On to day 5 - Hollywood Studios
We spent Saturday at Hollywood Studios. Probably my least favorite park, but the adults liked it. It was Star Wars Weekend so as you can imagine it was crowded. They don't have much for young kids like Elaina so it wasn't her favorite but we made the most of it and we did everything we could do for young kids and she did have a good day.
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| Before we walked in we posed in front of the Elsa and Anna topiary statues....Elaina is freezing us |
The first thing on the agenda was the Elsa and Anna sing along. So, we strolled over to it and saw some of the sights of the park along the way.
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| But, not before a picture or two in front of the sign |
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| I should know what this guy is....sadly, I don't |
Along the way we saw the carriage that was used in the recent Disney movie, Cinderella. It was very pretty and ornate....and sitting there so you could take your picture in front of it, with the pillow and glass slipper, I might add. We girls loved this!
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| Elaina said the glass slipper was SO heavy! |
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| On the way we saw this cute corner....Elaina thought it was Mary Poppins umbrella. She's never seen Singing in the Rain so that's what she thought |
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| Next it was on to the Frozen Sing A Long show. It was cute |
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| A pose in front of the stage afterwards |
Next we divided up. The girls went to a Disney Junior show with Elaina which was pretty lame. I have no pictures of it. If Elaina was a lot younger, it would have been fine. She liked it because she knew all the characters and sang a long but it was not quite her thing. Like I said...she was a little too old for it.
The guys went to a stunt show which was, in Erik's words, "SO AWESOME" This was RIGHT up Erik's alley - fast cars, flying cars, explosions, fire.
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| As we walked around, we checked out the "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" attraction. This is the huge Oatmeal Cream pie from the movie. I was looking forward to seeing this. If only it were real - YUM! I love those things. And, I loved this movie as a kid |
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| Walking along the way, we saw Darth Vadar. This picture makes me laugh. This little girl was the CUTEST!!! You can't see it in the picture but she is grinning from ear to ear at the idea of getting her picture taken with Darth Vadar. It's just funny to see after several days of seeing little girls getting their picture taken with princesses. And, she is so tiny next to him. Precious. |
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| Again, more people that I should know, but I don't |
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| Elaina got her face painted while we were there. |
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| I think it turned out really pretty. Elaina liked it too |
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| One final family picture before we left |
That night we had dinner at 1900 Park Fare which is at the Grand Floridian. Can I just say that I ADORE this resort? This place is SO my ideal hotel. While, WAY to expensive to stay there...I enjoyed walking around it and taking it all in. I guess I am a bit of a fancy pants.
While we waited, Elaina and I took some pictures - I didn't know Elaina was being silly
Pre-dinner photo op
This was one of our favorite dinners in regards to the characters. Cinderella, Prince Charming, and the step-mother and sisters were all there. They were all VERY much in character, funny and entertaining. A great dinner for adults and kids. The step sisters were smart @$!, but in a funny way. Prince Charming was funny too. He said "Thank you for coming to my kingdom." Elaina looked at him funny and then he said "you know whose kingdom it was before it was Cinderella's don't you?" Elaina did not quite see the humor in that, but we did. :)
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| Grisella's face in this picture...makes me laugh. They were all very in character, it was great! |
After dinner, we parked hopped over to Magic Kingdom again to catch a few more rides.
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| This crystal palace was $30,000. Erik said I couldn't have it - huh? Weird. |
While there we caught the electrical parade...I was glad we were able to see it.
Day 6 - Magic Kingdom, again (this day as A LOT of photos so you have been warned)
Can't get enough of Magic Kingdom....we came back day 6 for more. Right when we walked in, we saw the line to meet Tinker Bell was short so we popped in.
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| Carl and Sabrina got this picture....this is fun |
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| But THIS one.....it's WAY more fun, lol. The lady in front of us said "that is the picture you need to take" - so I did :) |
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| Elaina stood like this the whole time Tinker Bell was talking to her. Not sure why - she was channeling her inner Tinker Bell, apparently. Tinker Bell has a bit of a a stubborn streak so this pose of Elaina's is fitting. |
Next we wondered around Magic Kingdom hitting some things we had not done yet....
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| This show was great. We laughed, ironically. ;) And, Erik got picked on a little bit. He picked the right seat and was the butt of some of the jokes. Long story to explain but he was "THAT guy!" |
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| We walked around the Swiss Family Robinson tree house which was interesting... |
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| We rode splash mountain this day...that was fun. Look at Carl - what a goob! |
The big event of day 6 was the Bippity Boppity Boutique. We brought Elaina's Elsa dress, and changed before heading over to it where she had her hair, nails, and makeup done. We all 3 loved this activity!
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| A personalized invitation |
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| She picked blue and purple hair extensions to add to her hair |
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| Before |
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| After |
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| Her fairy godmother was so great! We really enjoyed hanging out with her |
Then we went over to get her pictures taken in their studio...
A few outside...
And, a couple more with our camera
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| Behind the Sword and the Stone exhibit |
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| She rode the carousel in her Elsa dress/hair |
Next, we went to meet Elsa and Anna....a long awaited visit.
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| Elsa showed Elaina how to spread her cape like hers and they posed together |
Sorry....there's going to be more pictures. I can't help it.
Next we ate at Cinderella's Royal Table. Hands down - the best meal at the place. The experience was amazing as well. As we waited, we got to see Cinderella, again.
Then, we waited as they called each family. Over the loud speakers, they said "Cinderella now invites the Royal Stringfellow Family to dine with her." I loved that. So, on up we went....
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| At dinner, she got to meet Jasmine - which was cool since she hadn't met her yet |
The food and the service at this place was top notch. It was one of those places where you take a picture of your food. So, we did.
Fancy schmancy - and DE-licious!
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| Erik's meal |
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| My meal |
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| All the children were asked to make wishes with the wands they gave them |
Desserts....so cool - the writing on the plate is done in chocolate
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| She said she was going to turn Erik into a frog |
That concluded our day - it was another late night but one well worth it. Cinderella's Royal Table exceeded all my expectations so I was glad we splurged and did that.
