Day 2 continued
After POC we decided to head over to the Crystal Palace for our PS. The crowds were generally low this morning, but we hadn't accomplished that much. I anticipated that my MIL was gonna slow us down some so I was prepared for it. They sat us about 20 minutes past our time. The one thing I didn't get--- there were a lot of people waiting. Yet there were ton's of empty tables throughout the whole place.
DS had requested this lunch as we have never done it before. I was actually disappointed. The characters were really rushed when they came by. I also wasn't crazy about the food. This is the first WDW restuarant I left hungry. Actually DH didn't care for it either and he'll eat most anything. Maybe our tastes were off that day. They did have an excellent Boston Cream Pie, but I didn't want to fill up on only junk.
Lunch took awhile. MIL is a very, very slow eater. What takes us 30 minutes to do, takes her 90. So, we spent a lot of time just waiting for her to finish. At times it was painful to watch how slow she is. Then she'd start talking. I just wanted to shout-- "look we're all done waiting for you-- please stop rambling and finish the food on your plate!!!!" The other thing was she wanted a "doggie bag" from each place. I am sorry but this is a buffet. It's not fill your plate. Take a bite, then take the rest home.
Lunch took so long it was already time to get a spot for the parade. We grabbed curb seats on Main St. DH and MIL went in search of a smoking area. DS and I people watched. They did a small preparade promoting the new Disney film (Home on the range???). It was really cute. The parade was great as usual. I think the parades are on of my favorite things at Disney.
After the parade DH & MIL were going one way--- while DS and I were going another (YAY)!!! So we went a grabbed FP's for BTMR. And went shopping on Main Street. DS and I overspent alittle, but we had a blast!! Then we went and did Buzz twice. I beat DS both times, and he was alittle pouty. We rode BTMR, which I love and it was already time to meet back up w/ DH & MIL.
The plan was to meet back up at 6pm. Then we were supposed to either stay for Wishes or hurry hop over to MGM and catch Fantasmic. Well neither happened. It was really cooling off. MIL didn't bring a sweatshirt, like I nicely told her too. She was really soooo tired and needed to go to bed. So we decided to call it a day and head out. DH asked me nicely too.
We decided to go to Denny's for dinner before we went to the hotel. her MIL started a new trend. The bill would come and she'd say--- "you pay for it and I'll catch you late". I had made it very clear to DH weeks ago that we weren't picking up his mothers tab for anything. It would just be too expensive. Up to this point we had tipped all appropriate personnel on her behalf and now she wanted us to pay for meals. So she could "pay us later". In the end I think she gave us about 1/3 of what she actually owed us. Instead, when DS wanted popcorn she'd say oh I'll get it -- I owe you anyhow. Sorry, but how does $5 for a snack and drink compare to the $27 I pd for your meal!!??!!
Anyhow, back at the hotel we get all settled in for the night and she calls DH and asks if he can come over and get her some ice for her ice bucket. She was already in her PJ's and didn't want to leave the room. I couldn't believe it. I know I gave DH a dirty look when he actually went to do it. She was in a different building completely across the grounds from us. I think she just wanted to show she could still "control" him. Anyhow, he's not back 10 minutes and she's calling complaining there's nothing to watch on TV. Now I'm about ready to lose it. DS had just fallen asleep. DH and I were on the balcony talking. This had to stop. He talked to her for a few minutes then told her we were going to bed. Don't you know not 20 minutes later she calls again to let DH know she found a movie to watch. I am now seething. Mostly because DH won't tell her just to knock it off. I decide I'm going to bed. I was alittle gruff w/ DH, and was looking forward to my day alone w/ DS tomorrow.
After POC we decided to head over to the Crystal Palace for our PS. The crowds were generally low this morning, but we hadn't accomplished that much. I anticipated that my MIL was gonna slow us down some so I was prepared for it. They sat us about 20 minutes past our time. The one thing I didn't get--- there were a lot of people waiting. Yet there were ton's of empty tables throughout the whole place.
DS had requested this lunch as we have never done it before. I was actually disappointed. The characters were really rushed when they came by. I also wasn't crazy about the food. This is the first WDW restuarant I left hungry. Actually DH didn't care for it either and he'll eat most anything. Maybe our tastes were off that day. They did have an excellent Boston Cream Pie, but I didn't want to fill up on only junk.
Lunch took awhile. MIL is a very, very slow eater. What takes us 30 minutes to do, takes her 90. So, we spent a lot of time just waiting for her to finish. At times it was painful to watch how slow she is. Then she'd start talking. I just wanted to shout-- "look we're all done waiting for you-- please stop rambling and finish the food on your plate!!!!" The other thing was she wanted a "doggie bag" from each place. I am sorry but this is a buffet. It's not fill your plate. Take a bite, then take the rest home.
Lunch took so long it was already time to get a spot for the parade. We grabbed curb seats on Main St. DH and MIL went in search of a smoking area. DS and I people watched. They did a small preparade promoting the new Disney film (Home on the range???). It was really cute. The parade was great as usual. I think the parades are on of my favorite things at Disney.
After the parade DH & MIL were going one way--- while DS and I were going another (YAY)!!! So we went a grabbed FP's for BTMR. And went shopping on Main Street. DS and I overspent alittle, but we had a blast!! Then we went and did Buzz twice. I beat DS both times, and he was alittle pouty. We rode BTMR, which I love and it was already time to meet back up w/ DH & MIL.
The plan was to meet back up at 6pm. Then we were supposed to either stay for Wishes or hurry hop over to MGM and catch Fantasmic. Well neither happened. It was really cooling off. MIL didn't bring a sweatshirt, like I nicely told her too. She was really soooo tired and needed to go to bed. So we decided to call it a day and head out. DH asked me nicely too.
We decided to go to Denny's for dinner before we went to the hotel. her MIL started a new trend. The bill would come and she'd say--- "you pay for it and I'll catch you late". I had made it very clear to DH weeks ago that we weren't picking up his mothers tab for anything. It would just be too expensive. Up to this point we had tipped all appropriate personnel on her behalf and now she wanted us to pay for meals. So she could "pay us later". In the end I think she gave us about 1/3 of what she actually owed us. Instead, when DS wanted popcorn she'd say oh I'll get it -- I owe you anyhow. Sorry, but how does $5 for a snack and drink compare to the $27 I pd for your meal!!??!!
Anyhow, back at the hotel we get all settled in for the night and she calls DH and asks if he can come over and get her some ice for her ice bucket. She was already in her PJ's and didn't want to leave the room. I couldn't believe it. I know I gave DH a dirty look when he actually went to do it. She was in a different building completely across the grounds from us. I think she just wanted to show she could still "control" him. Anyhow, he's not back 10 minutes and she's calling complaining there's nothing to watch on TV. Now I'm about ready to lose it. DS had just fallen asleep. DH and I were on the balcony talking. This had to stop. He talked to her for a few minutes then told her we were going to bed. Don't you know not 20 minutes later she calls again to let DH know she found a movie to watch. I am now seething. Mostly because DH won't tell her just to knock it off. I decide I'm going to bed. I was alittle gruff w/ DH, and was looking forward to my day alone w/ DS tomorrow.
). He heard "yeah" and went with it!! HELLO-- didn't you hear the rest??? Next thing I know DH is asking our "dates" and flights. He never asks-- he doesn't really care. He lets me plan, he just goes along w/ everything. I should of been clued in-- then again-- we were really busy, so much "stuff" was going on.
-- actually we've done WDW w/ them and it was great!!)
