'Where's your prince' and will this tale end 'happily ever after'? Sept 11 - Complete

[disneybarbie]

nice update! I think I need to try out Sunshine Seasons on a future trip.

Shame you didn't get to try out the Segways.. I think that's quite recent that they've stopped doing the free demos in Innoventions.

About booking a tour, I'd highly recommend it! Don't worry at all about not being able to balance on them to start with - the cast members were fantastic, the training is very thorough and it only takes a few minutes to get the hang of it.. that was what I found anyway I'm not at all confident about riding a bike!
Maybe look into it on your trip with your sister

Hope you're doing ok & having a fun weekend!


Emma x

 

[therussells08]

Now that I'm back from my Dis hiatus I can't wait to catch up on your TR! I am going to go back and read now, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm finally here!

 

[TanzUnited99]

Sorry to hear your news. Will send you more . Am glad you both are able to remain friends and had this magical time together. Your Prince will show up when you least expect him to.
I lost count how many strawberry shortcakes did you end up with lol. Just joking but am jealous that you made it over there more times then me. I to could enjoy one right now.
Boma is slowly making it to m ADR list for 2014. I think skipping next year is for the best. Your sister and you will enjoy taking time to plan your trip for 2013.

Aaw thank you Sandy I'm glad we had the trip together as well. I sure hope that is the case.

Lol, I think we only ended up with two Strawberry Shortcakes though I could have happily eaten many more! I'm going to make a cup of coffee after I have finished doing replies and could happily indulge in a yummy treat.

I hope you add Boma to your 2014 ADR list as it is a great restaurant! I can't wait to start planning my next trip with my sister.

Ha I love the pic of Zaheer wearing the Minnie Ears! That could be some serious blackmail material!

It is hilarious!!! Oh, I agree...definite blackmail material!

Wow you managed to something I've never done... see one of the movies in WS I do plan to remedy that when I go back in December. I just feel like I should see the movies, ya know? I am a little nervous about motion sickness... I'm afraid the big screen will make me dizzy. Did you noticed that at all?

Lol, we watched quite a few of them and enjoyed seeing all the different countries on screen I think you should see the movies in December as they are really good. I didn't get dizzy as such but I stayed in one spot. I think the dizziness may occur if you start moving around with the revolving screen.

Yay Epcot! I'm going to have to try that strawberry shortcake now! Zaheer looks too funny in those Minnie ears! What a great "tag" game to play! That would be so fun! We've never been in one before!

Yay I Epcot!!! It's amazing!! Oh, you definitely have to...next time I'm going to use quite a lot of Snack Credits on this little beauty! He looks hilarious, doesn't he? I know, I didn't know such a thing to took place and I learnt later that face characters such as Belle were involved in the act as well! So much fun!!

 

[TanzUnited99]

Sounds like a nice day in Epcot. I would kill for some strawberry shortcake right about now.

Great pics. Love the one of Zaheer in the Mickey ears.

Thanks! me too!! I wish I lived near to Disney just so I could go and get a snack or two on a daily basis!

I love that pic as well.

Great update! You got some great pictures and it sounds like you had a wonderful time at Epcot.

Go Zaheer for trying on those minnie ears! Dare I say they look cute on him? I'm glad you guys got into the spirit of trying on masks and hats and stuff. I need to do that more on my next trip!

Too bad you were not able to try a segway, but I am here to tell you that they are very easy to ride. I did one of the tours last September and I had a blast. I highly recommend it. They train you very well before you hit the road. Consider doing one on your next trip. They are pricey, but worth it.

Thanks! I loved spending time at Epcot and had a wonderful time in this park

I'll have to tell him that!! We enjoyed trying on the hats and masks...it sure was a fun thing to do. I look forward to seeing the pics of you doing that on your next trip!

Thanks for sharing that information. It's good to know and I will add the tour to my wishlist. I have to tell you that my balancing skills are rubbish though!!

I had no idea they didn't do the Segway thing in Innoventions anymore, that's too bad! I want to do that tour around Epcot someday, but I'm nervous I'll fall off and kill myself or something!

That's cute that the WS characters play tag, I've never heard of them doing that, then again, the only character I've met in WS is Marie...oh, and Donald.

Isn't the Mexico pavilion so beautiful? I could spend hours in there! And I love the boat ride, a lot of people don't like it now, they think Donald ruins it, but I think it's cute!

I know, I was really looking forward to trying one as well...just my luck! Lol, I know exactly how you feel as I am the same! I'm scared that I will keep falling off in front of people I don't even know and make a fool of myself!

I loved finding out about the characters playing tag as well and it meant I got to see a few more characters

The Mexico pavilion is very beautiful though think I could say that about all the countries! Oh, we enjoyed the boat ride and the video with Donald is great as well!

