You Just Gotta Be Like Elsa and"LET IT GOOO!" COMPLETE! 3/11/14 :)

[MelMel11]

Count me in!!

 

[jediprincess23]

"Wait is That...?" Nope. Nuts!!​

We continued looking around the shop and found these adorable ears!

We crossed the way back to the christmas corner!

Laura and I found a red blown glass mickey ornament to bring back to our mom! That attractive CM checked us out and Laura and I decided he could be the actor Nicholas Hoult! We did confirm it was just a look alike before we left! You never know about those celebrities! They will do anything to be incognito LOL We headed to the restrooms once again!
It's Italy time!!

This funstop is easy to spot as well!

The CM here wasn't exactly a happy person. I told her what I wanted on my matte but she either didn't hear me or ignored me because she just wrote something down and to be quite honest I have no idea what it says!
This place is just so beautiful

I went in the gift shop to look for a souvenir for Bailee (She LOVES Italy) but there really wasn't anything that I thought she would like! One of the CM in there had her last day before she went back to Italy and they were having a sweet little goodbye party for her and they were all crying! CM's are really like one big happy family!
I made a pin trade with a clerk in there:

Onward to 'MERICA!!

It was now 2:30 and once again it was getting nice and smothering and HUMID (if you couldn't have told from my erratic hair)
We went to Fire and Drum and ordered got and American Dream!! Is that the hallelujah choir I hear?

I don't usually like slushies but the soft serve sets it off perfectly! This was Laura's favorite of the trip! The slushie is that good american Slushie Dog slushie and its in between classic vanilla soft serve! Nanny and Autumn got vanilla soft serve then we went around the corner to the funstop!
*Laura and I thought it was so funny the way they chose to represent Amercia with the colonial style! I told her that if people from other countries visited and saw truck stops and scary alleys and busy streets people might be a little freaked out! We have to represent!! But just take a moment to think about how hilarious it really would be if you were walking through the peaceful WS and it's like scary-town! Hehe. *
Okay, if I'm not a face character on my CP THIS is where I will work! Wouldn't that be an awesome job?! We had a sweet lady stamp everything and then we found some benches in the shade and finished our ice cream! It was a great relaxing moment in such a hectic trip!
I love how I can go from America to Japan in about 50 steps!

こんにちは (Hello in Japanese!) I'm getting fancy!

LOL! Hello Kitty mustaches!

We walked into the shop and stumbled right on the pick a pearl station!​

 

[jediprincess23]

Count me in!!

Welcome to the party! ​

 

[emilyindisney]

Loving your recap- especially of World Showcase so far! Your pics are great

 

[jediprincess23]

Loving your recap- especially of World Showcase so far! Your pics are great

Thanks! I saw that you just got back from the world! Can't wait to hear/read about it!

 

[Viva Las Disney]

Loving all your Epcot World Showcase pictures, it's the one park I feel like I missed more than I saw. I scheduled a day and a half to explore Epcot but was feeling sick my full day and only rode the future world rides in the morning before going back to POFQ to rest before my Biergarten ADR, Candlelight Processional, and Illuminations that night. I toured the WS my 2nd Epcot day but ended up rushing through all the countries.

Can't wait to go back and explore the details.

 

[jediprincess23]

Loving all your Epcot World Showcase pictures, it's the one park I feel like I missed more than I saw. I scheduled a day and a half to explore Epcot but was feeling sick my full day and only rode the future world rides in the morning before going back to POFQ to rest before my Biergarten ADR, Candlelight Processional, and Illuminations that night. I toured the WS my 2nd Epcot day but ended up rushing through all the countries.

Can't wait to go back and explore the details.

Thanks! I only went to Morocco the fist time I visited EPCOT I made it my mission not to miss anything on this trip! I really do love EPCOT it's so much calmer than Magic Kingdom! I really got to enjoy it!

 

[jediprincess23]

"Oh Look! Robert the Squirrel!!"​

We checked out the gift shop in Japan! This place was huge!
Laura found these little... Well I don't even know how to describe them but you could paint on them and then it disappeared! Laura doesn't know any Japanese so she just started drawing pi That's my sister!

I asked 2 or 3 CM where the fun stop was, I couldn't for the life of me find it!! A CM finally gave me good directions and we found it! Its in the VERY back.

