Gramiangel420
05-04-2005, 12:46 PM
:) I want to thank everyone on the boards that gave tips to me. We arrived at GCH on Saturday, March 19th. It is so awesome. We had a room with a DCA park view and it was a terrific room. Some people had mentioned that the rooms are small, but we had a two bed room and it was fine. It was my two daughters and my grand daughter. DGD wanted bunk beds but it was not to be.
We left our stuff and went to DTD, where our first stop was at Libby Lu's to make reservations for DGD. They didn't have anything until Monday. We made the reservation. (Thanks to all of you who said this was a good idea) Then we walked all over exploring the shops and such.
We had dinner at White Water Snacks. The prices there were higher than I thought from what we had read here, but the food was fine. We got the chocolate tuxedo strawberries that were under $2. That was a better price than elsewhere in the park.
The next day, Sunday, March 20th, we had a 8am preferred seating at the Princess breakfast at the Plaza. We got in line around 7:15am and were surprised to see how many people were already in line.
We actually were the third group in our line, but soon the lines were very long.
It was a special radio promotion day or something. As the clock clicked just past 8 we heard the band and saw Mickey coming toward the gates with the band and Danny Bonaduci.
A family must have won the previledge of opening the park with Mickey, the band and Danny as the family that was at the head of our line joined them and they pronounced the park open.
Before we entered my DGD was hollering hi Mickey and my DD#1 was yelling, "Danny,Danny" :rolleyes:
When we went in DD#1 took pictures of DGD with Danny. Then we hurried to the Plaza. We waited a short time and were let in. My DGD had worn her princess Aurora dress and tierra. (After reading here we opted for tennis shoes with the outfit and carried a change of clothes.) We all had a wonderful time and the food was terrific. We loved all of the character interaction. We mostly stayed at our tables and waited for the characters to come around, as we were told to. The beast could not come where we were so DGD and her mom DD#2 went to him. Everyone was so nice to us and signed my DGD book and took pictures and we thanked them each and every time. Bert in his dressy best was there with the penguin. They chatted with DGD and took pics and signed the book.
On the way out Mary and Bert were sitting on the porch and DGD went over to get Mary's autograph and photo. Bert said"Well, well, well if it isn't Michele" She was very excited.
Next we went straight to the Buzz Lightyear ride. I liked that we could email the photos to ourselves. On later rides during our days there something was wrong with the computers and though we got our pictures it showed us with 0 as our score no matter what it had been while we were riding. Looks like we were terrible shots. :p
We went to our hotel and DGD#1 changed into her shorts and t-shirt and we went back to DLR. At the shady tree as we entered we noticed Bert and Mary were greeting people, now they were dressed in their regular nanny and chimney sweep clothes. DGD#1 wanted to wave at them, so we did from a short distance away. They smiled and waved and Bert said to Mary, "Why it's Michele" and Mary said, "Oh she has changed out of her princess dress." Michele was very excited, they made her day by remembering her name. It was very sweet. :D
I will say we had a lovely weather. On Sunday night we were joined by my son, daughter in law and DGD#2 and DGS. DGD#2 is around 18 months and she loved the Pooh ride, we did this one around 3 times waiting for everyone else to ride Splash Mountain.
Then we headed for Haunted Mansion and Pirates, while Fatasmic was on. We went right on the rides. In fact we rode POTC twice.
The next day we went to CA and looked for the Incredibles. We searched and searched, especially the back lot, but no luck.
DGD#1 went for her appointment at Libby Lu's. They did not have her at her listed time. They said that whoever typed the list must have skipped her name. Lucky for us they worked her in. She picked the princess look, of course and was thrilled with the hair and the shiny stuff. They did not put alot of makeup on her so she didn't look like some of the posts had warned about. :eek:
While they were doing Libby Lu, DD#1 and I went on TOT. I wasn't sure I would have the nerve, but I LOVED it. We did not have a very long wait, about 15 minutes. The line kept moving along. We were in the back row. When we got out DD#2 and DGD were waiting for us. DD#2 wanted to go on TOT, but DD#1 said once was enough. So while DGD and DD#1 went to look for the Incredibles, DD#2 and I went on the TOT. This time we had a front row seat. It was so much fun, but DD#2 said that once was enough.
We met up with my son's family and rode soaring over California. We had a baby pass for my Daughter in Law, so when we got off she went with her son, so he was excited to ride it again.
For dinner that night we went to Goofy's kitchen. It was fun and the DGKids loved it. They got to sing and dance and characters came to our table. My DGD#2 kissed Minnie on the nose and we didn't have the camera, but she loved the characters. The food was ok, but the fun was the best.
We all rode the monorail for the first time, that was fun. We do have a monorail here in Seattle, but it doesn't take us to the happiest place on earth. ;)
My DGS liked the Buzz ride the best so we did that a bunch, he is also a train nut so we rode the main train and Casey JR. DGD#2 did not want to leave the carosel, luckily it wasn't crowded and she was able to ride a couple of times before her mom made her get off.
Back to the HM and POTC while Fantasmic was on.
The next day we rode the Sun Wheel, the jelly fish, Mullholland Madness(sp), looked for the Incredibles, Bugs life and all of the rides in that area. We went to Ariels Grotto for lunch. We had a great time. The characters are so funny and the food was off the menu, where at the other two character meals we went to it was buffet style. It started to rain and I bought ponchos, I didn't do what people here said and get the two for $1 ones at the dollar store. I will next time.
