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Great update and wonderful pictures. The ones of the sunset were breathtaking and I love the firworks photos with the Eiffel Tower illuminated in the firwork lights.
Glad you had great company for dinner...we also find the Rose & Crown to have a very limited menu, like you Jasmine does not have many choices as she is not a fish & chips person but she really did enjoy the curry and I loved the marinated chicken but it would be nice if they expanded th menu a bit more.
I am sure you were both tuckered out but too excited to sleep (poor Wendy, I know the feeling when you first feel that migraine setting in, and of course no one wants to feel that at Disney).
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I was quite impressed when I woke up and it was 5.10, that was almost eight hours sleep. I had woken up at 2.10 and realised that it would be 7.10 at home, but fortunately, I had gone back to sleep again, which was a relief.
We were quickly up and waited for it to get a bit lighter outside before heading down to the quiet pool. We could see that there was no-one n it and it was a perfect time to get in there. It was just warm enough outside and to have the pool to ourselves was a real treat. We did a fair bit of swimming and then sat in the hot tub for 15 minutes, before heading back to the room, where I grabbed a shower and washed my hair.
Then it was off to the concierge lounge. Although we had breakfast booked at Cinderella’s Royal Table, I was pretty hungry and desperate for a cup of tea. They had a great selection of fruit and the pineapple, in particular, was wonderful. We both had huge plates of fruit and I got my tea and then we were set.
Outside the concierge lounge
We went back to the room and called bell services and they were there pretty quickly. The guy we had was so sweet and he was perfect for Disney. It was clear that he loved working here and was so friendly. The cases gone, we went back down by the quiet pool and walked out that way, getting some photos on the way.
It was so nice just to be able to take our time and not have to rush anywhere. By the way, I had already been in text contact with Mark this morning and it was so nice to have that contact with him, as it made me feel closer to him.
We took a quick look in the resort shop and I got a couple of fridge magnets.
Then we headed out to get the bus. I must admit not usually getting buses on Disney property, I was worried about how they would be and we stood for a couple of minutes, when Wendy said “shall we just get a cab?” I said we should just give it another couple of minutes and the bus must’ve heard me, because the next bus along was to the Magic Kingdom.
As the BoardWalk was the first stop, we got on fine and got a seat. I have to say that it’s probably just as well we weren’t going to be taking the bus from the BoardWalk again, as I’m sorry, but that whole business of sharing with so many other resorts just drives me crazy. It’s why we never use the bus at the Beach Club, as it’s the last stop and all too often, you can’t get on the thing. I wish Disney would look into this and do something to improve it.
The journey wasn’t too bad, apart from the screaming kid towards the end of the ride. We got there at the right time, just as the rope drop ceremony was starting. I don’t think I have ever seen it before and it was really neat.
Once they let us in, we headed up Main Street, stopping for a Photopass picture or two along the way.
At the hub, we found a neat machine blowing bubbles…
We also found some more Photopass photographers by the Mickey and Minnie topiaries:
Lovely start to the day. I'm very impressed with your ability to sleep until beyond five. I'm usually up at two on the first morning, regardless of when I go to bed.
I can't add too much to this installment, except that we did have such a lovely stay at the Boardwalk, such a nice time of swimming and thank goodness for the hot tub as I was getting chilled. I love early morning, and with Chez still on UK time(the entire week!), we got along like peas and carrots. I couldn't have asked for a better roommate. Seriously better than even my kids!!
I didn't take many photos(only 469) and I went 2.5 days without taking a single one on my camera. However I am in the process of uploading them to Facebook if y'all are interested!
I was so, so pleased to have gotten there for opening ceremony. Chez loves Illuminations, but I love the opening ceremony at MK and I was in tears, I was so happy to be there with my best bud, in my happy place. It was--------MAGICAL!
I loved that bubble machine and it was such a nice addiction.
Your pictures of Illuminations were just beautiful Cheryl!!! So nice that you got to have dinner with Amy. I always have such trouble falling asleep my first night at WDW. Hope you slept better the rest of the trip.
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Looks like a good morning. Sounds like you made good use of the concierge lounge before leaving. I'm sure the "Rope Drop" was a lot of fun! I think that would great to see.
I'm interested in your pictures Wendy... as I am sure everyone else is, too! But... well... only 469? I guess that's not many by today's digital standards, but it still sounds like a lot to me!
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I'm interested in your pictures Wendy... as I am sure everyone else is, too! But... well... only 469? I guess that's not many by today's digital standards, but it still sounds like a lot to me!
It's childs play compared to Chez! I did take several with her camera though. I do have a few that I'll share, but they are towards the end of the stay. They're kind of neat looking.
My memory is shot, but I think I said I was going to work on posting them on Facebook. I've got a good start and you guys can find me on there. Wendy Braddick(don't mind sharing my name as it's been on here before!).
I'm so enjoying reading all about your start to your joint trip - although you had lonely beginnings - now you've got plenty of friends to keep you from feeling lonesome!
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