We got our stamps from the sweet girls at the table, they were awesome artists and had been making origami too! They even put one in Laura's book!

They also had some great pins! *I traded for this Aurora rear view mirror pin!*

Laura, Autumn, and Nanny were very fascinated with these socks made for those sandals that they wear in Japan!

We bid goodbye to Japan and went to Morocco!
What is it about kids and fountains?! They just can't resit!

Mo rockin' had just began to perform as we walked by but we had no time to waste! It was time to meet Aladdin and Jasmine!

While we waited Laura and Autumn went to the funstop! Nanny and I talked to this sweet mom behind us, she was looking for a Minnie Mouse plush with 2014 on her foot! She said she had been to DTD and looked everywhere! I told her to maybe check with her resort and see if they could find one for her (We actually found them in the shop near the friendship boats later that night)
We waited about 20 minutes for Aladdin and Jasmine! The little building that the que doesn't have great air circulation.. I was melting in there! But it does have a good view of the meet and greet so that distracted me from my turning into a puddle!
There was also some pretty cool lamps and designs in there!

We made it up to the cutest Disney couple and had some great interactions!! When they came up to greet us, they held hands! (AWW)

I asked Jasmine where Raja was and she gave me the GREATEST and most believable answer
"Raja has gotten too big to fit on the carpet so he stays back at the palace with Father! Father likes to stack little glass figures on top of each other and when they get too high, he stands on Raja's back to reach!"
WOW! You win!

Laura asked Aladdin where Abu was and he gave another awesome answer! "Abu is out in the gift shop reeking havoc!" We promised to tell them if we found him out there!
Oh Aladdin and Jasmine, I just LOOOOOVVVEE you!

We walked out of their meet and greet area and shopped around! Laura saw a scarf that she wanted but just couldn't decide. (Foreshadowing) Aurora began meeting in about 15 minutes and Autumn said she really didn't want to meet her so, we decided to split up and meet back up at 3:30 for a friendship boat to make our Seas with Nemo and Friends FP+!
TO FRANCE!

We passed Belle meeting in her village dress but I knew I had to choose between her and Aurora! Obviously, I wasn't missing my favorite princess, so we went up to a PP photographer and he pointed to the gazebo and said he would be over there in a couple minutes! FIRST IN LINE TO MEET AURORA!! How perfect!! After about 5 minutes, the PP photographer came over and we started talking! His name was Roy and he is now my favorite CM EVAH! We talked and talked and talked! He is usually a photographer as ESPN and he told us about all the celebrities he has seen! I thought this was bout a good of time as any to pull out my mini smashbook!

I had space in the back for "Cool Cast Members" to sign! He was so excited to get to autograph it! He was really great! I hope I find him next time I come I see him again! Aurora came out a couple minutes later and I was in awe! I was so speechless!

She asked me if I had 3 fairies to make me a crown just like hers! I said yes! (no one tells her the truth)

Laura met her too! I wasn't listening to their conversation all I could think was "She's my favorite!!"

When we were leaving, Roy told Aurora that he got to autograph my book too! Aurora was so surprised and was about to say "Good for you!" But she saw a squirrel move up a tree and totally pulled a Doug! She turned and said "Oh look! Robert the squirrel!" SHES THE BEST!
We decided to look around France and find the funstop before heading back to Morocco! We found a CP and asked her where it was. She had no idea and was about to find someone else who did, but Nanny called and said that a boat just pulled up so we had to run over there and we hopped on a boat and away we went!
Ahoy!

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[Credit Man]

"so she just started drawing pi" made me LOL. Great update!

 

[minniemouse17]

Joining in! Great TR, it's awesome to see your newfound love for the dis!

 

[MollyMouse14]

Just started reading, and I have to say, I'm addicted!! Currently living vicariously through your report! Glad you and your fam had such a great time. Cannot wait to read more!

 

[rteetz]

I've lurking for a while love your trip report can't wait for more updates I'm locked in!

 

[jediprincess23]

Yay! Comments! These all really made my day!

"so she just started drawing pi" made me LOL. Great update!

Haha! My sister is such a math nerd! I should have expected this kinda thing form her!

Joining in! Great TR, it's awesome to see your newfound love for the dis!

