What a disaster!!

[MadiMouse]

Wow! Such awesome pictures!!!! I felt as if I was there with you!!!

 

[scottny]

Hi,
Just found your tr tonight. Your title lured me in.

Glad you were able tog et the bag (wow that was expensive).

Your photos are gorgeous.

The food looks incredible.

looking forward to more.

 

[topdog]

absolutely gorgeous pictures -

thank you for sharing them!!

(now I know why you have 5,000+ pics!)

Glad you like the pictures.

You are the Master.

Those are some of the most beautiful sunrise pictures I've ever seen. The colors just blend together.

All I can say is WOW!

Thank you. Glad you like the pictures

Once again you do not disappoint! I love the orange you were able to capture of the sunrise on the water. It is just beautiful reflecting off of the blue. The lobby bridge is nicely done too. My indoor Lodge pics are always very dark or black, that was beautiful! Your photos are raising my level of excitement for a return trip and what I want to capture with my camera. I don't sleep much in Disney- there is way too much to do and enjoy so the next time I am going to sneak out while everyone else is asleep and enjoy the sunrise.
Now, what's for breakfast? I can't wait to see the photo's!

I have to use a tripod and let the shutter open for a few seconds for every shot I took that early in the morning. Otherwise it will be dark also. I was lucky I am an early bird so I can catch the sunrise. The boat dock moment was definitely my favorite.
You will just have to wait for the breakfast.

WOW!!!!!

Your pictures are fantastic. Loving your TR.

Thank you. Thank you.

The pictures are awesome!! Especially the sunrise--love it!!

Waiting for more...

Glad you like it. That sunrise was my favorite moment.

Yeah!!! an Update. 91 days until I get to visit WL. I can't wait.

your pics!!!!

Just make sure you don't forget your camera.

Wow! Such awesome pictures!!!! I felt as if I was there with you!!!

Glad you like them.

Hi,
Just found your tr tonight. Your title lured me in.

Glad you were able tog et the bag (wow that was expensive).

Your photos are gorgeous.

The food looks incredible.

looking forward to more.

Thank you for reading and glad you like the pictures.

 

[topdog]

Day #4 (Wednesday) Part 2

We arrived CR at about 7:15am and we thought we were early for our ADR at Chef Mickey's character breakfast. Boy! Were we wrong!!! That place was a mad house. There were piles of people already waiting at the entrance of the restaurant. Parents were waiting half asleep while trying to maintain some kind of control (if that's what you call it) to their forever energized children.

Since we don't have any children, we took our pager, step aside and wait patiently. While DW was sitting there quietly, I decided to walk around the lobby and took more pictures of the CR lobby. Since CR has a lot more windows, it wasn't too bad to take pictures without any flash.

Until I tried to take a shot of the Chef Mickey's. The sun was just not shining at the right place. Grrrr...

By 7:45am, we were still waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting. Another 10 minutes has gone by. I started to notice people who came after us has already gone into the restaurant. I poked DW to see what's going on. It turns out, according to the CM, some one had made a mistake on the pager and gave our table to some one else pager but never realize we were still waiting. So they frantically locate another table so they can seat us as soon as possible.

I can feel this might not be a good morning to me. Nonetheless, they were able to get us a table within minutes. As soon as I walked in, I realize how large was this place. I felt like walking through a maze until we got to our table. There were a few large tables next to us with room of children. Surprisingly, they were all very well behaved. The CM came and got us some orange juice and coffee. She did told us the french toast there is very good. So off to get our breakfast we go.

DW has to go first so I can stay behind by the table to watch our stuff. When DW came back with her food, then it's my turn and of course, I have to bring my camera with me. The buffet did looked good but typical.

After the shots are over, it's time to load up my plate. Every thing was good as it can be but I do like the Mickey waffle very much. More so than the french toast. The cinnimon roll was very tasty too.

Then obviously, how can we leave character breakfast without taking some pictures with the characters. It seems the characters like to pose with DW more than me. Now I am really jealous.

The only one who would gave me a moment to pose is Donald. Yet, he "clocked" me with his elbow during the pose for being too Grumpy, maybe??

The only character who can't make it to our table was Goofy. I must say, each of those character stop at each and every single table and took their time to take pictures with every family. It's nice to see how dedicate these characters work.

Soon, our bellies were recharged and I am ready to "POWER DISNEY!!!"

 

[LaurenMic]

I would be so mad about the pager mix up! Good thing they scrambled to find you a table, but still annoying. Great pictures of the CR lobby! Can't wait to see how you Power Disney

 

[topdog]

Just a quick note. After I posted my last update, I receive a PM about how rude my comment on how surprise I thought the children were very behaved.

First of all, my comment wasn't meant to offend any parents whatsoever. Giving the size of how large Chef Mickey with all the kids there, I just can't see how every children there can be all well behaved at the same time. That's is why I was surprise. To be honest, it really meant as a compliment to the kids as well as their parents.

