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Oh, poor little guy. He just had to much fun earlier in the day. I know how it is to have to give in to the little one.
Don't feel bad. Last trip I bought kids Tinkerbell sunglasses and I loved them. Still have them too! I didn't like any of the adult sunglasses and I am tiny, so they kids fit better any way.
Glad I'm not the only one with kid sunglasses!
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I don't believe it!! Disney doesn't make the Uncrustables fresh, on the premises? The horror! I guess your DH never noticed the packaged ones they sell in the parks. Sorry about Dylan's crabbiness, but at least you didn't waste time going somewhere to only have to turn around and head back to AKL.
I know! Just unbelievable! I don't think I've ever seen the packaged ones in parks either, but I've never had to look for them until now either. Very true - no time was wasted - we enjoyed our club level status though!!
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What lovely surprises in your room! Poor Dylan was just too pooped to do anymore. Wise decision to stay in for the night. Great update!
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What great surprises in your room. Sorry Dylan was so crabby, but at least he got a good night's rest, so hopefully tomorrow will be a good day for him.
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Great surprises!! Love the pictures! Sorry it was an early night!
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What lovely surprises in the room. Sorry it was an early night.
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Too bad Dylan had a fit of the crabbies. Too much input for one day, I guess. All the celebration surprises sound great!
It was probably for the best. We did much better as the trip went on - naps during the day from then on!!
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Great surprises! I the pictures of the resort and animals! Poor Dylan -- Disney can be quite tiring even for the big kids.
Thanks! I think it was good for all of us to have a rest - just too bad it was so early in the trip.
That was a really nice treat that was left in your room! It really makes it extra special when they do stuff like that. I love the uncrustables story*L* that's something my DBF would say too I love the conceirge perks...so nice to have little snacks and drinks out there.
I wouldve so bought me some hannah montana sunglasses too dont worry but WOW what a pain in the ya know what with that gift card thing!
Too bad he was too worn out for another go around but it sounded nice to relax and kick back like you guys did.
Cant wait to hear more of your trip!
Poor little Dylan, it was just too much for him. Love the gifts they left in the room. Glad you were able to find sunglasses that fit. I always either break or lose my sunglasses at Disney. I think it's a curse. I may just have to get kids ones next time. More please.
Love your surprises! Hey, and if the kid's sunglasses work for you, go for it. Poor Dylan - at least you know his limits and chose a relaxing evening in - besides, you got more hot chocolate and kahlua !
Thank you! I liked looking at them too. We learned a tidbit about the one whose head was always tilted - but you'll have to wait until I get there in the TR.
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That was a really nice treat that was left in your room! It really makes it extra special when they do stuff like that. I love the uncrustables story*L* that's something my DBF would say too I love the conceirge perks...so nice to have little snacks and drinks out there.
I wouldve so bought me some hannah montana sunglasses too dont worry but WOW what a pain in the ya know what with that gift card thing!
Too bad he was too worn out for another go around but it sounded nice to relax and kick back like you guys did.
Cant wait to hear more of your trip!
The gifts were an pleasant surprise! I'm spolied by concierge now. I'm going to try for it again in a few weeks for our August trip.
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Poor little Dylan, it was just too much for him. Love the gifts they left in the room. Glad you were able to find sunglasses that fit. I always either break or lose my sunglasses at Disney. I think it's a curse. I may just have to get kids ones next time. More please.
Kids is a good alternative, plus they're cheaper.
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Love your surprises! Hey, and if the kid's sunglasses work for you, go for it. Poor Dylan - at least you know his limits and chose a relaxing evening in - besides, you got more hot chocolate and kahlua !
Exactly! More HC & Kahlua!
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Great update! I have the same Hannah Montana sunglasses!
Too funny! Glad I've gotten someone with me on those!
Sorry it's been so long in between posts - I guess life and reading everyone else's just got in the way. Another update coming right up!