Thanks! I can't believe I actually had a decent life before discovering the Dis! It's such a fantastic community and no one judges you for being 5!! Too bad that's not how it works at the Disney Store! The past two times I've been in there I have been given dirty looks by mothers! I JUST WANT TO SPREAD THE MAGIC! Some people are just missing pixie dust!

Just started reading, and I have to say, I'm addicted!! Currently living vicariously through your report! Glad you and your fam had such a great time. Cannot wait to read more!

Thanks so much! I noticed that this was you VERY first post! Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful Dis community!!

I've lurking for a while love your trip report can't wait for more updates I'm locked in!

So glad to hear people are enjoying hearing about my trip! I'm having so much fun writing it! I can't wait to go again just to TR about it ha!​

 

[jediprincess23]

Holy Batman, I can't Believe I Missed This!​

We hopped off the boat and Laura Lead the way over to...

Quick story: On my first trip here I was standing near the Marlin and Nemo statue (Collective AWWW)

And there was someone actually dressed up like a piece of coral and moved and FREAKED ME OUT (for some reasons these things happen to me on a regular basis... My life people) anywho, my Mother thought it was the most hilarious thing she had ever seen in her life and still brings it up!
Laura was just a little excited to get on this ride!

Finding Nemo has always been an all time favorite! "Of course I'll help you find your son Elmo!"

"Fish are friends NOT food."

We walked in the FP entrance! Once again, FP+ were a total waste I don't even think there was anyone in the standby! When we scanned our bands the second time, Autumn asked "Why is it so dark in here" and Laura and the CM answered in unison "Because you're under water!" That's my future Marine Biologist Sister for ya! We boarded our shells and away we went! This ride is really adorable! You just cant go wrong with Finding Nemo!! I thought it was so cute at the end how they tell you not to be afraid to "come out of your shell" when you exited the ride!
We decided to look around at all the aquariums for a little bit! Laura spotted the Manatees and made a B-line. Then we went to the other aquariums and found DORY!!

This sea horse was so cute! I want one!!

Then it was time to meet Brucey! Autumn went to go play a game at the the little kiosk while Laura went to wait in line to get our picture! It was finally our turn except Nanny didn't get Bruce in the picture so it kinda just looks like we were just hanging in some pearly whites!

Laura and I headed to the gift shop but Autumn wanted to go upstairs and look at the rest of the tanks. Laura and I entertained ourselves like any other civilized 5 year old would..
TOYS!!!

I also found this ADORABLE antenna topper! I really should have bought that thing!

Autumn and Nanny met back up with us and we headed out! I said hi to these 3 for old times sake

Then it was time for a HUGE moment in my life.. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVERRRRR!!

It was time I rode Soarin'!! Last time I came we got FP for it but never ended up riding it!! (Crazy right?!) But this is Nanny's favorite and I had no problem with that!! We walked into the LAND and went down the escalator and to the FP+ entrance!!! We walked and walked and WALKED and finally made it to the very front! A mom in front of us saw our MB's and really liked them! We chatted for a minute or so and then, they let us in the line! And the infamous video started! SO THIS IS PATRICK!! You know, people failed to mention that this is the same guy who was the voice of Kronk!!! After learning where to safely store my ears, we were loaded onto our para-glider and embarked on an amazing ride through CA!! HOLY BATMAN!! THIS RIDE IS P.E.R.F.E.C.T.
Did you know they actually spray different scents as your'e gliding over different scenes?!
Uhh.. I'll take 1000 bottles of the Orange grove.. That should last me until my next Disney trip!
We exited the ride and headed to the bathroom,then it was time for Living With the Land! It was walk on! YAY!
I must say I think everyone was pleasantly surprised how much they actually liked this ride! Laura especially! Its so nice and peaceful in there! It was really nice to take a little break!
Hidden Mickey!!

Then It was up the escalators to The Circle of Life!! The next show wasn't starting for 15 minutes but that's cool because we had all the time in the world (HA! Yeah right!) We started talking about what we wanted to do next! Laura really wanted that scarf from Morocco (Remember, I warned you about this) and Nanny said she wanted to buy it for her BUT she didn't have cash and she didn't want to walk all the way back to Morroco, so we would have to take a boat! Nanny also said she wasn't interested in staying for illumiNations but she would be okay with leaving us girls. BUT we had to complete these tasks It was now about 6:30 we had to
1.)Take a boat to Morocco
2.) Get a scarf in Morocco
3.) Get back on the boat
4.) Go to the gift shop and get me a sweatshirt
5.) Eat dinner in Mexico
6.) Go to China so Nanny could buy Autumn souvenirs for her family
7.) Leave Nanny
8.) Finish up the last 3 countries Fun Stops and
9.) Get a good place for Illuminations at 9:00
Could it be possible?! I guess you will have to stay tuned!!
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[Credit Man]

My wife had the bright idea that Disney should market Soarin' candles for each of the scents. Sounds like we may have our first customer.

