Princess Gabby's Surprise First Trip to "Where the Princesses Live"

[PamelaKay]

Tuesday July 27 Epcot Day
park opens at 8
These are our must sees..have no idea what order to see them in...
I just know we have an ADR at 12:05 in Norway

Soarin
Nemo and Friends
Turtle Talk with crush
Character Spot
Pick a pearl in Japan
Captian EO(in the honey I shrank the kids spot)

I agree with previous posts. If you are at Epcot when they open you should be able to ride and/or fast pass Soarin. The Seas with Nemo is a continuos movement ride so the line moves really fast. Definitely try to fit Pooh and Friends in at the Toy store in UK. The line is usually short because most folk don't know they are there.

Wednesday July 28 Hollywood Studios Day
Must Sees here

Toy Story Mania
PlayHouse Disney
Beauty and the Best
Voyage of the Little Mermaid

If you casually stroll to Toy Story to the fast pass booth when the park opens you should be able to get a fast pass. In May, we got there at 11:00 a.m. and it literally had just run out.

The afternoon parade at HS is awesome. They have these cool floats that turn into trampolines. The muppet 3D movie is really cute. The character greeting place behind the Magic of Disney Animation is great for meeting charcters. Last time I was there it was the characters from UP.

Congratulations on the sinle digit days!

 

[stitch09]

my parents are using their time share for our family to go to Disney and I want to pay for a surprise romantic dinner for them. I am looking for something that is not in the parks but maybe at one of the resorts. The reason for the location is they are going to be doing more sightseeing of FL and not really going to the parks(GASP I know!!)...
Thanks!

A few restaurants that are geared more toward adults (and will be romantic!! )And all of these are in the resorts:

California Grill (one of the best meals I've ever had!)
Jiko
Victoria and Alberts
Artist Point

I would say these are my top choices. But there are many other great restaurants that are in the resorts. Go to wdwinfo.com, and on the left side of the home page, under Disney Dining, click on "Menus." You can look at all the different restaurants at the World (you can use this for learning more about your other dining, not just for your parents). Get familiar with the menus, check out prices; etc.

 

[lexmas]

Just wanted to stop by and say I saw your ticker said 7 days today and I am so excited for you! It's so soon! I was telling DH the other day that I'm so glad I know you're going soon, because it makes my waiting more bearable. Hearing about your trip will pass the time!

 

[Nettaboo]

Stressfull morning here..It is DH's Bday, Good friends daughter's bday party..gotta get the rest of the stuff for the trip and to top it off I have been planning this trip for a year and my family has been laughing and joking and not paying attention to all the emails i have been sending her. Now she is stressing me asking me all these questions and trying to find discount tickets..I am like how you going to get tickets sent to you this fast AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!
Also I am trying to work on the rest of our shirts and photobucket is down...

 

[jc040404]

Wanted to show you, BabyGirl's Minnie Dress
Please excuse the mess

Even though I should've gone to bed hours ago, I just read your entire PTR! Your daughter is gorgeous! I LOVE that Minnie dress, too. Things like this really make me wish I had a daughter. There are just way too many cute things for them. Probably for the best, we'd definitely be broke all the time!

Your reveal had me in tears. I loved her reaction and all the sweet things she said about your work for her that day and after. I have no idea how you managed to keep all that a secret though!

Oh, I LOVE that you added "sleeping in your OWN bed" to the list of things before. How I wish my guys would sleep in their own beds! We used that soo many times as something that had to happen to get a Disney Day! Too bad it never worked beyond that one night!

Signing on for the last six days. You'll be doing a TR after?? I'm soooo excited for your trip! (And jealous.. Yep, suuuuper jealous.. I wanna go to Disney!!!!)

 

[weezy26nm]

First...I'm a huge Pooh fan, so there are other places to see Pooh and Friends. Now CP is about the only place to see Piglet. But Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore can be seen at AK, at the Character Landing. I think it is across from Flametree or close to there. Great place to see them.

I think this is where we saw them in 2006. We were just walking along and stumbled upon the sign that led to a trail and when we went down there they were. And Piglet was there too!

We can both officially say we are leaving this week!

 

[PamelaKay]

Only 4 more days! How are you doing with your list. I hope everything is crossed off. I am green with envy that you are going to my favorite place. Is your daughter ready to go?

 

[Nettaboo]

Yeah, certainly ride it if the line is short, and grab fast passes too, so you can do it again!

I don't think you'll have trouble doing everything in the seas before noon at all. Nemo is short and the line shouldn't be bad and turtle talk with crush isn't too long, shows are just at certain times.

Lol we went with the group and it was a madhouse. If you just take your time getting there you should be able to get a fastpass, it just won't be for a really early time, and you won't have to wait in line at the fastpass machine!

Also, you can see some pooh characters in England in the back of the toy store (there's really only one store, I don't remember the name of it), there are three characters there but I don't remember which ones. I haven't been back there but I will be finding them this time! I know the store, I just didn't know there were characters back there, I just stayed in the front of the store. I'm sure you can ask any CM in the UK and they can tell you where to go!