 

[TanzUnited99]

haha, it's always funny when people try to trick others into drinking the Beverly. Bummer you couldn't get a good shot of Zaheer's reaction but atleast you have the one of him in your Minnie ears.

I didn't realize they stopped doing the Segway thing at Innoventions. It does make sense if they want people to do the tour. I also wonder if maybe some people got hurt doing it? I know you had to sign a waiver before trying it. Who knows.

I love seeing the pics of people being tricked on these boards and was so gutted that I was slow on getting Zaheer! I wish I had changed to video mode but that thought didn't occur to me until after the event Yeah, having that shot of him with the Minnie ears sure made up for it!

I didn't know as well until I spoke with a CM...think it is a recent change. It does make sense and you may be right with people getting hurt as well. I didn't know about the waiver...oh well like you said who knows

I didn't know they got rid of the Segways in Innovations. I don't think I'd pay to ride around on one not knowing if I'd do well on it.

I love the Mexico pavilion. I think the dark and the quiet is really relaxing after an afternoon in the sun and heat. Plus, the boat ride is a perfect place to rest tired feet for a bit.

I laughed that Duffy brought you into a game of character tag. I had no clue they did stuff like that. It made me laugh to hear about it.

I didn't know until I got there either! That's my thinking as well...not sure if I would do well on one of those things and don't want to pay to just keep falling off it!

The Mexico pavilion is so pretty though I think I could say the same about each and every country!

I loved hearing about the game as was clueless until I was told as well.

nice update! I think I need to try out Sunshine Seasons on a future trip.

Shame you didn't get to try out the Segways.. I think that's quite recent that they've stopped doing the free demos in Innoventions.

About booking a tour, I'd highly recommend it! Don't worry at all about not being able to balance on them to start with - the cast members were fantastic, the training is very thorough and it only takes a few minutes to get the hang of it.. that was what I found anyway I'm not at all confident about riding a bike!
Maybe look into it on your trip with your sister

Hope you're doing ok & having a fun weekend!


Emma x

Thanks Emma! Oh, you should definitely try out Sunshine Seasons on a future trip and I would highly recommend the Strawberry Shortcake for dessert!

It's good to hear that it doesn't take long to get the hang of Segways...like you I am not very good about riding a bike I may just look into the idea on the trip with my sister.

Hope you are having a great weekend!

Now that I'm back from my Dis hiatus I can't wait to catch up on your TR! I am going to go back and read now, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm finally here!

Yay, you're back Joni! It's so good to see you back on here and thank you for catching up on my TR!

 

[petals]

I love Duffy can't wait to meet him! Love the idea of the tag game

 

[Shannon84]

I have really wanted to try a Segway tour, but I have no sense of balance, so I am scared to spend the money on it myself!!

We did the Great piggy bank adventure too, I thought it was a really cute game

I love all of the pictures in the different countries!!

 

[Caretames1]

I'm sooo behind on my subbed TR's! I've been so busy, UGH!

Anyway, Loks like you enjoyed your shopping trip! I love the M&M store! We went when we went to Las Vegas, and had a blast! Do you have pretty much the same store by you that we have here in the states?

I hope you enjoyed the Counties, I love it there. I can't wait to see how you liked United Kingdom

 

[therussells08]

Okay I'm finally all caught up and I have two pages of comments so bear with me!

Okay going all the way back to the beginning...

Thank goodness you only woke up 10 minutes late on your departure day! If my alarm didn't go off I'd probably wake up about two hours late!

It looks like you guys had a great first night at DTD! What a fun way to start your trip!

It sounds like Disney is a great place to adjust to the time difference. I would love to have the energy to wake up at 4am there!

I still haven't seen the Flights of Wonder show! I need to put that on my must do list for our next trip.

Hahaha, I'm sorry to hear you didn't like ITTBAB! I don't like the "bee stings" either!

It's so cool that you met so many obscure characters at AK! Awesome first park day!

YAY for an unexpected DIS meet! That's so cool!

Wow, that looks like a beautiful way to watch Wishes! I would love to try that someday.

Side Note- I hope you are able to work out a trip in May!

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear you had so much drama with the rides! That's kind of how our last trip was when we were stuck on Splash for hours!

Wow, that Jack Sparrow is...um...very handsome!

HAHAHAHA you copped a feel on Aladdin! I love it!

I'm so glad you loved ToT! That's one of my favorites!

I don't really like frozen bananas either. They make my teeth hurt.

I'm sorry that you didn't get to have any fun at PTC. I hate it when the theme restaurants leave people out! It's not fair!

That M&M store looks like my kind of place!

Ohhhh I LOVE Boma! I wish I had some of their goat cheese eggs right now!