 

[jediprincess23]

My wife had the bright idea that Disney should market Soarin' candles for each of the scents. Sounds like we may have our first customer.

That really is a great idea! I think they could really make bank on that stuff! So many people love the smells from Disney! I also read somewhere that they have the smell of fresh baked cookies spraying when you walk by the Main Street confectionary! I just can't get over how they are ALWAYS going the extra mile to make the experience better!

 

[jediprincess23]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I have gone back and added a few details here and there as I remember them and know that I forgot to add them to my report! I get to0 excited and when I write an update and I leave out semi-important things! ha! So, If it's new, it will look like​

*this!*​

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Puttin' Olympians to SHAME!​

Laura let the way out of the LAND and back to the Friendship Boats! We made it to the docks but no boat in sight! So, we went into the near by gift shop. We looked around and I called my mom! I found a sweatshirt that I liked and just couldn't decided what to get. She helped my decide on the pink one I saw this morning! What are Mother's for if not to help me make fashion choices 800 miles away?! The little Duffy's hanging around the globe are so cute!

Autumn also made a pin trade! Then a boat finally pulled up and we jumped on because we were on a mission! We leaped off that boat and sprinted up that ramp putting all Olympian sprinters to shame.

We ran into the shop and ripped that scarf off the shelf.
QUICK LAURA SMILE WITH IT

Then we ran to the counter and threw it and the cashier and she rung it up. I turned and took a picture of this because I thought it was really pretty!

Woah... HOLD UP. Ain't nobody got TIME for that!
We booked it back down that ramp and made a screeching stop back at the dock. Okay... MAYBE I exaggerated just a smidgen.. BUT we really did do all that in under 7 minutes!
So, Friendship Boats run every 15 minutes with the last stop to Morocco/Germany until 7:30 I believe. So this is where Disney's punctuality really killed me! We stood in line and waited....and waited...and waited. Laura and I always joke about me being just like Elsa and her being just like Anna! Butt right then, I was wishing for some cursed powers so I could make myself an ice path to get back to Canada! And the boat finally pulled up and I purposely sat us in the very front so we would be the first to get off and we waited... and waited.. and WAITED. WE WERE NEVER GOING TO GET OFF THE FLIPPIN' BOAT!! Thankfully I was channeling Elsa instead of embarrassing myself in front of everybody! (Conceal it, don't feel it) It eventually began to move to my great surprise, and docked in Canada and we were boogieing!
It actually ended up taking us about and hour just to go to Morocco and back! Note to self: If you want something GET IT.
We went into to gift shop near Duffy's meeting area and I got my sweatshirt!
Here it is: it's a little girls size but it fits me perfectly (Just don't dry it the arms shrink!) I really love it! The 2014 design is really adorable!

The CM in there was named Sue and she was SO sweet! She called me princess! Nanny also got a park throw because when you spend $40 the throw for $20!

Then it was time to make a break for the border!!
We got in line for La Cantinia San Angel! It was CrAzY there! We ordered in about 10 minutes but it was like murder trying to find a seat! We ended up getting one in the back across from the ordering windows!
I ordered the Nachos and Churitros for dessert! Nanny got the same. Laura orered the Torta de Barbacoa and a mango Popsicle and Autumn got the Tacos de Pollo and churritos (I think!) Sorry, I only took pictures of my food because I was just in a tiny bit of a rush! Hehe!

