Post by susanm on Jul 13, 2012 9:45:13 GMT -5
Tuesday (7/3) first full day
had breakfast at the resort about 7am, had plans for a later start since the park hours had been changed (due to crowds i guess) from closing at 1 am to closing at 3am (knew i would never hold out THAT long). but by habbit just woke up early anyway.
unfortunatly, i was not watching at the food court counter, i ordered a veggie omlet with a side of bacon, and never noticed until i sat down it was a western omlet (not a big fan of ham). because of the crowds and it really wasnt a big deal i just ate some of it, and picked out some of the ham.
got to the MK in time for the opening ceremonies at 9am. cute, with the fire chief welcoming the train of characters. so cute to see the little kids get excited when they get their first look at Mickey and the gang.
headed right to Tomorrowland and got a fast pass for Buzz Lightyear, and then walked right on. got off and walked right on again.. hardly anyone there yet. then i did Carousel of Progress, Peoplemover, back to Buzz for my fast pass, did monsters inc laugh floor and the Stitchs great escape (still only a 10 min wait for that). surprised not crowded yet. Got to the Plaza restaurant around 11:30am (ressie was for 2:30) but crowds suddenly arrived and was getting hungry so i took a chance. fortunatly they took me in after about a 5 min wait. they were just opening so that was (i think) the wait. had the meatloaf dinner (with potatoes & corn) excellent meal. but as i usually find, way too much food and i couldnt finish it.
then went over and did Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Tiki Birds and Country Bear Jamboree. the lines for Splash Mtn and Big Thunder were huge at this point. so i skipped since i knew i had at least 2 more days in the MK (and the tour groups were there )
stopped for a Mickey bar and what a disappointment. will eventually get the pix posted...it tasted fine but looked like it had melted and been refrozen. didnt even look like a mickey bar.
took lots of pix of the castle and walked down main street checking out all the shops.. didnt know what i really wanted to get (yet) and figured i would scope out for the SPECIAL thing i wanted. stopped at the Harmony barber shop to confirm my appt for Friday, but they only get the appts the day of...they didnt have fridays list yet. the CM there asked why i picked there to get a haircut and told her about my birthday etc so she said hold on....and put a little spray in my hair and gave me some pixie dust to hold me over until Friday ;D so many CMs will go out of their way. they were too busy at that time, and i already had gel in my hair....cant do it if you have anything in your hair...they cant wash it there..only dry cuts.
because of the heat and the crowds now expoding in the park, i went back to the room. oh yea, this is when i found the towel birthday cake in my room ;D.. what a sweet mousekeeper i had.. took a cool shower and nap (since i lost some sleep the day before)
about 6p I got up had a quick veggie pizza at the food court, and decided to go to DTD and check out some shops and bought a few things....i know what is on property is the same all over, but sometimes DTD has a few more things.
thank goodness for the fridge in the room...i found some chocolate (sorry forget which store) and took back to the room..
a chocolate covered strawberry, chocolate covered pinapple and some peanut butter fudge. actually, believe it or not, the pineapple was the best
got back to the room about 1130p and crashed
had breakfast at the resort about 7am, had plans for a later start since the park hours had been changed (due to crowds i guess) from closing at 1 am to closing at 3am (knew i would never hold out THAT long). but by habbit just woke up early anyway.
unfortunatly, i was not watching at the food court counter, i ordered a veggie omlet with a side of bacon, and never noticed until i sat down it was a western omlet (not a big fan of ham). because of the crowds and it really wasnt a big deal i just ate some of it, and picked out some of the ham.
got to the MK in time for the opening ceremonies at 9am. cute, with the fire chief welcoming the train of characters. so cute to see the little kids get excited when they get their first look at Mickey and the gang.
headed right to Tomorrowland and got a fast pass for Buzz Lightyear, and then walked right on. got off and walked right on again.. hardly anyone there yet. then i did Carousel of Progress, Peoplemover, back to Buzz for my fast pass, did monsters inc laugh floor and the Stitchs great escape (still only a 10 min wait for that). surprised not crowded yet. Got to the Plaza restaurant around 11:30am (ressie was for 2:30) but crowds suddenly arrived and was getting hungry so i took a chance. fortunatly they took me in after about a 5 min wait. they were just opening so that was (i think) the wait. had the meatloaf dinner (with potatoes & corn) excellent meal. but as i usually find, way too much food and i couldnt finish it.
then went over and did Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Tiki Birds and Country Bear Jamboree. the lines for Splash Mtn and Big Thunder were huge at this point. so i skipped since i knew i had at least 2 more days in the MK (and the tour groups were there )
stopped for a Mickey bar and what a disappointment. will eventually get the pix posted...it tasted fine but looked like it had melted and been refrozen. didnt even look like a mickey bar.
took lots of pix of the castle and walked down main street checking out all the shops.. didnt know what i really wanted to get (yet) and figured i would scope out for the SPECIAL thing i wanted. stopped at the Harmony barber shop to confirm my appt for Friday, but they only get the appts the day of...they didnt have fridays list yet. the CM there asked why i picked there to get a haircut and told her about my birthday etc so she said hold on....and put a little spray in my hair and gave me some pixie dust to hold me over until Friday ;D so many CMs will go out of their way. they were too busy at that time, and i already had gel in my hair....cant do it if you have anything in your hair...they cant wash it there..only dry cuts.
because of the heat and the crowds now expoding in the park, i went back to the room. oh yea, this is when i found the towel birthday cake in my room ;D.. what a sweet mousekeeper i had.. took a cool shower and nap (since i lost some sleep the day before)
about 6p I got up had a quick veggie pizza at the food court, and decided to go to DTD and check out some shops and bought a few things....i know what is on property is the same all over, but sometimes DTD has a few more things.
thank goodness for the fridge in the room...i found some chocolate (sorry forget which store) and took back to the room..
a chocolate covered strawberry, chocolate covered pinapple and some peanut butter fudge. actually, believe it or not, the pineapple was the best
got back to the room about 1130p and crashed