 

[KatMark]

Great update, Tanz. I love WS and could spend a whole day there. I'm glad you got to see Duffy...that line is never short (although I've not figured out the fascination with him; I heard it started at the Tokyo Disney ).

The mask pictures were great.

 

[IheartDDuck]

Okay, I'm here finally!!!

I missed some things it appears. I'm very sorry to hear about you and Zaheer. However, as many others have said, if you knew it was the right decision, as sad as it may be, you just have to remember that. And having good friends to support you during that time is always a plus.

Oh, I love the Florida mall. And Forever 21 is one of my favorite stores. Love the selection and the fact that everything is so affordable.

 

[TanzUnited99]

I love Duffy can't wait to meet him! Love the idea of the tag game

Not long until you get to meet Duffy! Can't wait to read all about your meet and greet - the tag game was great fun!

I have really wanted to try a Segway tour, but I have no sense of balance, so I am scared to spend the money on it myself!!

We did the Great piggy bank adventure too, I thought it was a really cute game

I love all of the pictures in the different countries!!

Lol I am exactly the same!! My sense of balance is next to zero so I'm pretty sure I will end up on the floor quite a lot!

The Great piggy bank adventure is a great game though it just proved that I am not very good at saving money. Now if there was a game on spending money I'm sure I would be great at it!!

I loved all the different countries as well as all the details

I'm sooo behind on my subbed TR's! I've been so busy, UGH!

Anyway, Loks like you enjoyed your shopping trip! I love the M&M store! We went when we went to Las Vegas, and had a blast! Do you have pretty much the same store by you that we have here in the states?

I hope you enjoyed the Counties, I love it there. I can't wait to see how you liked United Kingdom

No worries, am glad you are back!! Hope the business dies down soon...it sure is UGH!

I loved spending the day shopping! It's my favourite hobby The M&M store was a great treat. I'm glad you had a blast in that store as well! Some stores are similar here in the UK such as Diesel, H&M, Billabong and DKNY. We also have deprtment stores and a store where you can find quite a few bargains called Primark! I love shopping in any store though at the moment spend quite a bit of time in Primark!

 

[TanzUnited99]

Okay I'm finally all caught up and I have two pages of comments so bear with me!

Yay!! No worries, I love reading all your comments

Okay going all the way back to the beginning...

Thank goodness you only woke up 10 minutes late on your departure day! If my alarm didn't go off I'd probably wake up about two hours late!

I know, right?! Thank goodness Zaheer woke up as otherwise we probably would have slept in and then be running around like manics!

It looks like you guys had a great first night at DTD! What a fun way to start your trip!

We enjoyed starting our trip at DTD though appreciated the place a bit more later on. I think the 9 hour flight journey was catching up with us!

It sounds like Disney is a great place to adjust to the time difference. I would love to have the energy to wake up at 4am there!

It sure was great waking up early the first few days...as you may notice that theme did not continue!

I still haven't seen the Flights of Wonder show! I need to put that on my must do list for our next trip.

Oh, you should. We loved that show and it was a great way to relax the feet as well.

Hahaha, I'm sorry to hear you didn't like ITTBAB! I don't like the "bee stings" either!

They were horrible!! Even thinking about then now sends shivers down my spine!

It's so cool that you met so many obscure characters at AK! Awesome first park day!

We loved running into all the characters especially as we weren't expecting to meet them so early on. It was a great first park day!

YAY for an unexpected DIS meet! That's so cool!

We had quite a few DIS meets and loved meeting everyone

Wow, that looks like a beautiful way to watch Wishes! I would love to try that someday.

It was a great way to watch Wishes for the first time, without all the crowds. I hope you get to do it one day.

Side Note- I hope you are able to work out a trip in May!

Aaw thank you Joni though the May trip is no longer taking place. I have decided to save money so my sister and I are able to stay at a deluxe resort in 2013!!

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear you had so much drama with the rides! That's kind of how our last trip was when we were stuck on Splash for hours!

It wasn't fun but we still enjoyed our time and just thought of it as a different kind of experience! Your story of being stuck on Splash was much worse.

Wow, that Jack Sparrow is...um...very handsome!

Hahaha I sure thought the same thing upon seeing him!!

HAHAHAHA you copped a feel on Aladdin! I love it!

I wasn't meaning to but it was just one of them things that happened

I'm so glad you loved ToT! That's one of my favorites!

It was awesome!!! I soo wanted to ride it again and again but just didn't like being on my own.

I don't really like frozen bananas either. They make my teeth hurt.

It wasn't that good and you are right in that it makes the teeth hurt as well.

I'm sorry that you didn't get to have any fun at PTC. I hate it when the theme restaurants leave people out! It's not fair!

I thought the same thing...so not fair!! I kept looking in the main room and seeing the antics thinking I want that to happen to me.