Mike got up first and got ready so he could then get Dylan ready and take him to eat a little something before heading out. (The rest of us didn’t need to eat as we were heading to CRT for Becki’s Birthday Celebration Breakfast.) I wanted to get to MK early today, but that didn’t happen. [It actually never happened the entire trip.] MK had AM EMH today so it was very crowded. We did arrive shortly after 9am and made a quick stop at the Barber Shop to check out the line, but it was too long so we headed to check-in a little early for our 9:40am ADR. We made our way to the back of the castle and checked in, parked the stroller, and headed inside. We were called quickly for our photo op with Cinderella and as we were waiting in line we were called to come to our table. Becki had selected this character breakfast for the trip and I picked today to celebrate her birthday so it was really excited for it. I didn’t have too high of expectations though since I haven’t heard the best reviews of CRT, especially at breakfast. I also thought this would be a good character meal for Dylan as all the Princesses are face characters and therefore wouldn’t be scary. Boy was I wrong!!
After having our picture taken with Cinderella, we headed upstairs to our table. The person that ‘sat’ us was the most unpleasant CM. I think she missed her morning coffee and does of pixie dust. She just said “you’re sitting there” and pointed to the table. OKAY! So we sat and got situated. Our server came, Scott, and he couldn’t have been more opposite than the lady who sat us. Scott was a great CM! He got our drinks and then brought out a plate full of muffins and pastries. We all decided on the non-health food breakfast, which was French toast with blueberry sauce, eggs, potatoes, bacon & sausage. Scott brought out a couple French toast sticks for Dylan.
Becki had gotten a magic wand as it was her birthday and Dylan got a sword (even though he is under 3). I let Becki have the ‘wishing star’ and she made he wish when they did the ceremony for this. I hadn’t read too much about the ‘wishing’ ceremony so I’m not going to post about it either as to not ruin the fun for anyone else, but I must say it was neat.
Becki making her wish!
Soon the princesses were out and Dylan didn’t care for them too much either. They did seem quite rushed and really only posed with him for a picture and moved on. I did ask Belle if she could pose with Becki as Belle is her favorite Princess and it was her birthday celebration after all. She was ever gracious and posed with Becki.
I don't know if it's just me, but this Ariel was a bit scary.
We had seen another table get a cupcake with candle and the servers singing to a little girl and Becki was like “that better not happen to me”. I was like uh-oh! I had ordered the dark chocolate slipper for this meal and I wasn’t sure if they would just sing or not. Scott came out soon with the slipper, lit the candle, and then…..he asked Becki if he should sing or not. She said no and he was a little relived too. Becki blew out the candle and we all dug in. OMG! This is an amazing dessert! Dark chocolate slipper (not hollow by the way) with chocolate mousse on a sponge cake surrounded by fresh strawberries and blueberries in a raspberry sauce. YUM!!!
Since you had to pre-pay for this meal I just had to pay for the chocolate slipper which was $15.57 including an 18% gratuity (already on the bill) and tax. CRT ended up being than I expected and most of that was because of our server Scott. I must write to Disney about him. I would probably visit again, but it will probably be a while – maybe one day if I have a little girl.
CRT for breakfast is actually a fav of mine I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I love the stuffed french toast. Its my absolute fave disney food! That glass slipper looked amazing and completely worth the splurge for a bday. It looks like Becki had a great bday breakfast!
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For the most part, your CRT breakfast sounds pretty good. The slipper looks AMAZING! So sorry about the CM that seated you - sounds like she needed to be dipped in pixie dust (over and over). Poor Dylan - some of those princesses can be so scary (wanted to give kisses and all).
Glad CRT turned out better than you expected. And so glad that the server who you had to see for the whole meal was much better than the hostess who thank goodness, you only had to see for a minute or so. Great way to celebrate a birthday! And OMG that slipper looks fabulous!!
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The horror! 
I guess your DH never noticed the packaged ones they sell in the parks. 
Sorry about Dylan's crabbiness, but at least you didn't waste time going somewhere to only have to turn around and head back to AKL.
I don't think I've ever seen the packaged ones in parks either, but I've never had to look for them until now either.
Poor Dylan was just too pooped to do anymore. Wise decision to stay in for the night. Great update!
the pictures of the resort and animals! Poor Dylan -- Disney can be quite tiring even for the big kids.
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