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We did not have a great experience at CP either - very crowded and the buffet was always packed and hard to navigate. Characters took forever to get to us and I agree about the food, not terrific, just OK! Felt the same way you did - it was fine but I think it's not on our "do-again" list in the near future. I know tons of people love it but for us, CM was the better experience and has become a must-do for us every year.
Sorry Hannah didn't enjoy it! Glad to hear you got your meds - had no idea they'd come pick you up - will keep that in mind in case we ever need it! Can't wait to hear about the "fireworks!"
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Sorry that your dd's spent a lot of time under the table at CP. I agree, it was just an okay restaurant. We chose to skip it this trip coming up. We are trying 1900 Park Fare.
Glad you were able to get your medicine and so quick too. Good to know that there is something in place if you end up getting sick at Disney.
Can't wait to read more. I'm hoping for the fireworks!
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Sorry that your dd's spent a lot of time under the table at CP. I agree, it was just an okay restaurant. We chose to skip it this trip coming up. We are trying 1900 Park Fare.
Glad you were able to get your medicine and so quick too. Good to know that there is something in place if you end up getting sick at Disney.
Can't wait to read more. I'm hoping for the fireworks!
I will eventually get to my 1900 Park Fare review...
I was not calm at all. I cannot imagine what we must have looked like in the moment! I think I stopped the crowds in their tracks! If we would not have been in public, I am sure I would have flipped out a bit longer. (but thien again, not in public, we would not have had a stroller pushed over the curb...)
But you handled the situation so well....I am not so good at counting to ten, the way you sat and talked with Hannah (even though I am sure smoke was blowing out your ears)....you are a wonderful mom
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Glad that you were to the doctors and back, with medication so quickly. Hoping that by tomorrow, after a few doses of the medication you will be feeling much better which I am sure will make the trip even better.
I am glad to hear that the CP was able to get you a table, and sorry that you did not have the best of meals. I have to say, we have been there once, and it will be awhile before we head back. We too found the food ok, nothing great and that is fine with us, but we waited so long for characters, were there almost 90 minutes and still did not see them all. It was crowded, I found that it was just to overhwlming to really enjoy. I know that if we had gone at a less crowded time our experience probably would have been much better, as I am sure one day I might give an early breakfast a try but it was not our favorite either. Characters meals are always going to be a bit loud and busy but I found that the CP was to loud and busy for even I too enjoy....neverless the kids.
I am glad to hear that the CP was able to get you a table, and sorry that you did not have the best of meals. I have to say, we have been there once, and it will be awhile before we head back. We too found the food ok, nothing great and that is fine with us, but we waited so long for characters, were there almost 90 minutes and still did not see them all. It was crowded, I found that it was just to overhwlming to really enjoy. I know that if we had gone at a less crowded time our experience probably would have been much better, as I am sure one day I might give an early breakfast a try but it was not our favorite either. Characters meals are always going to be a bit loud and busy but I found that the CP was to loud and busy for even I too enjoy....neverless the kids.
In all of our character meals, this was the only one I felt more rushed than relaxed. It was so crowded and noisy, that it was difficult to relax in the moment. (Granted, it may have been different if 2 of our kids were not under the table for much of the meal!). Every other character meal felt like a GREAT way to interact with characters--WAY better than waiting in long lines!!!
I would recommend trying CP at breakfast. Once you've had their breakfast you won't go back there for lunch or dinner IMO. But I'm so glad you were able to make it!
Just catching up! Glad Delaney was ok with the Stroller incident. Glad you were able to get to the UrgentCare so you can get better!
Sorry about your experience at CP.
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Glad you were able to get in and out of Urgent Care so quickly and have meds to help with your sinus infection. Sorry you didn't enjoy CP, but glad to hear they were still able to fit you in.
We had to use that Urgent Care van service for Alex a few years ago - it was great (as far as having to go to a clinic on vacation goes!) and we had a really friendly driver who filled us in on all sorts of Disney trivia during the ride....
We have gone to CP every trip, but I have to agree with you that it is just too loud. Every year we say we won't go back, then when it comes time to plan ADRs, we just don't want to leave the park, so we eat there. Next trip we are leaving the park to try something new (maybe!) Sorry the girls were none to happy during your meal and I hope it is just Wishes you are talking about!
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I cannot imagine what we must have looked like in the moment! I think I stopped the crowds in their tracks! If we would not have been in public, I am sure I would have flipped out a bit longer. (but thien again, not in public, we would not have had a stroller pushed over the curb...) 
. But I'm so glad you were able to make it!
Sorry about dinner at CP being overstimulating! 
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