Grand Duo Birthday Trip: COMPLETE 2/5/09 About This Page:

[DyanKJ130]

Great update, Dawn!! Sounds like a wonderful time at 1900 Park Fare despite the poor location of your table. the Photopass photos! Looking forward to more

[KMB733]

Breakfast sounds like a great time! the Mad Hatter! And score one for you getting front row on RnRC! I don't care how long I have to wait, I have to ride in the front. It's not the same riding anywhere else. More please

[iamgrumpy]

Dawn that Mad Hatter photo with Chuck is PRICELESS!!!!! You have to frame that one!

You had great luck with ride times and the Thrill rides at DHS! and yes you have to go do TSMM at some point really i mean really!

More please

[KandJluvdisney]

what a great breakfast
we love breakfast there and Juan is like Chuck with the whole buffet thing
sorry about your snotty waitress
those pics are great
glad you got so many drops and coaster time in
hurry back with more please

[Colexis Mom]

What a great morning!! Glad breakfast turned out well!! Love the pictures!! And what a great ttime at DHS!! Love all the drops!! More please!!

[clio]

Your breakfast sounds really nice. You sure got to ride a lot of rides at DHS. Can't wait to read more.
Liz

[disneydani]

WOW...you guys are giving Princess Sharon a run for her money! So glad you could get it all in so very quickly!

danielle

[Wendyismyname]

Breakfast sounded great with the Mad Hatter!!!
Congrats on getting so many rides done so quickly! That's really great!

I loved your ToT photo--like you guys, I was the only one in our car to have their arms up!!

[mpwife153]

Dawn the TR....what a great Bday trip! All the pics are great!! Hope I can figure out my camera so I can finally get some great fireworks/night/SpectroMagic pics like you have.

[lauren-roxy]

What a great breakfast!!! I personally think that is the best character breakfast and the food is always good too!! Love the photos!! You and Chuck make such a cute couple!

[DawnDenise]

An Unexpected PP Meet, Characters Everywhere, Block Party Bash

OK, so we headed through the gift shop into the Magic of Disney Animation. From talking to Tiff earlier in the week, she told me that the characters were out for the new animated feature, Bolt. She and Eric got to see both Bolt and Mittens. When we entered the area, the line was practically non-existent so we went there directly. I took some photos of the queue showing scenes from the movie. As we were standing there, I heard someone say my name that wasn’t Chuck. I turned around and there was Rebecca (Tink and co), a fellow PP Guide, headed my way. I had no idea she was going to be in the World (yeah…need to pay more attention at times). It was a last minute trip and it was so great to finally meet her. Hugs were exchanged and due to my excitement, I unfortunately forgot to take a picture.



Second on the agenda was drawing a character. This has become a trip tradition, and we get so serious when we start drawing. For Chuck and me, it has become a competition. We had about 10 minutes before the next class began and we watched some CMs decorated a dry erase board for Mickey’s birthday. As I was taking a picture of the sign, the CM noticed my birthday button and asked if it was birthday. I told the truth and said no but they said it was okay to celebrate for the week. We entered the “classroom” and got ready to draw. The CM teaching told us we weren’t going to draw Mickey but Minnie. This was a first for me (Chuck too) so we went to town with arms around our papers until the final result.



The first one is mine and the second is Chuck’s. You can be the judge.

Sorcerer Mickey was just waiting for me to come and visit. There were only 5 people ahead us. When it was our turn, the photographer made sure to tell Mickey that it was my birthday, the same as him. Mickey made sure to give me some extra attention since it was his birthday too, so I didn’t spoil it and tell Mickey it wasn’t my birthday. I had to admit that I was feeling a little guilt for not telling Mickey the truth.



So after Mickey, I saw that Mr. and Mrs. Incredible were out for a meet and greet. Well, I could not go without saying hi to my “man”. There was no one in line so it was a matter of just walking up and saying hi. As you can see, Mr. Incredible pulled me in close to him while Chuck was reaching for me. It was fun as always.



