mousekatool
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Hi y'all! I kind of wanted to do a trip report, but putting my personal info out there isn't really my thing, lol. So I'm compromising and doing a play by play of our days as they happen. Hopefully, it will benefit you in your planning as some of your reports have helped and inspired me! 
We arrived yesterday around 5:00 and checked in to the Contemporary Resort, our first time staying here. We have a Garden Wing Garden View room, which initially seemed far away from the action, until we discovered a side entrance and stairwell right by our room. We have a lovely lake view, and could see the Electrical Water Pageant last night. The room itself is very large and the beds (including the daybed) are comfy. My only issue is there is no storage! One nightstand with 2 drawers, then a tiny chest in the closet with 2 tiny drawers.
We have enough room, but we travel relatively light and don't overpack, but I could see it being an issue with some. Similarly, the bathroom has the huge, shallow sinks and no counter space. There is space beneath, and I have a hanging toiletry bag, so it's all good. Had dinner at Contempo Cafe last night and it was good. I hope to do a separate dining report, so you'll hear all about it then. 
We arrived yesterday around 5:00 and checked in to the Contemporary Resort, our first time staying here. We have a Garden Wing Garden View room, which initially seemed far away from the action, until we discovered a side entrance and stairwell right by our room. We have a lovely lake view, and could see the Electrical Water Pageant last night. The room itself is very large and the beds (including the daybed) are comfy. My only issue is there is no storage! One nightstand with 2 drawers, then a tiny chest in the closet with 2 tiny drawers.
We have enough room, but we travel relatively light and don't overpack, but I could see it being an issue with some. Similarly, the bathroom has the huge, shallow sinks and no counter space. There is space beneath, and I have a hanging toiletry bag, so it's all good. Had dinner at Contempo Cafe last night and it was good. I hope to do a separate dining report, so you'll hear all about it then. 
), it remained closed until mid morning. But everything we did was a walkon except our FP rides- at that point PP was 25 min and 7DMT was 50 min. The only other thing that slowed us down was that we were in line to meet the Evil Stepsisters, and the line closed after we had been in it about 10 minutes. We were told that the Fairy Godmother would take their place, and we ended up waiting about 10 more minutes for her. But she was sweet, and we got some great shots of the kids with her. 
actual wait 24 min to board)
So, if you're reading this, Kat, the old Wonder Woman with the little Harry Potter and Tinkerbell, smiling at you like I knew you, was me!
). Since many people had watched the first parade, the flow of traffic leaving seemed kind of heavy, so instead we took the path into Frontierland, where we found a great spot on the curb near Diamond Horseshoe to watch Boo to You. This was undoubtedly my favorite part of the party. DS had a blast dancing with Phineas and Ferb and the Creepa Crew. The characters in the parade were very interactive. Several of them came over and shook our hands, and the Mad Hatter asked us to take his picture! We loved the Gravediggers and their dance. It was a lot of fun. 
The other negative thing was Cruella Deville. My DD really wanted a pic with her, since she was posing with a group of older kids and adults, so when she was done with them, DD tapped her on the arm. Cruella whirled around a screamed at DD that she had ruined her favorite coat, and called her a brat, then refused to take a picture with her and stormed off. DD was in tears. I know she was staying in character, but she didn't need to be such a b***h. Especially when she continued to pose with other people for pictures. 
