About $85 framed, and shipped. Unfortunately the combination of Christmas, and the two weeks worth of nasty weather we had up here meant that it took three weeks for the thing to arrive when it got shipped. That probably wouldn't happen over in Minnesota where people (apparently) know how to drive in the snow every so often. If you're going to get something, I'd recommend doing so early in the trip. It will probably take a couple of days before the artist has a chance to get around to drawing it. The one I got was from the Art of
Disney store in DTD, but it's similar to what's available at DHS.
$85 is such a great deal, esp considering the size that you got. I love that they can just ship it too, no worrying about traveling back home with it. I didn't realize at DHS you could pick something and THEN they draw it for you-that is so incredibly cool to me for some reason...
Minnesotans know how to drive in the snow, but they don't know how to merge!
Another great update! It seems like you did a lot during that DHS day, I can understand that you say it might have been your best day. I really love DHS and am a bit sad that I did not spend more time there this last trip. I guess, the next time I need to stay longer again
Your experience with Donald is so great! I love it how the characters really play a role and don't just stand a round. This year I started meeting characters for the first time and even as an adult I had so much fun with them!
We were fortunate and seemed to avoid the giant crowds of tour groups. I'm guessing they hit the big shows, which we didn't - so it worked well!
A longer trip next time sounds like a very good plan!
Maybe DBF will be convinced this time...!
Joe and I have had a good time with meeting the characters too! We probably never would have if we didn't have Henry, it really is a lot of fun. I like how the non-speaking characters still manage to communicate very clearly (usually).
I'm so glad that Henry got to see Dut Dut. Precious! I know just what you mean about grinning so much your cheeks hurt!
Looks like that orange Beaker shirt is the "women's cut"- nipped in at the waist. Enabling them to charge more.
Ahhhh...yes, you are right about the shirt. What is up with THAT?! Just silly. I'm so making one on Zazzle. Take that rip-off store!
The moment with Dut Dut was wonderful-one of the biggest highlights of the trip!
I love, love, love your trip reports! I am a teacher who has been out this week for spring break and reading these reports has been my "guilty pleasure" for the past few days! Thanks so much for the time you put into it. Its making me sooooo look forward to our trip in June.
Oh goodness, thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad you have joined us, and glad to hear you are enjoying the TRs, and that they have provided such good entertainment this week for you!! Aren't TRs the best for tiding you over until your trip?
Those pictures of Henry with Donald are so cute! What an amazing memory for you and Joe
: And isn't the Animation Studio gift shop the best?! We spent like an hour in there in 2005 just looking at everything. We actually thought it was an attraction (like an art gallery) at the time, and knew nothing about the studio drawing lessons so we missed them
That shop is like an attraction, there is so much to look at! I think it's going to become a "must do" for us. And...I am REALLY tempted to start a collection of drawings for Henry's room...hmmmm....
What a great experience with Dut Dut! Henry must have loved it.
He did! We looked back at the pictures last week and he was laughing, squealing and saying "Dut! Dut!"
I do love my Friday nights on the DIS when you have posted an update!!!
The Muppet Show Doors!!!
Where are those? Are they in the gift shop? How have I missed them all these years??? Apparently I never look up! I have to see them in June!
Dut Dut and Henry are the cutest pair EVER! I love how excited Dut Dut was about the plush!!! That is precious! I know it must have made Donald's day because he always feels so inferior to Mickey -- not that he should because who doesn't love Donald?
Great update as always, Brook!
Hopefully I will have a new update before this Friday for you!
I've been buuuuuuuuusy this week, so a major lack of DIS time lately. I'm hoping to finish writing it tomorrow and then up on Thursday afternoon.
Anyway! Yep, the doors are in the gift shop, above the registers. Aren't they fun? Such a neat detail.
I agree-Dut Dut is not inferior to Mickey (not by annnnnnnnny means in this house), he's just a different....uh...person/animal/character. Poor Dut Dut for feeling that way.
Brook those pics of Henry with Dut Dut are so precious!! I can understand why you were smiling so much!! Great update as usual!! Have a wonderful weekend
Thank you! It was such a great moment! I love looking back at those pictures and having those feelings come back, a big sappy grin on my face!
The weekend WAS wonderful! Busy, but fun! We did a "Parade of Homes" with some friends here in Minnesota and saw homes that were for sale up to 3 million dollars.
Sunday we went SHOPPING after church. Can't go wrong with new clothes, right?
Loving your detail shots again - I have not even noticed the footprints or those signs at Muppets - ugh, I must look around me instead of rushing from place to place!! Henry was so cute with Dut Dut. Aren't those moments the best?
Taking it slow is soooooo nice. I have an urge to rush too, but Joe has tamed the comando in me and I've found he's right (don't tell him that
). You might not get to ride as much, but you get to actually see more!
The unexpected magic moments are theeeeeeeeeeee best!
Great update! My kids love dut-dut too!
Thank you! Dut Dut is so sweet and cuddly, isn't he?
Love the Henry and Dut Dut meet pics and story!!!
Thanks! It was a wonderful moment.
I'll probably be calling him Dut Dut forever too! I try to say it correctly, so Henry actually learns, but Dut Dut comes out more often than not!
Plus, I agree with you, sometimes its REALLY hard to keep up without them.
I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