If there was a speed eating Nacho contest I would be the reining champion! It was probably unhealthy the speed I ate those Nachos!
If I would have been thinking, I would have not ordered everything on it. I really only ate about half of my nachos because they were just okay and it's Disney and dessert is always priority!! Okay, CHURRITOS!!! These were SOOOOO GOOOD and the caramel just made them 100000% better!!! My only problem with them would be they are very messy! I was cinnamon coated after I ate all these! They made an announcement that IllumiNations would be starting in 45 minutes and that sent us jumping to our feet and off to China!
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[jediprincess23]

The Crowns Are Coming Out, This Is Getting Serious!!!​

We headed into the gift shop! Autumn decided to get some polished rocks and a necklace to bring home!
Then, Nanny reminded us to be safe and keep "Little Bit" in sight at all times and we said goodbye!
Then we RAN to France! Literally! I haven't ran like that in MONTHS! Phew! I need to workout! If you have ever had to run through the entire WS I really do pity you! I was really starting to regret those nachos when we finally made it to France!

We went to the shop in the back with a sheen of sweat on out brow and ALAS A CAST MEMBER! I gave Laura my mattes and took a look around the shop!
One day I would LOVE to visit Disney Paris!

These shirts were SO CUTE! I really should have gotten them!

Then I went back to Laura and Autumn. The CM was so awesome! We asked him where he was from in comparison to Paris and he told us that he lives only 20 minutes by train from Paris and he visited every weekend! LUCKY! He was hilarious too! I just love doing the Fun Stops because you get to meet SO many people from all over the world! We waved goodbye to France and ran across the international gateway and into the UK!! My biggest regret from EPCOT was not spending more time there! I love anything that has to do with England!
Once, Mother took Laura, 2 of our friends and me to the zoo and we formulated this plan to pretend we were from the UK and Mother was our Aunt from America! We are big fans of Sophia Grace and Rosie so we decided we would say we were from Essex! We talked in British accents all day and even fooled some employees! Since then England has held a special place in my heart and I hope I can visit one day!
We walked in the very first shop and were pointed to the Toy Solider to find the fun stop!

No one was working the Fun Stop but the cashier was doing double duty! She was so sweet and I was just loving her accent! While we were waiting for her to stamp our things, Laura found a 101 Dalmatians pin!! She was SO excited!!
We had a great conversation with this girl too! She says she's from about 20 minutes from London! She was so friendly and awesome I had her sign my cool Cast Member page too! We said goodbye and went across the way because I REALLY wanted a shirt that had something to do with the UK! I walked in the shop, saw a shirt found my size and walked to the register! I can't believe I actually found something I liked so quickly! This CM was again very sweet! She lived near Essex and we told her about when we went to the zoo and she thought it was hilarious!
When I had to pay, my wallet had fallen to the bottom of my backpack so I had to throw it on top of the counter and I was like "Sorry, I feel like Mary Poppins here!" and I pulled out my Aurora crown I had been wearing all day and she was like "Uh Oh! The crowns are coming out this is getting serious!" So she obviously had to sign my book too!! I eventually found my wallet and payed for the shirt! She also had the coolest watch on! It had two faces! One told the local time and one told the time back home in England!! HOW COOL!!!

I love it SO MUCH!!!

Then, it was time to finish things off in Canada! We had 5 minutes before everything closed!! We ran into Canada and saw no sign of a Fun Stop! I went to the Refreshment Port and asked a CM there but she had no idea! So we turned back, frantically searching because I would never forgive myself if I was missing just one country from my matte!
LO AND BEHOLD THERE WAS AN ACTUAL SIGN! We made it up just as the CM was just wiping down the tables! Thankfully she didn't mind helping us out! YAY!! MISSION COMPLETE!! I was SO happy with the result!
This is the one I made for a friend!

And this is mine! I just got a frame from the dollar tree and chose the picture we took at Nemo and Friends!

Wow! We were EFFICENT! We could now take a deep breath! Laura snapped some pictures of the beautiful Canada pavilion! I can't wait to visit this place in the daylight!

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[jediprincess23]

That Was ILLUMINATING!!​

We walked right up to the fence and got pretty good seats! We had a tree in our way but still, not too shabby!

Most of these Laura took, but a couple were actually stills from some of my vacation video that I may or may not be releasing to the interwebs!

IllumiNations was absolutely breathtaking and beautiful!! Another first for me! In the end where all the countries light up, I was about to cry! I love it to the moon and back!!

After that AHMAZING show, it was time to take a bathroom break! After that, I told Laura and Autumn that if we left now we would just be waiting for a bus so we could just wonder around a little instead! (I'm so glad they got on board with this!)​

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[Credit Man]

Great Illuminations pics. The frames turned out beautifully.