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We left adventureland and headed toward the King and Queen bathrooms for a parade spot. I had read that this was a good place to watch parades so off we went. We found a spot on the bench. It wasn't a wood bench but made of of concrete? Asphalt? I was happy to not sit on the ground, or curb and we would not have bunches of people in front of us, in fact no one would end up in front of us We had some time to kill, I was charging my phone, DD and Karen were checking theirs, when DD pointed out Mary Poppins and Bert across the way, they were beside Pixie Hollow but the line looked long and I had no clue how long they'd already been there. Karen wanted to go check it out, once she got there Bert had walked to the back of the line then back up to the front and then Karen waved at me to come over. I told DD to save our spots and walked over; Karen explained that Bert had said the family behind Karen was the last ones the characters would see so I stood with Karen. Some other people came up the trail but that last family said sorry they were the cut off for the line.
Mary Poppins is my favorite character and I had got to meet her in Florida but had never met or even seen Bert so that was exciting for me. I was surprised that Karen wanted to meet characters because earlier she said it was no big deal to her, maybe she was just trying to be 'grown up' but when she saw how excited I was I think she relaxed a bit.
There was no photographer so I used Karen's phone to take her picture and she did the same for me.
I told Mary that we'd met in Flordia, and she said, "oh yes, it's so good to see you again. I had never met Bert, and he was telling me about all the work that keeps him so busy he doesn't leave Disneyland often.
Bert was telling me all about the work he had to do on the Castle for the 60th Anniversary.
Mary asked if we should link arms for our photo and so we did; it was great meeting such wonderful characters.
Karen and I walked back over to DD and I had to tell her about how wonderful Mary and Bert were and show her my pictures. Then we decided ice cream was in order now that vendors were set up so I went to pick that up.
I got Karen & me an ice cream sandwich and DD Mickey ears although she did not like this picture since I got her with her mouth open.
Sounds like a great M&G with Mary Poppins & Bert. In all my visits to WDW I have met Bert only once (and it was many years ago), so I would have loved this too. Totally wishing I could have a bite if that ice cream - one of my favorite Disney snacks.
Sounds like a great M&G with Mary Poppins & Bert. In all my visits to WDW I have met Bert only once (and it was many years ago), so I would have loved this too. Totally wishing I could have a bite if that ice cream - one of my favorite Disney snacks.
I rarely eat ice cream, just not my first choice but both my husband and DD love it, ice cream is there favorite treat and DD loves Mickey bars.
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Great visit with Mary & Bert!
It was!
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How cool you got to meet Mary Poppins and Bert! I have seen Bert out, but not for some time...
This was my first time ever so I was happy
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How cool to meet both Mary and Bert! Great pictures of the encounter, too.
Some great character meets in DL that look like a lot of fun!
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Ooh, you got lucky with M and B!!!! I met them when they were striking through Fantasyland last year, but no real interaction, just quick pictures. Sounds like you got greAt interactions with them!
Some great character meets in DL that look like a lot of fun!
It was fun!
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Ooh, you got lucky with M and B!!!! I met them when they were striking through Fantasyland last year, but no real interaction, just quick pictures. Sounds like you got greAt interactions with them!
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We had some time to kill, I was charging my phone, DD and Karen were checking theirs, when DD pointed out Mary Poppins and Bert across the way, they were beside Pixie Hollow but the line looked long and I had no clue how long they'd already been there. Karen wanted to go check it out, once she got there Bert had walked to the back of the line then back up to the front and then Karen waved at me to come over. I told DD to save our spots and walked over; Karen explained that Bert had said the family behind Karen was the last ones the characters would see so I stood with Karen. Some other people came up the trail but that last family said sorry they were the cut off for the line. 
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