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!
CAST:
Marla - me the mom
Kara - the kid - 9
DAY 5 - part 2:
Thursday, July 20 - some Magical Moments, and Liberty Tree Tavern:
By this time it was about 2 p.m. and I was ready for some shade and a rest. We got a snack and cold drink and slowly made our way back over to Liberty Square. We did look around Fantsyland but the wait times were really bad. 45 minutes to 90 minutes for everything - I dont think so.
Got over to Liberty Square about 2:30 and staked out our spot where we had been told to be. It was in front of the benches right to the left of the Hall of Presidents across from Liberty Tree. Just as we arrived, the poles and ropes were being installed.
The parade started and it came from Splash Mt. Here comes the first float with Prince Charming and Cinderella. As the float drew close, Kara got "special" waves from Prince and Cindy. I kept looking around for any others from our tour, but as far as I could tell, we were the only ones who showed up. The float stopped just passed us and Kara looked at me like wonder what is going to happen next. We watched as Prince walked Cindy off of the float and they came straight for Kara.
They took her by the hand and walked her out to dance with them. I was so surprised at this. Didnt expect it at all. Due to rude people behind me wasnt able to get the whole dance on tape but did get some. They walked Kara back to me and both gave her a hug. Kara was on cloud nine by now and I could hardly get her to sit back down.
By this time I noticed that the 2nd camcorder battery was starting to get low so shut off camcorder and waited to see what would happen when Aladdins float came by. Once again, special waves from both Al and Jas and the float stopped just past of us. Al and Jas dont get off their float but Al pointed right at Kara and waved her out. She got to help rub the lamp and play Genie says. At one point she is hopping on 1 foot waving really hard up at Al and Jas.
By this time I was floored. Two special moments in just a matter of minutes. We watched the rest of the parade having the time of our lives.
When the parade ended we went into the Hall of Presidents. Kara was very interested and watched and listened very intently.
I originally had a Surprise PS at the Liberty Tree Tavern for 6:35 p.m., but changed it to 4:30. We walked in about 4:10 checked in and went upstairs for a potty break. Boy the restroom in here are small.
We missed our name being announced with the ringing of the bell. When we came down stairs, we sat down in lobby and our hostess came over and said we were ready to be seated. We were probably seated by 4:20 at the latest.
We were in the Betsy Ross room and look like the real thing to me.
Liberty Tree Tavern dinner, Thursday, July 20, 2000
Adults 19.95, Little Patriots (3 - 11) 9.95.
You are served here family style and they will bring extras of anything you want.
You start off with the Declaration Salad which has tossed mixed greens, served with our special Tavern Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing. This dressing was very good and even Kara liked it. She ate a little of the salad but I ate the rest.
Patriots Platter has a generous serving of roasted Turkey Breast, marinated Flank Steak and Honey Mustard Ham, accompanied by homemade Mash Potatoes, Garden Vegetable, Herb Bread Stuffing and Stouffers Macaroni and Cheese.
Neither of us liked the honey mustard sauce on the ham. Kara ate all of the turkey - I didnt even get a bite to try!. She also ate almost a whole piece of the steak. The steak was very good, juicy and tender.
Our vegetable of the day were the little glazed carrots and they were good. Matter of fact, between the two of us we ate everything that was served to us except the ham. More good ice tea for mom and Kara had (I think) 3 glasses of milk with dinner and dessert.
Yes we even had dessert. Ordered one of the sundaes in the take home glass. It was a beer mug type glass with the Liberty Tree Tavern logo. The sundae was good and we shared it.
The characters tonight were Pluto, Minnie, Goofy, Dale, and Chip. Kara got lots of hugs and kisses from each of the characters. It was our visit real visit with Pluto and him and Kara had a good time kissing each others nose. From Goofy big hugs for both of us and I even got a massage from Goofy. Boy, did it feel good. I asked Goofy if he would be available for another one after supper and he started flipping up his ears. All of the characters came by at least 3 or 4 times. One advantage of an early seating there was only one other family in our room for about ½ of our time there. All of the characters were dressed in colonial outfits and Minnies was really cute. Loved Chip and Dales white wigs with the little pony tails on the end
After dinner we had both had it by now. All of our magical moments had started to catch up with us and we did want to catch Diane tonight. We slowly moved toward the front of the park stopping at the Camera Center but no characters were available. Just as we walked out Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Tigger did a little song and dance upstairs at the Train Station. We stopped to watch this and made our way out of the park stopping to get our hands stamped.
We got back to the room and Kara ran down with our refillable mugs while I got my shoes and socks off to check on my poor feet. With all of the walking we did, it took a toll on them.
Diane and I finally connected and had a long conversation. She did graduate from her driving school and started Saturday night driving a Disney Bus. If you meet a driver Diane from Orlando - say hi!