Thanks!! I am going to write this on my epcot page so I won't forget!!!

First...I'm a huge Pooh fan, so there are other places to see Pooh and Friends. Now CP is about the only place to see Piglet. But Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore can be seen at AK, at the Character Landing. I think it is across from Flametree or close to there. Great place to see them.

Another place is the UK in a tiny toy shop, where they have the kidcot station typically. We always saw Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore there, but I have heard recently that Eeyore doesn't always show. But this is another great place and few people know about it.

Pooh and Tigger use to do a meet and greet at MK in front of Pooh's playground, but from a WDW character hunt website, it says that they are greeting at Tour Guide gardens, which is to the left after entering under the train tracks.


As far as Ariel:
Ariel got kicked out of her grotto, with all the construction. So she is now in Adventureland along with Eric.


Ask away on any questions you have or thoughts you are having. As far as your day without the parks, I have never been able to do that. We typically just take it slower on all the days. But every child is different and you might find that your daughter doesn't want the day away from the parks.

Oh and as far as TSM, we walked slowly with the group of people the last time we were there. Our CM did well at keeping a good pace, where no one was running or falling over each other. But a tip, we went straight to ride TSM and avoided the fastpasses. It took like 10 minutes at most and then after that the fastpass lines were less crowded and we got a fastpass for later. I really think a lot of people get FP set in their head and forget, hey the park just opened maybe the wait won't be too bad. So don't count it out, my DS loves that ride.

I'm so excited for you, less than 10 days. Keep in mind, that you won't be able to do everything, but that just means you will have to go back again soon.

These are excellent tips!! you guys are the best!!

So once again I am having to catch up. Not sure if you have already answered or heard this yet.

Mickey's 3D - Do you mean the Philharmagic Movie? If so, the last 2 times I was there (Mar 2010 and May 2010) they had the fast pass closed because the lines for this were not long.

I love the Monster's Inc Laugh floor. It is very funny. If you or your daughter know a funny joke, make sure to text it while in line. They may use it in the show.

Right next to Monster's is Buzz light year. It is a very fun ride and the line moves quickly especially if you fast pass it.

I can't wait to see the CRT pictures. I am sure they will be beautiful.

I agree with previous posts. If you are at Epcot when they open you should be able to ride and/or fast pass Soarin. The Seas with Nemo is a continuos movement ride so the line moves really fast. Definitely try to fit Pooh and Friends in at the Toy store in UK. The line is usually short because most folk don't know they are there.



If you casually stroll to Toy Story to the fast pass booth when the park opens you should be able to get a fast pass. In May, we got there at 11:00 a.m. and it literally had just run out.

The afternoon parade at HS is awesome. They have these cool floats that turn into trampolines. The muppet 3D movie is really cute. The character greeting place behind the Magic of Disney Animation is great for meeting charcters. Last time I was there it was the characters from UP.

Congratulations on the sinle digit days!

I am going to take her dress with her to CRT..I need to get her a Tiara.. I hope the pictures come out great too!I will make sure to catch the parade at HS

A few restaurants that are geared more toward adults (and will be romantic!! )And all of these are in the resorts:

California Grill (one of the best meals I've ever had!)
Jiko
Victoria and Alberts
Artist Point

I would say these are my top choices. But there are many other great restaurants that are in the resorts. Go to wdwinfo.com, and on the left side of the home page, under Disney Dining, click on "Menus." You can look at all the different restaurants at the World (you can use this for learning more about your other dining, not just for your parents). Get familiar with the menus, check out prices; etc.

Thanks for all your help via PM!!Your tips are going to help me soo much!

Even though I should've gone to bed hours ago, I just read your entire PTR! Your daughter is gorgeous! I LOVE that Minnie dress, too. Things like this really make me wish I had a daughter. There are just way too many cute things for them. Probably for the best, we'd definitely be broke all the time!

Your reveal had me in tears. I loved her reaction and all the sweet things she said about your work for her that day and after. I have no idea how you managed to keep all that a secret though!

Oh, I LOVE that you added "sleeping in your OWN bed" to the list of things before. How I wish my guys would sleep in their own beds! We used that soo many times as something that had to happen to get a Disney Day! Too bad it never worked beyond that one night!

Signing on for the last six days. You'll be doing a TR after?? I'm soooo excited for your trip! (And jealous.. Yep, suuuuper jealous.. I wanna go to Disney!!!!)

Aww thanks for the comps on my baby girl!I think she is a cutie but I know I am biased!!LOL Yes, having a girl can get expensive- I went so crazy on clothes for her, her first year!!LOL
She tells people all the time "My mommy was in the office and said I couldn't come in because she was making me all these awesome surprise things for my trip.
Even now she still gets in my bed!! It is my own fault cause I don't want to wake up and take her back to her room!!LOL
I WISH I could have gone to Dinsey for 42 days like you guys!!

