tinkerbell 766
<font color=purple>If I can't fly, let me sing. Or
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- Sep 12, 2007
So after our short but very chilled cocktail hour, we all went into Citricos for dinner. Our floral arrangement had been transfered over to the resaurant by our florist, and Emily had been in to the restaurant, during our time in Mizner's, to lay out our favours. All in all the table looked lovely and had been set up in a part of the restaurant near the show kitchen, but in a place where other guest didn't need to push past to get to their tables. Perfect for us!!!
All out guests were very pleased with their favours!! There were Donald Duck socks for the men, Mickey ears shaped bangles for the younger ladies, silver bracelets for the middle-aged ladies, crystal perfume bottles for the two Mums and Disney gift cards for the children.
The restaurant had made us up personalized menus, which were lovely but of which I, unfortunately, do not have a photo!!
The staff were very attentive, and our main server was called James, who was first class and who we couldn't fault at all!! We ordered wine for the tables and drinks and started to look at the menu!!
We all decided we were not having appetizers as we knew we would have enough food with the entrees and desserts and we had had some cake just about an hour and a half before (although we had budgeted for everyone to have appetizers, Paul and I were more than happy to save a bit of money!!!)
So, we ordered our food and didn't have to wait long until it was served!!
I really can't remember what everyone had, but I know Paul and I had the fillet which was out of this world!!
We had a lovely time eating the delicious entrees and chatting with our guests!!
Not at all sure what Paul's face is doing in this one!!!
Soon it was time for dessert!!! My favourite part of any meal!!
I chose the chocolate tart, which I felt guilty eating as it was such a work of art
But, of course, I did eat it and let me tell you, it tasted as good as it looked!!!
Paul had this!! I can't remember what it is (and nor can he) but it looked scrummy and the decoration on the plate was exquisite!! All Paul can remember is that he loved it, and ate every bit!! In this photo, you can also see the little favour boxes I made. This one belongs to Emily's partner, Craig!!
All through our meal, people were shouting good wishes and congratulations. We were so humbled by how many people seemed genuinely happy for us!!
All too soon, the meal was at an end!! It had been perfect!! The food was out of this world and the cast were first rate!! We never felt rushed, and lingered over our dessert and drinks for a long time. I think we could have stayed there all night if we had wanted to!!!
But we paid the bill (or Paul did!!), said sad goodbyes to the wonderful staff at Citricos and we all made our way to the monorail to travel over to BLT and have drinks at the Top of the World Lounge.
I loved going on the monorail in my dress, and of course, we attracted yet more congratulatory messages from guests and cast en-route!!
This is the only picture we have on the monorail and altough the quality is less than perfect, I love it!! Alfie had clearly been given charge of Emily's posy (I think she may have been the one taking the photo) and looked none too comfortable with it!!
So we got back to the Contemporary and made our way up to the TOTWL. Ella and Nicholas (bless them) had decided to take charge of my train!!
Not sure what my face is up to in this one - I look like I have been crying (which I hadn't). It's a shame because it spoils an otherwise pretty picture!!
We didn't get too many good pictures up at the TOTWL so you'll excuse me if a use a mixture of our pictures and some pulled from the internet to illustrate how wonderful the place is!!
When we got up to the lounge (via the exclusive lift, in which a cast member has to escort you) the sun was going down over the Magic Kingdom and the lake
We ordered drinks from the very extensive drinks menu
I had one of the wonderful Pina Coladas. I love the Pina Coladas at WDW!!!
We sat inside for a bit enjoying the elegant surroundings and our drinks!!
Soon the piped in 'Wishes' music heralded the start of the fireworks. We all went out on the balcony to watch the wonderful show!!
I am sure you have all seen 'Wishes before and know how magical it is!! Watching it from way up here with the music piped in was incredible!! I have to admit, though, that my favourite spot to watch 'Wishes' is still inside my beloved Magic Kingdom!!!
After the fireworks, our friends wandered off to catch the bus from the MK back to AKL (weighted down by the two floral arrangement from the ceremony/tables at the restaurant, which I had given to them to enjoy in their rooms). Everybody else went back to their rooms at BLT and left Paul and I alone for a bit. We ordered another drink, found a quiet corner in the lounge and chatted happily about our magical day!!! It really was the perfect end to the perfect day!!!
We went to bed that night so happy!!! We had had the day of our dreams, in our happy place surrounded by our family and friends!!! What more could we possibly ask for!!!!
