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[Alice in wonderland]

Disney Survey Two

Movies
Which Disney Princess film is your favorite?: The little Mermaid
Which non-Disney Princess Disney Film is your favorite?: Alice/Lion King
Which Disney film makes you cry the most?: The Lion King
Which Disney film makes you the happiest?: The Little Mermaid
Which Disney film has the best music?: Tarzan/ Pocohontas
Which Disney film has the best love story?: The little mermaid
Which Disney film are you most looking forward to on DVD?: Enchanted
Characters
Who is your favorite Disney Princess?: Ariel
Who is your favorite Disney Prince?: Aladdin
Who is your favorite Disney animal sidekick?: Pumba
Who is your favorite Disney main character animal?: Simba
Who is your favorite Disney main character non-animated? Mary Poppins/ anything Hayley Mills plays pollyanna/parent trap
Who is your favorite villain?: Scar
Which Princess is the prettiest?: Ariel
Which Prince is the hottest?: Prince Eric
Music
What is your favorite Disney song?: "Part of your world”
What is your favorite Disney villain song?: "Be Prepared”-Lion king
What is your favorite Disney animal song?: Tarzan where turk trashes the camp
What is your favorite Disney Princess song?: Just around the river bend - pocohontas
What is your favorite Disney Prince song?: "Prince Ali" -Aladdin
What is your favorite Disney Prince/Princess duet song?: "A Whole New World" -Aladdin
What is your favorite Disney love song?: "That’s How You Know”-Enchanted
This or That
Anastasia or Drisella?: Anastasia
Maleficent or Lady Tremaine?: Malificent
Jack or Gus-Gus?: Gus-Gus
Iago, Abu, or Raja?: Abu
Magic Carpet or Genie?: Genie
Flotsum or Jetsum?: Jetsum
Flounder, Sebastian, or Scuttle?: Flounder
King Triton or the Sultan?: King Triton
Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, or Lumiere?: Mrs Potts
Jasmine's Palace or Cinderella's Castle?: Cinderellas castle
Tod or Copper?: Tod

[scdisneyfan]

Disney Survey Two

Movies
Which Disney Princess film is your favorite?: Beauty and the Beast
Which non-Disney Princess Disney Film is your favorite?: Finding Nemo
Which Disney film makes you cry the most?: The Lion King
Which Disney film makes you the happiest?: The Little Mermaid
Which Disney film has the best music?: The Little Mermaid/Beauty and the Beast
Which Disney film has the best love story?: Cinderella
Which Disney film are you most looking forward to on DVD?: Enchanted
Characters
Who is your favorite Disney Princess?: Belle
Who is your favorite Disney Prince?: Eric (im partial to the name and dark hair*LOL*)
Who is your favorite Disney animal sidekick?: Timon
Who is your favorite Disney main character animal?: Nemo
Who is your favorite Disney main character non-animated? Captian Jack Sparrow!!!!
Who is your favorite villain?: Ursula
Which Princess is the prettiest?: Belle
Which Prince is the hottest?: Prince Eric
Music
What is your favorite Disney song?: "Be our Guest"
What is your favorite Disney villain song?: "Poor Unfortunate Souls"
What is your favorite Disney animal song?: "Can't wait to be king from lion king"
What is your favorite Disney Princess song?: "Belle" by Belle
What is your favorite Disney Prince song?: "Prince Ali" -Aladdin
What is your favorite Disney Prince/Princess duet song?: "A Whole New World" -Aladdin
What is your favorite Disney love song?: "Beauty and the Beast"
This or That
Anastasia or Drisella?: Anastasia
Maleficent or Lady Tremaine?: Malificent
Jack or Gus-Gus?: Gus-Gus
Iago, Abu, or Raja?: Abu
Magic Carpet or Genie?: Genie
Flotsum or Jetsum?: Jetsum
Flounder, Sebastian, or Scuttle?: Sebastian
King Triton or the Sultan?: King Triton
Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, or Lumiere?: Lumiere
Jasmine's Palace or Cinderella's Castle?: Cinderellas castle
Tod or Copper?: Tod

[scdisneyfan]

I"m def ordering the flash drive now...the wrapping is super cute too!!!!
I saw that book at Barnes and Noble last month...i think i'll be purchasing that soon too....i could live in Barnes and Noble and with all the new Jane Austen books coming out...and now i want this new book about disney called "Be our Guest" .....i could easily spend 100's in that store*LOL*
I think if you try spoodles you will be very happy with that choice....we are also opting for Brown Derby on this trip in the fall....i will let you know how it goes....

[B.M.]

Those travel books are too cute and also a very good deal!

[B.M.]

Thanks for that link also, sounds like there is a lot of stuff to do in a small area, wich is great for touring purposes. Its definately on my list of places to go!

[PrincessSharon]

Mel! Reading your PTR is costing me money! I had to get that flash drive, and I'm thinking about a couple of those Little Black Books. Too cute. I'll probably get the San Francisco one for my trip this fall. I'm glad things seem to be going better now (and congrats on telling your Mom!).

