we're back :( - highs and lows

[susannah365]

well, that's it. our 'return to the magic' week is over. we did have a great time and here are our highs and lows:

highs:
-dancing with the characters at the disneyland hotel - i'd heard about this 4pm meet and greet before but never managed it and it was so magical!!
-cafe mickey - and mickey mouse in particular who kept coming back to my two kids(without us calling for them in any way) for more kisses, cuddles and tickles (much to the annoyance of the other tables who he didn't go back to!) i think the characters love finding kids who will properly interact with them, we noticed this a few times on this trip.
- packed lunches! we stayed at the cheyenne and made up rolls for lunch (as did many others!) and brought crisps, juice, snack bars and sweets with us. this ment that we only had to buy one meal a day which cost about E50 for all four of us so a pretty cheap week.
- standing at the back of the cars and stars and showtime spectacular to meet the characters - Amy and i have become autograph hunters and really enjoyed it. again, we didn't just get autographs but asked for photos and talked and interacted with them - and again that ment that they kept coming back to us, sully and emile in particular who i think get ignored by alot of people but my kids loved them!

lows:
- the queues, i hadn't realised that it was a french holiday and the queues were so much longer and the park generally more busy. we went may/june half term last time and that was nowhere near as busy.
- overdoing it! we left the hotel at 7.50 every morning and didn't get back until 7.30ish and by the last day (day 5) i was shattered. i think this has to be a lesson that it's not worth it and i must remember to take more breaks next time!

another fantastic holiday and i'm pleased that my 2.5 year old son now can say and recognise all the character! that's my boy!

 

[Dollyrar]

Sounds like you had a ball! The meet at DLH is great

 

[mommy2ash]

thats great, i cant wait for your trip report.

im off tomorrow and am franticly packing at the minute lol

 

[tennisfan]

Welcome home

 

[kizzabel]

sounds like a great trip!
you cant hep but over do it in dlp i think! lie ins are just not an option
love when you get loads of interaction - it makes it so magical. ive a soft spot for stitch and tiana since our last trip - they were so nice to dd, it really made her holiday.
cant wait to read your TR!

 

[Mum to Belle]

Welcome back! Sounds like a fantastic trip!

Can't wait to read more in your TR!

 

[Isila]

welcome back!!! Some of your tips are really good.

When is TR coming?

 

[Brummig]

Sounds like you had a great time. Yes we got caught out by the holiday too (we came back on Tuesday) - it was very busy!

The meet and Greet in DLH sounds great - can you just turn up?

We managed to be coming through the castle just as the show was finishing and CMs were clearing a route up the path to the castle for the characters to come up so we got a perfect spot. Like you we didn't ask for autographs bu ds just chatted to the characters (well, in the case of Sully gave him the biggest cuddle and didn't want to let him go!)

Look forward to full trip report

 

[Disneyfanswicklow]

welcome home - it's very hard to be back isn't it! We were there at the same time and could not believe the crowds! We too got up early every day and felt it was so worth it! We had a magical time! Looking forward to your trip report! trip reports are what will keep my depression at bay - I hope!

 

[Ware Bears]

Weldome back!

 

[jothp]

Welcome back. It sounds like you had a lovely time. It is great when the little ones are old enough to recognise the characters. I have managed to also teach my three year old the words to the IASW song

 

[Kazzabelle]

Glad you had a lovely time. looking forward to a tr