didnt want to wait but we did. Was it ever hot back in there. The wait was actually 2 ½ hours by the time we actually got on the ride. Missed the first MSEP. I was not a happy camper by now and we left the park as soon as we got off the ride. Tried to get on the train, but it was closed, I think due to the fireworks, so had to walk out of the park.
We did catch Tinkerbell fly and watched a few of the fireworks, but the mass of people on Main Street was really bad. I ducked into the 1st shop we could and walked up Main Street that way. The crowds werent too bad within the stores and the ac was a plus. We were able to watch the rest of the fireworks from the monorail station and was back in our room by 10:15 or so and Kara had a bath and was in bed by 10:30. I continued to unpack, and listened to the 11:00 p.m. MSEP from our balcony.
Got ready for our day at Epcot and watched Zorro and Mickey Mouse Club in bed. I did work on trip report a little. Started to watch the Ghost of Buxely Hall and then next thing . . .
The plan for the day was after Mickey's wake up call, start off with Dumbo and Pooh. Kara is signed up for the Pirate Cruise at the GF, and have to be at the dock no later than 10:15 a.m. Mommy has no plan, maybe some shopping and looking around the GF while Kara is off yo ho ho ing! After the cruise, back to MK until PS time for the Villains Dinner at 1900 Park Avenue at 6:30 p.m. I just love those villains. Back to the MK until they kick us out!
We followed the plan for the day fairly well. Well, at least until after dinner. I kept telling Kara that I had a plan in regards to Splash Mountain for Tuesday, but she just wouldnt listen. Oh well, the joys of being a mom. Guess I could have been a meanie and yelled at her, or drugged her out of line, but I was trying to be a good mom.
Does Kara lean her lesson in regards to standing in a long line, stay tuned . . .
