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staceyheis · 12-08-2008

Here's a link to a picture post BBB - My Disney Snow Globe. I haven't even downloaded the pics yet so not sure when I will update TR with pictures.

Going back to Monday nite's dinner - we really enjoyed the Cinderella interaction at this venue. We had done dinner at the Castle last year and while we love being in the castle, we really like the character interactions at 1900 Park Fare. It was also much cheaper!!

Tues morning we were up early and had no issues with the bus. We were at AK in plenty of time and were able to enjoy rope drop. We really enjoyed it and walked right onto the safari. We saw quite a few rhinos, elephants and hippos. We had breakfast at Tusker House so that we could dine with Donald and Daisy. My daughter was so excited. She refused to leave the table to get food (or let me leave) until we saw all of the characters. The food was good and the buffet was very spacious, not crowded at all. I really enjoyed the setup here (and after our week, have become quite the expert on buffet meals!). After breakfast, we headed to the Lion King show. Even though we saw it just last year, it seemed fresh and the voices of the performers are amazing.

It was then back to the hotel for a nap for us as we had tickets to MVMCP that night and dinner reservations at Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace was fun and the character interaction was excellent. Our server left quite a bit to be desired. It took 20 minutes to get the bill so we missed the lighting of the castle ceremony. But, we did not let that set back our evening. It was, however, quite cold and we were in several layers. I had to buy my DD mittens as her hands were ice cold. Luckily, we had our winter coats as we are from Ohio and we needed them!! We rode a few rides and caught Philharmagic to warm up. We then headed to Main Street for the fireworks. It was packed!! We did get to see Tinker Bell fly from the castle which was a first for me. Madeline was enthralled. We had met TinkerBell at Pixie Hollow on Monday morning (I think I forgot to mention that yesterday) and now she can't get enough Tink!! Or other fairies for that matter. We then staked out a place for the parade. It was absolutely freezing!! She ended up snuggling on my lap for about 20 minutes trying to get warm waiting for the parade. Then she woke up when the parade started.

I love this parade! Cinderella's carriage being pulled by the ponies, Clarabell making gingerbread cookies that smell like gingerbread, Goofy as Santa.. Unfortunately, no pictures as my daughter was on my lap the whole time and I couldn't get any photos. If anyone has any pictures of the Christmas parade, I would love pictures.

Anyways, at the end of the parade, we headed to the bus depot which was packed. Seeing how it was very late and we were very tired, we walked over to the Contemporary and caught a cab home. Money well spent!!

More tomorrow!!

12-08-2008	#9 (permalink)
staceyheis Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 191	Re: My First Trip Report Here's a link to a picture post BBB - My Disney Snow Globe. I haven't even downloaded the pics yet so not sure when I will update TR with pictures. Going back to Monday nite's dinner - we really enjoyed the Cinderella interaction at this venue. We had done dinner at the Castle last year and while we love being in the castle, we really like the character interactions at 1900 Park Fare. It was also much cheaper!! Tues morning we were up early and had no issues with the bus. We were at AK in plenty of time and were able to enjoy rope drop. We really enjoyed it and walked right onto the safari. We saw quite a few rhinos, elephants and hippos. We had breakfast at Tusker House so that we could dine with Donald and Daisy. My daughter was so excited. She refused to leave the table to get food (or let me leave) until we saw all of the characters. The food was good and the buffet was very spacious, not crowded at all. I really enjoyed the setup here (and after our week, have become quite the expert on buffet meals!). After breakfast, we headed to the Lion King show. Even though we saw it just last year, it seemed fresh and the voices of the performers are amazing. It was then back to the hotel for a nap for us as we had tickets to MVMCP that night and dinner reservations at Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace was fun and the character interaction was excellent. Our server left quite a bit to be desired. It took 20 minutes to get the bill so we missed the lighting of the castle ceremony. But, we did not let that set back our evening. It was, however, quite cold and we were in several layers. I had to buy my DD mittens as her hands were ice cold. Luckily, we had our winter coats as we are from Ohio and we needed them!! We rode a few rides and caught Philharmagic to warm up. We then headed to Main Street for the fireworks. It was packed!! We did get to see Tinker Bell fly from the castle which was a first for me. Madeline was enthralled. We had met TinkerBell at Pixie Hollow on Monday morning (I think I forgot to mention that yesterday) and now she can't get enough Tink!! Or other fairies for that matter. We then staked out a place for the parade. It was absolutely freezing!! She ended up snuggling on my lap for about 20 minutes trying to get warm waiting for the parade. Then she woke up when the parade started. I love this parade! Cinderella's carriage being pulled by the ponies, Clarabell making gingerbread cookies that smell like gingerbread, Goofy as Santa.. Unfortunately, no pictures as my daughter was on my lap the whole time and I couldn't get any photos. If anyone has any pictures of the Christmas parade, I would love pictures. Anyways, at the end of the parade, we headed to the bus depot which was packed. Seeing how it was very late and we were very tired, we walked over to the Contemporary and caught a cab home. Money well spent!! More tomorrow!!