We left the Magic of Disney Animation with a short tour of the gift shop. I say this every trip and it never changes. I want it ALL!!!! <sigh> Anywho, we headed over to One Man’s Dream. This was another first for Chuck and I never tie of this exhibit. This exhibit is just full of Disney history and Chuck even agreed to stay for the film afterwards. As we were walking around, I could just see his love for Disney grow even more. He’ll never admit but I know it is there. Of course, lots of pictures taken for scrapbooking purposes.





By the time we were finished with the movie, we were getting close to our FP time for TSM. We headed over to Pixar Place with a goal to see Buzz and Woody. As we were walking up to the area, I looked over and saw that the stand-by time for TSM was 10 minutes. Huh??? We weren’t about to pass up an opportunity to ride with such a short wait. We walked right in and were up the stairs immediately. The line kind of hit a stand-still but we didn’t wait more than 10 minutes before we off shooting again. Chuck still beat me but at least I made it a little closer. OK, I still got the rabbit. After we exited, we headed over to the “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” meet and greet area. The line wasn’t all that long and it has some fun props for photo opportunities. Of course, Chuck and I did them all.


Chuck in a Buzz Lightyear box and getting picked up by the claw. I am trapped in a crate with a toolbox on top.


Me Strapped to a rocket, Chuck getting shot by Zurg, and Chuck “New in Box”.

Once we were the next in line, I got to talking to the CM and was pretty oblivious to my surroundings. Yep, a good soldier I would never be. All of the sudden, I saw a flash of green in my vision and I turned my head to find a Green Army Man with his head practically propped up on my shoulder. I let out a little scream and Buzz came over to my rescue. Woody gave the Army Guy a strict “talking to” and then came over and gave me a hug. I love how the room is supposed to look like we are on the top of Andy’s bed.



Once we finished up, we went outside and the Green Army Man that scared me was waiting and wanted to apologize. We got another picture, and then he ran off to play with the other Army men. I had to get a picture of another one of them because he was trying to camouflage himself with two branches and a very small tree.



We took another spin on TSM since our FP time opened up and Chuck ruled again. Oh well. I’ll get some more practice in February. After our third ride on TSM, we headed over to the Streets of America. Even though they were not showing the Osbourne Lights, I wanted Chuck to see the set up. He was just amazed and wished he could see it in person all lit up. I remembered they moved the Monsters Inc. meet and greet area to this area, so we headed over in that direction. There wasn’t a line to speak of, so Mike and Sulley greeted us pretty quickly. Sulley has fun not letting my face be seen in the picture.



As we took a look at the time, we realized we needed to begin to head over near the parade route so we could find a spot for Block Party Bash. We were headed toward the ABC Commissary for a potty break when we ran across Lightening McQueen and Mater. Once again, the line only had two other people so we went and got in line. I rarely pass up an opportunity. Within five minutes, we were getting our picture taken and I was getting Mater to rev his engine.



Chuck and I then made a beeline for the restrooms and finally made our way over near Gertie the Dinosaur for our spots for the parade. By this time I was getting hungry and thirsty, so Chuck saved our spots while I ran to get some snacks. Although popcorn was tempting, I ended up getting two pretzels and two drinks. We snacked and waited for the parade to begin.

Coming Up: OK, Block Party Bash for Real and A Forced Audible

[Colexis Mom]

Great pictures with the characters!! Umm, I can't see your hand in the Mr. Incredible picture!! Sounds like a really fun time! Glad the crowds were non-existent!! Great drawings of Minnie Mouse too!!

[DyanKJ130]

Great update, Dawn! How neat that you ran into Rebecca! More wonderful PhotoPass photos! And, I think I was channeling Marnie while I was reading this....I was looking for your hand when you were with Mr. Incredible too! You look just a tad bit michievous in that one! Can't wait to hear more

[iamgrumpy]

Awesome update! and yes Dawn just where is your hand???

Haven't gone to the TS meet and greet area yet so it was neat to see the photos of the characters but all the fun photo ops as well!

[KMB733]

Another great update Dawn! And what wonderful pictures of your day at DHS so far.