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- Joined
- Jul 6, 2009
Monday 10th May 2010
My alarm was set for 4am and I was surprisingly awake amazing what the thought of Disney magic can do! I did the last minute packing and woke Isabelle at 4.20 before Mum arrived at 4.30. Our flight left at 7.15am and thankfully we werent affected by the volcanic ash cloud.
We arrived in Paris CDG at 9.25am and found 3 bags on luggage carousel all ours! That never happens to me I think all the other passengers must have had hand luggage only! 
We were met by John for our transfer with Ezyshuttle to Sequoia Lodge and were there by 10.15 to check-in & leave our luggage, collect park tickets etc. I was offered park breakfasts which I accepted love eating in the park!!
We headed straight to the park via the lodge exit after a bit of confusion but this did allow us to see some of the beautiful grounds before a stroll round the lake past Hotel New York.
First stop Salon Mickey so no queues for us!! Isabelle knocked over her drink, hid under a chair & crawled commando across the floor, possibly not quite the behaviour they are used to!
It was a really good start to the day though and a chance to re-charge after the travelling. Found the toilets for the first time!
Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen were doing a meet & greet but the queue was already closed, so we had to make do with these guys...
Decided to walk straight round to Woodys Round-Up where we saw Minnie, Mickey, Jessie & Goofy hanging around outside.
It was most amusing when Jessie walked off with the pram she was posing beside, complete with baby!! Isabelle decided to teach Mickey Mouse her Donald Duck Dance and was over the moon when he joined in and the two of them danced like ducks!!
(Sadly hadnt found the video camera at this point!)
We headed up to the Railroad station but it wasnt open for another 30 minutes. Happily the Pocahontas Playground was open this trip so we went round there for some old fashioned play time and Isabelle had a great time. There was a family of ducks with baby ducklings wandering around soooo cute!
Back to Disney Railroad where we rode the train until Discoveryland and walked back round past Bella Notte into Fantasyland.
Time for Lunch at Toad Hall, fish & chips! We ate outside as it was full inside, fortunately it wasnt too cold!
Afternoon was spent in Fantasyland we rode Its A Small World Grannys first ride! She is used to cruises so this was right up her street! Carousel Granny couldnt climb onto the horse so sat this one out! Tea Cups A firm favourite!
Disney Showtime Spectacular was on next, it came on to rain while we were watching this, but this didnt stop Granny flirting with Emile and being rewarded with lots of kisses and a shake of his booty!!
Left the park via Disneyland Hotel at 4pm , but no characters.
We decided to get the bus back to the hotel as it was raining, by this time Isabelle was asleep! We got our keys & luggage and unpacked before waking her up to have a bath & get ready for dinner.
We ate dinner in the hotel at the Beaver Creek Tavern and Isabelle was dressed as Tinkerbell. Our waiter said, Hello Princess and she looked at him and said, Im not a princess, Im Tinkerbell the tinker fairy! he took this fairly well!!
She was so tired that she didnt eat much, but Granny & I made up for it! Mum had the half roast chicken and I had the steak with dessert buffet. Sorry but I didnt take the camera so no photos, but the desserts were great!! I had Black Forest Gateau, Strawberry Mousse cake and chocolate mousse. Isabelle had jelly, custard and fruit. There were also other cakes, ice creams, floating islands, etc! There was so much to choose from, the starter selection was really good (selections of pates, cold meats, salads, hard boiled eggs, smoked salmon, prawns, bread, rolls) and there was also a childrens main buffet selection of Mickey potato heads, pasta, bolognaise sauce, chips, chicken drumsticks, carrots, green beans etc. Isabelle was given a spirograph-type toy when we had finished our meal. We then had an early night and were planning on a nice lie in before our 9.30 breakfast slot the next morning...
My alarm was set for 4am and I was surprisingly awake amazing what the thought of Disney magic can do! I did the last minute packing and woke Isabelle at 4.20 before Mum arrived at 4.30. Our flight left at 7.15am and thankfully we werent affected by the volcanic ash cloud.
We arrived in Paris CDG at 9.25am and found 3 bags on luggage carousel all ours! That never happens to me I think all the other passengers must have had hand luggage only! We were met by John for our transfer with Ezyshuttle to Sequoia Lodge and were there by 10.15 to check-in & leave our luggage, collect park tickets etc. I was offered park breakfasts which I accepted love eating in the park!!
We headed straight to the park via the lodge exit after a bit of confusion but this did allow us to see some of the beautiful grounds before a stroll round the lake past Hotel New York.
First stop Salon Mickey so no queues for us!! Isabelle knocked over her drink, hid under a chair & crawled commando across the floor, possibly not quite the behaviour they are used to!
It was a really good start to the day though and a chance to re-charge after the travelling. Found the toilets for the first time!Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen were doing a meet & greet but the queue was already closed, so we had to make do with these guys...
Decided to walk straight round to Woodys Round-Up where we saw Minnie, Mickey, Jessie & Goofy hanging around outside.
It was most amusing when Jessie walked off with the pram she was posing beside, complete with baby!! Isabelle decided to teach Mickey Mouse her Donald Duck Dance and was over the moon when he joined in and the two of them danced like ducks!!
(Sadly hadnt found the video camera at this point!)We headed up to the Railroad station but it wasnt open for another 30 minutes. Happily the Pocahontas Playground was open this trip so we went round there for some old fashioned play time and Isabelle had a great time. There was a family of ducks with baby ducklings wandering around soooo cute!
Back to Disney Railroad where we rode the train until Discoveryland and walked back round past Bella Notte into Fantasyland.
Time for Lunch at Toad Hall, fish & chips! We ate outside as it was full inside, fortunately it wasnt too cold!
Afternoon was spent in Fantasyland we rode Its A Small World Grannys first ride! She is used to cruises so this was right up her street! Carousel Granny couldnt climb onto the horse so sat this one out! Tea Cups A firm favourite!
Disney Showtime Spectacular was on next, it came on to rain while we were watching this, but this didnt stop Granny flirting with Emile and being rewarded with lots of kisses and a shake of his booty!!
Left the park via Disneyland Hotel at 4pm , but no characters.
We decided to get the bus back to the hotel as it was raining, by this time Isabelle was asleep! We got our keys & luggage and unpacked before waking her up to have a bath & get ready for dinner.
We ate dinner in the hotel at the Beaver Creek Tavern and Isabelle was dressed as Tinkerbell. Our waiter said, Hello Princess and she looked at him and said, Im not a princess, Im Tinkerbell the tinker fairy! he took this fairly well!!
She was so tired that she didnt eat much, but Granny & I made up for it! Mum had the half roast chicken and I had the steak with dessert buffet. Sorry but I didnt take the camera so no photos, but the desserts were great!! I had Black Forest Gateau, Strawberry Mousse cake and chocolate mousse. Isabelle had jelly, custard and fruit. There were also other cakes, ice creams, floating islands, etc! There was so much to choose from, the starter selection was really good (selections of pates, cold meats, salads, hard boiled eggs, smoked salmon, prawns, bread, rolls) and there was also a childrens main buffet selection of Mickey potato heads, pasta, bolognaise sauce, chips, chicken drumsticks, carrots, green beans etc. Isabelle was given a spirograph-type toy when we had finished our meal. We then had an early night and were planning on a nice lie in before our 9.30 breakfast slot the next morning...
My kids both fell asleep in the car this afternoon and are still up (failed twice to put them to bed) - so I've just shown Jo-boy your photos and he recognised Cafe Mickey.
While the show was on we had Woody & Jessie messing around nearby, he even got told off by a CM for climbing over the railings and standing on the grass - LOL!
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