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[tinknme]

Hope BK is feeling better Can't wait to hear how lunch at CRT went & see some pictures!

 

[PrincessPaczki]

Hi
Hope all is well in Florida and your DD is feeling better. I can hardly wait to sit down at my comp. tonight ( after all is in bed) and read your report of the days events, and look at your pictures. Your thread makes me feel like I am there again!

 

[Eeyorecln]

Beth, I will look for the tiara with ears today. PD prayers please. DD vomited once this am in bed (so we missed EMH Magical Beginnings). She gets migraines, so we're hoping that is it. She hasn't done it again, so we're going to try to go to MK. She does this when she gets a migraine- vomits once and is done. She doesn't have a fever. Have a good day everyone! We have lunch at CRT at 1pm and dinner at CP at 6:30pm.

Poor BK she's young to be getting migraines already.
Hope she's better and you guys have a wonderful day.

 

[littleelvis]

Reading and loving every min of this thread. Happy for you!

 

[triplefigs]

Lunch at CRT was fun. Splash mtn is 20, big thunder mtn is
5, Aladdin, jungle cruise, Mickey philharmagic, and POc all walk ons. Overcast today and no lines. MK is busy. But the rides are great. Off to CP for dinner.

 

[triplefigs]

Day 5: MK

We were supposed to get up early today to go to the EMH for the Magical Beginnings, but DD vomited in bed from a migraine. We slept until 9:30 and were in the MK by 11am. The park seemed very busy, and I was a little worried. But when we got to Fantasyland, all the rides were either walk-ons or minimal wait times (10-20 minutes in standby lines). Mary Poppins was riding the carousel and doing pictures by it. Rode Dumbo, Indy Speedway, Buzz Light Year (me, DD, and DS), Pooh (DS and DH), then all of us Pooh again, Tea Cups, Carousel, Small World, and Peter Pan in 2 hours time. It was great! Dumbo took maybe 5-10 minutes, Peter Pan was 10, Indy 10, and the rest were all walk-ons.

Had CRT lunch at the castle at 1:30pm. Cinderella was downstairs for the photo package (which is included in the price). Since we are a family of 5, we got 2 sets of pictures. DD posed by herself (she wore her yellow Belle ball gown), and then we got one with all the kids. They announce our Royal family, and we went upstairs. Belle (in blue), Jasmine, Snow White, and Alice in Wonderland were there. We had a wonderful table on the top row, but right by the windows looking out at the Carousel. The characters had great interaction, especially Alice who really took a long time to talk to the kids. They did the special wishing ceremony and all the kids got either a magic wand or a sword. They also gave each child a wishing star. The kids had cheese, grapes, carrots/celery with dip for an appetizer. The adults get a yummy bacon salad, spicy ham and turkey, cheese, and a grilled chicken with a green pesto sauce. Yummy! For our lunch, DH and I each got the Major Domos Pie which was very good. The kids had the mini hot dogs which come in pretzel bread buns and chicken tenders. It was a ton of food. For dessert, the kids got ice cream with Mickey sprinkles and a chocolate crown. DH and I had the blueberry buckle with lemon ice cream. It was a fun lunch. It's expensive, but eating in the Castle is magical. As long as the kids love it, we will continue to go.

After lunch, it was time for the new parade. We got great seats right on the circle in front of the Castle. The parade was wonderful! Lots of good characters. We saw Rafiki, and it was the SAME Rafiki from the AK parade yesterday. He came all the way across the parade route to make sure to wave at us and let me know he was the same one. Very cool! After the parade, we went to see Mickey's Philharmagic. They had the fast pass machines covered and you literally walked right into the theater. We all LOVE this show. We will go again on Friday. Then we went to the live stage performance behind the castle next to Mickey's Philharmagic. After the show, Aurora and Prince Philip pose for photos. I was so excited. DS was Prince Philip for Halloween last year. It was a great find for us. DD wanted to take her Belle gown off before riding any more rides, so we went and changed her clothes.

We headed to Adventureland next. Walked right on Aladdin's Carpets and then went to POC. There was NO line, with a 5 minute wait posted. Captain Hook and Mr. Smee were across from POC, so we met them first. I snapped my arms like a crocodile and kept saying "tick-tock". Captain Hook ran around all scared, and the kids thought it was hilarious. Then DD, DS Davis,and I went to ride POC while DH took DS Rees back to ride Aladdin. Well, POC sound completely broke while we were on the boats. It was really weird riding through it silent. They closed it after our boat finished, and we said we'd come back later. Went and rode the Jungle Cruise and then we were going to go ride Splash Mountain. As we walked by POC, it opened back up. So the kids and I ran in and walked right on again. This time the sound was working. We loved it, and I thought the new additions with Captain Jack Sparrow were great!

Then we headed to ride Splash Mountain. Davis had loved POC so much, that I figured he was fine for SM. DD, DS, and I got to sit in the front of the boat. It was fantastic. I haven't ridden it since I was a teenager. The kids said it and POC were their favorite rides now. Yes! Finally I have someone to go with me! DH took Rees on the train around the park. When they were done, we went to Crystal Palace for our 6:30pm ADR. We waited about 5 minutes. We saw Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet. Food was good. My kids still adore Pooh and the gang, so this is a must do for us.