I'd offer some restaurant advice, but I always seem to enjoy my meal wherever I eat, so maybe I'm not the best person to ask. I will say that my favorite buffet (and restaurant overall) is Boma. I also really enjoy Beaches and Cream (that's lots of fun - I don't remember if you've tried it). My favorite character buffet is Crystal Palace. The characters are usually fun, and the food is about the best of all the character buffets. That's probably no help, but it's the best I can do.

[MyRapunzal]

Originally Posted by amandal

Wow, I didn't know they had one of those little books for WDW . . . . It must be new. I bought a "mixed drink recipe" one for my sister not too long ago and a "bridal" one for my two best friends who are getting married this year. I am sooooo going to get that one.

I didn't actually know that they sold them for vacation planning at all! So awesome! I got one of the Bridal ones a few years ago for an old friend. So cute!
PS- And for all you teachers out there, when you buy travel guides at Barnes & Noble since they are so picky about the whole "must be for use in a classroom" part of the educator discount-if you say its for a field trip they will give it!

Originally Posted by DyanKJ130

Melissa, you should join our game! **SPOILER** Name that Idol!! Wednesday 4/15 **SPOILER**

Thanks! I went on over last nigh-- although with all the David Cook fans out there, I don't know if I will be able to read on too much!

Originally Posted by Alice in wonderland

Which Disney film are you most looking forward to on DVD?: Enchanted

Enchanted is my FAVORITE Blu-Ray... one of the special features is alittle commentary that tells you about the little hidden stuff in the movie. You play this trivia game as the movie plays and after you answer questions right you get to learn more new stuff! ITs soooo cool! I Enchanted!

Originally Posted by scdisneyfan

Which non-Disney Princess Disney Film is your favorite?: Finding Nemo

I just got a ringtone that Dorey-- "Just Keep Swimming... Just Keep Swimming... Just Keep Swimming Swimming Swimming...."

Originally Posted by scdisneyfan

I think if you try spoodles you will be very happy with that choice....we are also opting for Brown Derby on this trip in the fall....i will let you know how it goes....

I am actually excited for HBD- I think it will be fab! And I am sure you will love it to! I have faith in my choice!

Originally Posted by B.M.

Those travel books are too cute and also a very good deal.
Thanks for that link also, sounds like there is a lot of stuff to do in a small area, wich is great for touring purposes. Its definately on my list of places to go!

Sometimes just knowing that I grew up here and have been here my whole life I underestimate the wonder right up the main highway!

Originally Posted by PrincessSharon

Mel! Reading your PTR is costing me money! I had to get that flash drive, and I'm thinking about a couple of those Little Black Books. Too cute. I'll probably get the San Francisco one for my trip this fall. I'm glad things seem to be going better now (and congrats on telling your Mom!).

I'd offer some restaurant advice, but I always seem to enjoy my meal wherever I eat, so maybe I'm not the best person to ask. I will say that my favorite buffet (and restaurant overall) is Boma. I also really enjoy Beaches and Cream (that's lots of fun - I don't remember if you've tried it). My favorite character buffet is Crystal Palace. The characters are usually fun, and the food is about the best of all the character buffets. That's probably no help, but it's the best I can do.

Your money will be well spent on the flash drive- I have only had it on my keys for like a day and 2 people already commented on it!
Also, you gave me great advice! Rob and I have NEVER been to a buffet at WDW unless you count the appetizer buffet at Akershus. I am def going to look into Beaches & Cream, Boma, and Crystal Palace... those are added to my list of Biergarten, Spoodles, and Captain Jacks for places to investigate for ADRs! Suddenly I don't feel like I have so much time!!!!!!!!

[MyRapunzal]

No REAL update today but, believe it or not ROB IS ACTUALLY EXCITED TO GO BACK! In the past I know I have said he is of the attitude that I can plan plan plan all I want, just talk to him about it later when we are in the month or so before. Well, he was a little worried about money this morning (with having to take student loans and his current situation and all) and you know what he said?
"It's no big deal because about 6 months from now we'll be standing on the sidewalk like 'Oh there's the MGM bus! Yes! Lets Go!' and not having to worry about money because it will have been long since paid off." And then as I am sitting here right now watching the Modern Marvels episode on WDW he turned when they showed Soarin' and was like "That is the BEST!"

[Starla4436]

Wow So many updates! I love it!

I totally agree with you about the American Idol thing...David Cook irks my nerves in a major way. I love Brooke but I think David Archuletta has the best voice in the competition...and Michael Johns was sooo nice to look at.

I love the pictures from the Vanderbilt estate...we went to the Biltmore in Asheville recently and it was amazing...the wealth of the Vanderbilt's is astonishing.

Can't wait to read more!

[B.M.]

I'm glad Rob is on board, I know that makes the planning all the more enjoyable.

