PrincessMira
Mouseketeer
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- Jul 17, 2006
DAY 2 part 1
Since it is Saturday and we are at the DLH, today is EE day! We love EE days. Im convinced it is the best way to enjoy the park, granted DS is 4, so we spend most of our time in Fantasyland.
We are up bright and early at 6:00. Well DH is up, but DS and I are still sleepy. Normally DS is bouncing off the walls at 6:00 a.m.
(he is one of *those* kids that never seems to need to sleep but alas at Disney he DOES get tired). I asked for a 6:30 wake up call, but missed it as I was in the shower at the time. DH and DS didnt seem nearly as excited as I about Mickey calling. Oh well. No points given or taken away for planning for me.
I read on the DIS about Whitewater Snacks for breakfast, so we headed down for the walk through a deserted DTD. As it was around 7, we ran into a few CMs on their way to work. I have to say the CMs this trip were all wonderful. Previous times, while not having a bad experience we never seemed to have an overly nice CM either. Not this trip everyone smiled and made conversation it was just great. We made it to Whitewater Snacks and the DIS is correct once again.
We got the breakfast burritos that were nice and filling. At least one meal didnt break the bank.
Now we were off to wait in line. While we are usually the early birds outside of Disney somehow we just dont manage to be first at DLR. Thats ok, we were probably 10 or so back. I enjoy chatting with the people in line and looking at the kids all excited. It is what standing in line should be. Well, little did I know (as weve never been this close), but the first (of course) 10 people got their tickets all checked before the countdown .so when the crowd hit 3..2..1..they could go right in and the rest of us needed to wait to have our ticket checked. How cool is that?! Ok, now I really have an incentive to get up and going early for next time. They didnt get much of a head start, but the idea of those handful of people in each line walking in at the 1 seems pretty fun. I think I have a better chance being apart of this group than the family that gets open the park, thats for sure.
We are off, I love Main Street on EE days when you feel like you have it to yourself. DS has this great ability to spot a Princess as they are coming out to their post for pictures/autographs, etc. Weve never really had to wait in line for a Princess, other characters yes, but Princesses nope. He practically tackled Snow White last trip as she was walking to the castle. Today, he spotted Cinderella. She waved to him and he looked to us to get the ok to run over and talk to her. She chatted with him for a while, asked about his Lightning McQueen shoes and watch (that will be a recurring theme) then posed for a picture. Of course, we turn around and now there is a line forming. But Cinderella picks right up and proceeds to her assigned place. As we are all kind of walking in the same direction she asks DS where he is going. He smiles and says The Castle like where else would I go?
listening closely to Cinderella
I wanted to go on Peter Pan so I start chatting up DS on Captain Hook etc. He sees the ship they have outside for pictures and seems ok. Hmmm, that is until he gets to the front of the line and sees it is a dark ride.
Then it is a no-go and he couldnt get out of there fast enough. Ut-oh. Maybe the Buzz ride the night before didnt wash away all the BTMRR drama. No biggie, Dumbo is right in front of us with a small line Lets Go! The golden Dumbo is gone so DH & DS had to search for one with a purple hat as that is DSs favorite color. Once the ride is done, DS is back in good spirits so we head off to the teacups. I love this ride and am beyond excited to see a Mother and Daughter riding it all by themselves
how cool is that? We might get to have the teacups to ourselves that seems like something that would rarely happen. But the mother-daughter stuck around for another ride
cant blame them, I wouldve too. DS lets me spin the cups around
yeah.
Off to Buzz for DS and I and Space Mountain for DH. DH agrees with the majority that SM is better at DL than WDW. So we split up to conquer Buzz one more time. Im happy to report I finally made it to L-4!
We meet up with DH and DS sees C3PO at Star Tours. We happily peer in from a distance as I know DS wouldnt like this ride. A CM comes over and starts chatting. Asks if DS would like to get a little closer and talk to C3PO. Really? I dont think DH & DS even paused for a second. 
Then DS spots the Astro Orbitor in the air. Now on a previous trip he made it to the front of the line before deciding it went too high. This time we ask repeatedly and DS assures us he wants on. Ok here we go. Except not. DS climbs in and is just about to be buckled and decides thats enough. So youd think he would get off and be telling me he was scared, nope. He got off excited that he was brave enough to even get in the rocket. Oh my. Thank you to the CMs noticing and waiting a second to let him get off vs. having him ride and be upset. I'm sure that saved us from more drama.
By now, we are thinking lets get over to the rope drop for Adventureland to run to Pirates. DH wants to see the DL version to compare to WDW. I want to see it too but DS doesnt seem like he quite his normal self I shouldve known. The mad dash was fun but just as we turned the corner the line is already to the Rivers of America. What was I thinking?
Why didnt we line up at Fronterland? Next time, I promise. Anyway, we run right up to the door again and with one look at the boats in the dark water, DS bolts backward. So Im off to explore New Orleans Square with DS while DH rides. DS ends up loving the POTCC store, running from the fake swords to the fake jewels. We end up walking all around, peeking in stores. It was pretty nice exploring although not a ride, it was still time in DLR and that is not time spent stressing over work.
DH gets done and makes all the comments Ive read on these boards about the differences. He notes he saw BB from the boat and thinks many of the tables have nice views. We shall see, Im not so positive. But our reservations arent until 5:30 p.m. So now we decide to head over to CA. I want to go on Monsters Inc. and DS needs to see Lightning McQueen and Mater.
Part 2 of Day 2 to follow in another day or so I need to go to work to pay for next DLR trip.