Wishes was at 8pm tonight. We were finishing dinner just before then, so they let us stand right at the entrance to CP on the steps to watch the fireworks. We had a fantastic view. It was so fun being right there in front of the Castle and comparing how it looks from the balcony of the CR. After Wishes, we stayed in the park for a while, went shopping, and took lots of pictures with it fairly empty.

Rode the monorail back to the CR and went to the beach/pool area. We had a great view of the Electrical Water Pageant as it came by the CR (10:05pm). After the EWP, we came upstairs and got the kids in bed. We are supposed to eat b'fast tomorrow at 'Ohana with Lilo and Stitch. I'm not sure if we'll keep it or cancel. We are really enjoying sleeping in and still getting plenty of time to see everything in the parks. The crowds have been wonderful. After b'fast, we are going back to MGM to see lots of the shows: Lights Motor Action, Beauty and the Beast, Indiana Jones, etc.

I'm off to upload the pictures.

 

[Baloo]

Wow what a day you had yesterday!!! How cool to be in a parade!


Your pictures from your room in the day as well as the fireworks shots are beautiful!


I love the picture of the kid's with Rafiki! So cute!


Hope BK felt better today and y'all are having a great time.
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[lovesdumbo]

WOW!!! In the FOTLK show, in the parade, and seeing Jiminey Cricket. Does it get any better?

And another great day today!

 

[PNO4TE]

I am so glad that BK was feeling better and you all had another magical day at the MK, Denise. I was sitting here reading and walking around the park with you! Thanks for such a descriptive TR that allows me to be part of your vacation.

 

[princessesrule4]

I'm enjoying your live report and pix! What a magical trip you all are having! You all look great in your matching safari vests! Enjoy the rest of your trip and glad your DD is feeling better. The Atrium Club looks wonderful! You've got me very excited for our trip next week!

 

[triplefigs]

The kids and I just got to ride in the front of the monorail all the way around seven seas lagoon. They got these cool monorail cards, Jr pilot license, and pilot stickers. It was great! Off to MGM for the day. Weather is beautiful today.

 

[bjakmom]

Wow! What a magical trip . . . It's so much fun to hear all about it - DGrD(3) and I are doing all of these character meals in Nov and your pics are really getting us excited!!
PS: The kid's "name' t-shirts look AWESOME !!!

 

[Disneygrl36]

Hi Denise & the rest of the FIGS. Saw your report in your signature & popped over to read. Back to page 1 to catch up on your fun.

Edited to add.........I just looked at your pics & now I MUST stay in the Contemporary & have that view. Great pics. Great smiles. Love the philharmagic pics & WOW Princess Aurora & Prince Phillip. That is awesome.

Ok, back to page 5 with me.

 

[tmfranlk]

Yeah, I finally got to see the MK pictures. Another great day it looks like! BK looks like she was feeling better. Please tell her that she looked beautiful in her Belle dress. Way to go Davis on riding Splash Mountain!! Rees, you and PM look like you are having a great time together!

 

[fenfur]

WOW LOVING your TR!! You guys are having a GREAT time. When you get a chance, where did you get the personalized name t-shirts? I LOVE those!!! Have a great rest of your vacation.

 

[PrincessPaczki]

hi
great photos. I was wondering the same thing about the T's. They look great!
Have fun today.

 

[tinknme]

Hop over to the design board ladies

Denise look forward to reading more! Can't wait to hear how the Halloween party goes for you all tonight!

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

I'm thrilled that you're having such a magical trip. I found the experience of being in a parade surreal.

I can't wait to hear about MNSSHP tonight! Whatcha wearing?

Lori

 

[triplefigs]

Hi, everyone! Sorry for no pics or trip report last night. We were exhausted after another great day at MGM. We got to ride in the front of the monorail. Rees' wish came true. Met the CM that arranged our AK parade at MGM. She is friends with several face characters and such a sweetie. We saw Lights, Motor, Action; Indiana Jones, Beauty and the Beast shows. Met the Incredibles and Sully from Monsters Inc. Ate lunch at 50's Prime Time. Jen and I rode Tower of Terror and RnR together. They are awesome! First time for me on RnR and had only ridden TOT in '95. As we were leaving got to meet another CM friend of hers who is also friends with several face characters. The CMs at WDW are just so nice!!!!!!!!

Came back to the CR and got dinner at the Food and Fun Center again. Then the kids played in the arcade for an hour or so.

We slept in late today and are headed to AK for the kids to play in the Boneyard. BK and I are going to ride Everest. We'll grab quick lunch there too. Then back to the CR to change into our costumes. We're going as Tink, Peter Pan, Captain Hook (kids), Wendy (me), and John Darling (DH). We're supposed to meet our friends at the party tonight. They moved to FL last year.

I'll try to post updates on the BB about the party. Have a good day~!

 

[minnie61650]

Thanks for sharing your photos. You have a lovely family!

Enjoy them they really do grow up quickly. This said from 56 year old mom of 4 grown children.'

It sounds and looks like youand your family are having a great time.
Enjoy your days at Disney!