The Freeman Disney Christmas - THREAD 1 OF 2 - Days 1-7 Updated 2/23 About This Page:

[Jillybean]

Sorry that you were feeling bad, but you certainly managed to carry on!

Thanks for the pictures of LTT! I've been trying to decide whether to try for a PS for there on our next trip, so I was able to see some of that yummy food!

Hurry back!

Jill

[simbarel]

Yikes, sorry to hear about that migraine, sounds terrible. Glad you were able to make it to MK and put on a happy face for LTT. More please!

[LizardCop]

Sorry you had a headache Annabel, and sorry we missed you that night. Great start on the TR!!!

[DrDolphin]

Sorry to hear about the migrane!!! Sounds like you had a grand time at dinner though!!

[Tara O'Hara]

Awww, Anabel! Sorry about the migraine! That stinks! It sounds as though you managed to enjoy yourself anyway though!

[luvnwdwgal]

Great to see you back Annabel!! So sorry about your migraine! Looking forward to another installment!

[Colexis Mom]

What a headache Annabel Sorry we missed you at LTT! I had my eyes out looking for you!

Great pictures, hurry back with more

[clio]

Great report. I can't wait to read more.
Clio

[DopeyGirl]

Yuck! Sorry about the migraine!!! Sounds like it was no fun, but you still looked like youwere having a great time despite that!!!

Looking forward to more (and hope you got to feeling better!)

[2princessmom]

Great start! Can't wait for more. Thanks for sharing!

[Annabel]

<font color="purple"> continued.....

We walked through Liberty Square which was empty. Hubby didn’t fancy the Haunted Mansion so we carried on and walked through to Adventureland. We walked onto Pirates of the Caribbean – there was no queue whatsoever. Neither of us had been on this ride before. I knew there was a drop so felt a bit anxious – of course I knew it was approaching when we ended up in the dark and the guy sat in front kept telling his kid “hold on tightly now”. The drop was nowhere near as bad as I’d been expected and I felt very dumb – but I gave hubby a good laugh so I’m glad I served a purpose! Apparently I started to scream and then stopped and said oh was that it? We both really enjoyed the ride. All night hubby was singing yo-ho yo-ho a pirate’s life for me!

We came across Peter Pan and Wendy not far from Pirates – I’d never seen them before so naturally I had to have a photo taken. They loved my pins and Peter commented on my Christmas trousers. He also pointed out my PhilharMagic pin and asked me what the best part of PhilharMagic was – to keep the peace I said why, the Peter Pan bit of course, to which Peter replied “hey I like you!”

We were disappointed to see that the Jungle Cruise was shut – I’d really been looking forward to riding that in the dark! Some other time I guess. We noticed loads of people around here. There was a queue for Magic Carpets of Aladdin. We walked back to the hub and then on to Tomorrowland so I could finally ride the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. There was a queue! Can you believe it? The only time I’ve experienced queues on the TTA is when the rain’s coming down! Tomorrowland was soooo full of people, I’d never seen it like this before. I guess it was because of Stitch’s Great Escape. We jumped on the TTA and I got quite tearful again. The queue for Buzz Lightyear was 25 minutes when we got off. We headed for Mickey’s Star Traders so I could buy the night’s LE party pin. I found out that the MVMCP Passholder pins were at Exposition Hall so made a pledge to go there before the night was over.

We went back on the TTA, then went to look at Stitch. The standby was 35 minutes and we didn’t fancy queuing up. The queue for Buzz went down to 15 minutes so we joined the queue. It was well under 10 minutes from when we joined. I did really bad – 4,000ish! Hubby got 41,000 – well, we were rusty from not riding for a few months!

It was nearly time for Wishes and I was still feeling pretty poorly. I complete forgot about meeting fellow Passporters for Wishes – sorry everyone We found a quiet spot in the Rose Garden so Andy could film the fireworks while I sat nursing my head. The fireworks didn’t exactly help my head but I enjoyed them as much as I could.











We sat for awhile contemplating our next move. Do we stay for the parade or go back to Pop? Andy really wanted to stay so I agreed, not wanting to let him down. We went and saw Mickey’s PhilharMagic – the queues were ridiculous! It was outside the building stretching beyond Cinderella’s Carousel. We joined anyway and got in the next show.

I always well-up when Tinkerbell appears and this was no exception – I adore this show! I especially like it when I’m sat close to people who have never seen it before - I love their reactions.

After PhilharMagic, we walked through to the front of the castle as it was nearing time for the Parade. I stopped in Tinkerbell’s Treasures as I normally buy earrings from here. I bought a huge pair of Tink earrings and some Cinderella ones, both very cute. The castle was closed off so we ended up viewing the parade from the entrance to Liberty Square. I was a little disappointed with the spot as the lighting wasn’t too great and some of my photos did come out too dark but it was our fault for leaving it so late.

one of the local bands playing before the start

the start





loads of characters



























the end!

The parade was wonderful though, I really enjoyed it.

Andy was desperate for a drink after the parade and after finding most of the carts shut or closing, we went to Casey’s Corner. We sat outside Casey’s watching the Castle for a few minutes, drinking in silence as we took in the sights and sounds of our favourite place. There was a showing of Celebrate the Season on the stage forecourt due at midnight so we figured why not stay and watch it.

It was a good show I thought, if a little long winded.

It was soon time to leave, but I realised walking down Main Street that I hadn’t paid a visit to Exposition Hall yet to pick up my Passholder Pin. Oopsie! Inside Exposition Hall, they directed me to where the Passholder Pins were kept, which was round the back of the shop. We got there just in time I think – there were 2 people in front of us and by the time I’d bought my Pins, there were at least 14 people behind us.

We took a nice slow walk to the bus stops. Pop Century has the furthest walk to the bus stop. The bus stop lines were full. The great thing was that the buses were arriving 2 at a time. We made it on to the 6th bus and got a seat too. Result! Magic Kingdom is the furthest park away. 20 minutes later, we were back at Pop Century. It was gone 1am. I went straight to sleep after taking some more pills for my head - it was still pounding like mad – but hubby stayed up until gone 2am. I had a terrible night’s sleep, my headache woke me up nearly every half hour on the dot.

coming up in Day 3 - some time spent at MGM!

Annabel </font>

[DrDolphin]

So sorry to hear about your headache - but the photos of the parade and Wishes are wonderful!!! Can't wait to read about MGM.

[LizardCop]

Another great update Annabel. Wonderful photos!!!!

[Tara O'Hara]

Anabel, what an awesome update!! I was hoping your headache was gone by now, but you still managed to enjoy yourself and take some beautiful pictures!! I sure hope you feel better in the morning!

[simbarel]

Those are the most gorgeous photos of Wishes that I have ever seen.

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I especially like it when I’m sat close to people who have never seen it before - I love their reactions.

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I never noticed that I feel the same way! Thanks for pointing that out!

Great update...I really hope your head starts to feel better and that you have a Fantasmic time at MGM.