kizzabel
Eating poisonous apples since '86
- Joined
- Sep 10, 2009
Good afternoon guys - theres a ham in the oven so I'm taking the chance to update this while waiting for dinner to cook!
Wednesday October 9th
We were up at 6.55am this morning - this being our lie in day!
We rambled over to La Cantina for breakfast and I had some lovely apple puree and fruit salad for a change - very yum but so was the toast with loads of President butter - anyone else just a bit in love with this!? Its so much nicer then the butter we get here and the apricot jam was pretty yum too. The kids tried some hot cocoa too but it was a case of too sweet too early for them.
We went back to our room to get ready then as we were having a more leisurely morning and not heading down until 10am for Studios opening. We were ready and on the bus at 9.30am and went straight around the corner to scream our lungs out.
And then the kids just had to go hang out with Mike!
Next up was Slinky Dog and this is the moment Jemma realised she had pulled down the safety bar into the locking position.... AGAIN!
Well at this point the heavens opened and we ran into the RC Racer photo point to shelter. I hadn't brought the coats as it had looked like it was going to be another sunny day
It did abait though and we walked back out of TSPL and there was two very short queues for Minnie and Mickey...
Again it started to absolutely bucket down so we sprinted into Art of Animation which was Jems next pick anyway so it worked out well! We spent ages in there drawing and singing and looking at the artwork and when we were ready to go it was still raining badly but I could see Animagique was about to begin so we ran across just in time to be admitted.
The kids were in awe of this show - for some unknown reason they both really really loved it.
The rain was stopped when we came out and we headed for ToT for a FP as DDW was going to keep an eye on Jem while myself and James rode it. We then went on Cars as this had been closed all morning. We had fun spinning about. Jemma decided Aladdin was a good bet for our next ride as it was only showing a 5min wait - turned out to be a walk on
They kids love that they could control the carpet 
lots of spinning again!
It was time to meet DDW next so we headed over to Disney Junior live which was showing in French but this didn't bother the kids and myself and DDW had a right laugh at Goofys very deep voice during the show. Must say the preshow with Sofia and Jake is great - pity it isnt a proper meet and great but James was thrilled to be pulled up to dance with Jake.
We then split up to do ToT and Jem, DDW and Jonah went to Art of Animation again. But alas when myself and James got to the elevator he got spooked so we had to do a runner Maybe next time
We met back up with the guys and again went our separate ways as myself and the kids were off to Val D'Europe for a couple of hours and a spot of lunch.
We caught the train (3.20 each way for 2 kids and 1 adult - bargain
) and of course exited from the wrong side of the station and so had a stooooooopidly lony walk to the shopping centre! But we did get there!
We had a little look in a couple of shops before we decided lunch could wait no longer! We had planned on PAULS but it was a bit pricey I thought and there wasn't much that appealed to the littlies. So we walked to the Terrace and had a lovely lunch in La Croissanterie. We had three hotdog baguettes - deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevine! They were baguettes with franks smothered in a creamy cheese sauce with a slight hint of mustard and included in the meal was a drink (a nestea and two apple juices) and dessert (an eclair, cookie and a beautiful set custard raspberry tart with a jelly glaze). Im very hungry now! It was a little under 25 altogether. We then headed back up browsing through the shops. I picked up some lovely eye shadows in KIKI which were only 2.90 each are exceptionally good (worth a look for any MUAs) and then I got some nougat for my Mam and some mini apple tarts for my Dad in HEMA and a wee mug for myself too. Love HEMA for littlle bits and bobs.
We headed back for the train station and got one of the double deckers back to MLV-C and when we went to get out the man in front of us fell or tripped getting out and himself and the child he was pushing in a stroller went face first into the platform. We ran to help them up and the train security arrived then to make sure they were ok, which they were but by all means they were shaken, we were too if I'm honest. We trundled back to the Santa Fe at this stage as we were tuckered out and all wanted a little snooze. This is when Jemma realised she had left her bag with both her and James' autograph books and her camera (with a huge SD card) on the train. She was distraught, the poor little muffin, so we got into bed and had a big cuddle until Jem felt better. We knew just what would fix this and make everyone feel better again..... a ride on BTM! So we got up, ready and straight out the door and down to the park and walked almost straight onto BTM! We were near the back and it was super good here! We picked up a FP for Peqter Pan after this and had a spin on the Carousel and Pinochio before it was time to return to Peter Pan. And then it was back to BTM for the last ride of the day and if its even possible it was better as it was getting dark and there were loads more bats in the cavern
It was time to trek back to the SF for a freshen up before dinner and we were back down in the Village but undecided as to where to eat. We had reservations for Inventions but I wasn't sure about this as I was watching the budget and it was a bit early in the holiday to be broke!! It wasn't a factor anyway as once the kids saw the huge planet at the top of the stairs they kind of decided where we were going for me!
We had a ten minute wait for a table for three - this was about 7.30pm. The kids were easy to please and ordered two hotdogs and cokes and I ordered the BBQ chicken wantons to start and the cheese burger for mains and I was naughty and had a tart tatin for dessert - well we had had a stressful day with the loss of the bag. The wantons were amazing. Very tasty and the kids loved them too. They really liked their hotdogs and cleared their plates. My burger was very tasty and came well done as I requested And the tart tatin was great especially with the cream. The kids both had pancakes to follow their hotdogs and really enjoyed them. The bill came to 65 and I think I got discount with my AP but I'm not 100% sure sorry.