A much needed Disney weekend - Day 1
A much needed Disney weekend - Day 2, part 1
A much needed Disney weekend - Day 2, part 2
A much needed Disney weekend - Last part
Since it is Saturday and we are at the DLH, today is EE day! We love EE days. Im convinced it is the best way to enjoy the park, granted DS is 4, so we spend most of our time in Fantasyland.
We are up bright and early at 6:00. Well DH is up, but DS and I are still sleepy. Normally DS is bouncing off the walls at 6:00 a.m.
(he is one of *those* kids that never seems to need to sleep but alas at Disney he DOES get tired). I asked for a 6:30 wake up call, but missed it as I was in the shower at the time. DH and DS didnt seem nearly as excited as I about Mickey calling. Oh well. No points given or taken away for planning for me.I read on the DIS about Whitewater Snacks for breakfast, so we headed down for the walk through a deserted DTD. As it was around 7, we ran into a few CMs on their way to work. I have to say the CMs this trip were all wonderful. Previous times, while not having a bad experience we never seemed to have an overly nice CM either. Not this trip everyone smiled and made conversation it was just great. We made it to Whitewater Snacks and the DIS is correct once again.
We got the breakfast burritos that were nice and filling. At least one meal didnt break the bank. Now we were off to wait in line. While we are usually the early birds outside of Disney somehow we just dont manage to be first at DLR. Thats ok, we were probably 10 or so back. I enjoy chatting with the people in line and looking at the kids all excited. It is what standing in line should be. Well, little did I know (as weve never been this close), but the first (of course) 10 people got their tickets all checked before the countdown .so when the crowd hit 3..2..1..they could go right in and the rest of us needed to wait to have our ticket checked. How cool is that?! Ok, now I really have an incentive to get up and going early for next time. They didnt get much of a head start, but the idea of those handful of people in each line walking in at the 1 seems pretty fun. I think I have a better chance being apart of this group than the family that gets open the park, thats for sure.
We are off, I love Main Street on EE days when you feel like you have it to yourself. DS has this great ability to spot a Princess as they are coming out to their post for pictures/autographs, etc. Weve never really had to wait in line for a Princess, other characters yes, but Princesses nope. He practically tackled Snow White last trip as she was walking to the castle. Today, he spotted Cinderella. She waved to him and he looked to us to get the ok to run over and talk to her. She chatted with him for a while, asked about his Lightning McQueen shoes and watch (that will be a recurring theme) then posed for a picture. Of course, we turn around and now there is a line forming. But Cinderella picks right up and proceeds to her assigned place. As we are all kind of walking in the same direction she asks DS where he is going. He smiles and says The Castle like where else would I go?
listening closely to Cinderella
I wanted to go on Peter Pan so I start chatting up DS on Captain Hook etc. He sees the ship they have outside for pictures and seems ok. Hmmm, that is until he gets to the front of the line and sees it is a dark ride.
Then it is a no-go and he couldnt get out of there fast enough. Ut-oh. Maybe the Buzz ride the night before didnt wash away all the BTMRR drama. No biggie, Dumbo is right in front of us with a small line Lets Go! The golden Dumbo is gone so DH & DS had to search for one with a purple hat as that is DSs favorite color. Once the ride is done, DS is back in good spirits so we head off to the teacups. I love this ride and am beyond excited to see a Mother and Daughter riding it all by themselves
how cool is that? We might get to have the teacups to ourselves that seems like something that would rarely happen. But the mother-daughter stuck around for another ride
cant blame them, I wouldve too. DS lets me spin the cups around
yeah.Off to Buzz for DS and I and Space Mountain for DH. DH agrees with the majority that SM is better at DL than WDW. So we split up to conquer Buzz one more time. Im happy to report I finally made it to L-4!
We meet up with DH and DS sees C3PO at Star Tours. We happily peer in from a distance as I know DS wouldnt like this ride. A CM comes over and starts chatting. Asks if DS would like to get a little closer and talk to C3PO. Really? I dont think DH & DS even paused for a second. Then DS spots the Astro Orbitor in the air. Now on a previous trip he made it to the front of the line before deciding it went too high. This time we ask repeatedly and DS assures us he wants on. Ok here we go. Except not. DS climbs in and is just about to be buckled and decides thats enough. So youd think he would get off and be telling me he was scared, nope. He got off excited that he was brave enough to even get in the rocket. Oh my. Thank you to the CMs noticing and waiting a second to let him get off vs. having him ride and be upset. I'm sure that saved us from more drama.
By now, we are thinking lets get over to the rope drop for Adventureland to run to Pirates. DH wants to see the DL version to compare to WDW. I want to see it too but DS doesnt seem like he quite his normal self I shouldve known. The mad dash was fun but just as we turned the corner the line is already to the Rivers of America. What was I thinking?
Why didnt we line up at Fronterland? Next time, I promise. Anyway, we run right up to the door again and with one look at the boats in the dark water, DS bolts backward. So Im off to explore New Orleans Square with DS while DH rides. DS ends up loving the POTCC store, running from the fake swords to the fake jewels. We end up walking all around, peeking in stores. It was pretty nice exploring although not a ride, it was still time in DLR and that is not time spent stressing over work.DH gets done and makes all the comments Ive read on these boards about the differences. He notes he saw BB from the boat and thinks many of the tables have nice views. We shall see, Im not so positive. But our reservations arent until 5:30 p.m. So now we decide to head over to CA. I want to go on Monsters Inc. and DS needs to see Lightning McQueen and Mater.
Part 2 of Day 2 to follow in another day or so I need to go to work to pay for next DLR trip.
A much needed Disney weekend - Day 1
A much needed Disney weekend - Day 2, part 1
A much needed Disney weekend - Day 2, part 2
A much needed Disney weekend - Last part
I like the variety of Disney hotel choices, the food options and additional parks besides the MK.