While was talking to Diane, Kara was playing in the bathtub. I think she was in there for other an hour. After her bath asked if she wanted to go back to MK and she said no. She wanted to listen to Story Time and go to bed. Did my ears hear right - Kara wants to go to bed. The poor kid, she was out before 8 tonight.
While she was in the tub a severe storm rolled in. Sat on couch and watched the lightening. This lightening was the kind that starts way up and looks like it is touching the ground. Huge bolts. Then the rain and thunder just rolled in and kept on coming. Couldnt hear the early MSEP from balcony - wonder if it was able to run. Did watch the fireworks and heard the late MSEP parade.
Did some packing and general room cleaning. Called my mom and reported in.
Got ready for our next day. Back to Epcot. Diane was meeting us around 10 and would stay with us until her husband called from airport. He was flying in from New York sometime Friday afternoon.
Dont believe I made it to Zorro tonight. Boy that shower felt good.
The plan for the day is to start off in Tomorrowland with EE. We both have to try out Buzz. Kara rode Alien last time, wonder is she will want to try it again? Need to be at City Hall Tour Gardens by 11:15 a.m. for our Disney Family Magic Tour for the first Surprise of the day. Wanted to do this last trip, but couldn't get reservations. Surprise PS for dinner at the Liberty Tree Tavern at 6:35 p.m. No other plans for the rest of the day.
We did real well with the plan for the day. Didnt ride everything in Tomorrowland, but have more time scheduled at the MK. Had a blast on the Family Magic Tour and would sign up for this again. Until Kara is 16 this is the only tour she can do that I know of. The tour was a lot of fun. I had heard that Peter Pan sometime shows up at the end, but since I hadnt mentioned what the tour was going to be about Kara had no idea that he might be there. She was very pleased with Aladdin and Prince Charming though. This was the first time either of us had met the Prince. As we were walking, I was talking to Kathleen and we got laughing that when I booked this tour earlier it sounded like a lot of fun but hadnt considered the weather. She said it was hard to keep the childrens spirit up when it was this hot, but thought our group was really enjoying themselves.
I had planned on going back into the park for the parades and stuff after a rest after dinner but with the storms and being tired was glad that we didnt. We definitely needed some down time by now.
As we were walking up the monorail ramp, Kara asked me how I had actually arranged for her to ride with Goofy. Also about meeting Aladdin and Prince Charming and riding Small World with them was planned. Sorry kid, cant take credit for them. It was just being in the right place at the right time today! I just so tickled at her asking me about this.
Stay tuned for Day 6 - coming soon!
This is a repost of our trip from last July, from the old boards - by request!
CAST:
Marla - me the mom
Kara - the kid - 9
DAY 5 - part 2:
Thursday, July 20 - some Magical Moments, and Liberty Tree Tavern:
By this time it was about 2 p.m. and I was ready for some shade and a rest. We got a snack and cold drink and slowly made our way back over to Liberty Square. We did look around Fantsyland but the wait times were really bad. 45 minutes to 90 minutes for everything - I dont think so.
Got over to Liberty Square about 2:30 and staked out our spot where we had been told to be. It was in front of the benches right to the left of the Hall of Presidents across from Liberty Tree. Just as we arrived, the poles and ropes were being installed.
The parade started and it came from Splash Mt. Here comes the first float with Prince Charming and Cinderella. As the float drew close, Kara got "special" waves from Prince and Cindy. I kept looking around for any others from our tour, but as far as I could tell, we were the only ones who showed up. The float stopped just passed us and Kara looked at me like wonder what is going to happen next. We watched as Prince walked Cindy off of the float and they came straight for Kara.
They took her by the hand and walked her out to dance with them. I was so surprised at this. Didnt expect it at all. Due to rude people behind me wasnt able to get the whole dance on tape but did get some. They walked Kara back to me and both gave her a hug. Kara was on cloud nine by now and I could hardly get her to sit back down.
By this time I noticed that the 2nd camcorder battery was starting to get low so shut off camcorder and waited to see what would happen when Aladdins float came by. Once again, special waves from both Al and Jas and the float stopped just past of us. Al and Jas dont get off their float but Al pointed right at Kara and waved her out. She got to help rub the lamp and play Genie says. At one point she is hopping on 1 foot waving really hard up at Al and Jas.
By this time I was floored. Two special moments in just a matter of minutes. We watched the rest of the parade having the time of our lives.
When the parade ended we went into the Hall of Presidents. Kara was very interested and watched and listened very intently.
I originally had a Surprise PS at the Liberty Tree Tavern for 6:35 p.m., but changed it to 4:30. We walked in about 4:10 checked in and went upstairs for a potty break. Boy the restroom in here are small.
We missed our name being announced with the ringing of the bell. When we came down stairs, we sat down in lobby and our hostess came over and said we were ready to be seated. We were probably seated by 4:20 at the latest.
We were in the Betsy Ross room and look like the real thing to me.
Liberty Tree Tavern dinner, Thursday, July 20, 2000
Adults 19.95, Little Patriots (3 - 11) 9.95.
