Some of our Best Friends are Princesses. A Brent and the kids Trip Report, starring Cinderella and Ariel. COMPLETE 4/7! - Page 4 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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these pictures look pretty 'fishy' to me! And obviously there was alot of 'Monkeying around'!! HAHAHAH......oh I crack myself up!!
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Now it was time to hear for dinner at Tony's Town Square. We of course got fastpasses for the Princesses first. The kids absolutely loved Toney's. After a very nice steak dinner we headed to see the Princesses.
I am so glad you all liked it. The girls and I have always had this on our "must do" list. Of course we are more pasta girls than you guys
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Cinderella knew me from a previous trip and welcomed me back with a warm hug. Unfortunately Liz wasn't around to take a picture. We did get some great pictures though.
Aweeeee!! I can't wait to take pics of you and the Beautiful Blue Princess again! I am glad someone got pics tho.....apparently they did TRY! LOL. I will get good ones when we go. Those photopass photographers just don't understand the importance of the Cinderella hug/dance pics!! Just kidding....these pics are awesome.
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Awoke this morning and had a nice walk to the food court to get my coffee. I believe I called Liz this morning to make sure she was up for work as it was Monday morning and she had to be up and ready to go to work.
I am so glad that you called! I loved hearing your voice and being part of the magic place. I could, however, have done with a recap of the sunshine and temps.......I believe it was like negative 15 degrees here!! My car windows were even frozen shut!!!
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I just think this is one of the neatest things!!! Just an amazing touch of Disney Magic. I wish I could have seen your incredible smile when you seen it. I bet there was even a tear or two.
these pictures look pretty 'fishy' to me! And obviously there was alot of 'Monkeying around'!! HAHAHAH......oh I crack myself up!! I am so glad you all liked it. The girls and I have always had this on our "must do" list. Of course we are more pasta girls than you guys
Aweeeee!! I can't wait to take pics of you and the Beautiful Blue Princess again! I am glad someone got pics tho.....apparently they did TRY! LOL. I will get good ones when we go. Those photopass photographers just don't understand the importance of the Cinderella hug/dance pics!! Just kidding....these pics are awesome.
I am so glad that you called! I loved hearing your voice and being part of the magic place. I could, however, have done with a recap of the sunshine and temps.......I believe it was like negative 15 degrees here!! My car windows were even frozen shut!!! I just think this is one of the neatest things!!! Just an amazing touch of Disney Magic. I wish I could have seen your incredible smile when you seen it. I bet there was even a tear or two.
Thanks for all the positive feedback Liz. So glad you know the importance of those pictures too. You are correct, there were some tears when I came in the room and saw those ears and card. Wish you were there to share it with me.
Next: Walking around Pop! Another familiar Cindi and Epcot. Stay tuned!
Thanks for all the positive feedback Liz. So glad you know the importance of those pictures too. You are correct, there were some tears when I came in the room and saw those ears and card. Wish you were there to share it with me.
Next: Walking around Pop! Another familiar Cindi and Epcot. Stay tuned!
You guys are just too cool. I am enjoying all of the pictures and the reports. You fit in real well with the teenagers!!!!
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Okay writing a response on a cellphone takes a little more talent than I have at the moment! -- sorry about that last post!
I'm totally geeking out at how quickly they delivered your present to your hotel room! They've really got you in their sights, don't they! . What a totally sweet gesture and I can't wait to hear more about your trip!
Wednesday February 27. Akershus for breakfast then Coral Reef for dinner.
We arose this morning and headed for Epcot and Akershus for breakfast with the princesses. Belle took a lot of time with us showing off her new dress. She was very sweet.
It was a Cinderella we had seen on many occasions before. She remembered me and waved at me as she walked by during the parade. It was great to meet her again. I gave her one of the bracelets to remember me by. She told Mr she didn't need that to remember me but thanked me for it then showed me a little"princess pocket" in the fold of her dress skirt where she kept the bracelet while she finished greeting people. Pretty cool! I didn't know the dress had that. .
Then we met the other princesses but my mind was on my beloved Cinderella the rest of the breakfast. .
After breakfast we did the attractions in Future World, Test Track is really cool after the refurbishment. We took in other attractions in Future World then headed back to the resort.
We walked over to Pop to swim in the Eighties pool for old times sake. We used to stay in the Eighties section of Pop on every trip so we've had a lot of good times in this pool. We took some pictures by some of the landmarks at Pop. We have many pictures of the kids by these things over the years. My how they’ve grown.
Also for a little perspective, this picture is taken from the Lion King section and our room is the one right by the Dolphin in the upper left corner.
We headed back to Epcot around dinner time for a wonderful dinner at Coral Reef. Then we rode Test Track again at night. Very cool.
Thursday Feb 28. Typhoon Lagoon and a day without Cinderella???
Did laundry early this morning to do laundry. Then had breakfast and headed to Typhoon Lagoon and stayed there until mid afternoon. Then we had lunch. Jordan and I headed to the MK while Brendan headed to Disney quest. It was packed at the Magic Kingdom. There would be no princesses to see today here. We did get some good pictures though:
Then we headed to Epcot to walk around Works I Showcase at night. Love the atmosphere. We saw Jasmine and Aladdin, then shopped in the Morocco shop.
We ran into some kids that were on the college program. They loved my tattoos and suggested I move here. .
Then we saw Snow White.
Brendan got a funnel cake and Jordan got tired and decided to catch a bus back to the resort. This gave Brendan and I some time to walk around world showcase by ourselves. We took in the Norway boat ride and Mexico boat ride and did a little shopping.
Then we headed home ourselves. Another fun filled vacation day
Next: some Aurora misinformation and be Our Guest for a late dinner!
Great day with the kids and the princesses. I still cannot get over the gift from Cindi. It sure does make a fashion statement with the princess shirts. I am glad that you have had this fun vacation with the kids. They grow up so fast and their desires quickly change away from being with Mom and Dad. Enjoy it while you can.
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