That M&M store looks like my kind of place!

I wish I was there right now!

Ohhhh I LOVE Boma! I wish I had some of their goat cheese eggs right now!

Boma was one of our favourite restaurants...absolutely amazing!!!

Great update, Tanz. I love WS and could spend a whole day there. I'm glad you got to see Duffy...that line is never short (although I've not figured out the fascination with him; I heard it started at the Tokyo Disney ).

The mask pictures were great.

Thanks Kathy! WS is amazing and I went solo later on and got to spend time exploring on my own Oh, we must have gone at a good time then as I think there were only three people in front of us. I don't really know much about Duffy but he was a great meet!

We enjoyed trying on them masks even though they did make us look scary!

Okay, I'm here finally!!!

I missed some things it appears. I'm very sorry to hear about you and Zaheer. However, as many others have said, if you knew it was the right decision, as sad as it may be, you just have to remember that. And having good friends to support you during that time is always a plus.

Oh, I love the Florida mall. And Forever 21 is one of my favorite stores. Love the selection and the fact that everything is so affordable.

Yay, you're back!!! I'm soo looking forward to your new TR!

Aaw thanks for the hug Danielle but yes I agree in that it was the right decision for both of us and hey I got my first Disney trip and found these boards because of our time together! My friends have been great as well as everyone on here which makes it easier.

I wish I lived closer to Florida Mall - it was a great place to shop. I agree in Forever 21 being a favourite! I went on their website the other day and have realised they actually have a store in London. I now have to plan a visit for that and Uniqlo - love both them stores.

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

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This is the cutest picture!!!

I love Sunshine seasons! It sounds like a lovely day in Epcot.

 

[rndmr2]

Great update, looks like you had a great day at Epcot! I like the Mexico pavillion and ride. It's cute with Donald but I will admit I miss the old one.

 

[kokotg]

Sounds like a great Epcot day! You did a lot of things we've never managed to do...like the China movie, and the house in Innoventions (we tried it once a couple of years ago, but the kids were too young and bored, so we had to leave). I love that owl in Mexico!

 

[Stefy]

Great Epcot day Love the Duffy pics, he is just too cute

Shame the Segway bit wasn't there anymore, but at least you had fun with the other bits that Innoventions had to offer

 

[TanzUnited99]

This is the cutest picture!!!

I love Sunshine seasons! It sounds like a lovely day in Epcot.

Thanks!!! Some of the shots that were taken without me knowing turned out to be the best character shots. I have a similar one coming up of my interaction with Marie.

Sunshine Seasons is one of my favourite CS places! I loved Epcot - could happily spend lots of time in this park.

Great update, looks like you had a great day at Epcot! I like the Mexico pavillion and ride. It's cute with Donald but I will admit I miss the old one.

Thanks - I loved spending time at Epcot! I never went on the old version so don't feel like I'm missing out. Maybe that's a good thing...

Sounds like a great Epcot day! You did a lot of things we've never managed to do...like the China movie, and the house in Innoventions (we tried it once a couple of years ago, but the kids were too young and bored, so we had to leave). I love that owl in Mexico!

Thanks! It's probably a different experience with kids as you have to take into account things they will enjoy. When my sister goes on her first trip (hopefully) she will be 16 so I'm not sure how she will take to WS. We loved the China movie and the house in Innoventions. That owl is amazing and I am so in awe of the lady's talent.

Great Epcot day Love the Duffy pics, he is just too cute

Shame the Segway bit wasn't there anymore, but at least you had fun with the other bits that Innoventions had to offer

Thanks I loved meeting Duffy and have to agree in that he is very cute

Yeah, that was a bit of a shame but we still enjoyed spending time with the bits that were on offer.

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Woo hoo for a lovely, relaxed day in Epcot!

I admit, I love that strawberry shortcake too!! It's so yummy!! Although, I did discover numerous fabulous pastries in France this past trip!

I have to try to get DH to try the Beverly! We've never been in Club Cool!!!

Can't wait to hear about dinner with the princesses!!

 

[TanzUnited99]

Woo hoo for a lovely, relaxed day in Epcot!

I admit, I love that strawberry shortcake too!! It's so yummy!! Although, I did discover numerous fabulous pastries in France this past trip!

I have to try to get DH to try the Beverly! We've never been in Club Cool!!!

Can't wait to hear about dinner with the princesses!!

Thanks! I love Epcot!!

I'm glad I'm not alone in my love for the strawberry shortcake!! I'm still searching for an alternative substitute but when I find it I'll let you know

Oh I have a snack from the France bakery coming up later on in the TR...

I hope you get DH to try the Beverly on a future trip and are better at capturing the moment!

Dinner with the princesses may not be coming up as soon as I hoped...all will be explained in a minute