I think this is where we saw them in 2006. We were just walking along and stumbled upon the sign that led to a trail and when we went down there they were. And Piglet was there too!

We can both officially say we are leaving this week!

I KNOW I CANT STAND IT!!! ARE YOU READY???

Only 4 more days! How are you doing with your list. I hope everything is crossed off. I am green with envy that you are going to my favorite place. Is your daughter ready to go?

My daughter is more than ready to go!! I am telling you that countdown calendar saved my life!! She crosses off in the am and knows how many days so she doesn't have to ask me! She calls me in the morning when she crosses off to tell me how many days we have left!!

 

[lexmas]

You're getting so close I bet you can almost taste it! I hope you're finishing up all those last minute details!

 

[Nettaboo]

I don't know how much I will be on here these last couple of days..i have a bunch of stuff at work I need to get tied up and I have to finish packing and getting any last min things.
I went crazy and spent most of yesterday making shirts..lol Gabby did not want a HS shirt..she wanted a Jasmin shirt and DH is not going to be there for our HS day that is why I only have one..lol I forgot to do an up close of the "A dream is a wish shirt" but it has bling on it too.. That shirt is special because I sing that to Gabby everynight and she acts like she can't go to sleep if I don't sing it..she calls it "The Goodnight song"
Here they are...

little up close on the detail(bling as Gabby and I call it)

little up close on the detail(bling as Gabby and I call it)

 

[lexmas]

Those shirts look great! If you don't get back on before your trip, have a great time! Can't wait to hear all about it! You're going to DISNEYWORLD!!!!

 

[jc040404]

LOVE the shirts! I love that you sing that song to her at bedtime, too. I did the same thing when I used to rock my little men to sleep as babies. I get so teary whenever they play it in the parks!

Hope you all have a great trip!!

 

[PA2DISNEY]

Just wanted to wish you safe travels. Have a GREAT time! I just know you will though. I hope to see you there!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Hey Netta, I've been out of town for a few days and missed an update or two. I love love love the shirts and especially the bling. Every girl/woman needs some bling.

In case we don't chat before you head out for Disney, I hope that your vacation is every bit as magical and wonderful as you dream it will be.

 

[Nettaboo]

Those shirts look great! If you don't get back on before your trip, have a great time! Can't wait to hear all about it! You're going to DISNEYWORLD!!!!

Thank you so much!! I am so excited!!

LOVE the shirts! I love that you sing that song to her at bedtime, too. I did the same thing when I used to rock my little men to sleep as babies. I get so teary whenever they play it in the parks!

Hope you all have a great trip!!

Thank you! I used to sing other songs but in the past year or so that is the only one she requests, so when I saw this design I knew I had to make it!

Just wanted to wish you safe travels. Have a GREAT time! I just know you will though. I hope to see you there!

Thank you!I hope you have a great time too!! If you see me, say hi!! My hubby is 6'10 with locs so we won't be hard to miss!!LOL

Hey Netta, I've been out of town for a few days and missed an update or two. I love love love the shirts and especially the bling. Every girl/woman needs some bling.

In case we don't chat before you head out for Disney, I hope that your vacation is every bit as magical and wonderful as you dream it will be.

Thank you very much!! and thank you for all of your help! I appreciate it!

 

[Nettaboo]

Hey everyone..just dropping by really quick to say hi! Work is hectic today!I am off tommorrow so I am tying up lose ends!
I am about 90% packed!
Hubby took DD to get her hair braided this morning..I really don't like the style that the stylst did but can't do anything about it now!
Tommorrow I just need to pick up a few things, get a pedi and my brows done and Friday we leave!!

I want to thank everyone for all their help in preparing me for this trip!It makes my heart feel so happy tohave people that don't even know me, take time to help me, support me, and read all my rambles!!

If you are in the parks and see us, please say hi!!!

 

[crissy1974]

Hey everyone..just dropping by really quick to say hi! Work is hectic today!I am off tommorrow so I am tying up lose ends!
I am about 90% packed!
Hubby took DD to get her hair braided this morning..I really don't like the style that the stylst did but can't do anything about it now!
Tommorrow I just need to pick up a few things, get a pedi and my brows done and Friday we leave!!

I want to thank everyone for all their help in preparing me for this trip!It makes my heart feel so happy tohave people that don't even know me, take time to help me, support me, and read all my rambles!!

If you are in the parks and see us, please say hi!!!

Isn't it funny how we need that pedi and the brows done before going on vacation???

Wishing you safe travels and a HAPPY HAPPY TRIP!

 

[petals]

Omg 2 days left have a fab time

Luving your t-shirts btw did you make them all yourself they're so good!

 

[mickeystoontown]

I can feel your excitement just by reading your words. I hope that everything goes smoothly!

 

[weezy26nm]

Have a great trip! Hopefully the rain stays away for both of us. See you when we get back (if not sooner)