Well, I am back in the real world. We had a wonderful trip. The weather ws great for 7 out of 10 days. It was nice to go and not feel rushed. We took naps, swam in the pool, and experienced the magic. I loved WDW decorated for the hiolidays. The only thing I missed was the WDW music. I loved Christmas carols, but I want to hear Disney music on mainstreet. Minor complaint.
Highlights include...
The CP. I LOVED this. Won slept through it, his loss. I haven't been able to atend idnight mass since Katie was born. I was wonderful to hear a large choir singing real carols.
I LOVE that it was about Christmas. No offense to anyone that is not Christian, but I am not even allowed to say Merry Christmas on Christmas day at work. It was nice that CHristmas can be celebrated.
Katie met a kindred spirit just before Wishes. They had their magic wands and lit up the castle and set off the fireworks. They absolutely believe that they were responsible for the spectacle.
I got to meet some of my felow Wisher. This included the lovely Tracy. When they post pictures, I am the one in my pink Princess hat.
THe fairy Godmother is my favorite character. She spendt o much time with Katie, and gave her pixie dust. She also pulled her into a parade.
During the raining parade. We did the Lost Boys call for Peter Pan. Captain Hook then followed, and we tick tocked. He ran away from us, and then Peter came off the trolley and came and danced with Katie. He said anyone who can scare off Capt. Hook i now an honorary Lost BOY.
The
MVMCP was amazing. Katie had the best time dancng with Chip and Dale. THe fireworks and parade were unbelievable.
Won ended up sleeping in a few days, don't ask, and skipped WISHES on the last night. Katie said o me," WDW is about magic. Some people don't believe, so they can't have as much fun. Do feel sad that daddy isn't here. He doesn't understand like we do. We can share the magic." She so getS it.
As for restaurants, the standouts were Ohanas, Crystal Palace, LeCellier, Whispering Canyon. The misses were Raglan Road and Chef Mickey's. We had issues with Kona. We ordered grilled chicken for Katie, and they brought out grilled cheese. ?huh? I had also called in advance, and they had no dessert for katie. I ended up suggesting they go to Ohanas to get the snow cone bucket. They did.
I had a great time, and I am more relaxed. The panick over the Christma party should hit arounf Wednesday. Right now, I am still pretty mellow.
I am headed to bed. I will be hitting journals over the next few days.
Take care,
Beth