[PrincessSharon]

Originally Posted by MyRapunzal

Your money will be well spent on the flash drive- I have only had it on my keys for like a day and 2 people already commented on it!
Also, you gave me great advice! Rob and I have NEVER been to a buffet at WDW unless you count the appetizer buffet at Akershus. I am def going to look into Beaches & Cream, Boma, and Crystal Palace... those are added to my list of Biergarten, Spoodles, and Captain Jacks for places to investigate for ADRs! Suddenly I don't feel like I have so much time!!!!!!!!

I usually go to B&C on my Epcot day (I know you were looking for a place to eat in WS). You can exit via the International Gateway and then boat or walk over to the BC. After your meal, it's easy to get back to Epcot or DHS (via boat or walk), or you can take a bus to another park. The only drawback is that they don't take ADRs, so if you go at a busy time you'll end up waiting (unless you sit at the counter).

And I'm glad Rob is finally getting excited about your trip.

[scdisneyfan]

YAYYYYY i'm so excited he is getting excited for your trip!!! I just wanted to say YAY for you...i'm supposed to be at work working but ya know how that goes. Oh and im super excited about our ADR choices this time...its nearly all different places i havent tried and i've been dying to try HBD since we started going there in 2000. Cant wait to hear what all your final picks end up being!!!

[BelmontBelle]

I had a lot to catch up on! I'm so sorry about Rob loosing his job, but it sounds like he now has a better plan for his future. A quick for that situation, I hope that it all continues to work out for the best!

Your plans are looking good, I'm glad that you told your Mom and also glad that Rob is getting excited about things. I think it was wise to forget about the tours, you can always do them on another trip when finances are better. As far as restaurants, I agree with Sharon about Boma, it is so good and the atmosphere is awesome! We also love the character meal at Crystal Palace, we had lunch there last week and the food was great!

Looking forward to more updates!

[MyRapunzal]

Originally Posted by Starla4436

Wow So many updates! I love it!

I totally agree with you about the American Idol thing...David Cook irks my nerves in a major way. I love Brooke but I think David Archuletta has the best voice in the competition...and Michael Johns was sooo nice to look at.

I love the pictures from the Vanderbilt estate...we went to the Biltmore in Asheville recently and it was amazing...the wealth of the Vanderbilt's is astonishing.

Can't wait to read more!

Thanks! I can't imagine being Vanderbilt rich! lol! The first time Rob and I took pictures over there-- Rob got one of the both of us in front of the mansion and posted it on MySpace with the caption "Our New Place"

Originally Posted by B.M.

I'm glad Rob is on board, I know that makes the planning all the more enjoyable.

It really does! I actually got to talk to him about ADRs for the first time, too! He still wants to stick with Le Cellier, but he has to get SOME choice, right? I would rather go back to San Angel Inn personally if we were going to repeat a WS restaurant!

Originally Posted by PrincessSharon

I usually go to B&C on my Epcot day (I know you were looking for a place to eat in WS). You can exit via the International Gateway and then boat or walk over to the BC. After your meal, it's easy to get back to Epcot or DHS (via boat or walk), or you can take a bus to another park. The only drawback is that they don't take ADRs, so if you go at a busy time you'll end up waiting (unless you sit at the counter).
And I'm glad Rob is finally getting excited about your trip.

That just gave me a place for Spoodles- if we did it on Epcot day we could do the same. Maybe we should think about catching lunch at B&C if its a no ADR place. This way we would have less of a chance of a wait. It counts as a TS no matter what? Or can you use QS at the counter?

Originally Posted by scdisneyfan

YAYYYYY i'm so excited he is getting excited for your trip!!! I just wanted to say YAY for you...i'm supposed to be at work working but ya know how that goes. Oh and im super excited about our ADR choices this time...its nearly all different places i havent tried and i've been dying to try HBD since we started going there in 2000. Cant wait to hear what all your final picks end up being!!!

I do know how that goes with work- I am nannying RIGHT NOW! haha!
I am getting excited too. I thought we would end up just using the ADR choices I had originally planned for the Spring Break trip. But this trip is a day longer and everything is so different!

Originally Posted by BelmontBelle

I had a lot to catch up on! I'm so sorry about Rob loosing his job, but it sounds like he now has a better plan for his future. A quick for that situation, I hope that it all continues to work out for the best!

Your plans are looking good, I'm glad that you told your Mom and also glad that Rob is getting excited about things. I think it was wise to forget about the tours, you can always do them on another trip when finances are better. As far as restaurants, I agree with Sharon about Boma, it is so good and the atmosphere is awesome! We also love the character meal at Crystal Palace, we had lunch there last week and the food was great!

Looking forward to more updates!

Thanks for the pixies- and you are so right about the tour and same thing with Mystic... and like my sister said, there is always time to try and get it at the last minute if you can work it into your budget, ya know?

[DyanKJ130]

Thanks! I went on over last nigh-- although with all the David Cook fans out there, I don't know if I will be able to read on too much!

Hey! Don't let that keep you away!! I'm not a big fan of his either....haven't been able to put my finger on that yet, but it's still fun! And, you've already placed in our game!!

I'm glad Rob is feeling the trip!! I knew he'd come around!!