You are served here family style and they will bring extras of anything you want.
You start off with the Declaration Salad which has tossed mixed greens, served with our special Tavern Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing. This dressing was very good and even Kara liked it. She ate a little of the salad but I ate the rest.
Patriots Platter has a generous serving of roasted Turkey Breast, marinated Flank Steak and Honey Mustard Ham, accompanied by homemade Mash Potatoes, Garden Vegetable, Herb Bread Stuffing and Stouffers Macaroni and Cheese.
Neither of us liked the honey mustard sauce on the ham. Kara ate all of the turkey - I didnt even get a bite to try!. She also ate almost a whole piece of the steak. The steak was very good, juicy and tender.
Our vegetable of the day were the little glazed carrots and they were good. Matter of fact, between the two of us we ate everything that was served to us except the ham. More good ice tea for mom and Kara had (I think) 3 glasses of milk with dinner and dessert.
Yes we even had dessert. Ordered one of the sundaes in the take home glass. It was a beer mug type glass with the Liberty Tree Tavern logo. The sundae was good and we shared it.
The characters tonight were Pluto, Minnie, Goofy, Dale, and Chip. Kara got lots of hugs and kisses from each of the characters. It was our visit real visit with Pluto and him and Kara had a good time kissing each others nose. From Goofy big hugs for both of us and I even got a massage from Goofy. Boy, did it feel good. I asked Goofy if he would be available for another one after supper and he started flipping up his ears. All of the characters came by at least 3 or 4 times. One advantage of an early seating there was only one other family in our room for about ½ of our time there. All of the characters were dressed in colonial outfits and Minnies was really cute. Loved Chip and Dales white wigs with the little pony tails on the end
After dinner we had both had it by now. All of our magical moments had started to catch up with us and we did want to catch Diane tonight. We slowly moved toward the front of the park stopping at the Camera Center but no characters were available. Just as we walked out Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Tigger did a little song and dance upstairs at the Train Station. We stopped to watch this and made our way out of the park stopping to get our hands stamped.
We got back to the room and Kara ran down with our refillable mugs while I got my shoes and socks off to check on my poor feet. With all of the walking we did, it took a toll on them.
Diane and I finally connected and had a long conversation. She did graduate from her driving school and started Saturday night driving a Disney Bus. If you meet a driver Diane from Orlando - say hi!
While was talking to Diane, Kara was playing in the bathtub. I think she was in there for other an hour. After her bath asked if she wanted to go back to MK and she said no. She wanted to listen to Story Time and go to bed. Did my ears hear right - Kara wants to go to bed. The poor kid, she was out before 8 tonight.
While she was in the tub a severe storm rolled in. Sat on couch and watched the lightening. This lightening was the kind that starts way up and looks like it is touching the ground. Huge bolts. Then the rain and thunder just rolled in and kept on coming. Couldnt hear the early MSEP from balcony - wonder if it was able to run. Did watch the fireworks and heard the late MSEP parade.
Did some packing and general room cleaning. Called my mom and reported in.
Got ready for our next day. Back to Epcot. Diane was meeting us around 10 and would stay with us until her husband called from airport. He was flying in from New York sometime Friday afternoon.
Dont believe I made it to Zorro tonight. Boy that shower felt good.
The plan for the day is to start off in Tomorrowland with EE. We both have to try out Buzz. Kara rode Alien last time, wonder is she will want to try it again? Need to be at City Hall Tour Gardens by 11:15 a.m. for our Disney Family Magic Tour for the first Surprise of the day. Wanted to do this last trip, but couldn't get reservations. Surprise PS for dinner at the Liberty Tree Tavern at 6:35 p.m. No other plans for the rest of the day.
We did real well with the plan for the day. Didnt ride everything in Tomorrowland, but have more time scheduled at the MK. Had a blast on the Family Magic Tour and would sign up for this again. Until Kara is 16 this is the only tour she can do that I know of. The tour was a lot of fun. I had heard that Peter Pan sometime shows up at the end, but since I hadnt mentioned what the tour was going to be about Kara had no idea that he might be there. She was very pleased with Aladdin and Prince Charming though. This was the first time either of us had met the Prince. As we were walking, I was talking to Kathleen and we got laughing that when I booked this tour earlier it sounded like a lot of fun but hadnt considered the weather. She said it was hard to keep the childrens spirit up when it was this hot, but thought our group was really enjoying themselves.
I had planned on going back into the park for the parades and stuff after a rest after dinner but with the storms and being tired was glad that we didnt. We definitely needed some down time by now.
As we were walking up the monorail ramp, Kara asked me how I had actually arranged for her to ride with Goofy. Also about meeting Aladdin and Prince Charming and riding Small World with them was planned. Sorry kid, cant take credit for them. It was just being in the right place at the right time today! I just so tickled at her asking me about this.
Stay tuned for Day 6 - coming soon!
