Wow! And did you say, "No Characters?!" Finale About This Page:

[Colexis Mom]

What a magical night Diz I'm so glad everything went off as planned and wasn't cancelled! How wonderful

[buckysmom]

Diz, I'm just catching up with your TR and it sounds just wonderful! What a beginning...and such strides your family made. Walt is smiling...I just know it!

[WDW Novice]

I just love this report! I am enjoying reading about the teens and their reactions to the magic you've shown them. The cruise sounded perfect. Makes me want to get a Magical Gathering together.

[sarah_belle]

I just caught up on your trip report I love all of the detail that you use in your writing! It sounds like you all had an amazing vacation! I'm glad you bonded with the teens, too!

[Diz]

Day 7

Everyone went to bed last night excited. Excited? Why? I'm glad you asked.

This morning is the breakfast that my MIL thought we should cancel. She thought it would be best to do "no characters".

Once Upon a Time Breakfast @ Cinderella' Castle.

We have two separate tables for this breakfast. We figured the teens would sit together and the adults would take the other table. We have cameras all ready for the big event. The teen girls are excited. So are the boys, but they wouldn't admit it to save their lives!

We're all dressed and ready to leave POR when DD calls to say she is running late. . So I stay behind and wait for her. The rest move on without us. When we arrive, everyone is waiting for us. Seems the cm told them we only had a reservation for 6 and that we would "have to wait" because we were adding 4 people! Today's going to be one of those days?! I'm like. No way. They have my cc. So DD and I go over to the podium. The cm tries the same line with me and then dismisses me. I'm like, "Yo, we have 2 tables...2 reservations..different times." Another cm stepped in at this point and said, oh so that's the problem. We found the first one and didn't look any further. Yup, there it is. They give us a card and off we go. All is well. They even said they would try to sit us together. Within 5 minutes, we were called. And they did sit us right beside each other. Picture taking was going to be so much easier now! I had DD sit across from me because I knew she'd want her pictures with the princesses. You're never too old! MIL can't believe how excited the girls are! She's actually loving this!

We have 2 different waiters. Both very, very rushed! I'm sure it's because they are trying to seat one section together and they want us all done at the same time, but I really didn't feel comfortable with that aspect of the breakfast. Remember this is my first Once Upon a Time Breakfast, so I'm really excited for all to go well! I try to slow the waiters down by talking to them. What a thought! One table near us was upset about the rush too, but they never took the time to talk to the waiter.

The teens waiter warmed up quickly. He began joking around with them and he would come over to our table and tattle on them. He was a riot! He even took the time to listen to their needs/requests and was very kind to them.

Our waiter took awhile to warm up (and I'm not quite sure he ever made it!) He just wanted to get his work done. I'm like, I'm glad the teens waiter is so much fun if only one of them could be! I want the teens to have a magical breakfast!

And magical it was. We have our drinks and food long before the Princesses make their way across the room to us. But as soon as they arrived, everyone put down their forks and jumped to their feet for a picture. Princess Aurora wasn't herself. I don't know if this was a "new" Aurora or if she was just having a sad day. But she didn't interact with many tables. She would grudgingly take a picture and then off to the next table. She came our way just as Mary Poppins did too.

Mary Poppins had the teens stand up against wall to get a picture and 2 of the boys didn't budge. She came over to them with her umbrella, tapped it on the floor, and said "Spit Spot." Boy, did they jump! That's when she saw Princess Aurora trying to escape! She told Princess Aurora that there was a spot for her too. It was so cute. The teens talked about Mary Poppins the rest of our trip! They'd say "Spit Spot" to anyone who wouldn't listen! We had visits from Belle (my favorite). She had taken the photo with the teens and was going off to another table when I said, Excuse me Belle. Can we have one more picture with my daughter. That's when she realized she missed our table and was so apologetic. I said that's okay as long as I can have a picture of my favorite Princess and my favorite daughter (Good thing I only have one daughter!) Next came Snow White. Once again everyone pops up and gets in the picture. The boys were willing a this point because the girls kept saying "Spit Spot". Then we had a visit from the last Princess, Cinderella. The boys actually turned red. She was so "royal" and sweet to them.

It was another magical event in our trip. I'm so happy we were able to do all of this. Years ago this would have only been a dream. But as Walt Disney reminds us...Dreams do come true!

Downstairs when we were leaving was the Fairy Godmother and everyone got in line once again! They really do like these characters after all! That makes me happy -- I'm glad they really do have a soft side!

Well when breakfast was over. My MIL says as we're leaving Cinderella's Castle, I really liked the food. It was delicious. And she's right. I know there are many who don't like this food, but I found it hot, fresh and delicious. This is a must do PS (if we can ever get another one again!)

At this point everyone was ready to split up. DD had errands and so she was off and we would catch up with her later. DS#1 has work. He goes off to the utilidors to change and then he has a full shift at Columbia Harbor House. The teens had Space Mountain in mind. So off they go with their Quick & Casual Meal Voucher for dinner and Disney Dollars for a hot dog lunch. And plans to visit DS#1 at work. I hope that turns out well!

That leaves the adults alone: DH, MIL and me. My MIL asked, "So where are we going?" I'm like, you really want to go around MK? She said, yes. I'd like to try that Pirates of the Carribbean. This surprised me because she's not a "ride" person and prefers shows. So we were all too happy to drag her around.

Next up: Will she or won't she take the plunge on Splash Mountain?

[Big Baloo]

I am loving your post(s)!! Can't wait to read the next one--it really sounds like you had a "magical" time. More please!

[DrDolphin]

I just got caught up on your trip!!! This is a wonderful report. I hope they do Magical Gatherings in a couple years when I get mom and dad down to WDW for the vow renewal!!!

[wdw4me]

I'm just getting caught up with your TR and really enjoying it. I'm glad everyone is having such an enjoyable, memorable time. It's great to see all of your planning paying off. Looking forward to more!

[sarah_belle]

I'm glad you had such a good time at Cinderella's castle! Can't wait for your next post!

[katspjs]

This is great. I can't wait to find out if your MIL goes on Splash Mountain!!

[luvnwdwgal]

So glad you all had such a wonderful breakfast in the Castle! Looking forward to your next installment!!

[Nick and Ryans Mom]

At the beginning of your trip report I thought uh oh, between MIl and smoking teens your trip would not be fun, but wow everyone really is getting the magic!

[pparm]

Spit spot!! That's something they'll remember for a while! Can't wait to find out if MIL goes on Splash.
Paula ºOº

[Colexis Mom]

Another great update Diz Glad it turned into a magical breakfast! It sounds wonderful! And I'll admit we thought the food was greatly improved from last year when we tried it again this May

Can't wait for more

[Wendyismyname]

Excellent TR!! More please!! Spit Spot!