Next up - A whistle-stop account of the next few days.
All out guests were very pleased with their favours!! There were Donald Duck socks for the men, Mickey ears shaped bangles for the younger ladies, silver bracelets for the middle-aged ladies, crystal perfume bottles for the two Mums and Disney gift cards for the children.
The restaurant had made us up personalized menus, which were lovely but of which I, unfortunately, do not have a photo!!
The staff were very attentive, and our main server was called James, who was first class and who we couldn't fault at all!! We ordered wine for the tables and drinks and started to look at the menu!!
We all decided we were not having appetizers as we knew we would have enough food with the entrees and desserts and we had had some cake just about an hour and a half before (although we had budgeted for everyone to have appetizers, Paul and I were more than happy to save a bit of money!!!)
So, we ordered our food and didn't have to wait long until it was served!!
I really can't remember what everyone had, but I know Paul and I had the fillet which was out of this world!!
We had a lovely time eating the delicious entrees and chatting with our guests!!
Not at all sure what Paul's face is doing in this one!!!
Soon it was time for dessert!!! My favourite part of any meal!!
I chose the chocolate tart, which I felt guilty eating as it was such a work of art
But, of course, I did eat it and let me tell you, it tasted as good as it looked!!!
Paul had this!! I can't remember what it is (and nor can he) but it looked scrummy and the decoration on the plate was exquisite!! All Paul can remember is that he loved it, and ate every bit!! In this photo, you can also see the little favour boxes I made. This one belongs to Emily's partner, Craig!!
All through our meal, people were shouting good wishes and congratulations. We were so humbled by how many people seemed genuinely happy for us!!
All too soon, the meal was at an end!! It had been perfect!! The food was out of this world and the cast were first rate!! We never felt rushed, and lingered over our dessert and drinks for a long time. I think we could have stayed there all night if we had wanted to!!!
But we paid the bill (or Paul did!!), said sad goodbyes to the wonderful staff at Citricos and we all made our way to the monorail to travel over to BLT and have drinks at the Top of the World Lounge.
I loved going on the monorail in my dress, and of course, we attracted yet more congratulatory messages from guests and cast en-route!!
This is the only picture we have on the monorail and altough the quality is less than perfect, I love it!! Alfie had clearly been given charge of Emily's posy (I think she may have been the one taking the photo) and looked none too comfortable with it!!
So we got back to the Contemporary and made our way up to the TOTWL. Ella and Nicholas (bless them) had decided to take charge of my train!!
Not sure what my face is up to in this one - I look like I have been crying (which I hadn't). It's a shame because it spoils an otherwise pretty picture!!
We didn't get too many good pictures up at the TOTWL so you'll excuse me if a use a mixture of our pictures and some pulled from the internet to illustrate how wonderful the place is!!
When we got up to the lounge (via the exclusive lift, in which a cast member has to escort you) the sun was going down over the Magic Kingdom and the lake
We ordered drinks from the very extensive drinks menu
I had one of the wonderful Pina Coladas. I love the Pina Coladas at WDW!!!
We sat inside for a bit enjoying the elegant surroundings and our drinks!!
Soon the piped in 'Wishes' music heralded the start of the fireworks. We all went out on the balcony to watch the wonderful show!!
I am sure you have all seen 'Wishes before and know how magical it is!! Watching it from way up here with the music piped in was incredible!! I have to admit, though, that my favourite spot to watch 'Wishes' is still inside my beloved Magic Kingdom!!!
After the fireworks, our friends wandered off to catch the bus from the MK back to AKL (weighted down by the two floral arrangement from the ceremony/tables at the restaurant, which I had given to them to enjoy in their rooms). Everybody else went back to their rooms at BLT and left Paul and I alone for a bit. We ordered another drink, found a quiet corner in the lounge and chatted happily about our magical day!!! It really was the perfect end to the perfect day!!!
We went to bed that night so happy!!! We had had the day of our dreams, in our happy place surrounded by our family and friends!!! What more could we possibly ask for!!!!
Next up - A whistle-stop account of the next few days.
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and a big thank you for all the amazing support and the kind words you have given a lot of us lately! I know I'm not alone when I say you are one of the nicest women on the planet....don't let yourself get caught up in all the catiness and ill "bear"-ing that has been going on on these boards lately. You rock!!!! 