DD#2 took DGD#1 to find the Incredibles and they did. Wow finally.
I am almost done but I will have to wrap it up tomorrow as I have to run now.
If you made it this far you are amazing. :D
We left our stuff and went to DTD, where our first stop was at Libby Lu's to make reservations for DGD. They didn't have anything until Monday. We made the reservation. (Thanks to all of you who said this was a good idea) Then we walked all over exploring the shops and such.
We had dinner at White Water Snacks. The prices there were higher than I thought from what we had read here, but the food was fine. We got the chocolate tuxedo strawberries that were under $2. That was a better price than elsewhere in the park.
The next day, Sunday, March 20th, we had a 8am preferred seating at the Princess breakfast at the Plaza. We got in line around 7:15am and were surprised to see how many people were already in line.
We actually were the third group in our line, but soon the lines were very long.
It was a special radio promotion day or something. As the clock clicked just past 8 we heard the band and saw Mickey coming toward the gates with the band and Danny Bonaduci.
A family must have won the previledge of opening the park with Mickey, the band and Danny as the family that was at the head of our line joined them and they pronounced the park open.
Before we entered my DGD was hollering hi Mickey and my DD#1 was yelling, "Danny,Danny" :rolleyes:
When we went in DD#1 took pictures of DGD with Danny. Then we hurried to the Plaza. We waited a short time and were let in. My DGD had worn her princess Aurora dress and tierra. (After reading here we opted for tennis shoes with the outfit and carried a change of clothes.) We all had a wonderful time and the food was terrific. We loved all of the character interaction. We mostly stayed at our tables and waited for the characters to come around, as we were told to. The beast could not come where we were so DGD and her mom DD#2 went to him. Everyone was so nice to us and signed my DGD book and took pictures and we thanked them each and every time. Bert in his dressy best was there with the penguin. They chatted with DGD and took pics and signed the book.
On the way out Mary and Bert were sitting on the porch and DGD went over to get Mary's autograph and photo. Bert said"Well, well, well if it isn't Michele" She was very excited.
Next we went straight to the Buzz Lightyear ride. I liked that we could email the photos to ourselves. On later rides during our days there something was wrong with the computers and though we got our pictures it showed us with 0 as our score no matter what it had been while we were riding. Looks like we were terrible shots. :p
We went to our hotel and DGD#1 changed into her shorts and t-shirt and we went back to DLR. At the shady tree as we entered we noticed Bert and Mary were greeting people, now they were dressed in their regular nanny and chimney sweep clothes. DGD#1 wanted to wave at them, so we did from a short distance away. They smiled and waved and Bert said to Mary, "Why it's Michele" and Mary said, "Oh she has changed out of her princess dress." Michele was very excited, they made her day by remembering her name. It was very sweet. :D
I will say we had a lovely weather. On Sunday night we were joined by my son, daughter in law and DGD#2 and DGS. DGD#2 is around 18 months and she loved the Pooh ride, we did this one around 3 times waiting for everyone else to ride Splash Mountain.
Then we headed for Haunted Mansion and Pirates, while Fatasmic was on. We went right on the rides. In fact we rode POTC twice.
The next day we went to CA and looked for the Incredibles. We searched and searched, especially the back lot, but no luck.
DGD#1 went for her appointment at Libby Lu's. They did not have her at her listed time. They said that whoever typed the list must have skipped her name. Lucky for us they worked her in. She picked the princess look, of course and was thrilled with the hair and the shiny stuff. They did not put alot of makeup on her so she didn't look like some of the posts had warned about. :eek:
While they were doing Libby Lu, DD#1 and I went on TOT. I wasn't sure I would have the nerve, but I LOVED it. We did not have a very long wait, about 15 minutes. The line kept moving along. We were in the back row. When we got out DD#2 and DGD were waiting for us. DD#2 wanted to go on TOT, but DD#1 said once was enough. So while DGD and DD#1 went to look for the Incredibles, DD#2 and I went on the TOT. This time we had a front row seat. It was so much fun, but DD#2 said that once was enough.
We met up with my son's family and rode soaring over California. We had a baby pass for my Daughter in Law, so when we got off she went with her son, so he was excited to ride it again.
For dinner that night we went to Goofy's kitchen. It was fun and the DGKids loved it. They got to sing and dance and characters came to our table. My DGD#2 kissed Minnie on the nose and we didn't have the camera, but she loved the characters. The food was ok, but the fun was the best.
We all rode the monorail for the first time, that was fun. We do have a monorail here in Seattle, but it doesn't take us to the happiest place on earth. ;)
My DGS liked the Buzz ride the best so we did that a bunch, he is also a train nut so we rode the main train and Casey JR. DGD#2 did not want to leave the carosel, luckily it wasn't crowded and she was able to ride a couple of times before her mom made her get off.
Back to the HM and POTC while Fantasmic was on.
The next day we rode the Sun Wheel, the jelly fish, Mullholland Madness(sp), looked for the Incredibles, Bugs life and all of the rides in that area. We went to Ariels Grotto for lunch. We had a great time. The characters are so funny and the food was off the menu, where at the other two character meals we went to it was buffet style. It started to rain and I bought ponchos, I didn't do what people here said and get the two for $1 ones at the dollar store. I will next time.
DD#2 took DGD#1 to find the Incredibles and they did. Wow finally.
I am almost done but I will have to wrap it up tomorrow as I have to run now.
If you made it this far you are amazing. :D