Some of my favorite moment at Disney was my interaction with the kids and even their parents were surprise I would take the time and talked to their kids.

In any event, I just want to apologize if this member thought I have some thing against kids. It's truly not the case.

 

[topdog]

I would be so mad about the pager mix up! Good thing they scrambled to find you a table, but still annoying. Great pictures of the CR lobby! Can't wait to see how you Power Disney

It's okay. In the end, it's all good. Granted how busy they were. They are allow to make some mistake. Now if they ran out of food, then I might have a problem. LOL... Glad you like the pictures.

 

[GeminiAngel]

Just a quick note. After I posted my last update, I receive a PM about how rude my comment on how surprise I thought the children were very behaved.

First of all, my comment wasn't meant to offend any parents whatsoever. Giving the size of how large Chef Mickey with all the kids there, I just can't see how every children there can be all well behaved at the same time. That's is why I was surprise. To be honest, it really meant as a compliment to the kids as well as their parents.

Some of my favorite moment at Disney was my interaction with the kids and even their parents were surprise I would take the time and talked to their kids.

In any event, I just want to apologize if this member thought I have some thing against kids. It's truly not the case.

Ignore the comment. I think most of us readers here understand you.
There's always someone out there with a complex who takes things personal.

Awesome update!

 

[tiggrbaby]

Just a quick note. After I posted my last update, I receive a PM about how rude my comment on how surprise I thought the children were very behaved.

First of all, my comment wasn't meant to offend any parents whatsoever. Giving the size of how large Chef Mickey with all the kids there, I just can't see how every children there can be all well behaved at the same time. That's is why I was surprise. To be honest, it really meant as a compliment to the kids as well as their parents.

Some of my favorite moment at Disney was my interaction with the kids and even their parents were surprise I would take the time and talked to their kids.

In any event, I just want to apologize if this member thought I have some thing against kids. It's truly not the case.

I took it as a nice comment. Don't worry about it!

 

[daly7o9]

Just a quick note. After I posted my last update, I receive a PM about how rude my comment on how surprise I thought the children were very behaved.

First of all, my comment wasn't meant to offend any parents whatsoever. Giving the size of how large Chef Mickey with all the kids there, I just can't see how every children there can be all well behaved at the same time. That's is why I was surprise. To be honest, it really meant as a compliment to the kids as well as their parents.

Some of my favorite moment at Disney was my interaction with the kids and even their parents were surprise I would take the time and talked to their kids.

In any event, I just want to apologize if this member thought I have some thing against kids. It's truly not the case.

There's always some malcontent out there that tries to make everyone as miserable as they are. Don't worry about it. Your TR rocks, as do your pics.

 

[topdog]

Ignore the comment. I think most of us readers here understand you.
There's always someone out there with a complex who takes things personal.

Awesome update!

I took it as a nice comment. Don't worry about it!

There's always some malcontent out there that tries to make everyone as miserable as they are. Don't worry about it. Your TR rocks, as do your pics.

Thanks everyone. That felt much better. I knew my writing wasn't all that but I didn't think it would send the wrong message.

Let's move on. I should have another update tonight.

 

[Dustmouse]

Still enjoying your writing and pics! Thanks for taking time to share you experiences! Keep up the good work!

 

[Misslandsquirrel]

Found this TR this morning and am so hooked, I am almost late to work. LOL! Have never stayed at WL. IT is beautiful.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all your pictures. They are absolutely stunning. I am ordering a new flash today! WOOHOO!!!
Can't wait to read more and am already rethinking my ADRS.

 

[william4192]

Subbing

 

[GoofyFairie]

You are an excellent story teller! That on top of the beautiful photography you are sharing with us is just over the top! As always, I am anxiously awaiting your next post! Let's "Power Disney"!?

 

[PrincessBrideJo]

Subbing to this, love your pictures!

And I am a mom of 2 very energetic boys - 4year and 18 months and I didn't think your comment was rude at all. I knew exactly what you were saying!!!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Awesome Pics TD!

Loved the sunrise and the fisheye photos. I also really liked the character photos made with ambient light rather than with a flash. I have a 50mm lens with a 1.9 minimum F-stop and was hoping to be able to use it for similar shots. Do you happen to recall what exposure setting these were done with?

Looking forward to more!

GB

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Beautiful pictures and great report! I enjoyed getting caught up on it and look forward to the rest. So glad you got your camera back and were able to enjoy the photography part of your trip. And we all get the benefit!

 

[momala]

Jumping on board here! I have been reading (and enjoying) your trip report from the beginning! Your comment about children was written in a very friendly manner!!! You just keep on posting 'cause I am loving all of your writing and wonderful pictures

 

[crazy4dizney]

WOW! I'm really enjoying your TR. Thanks for all your hard work putting it together. I think I just missed you . We were at the lodge from Feb 15-22 .