We then went back to the SF and later on met DDW and Jonah in the hotel bar for a drink. The kids had slushies and I again had an El Picante which was lovely again. This came to 14. We chatted away until we were all tired and headed back to our rooms for a great nights sleep.
Wednesday October 9th
We were up at 6.55am this morning - this being our lie in day!
We rambled over to La Cantina for breakfast and I had some lovely apple puree and fruit salad for a change - very yum but so was the toast with loads of President butter - anyone else just a bit in love with this!? Its so much nicer then the butter we get here and the apricot jam was pretty yum too. The kids tried some hot cocoa too but it was a case of too sweet too early for them.
We went back to our room to get ready then as we were having a more leisurely morning and not heading down until 10am for Studios opening. We were ready and on the bus at 9.30am and went straight around the corner to scream our lungs out.
And then the kids just had to go hang out with Mike!
Next up was Slinky Dog and this is the moment Jemma realised she had pulled down the safety bar into the locking position.... AGAIN!
Well at this point the heavens opened and we ran into the RC Racer photo point to shelter. I hadn't brought the coats as it had looked like it was going to be another sunny day
It did abait though and we walked back out of TSPL and there was two very short queues for Minnie and Mickey...
Again it started to absolutely bucket down so we sprinted into Art of Animation which was Jems next pick anyway so it worked out well! We spent ages in there drawing and singing and looking at the artwork and when we were ready to go it was still raining badly but I could see Animagique was about to begin so we ran across just in time to be admitted.
The kids were in awe of this show - for some unknown reason they both really really loved it.
The rain was stopped when we came out and we headed for ToT for a FP as DDW was going to keep an eye on Jem while myself and James rode it. We then went on Cars as this had been closed all morning. We had fun spinning about. Jemma decided Aladdin was a good bet for our next ride as it was only showing a 5min wait - turned out to be a walk on
They kids love that they could control the carpet lots of spinning again!It was time to meet DDW next so we headed over to Disney Junior live which was showing in French but this didn't bother the kids and myself and DDW had a right laugh at Goofys very deep voice during the show. Must say the preshow with Sofia and Jake is great - pity it isnt a proper meet and great but James was thrilled to be pulled up to dance with Jake.
We then split up to do ToT and Jem, DDW and Jonah went to Art of Animation again. But alas when myself and James got to the elevator he got spooked so we had to do a runner
Maybe next time We met back up with the guys and again went our separate ways as myself and the kids were off to Val D'Europe for a couple of hours and a spot of lunch.
We caught the train (3.20 each way for 2 kids and 1 adult - bargain
) and of course exited from the wrong side of the station and so had a stooooooopidly lony walk to the shopping centre! But we did get there!We had a little look in a couple of shops before we decided lunch could wait no longer! We had planned on PAULS but it was a bit pricey I thought and there wasn't much that appealed to the littlies. So we walked to the Terrace and had a lovely lunch in La Croissanterie. We had three hotdog baguettes - deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevine! They were baguettes with franks smothered in a creamy cheese sauce with a slight hint of mustard and included in the meal was a drink (a nestea and two apple juices) and dessert (an eclair, cookie and a beautiful set custard raspberry tart with a jelly glaze). Im very hungry now! It was a little under 25 altogether. We then headed back up browsing through the shops. I picked up some lovely eye shadows in KIKI which were only 2.90 each are exceptionally good (worth a look for any MUAs
) and then I got some nougat for my Mam and some mini apple tarts for my Dad in HEMA and a wee mug for myself too. Love HEMA for littlle bits and bobs.We headed back for the train station and got one of the double deckers back to MLV-C and when we went to get out the man in front of us fell or tripped getting out and himself and the child he was pushing in a stroller went face first into the platform. We ran to help them up and the train security arrived then to make sure they were ok, which they were but by all means they were shaken, we were too if I'm honest. We trundled back to the Santa Fe at this stage as we were tuckered out and all wanted a little snooze. This is when Jemma realised she had left her bag with both her and James' autograph books and her camera (with a huge SD card) on the train. She was distraught, the poor little muffin, so we got into bed and had a big cuddle until Jem felt better. We knew just what would fix this and make everyone feel better again..... a ride on BTM! So we got up, ready and straight out the door and down to the park and walked almost straight onto BTM! We were near the back and it was super good here! We picked up a FP for Peqter Pan after this and had a spin on the Carousel and Pinochio before it was time to return to Peter Pan. And then it was back to BTM for the last ride of the day and if its even possible it was better as it was getting dark and there were loads more bats in the cavern
It was time to trek back to the SF for a freshen up before dinner and we were back down in the Village but undecided as to where to eat. We had reservations for Inventions but I wasn't sure about this as I was watching the budget and it was a bit early in the holiday to be broke!! It wasn't a factor anyway as once the kids saw the huge planet at the top of the stairs they kind of decided where we were going for me!
We had a ten minute wait for a table for three - this was about 7.30pm. The kids were easy to please and ordered two hotdogs and cokes and I ordered the BBQ chicken wantons to start and the cheese burger for mains and I was naughty and had a tart tatin for dessert - well we had had a stressful day with the loss of the bag. The wantons were amazing. Very tasty and the kids loved them too. They really liked their hotdogs and cleared their plates. My burger was very tasty and came well done as I requested
And the tart tatin was great especially with the cream. The kids both had pancakes to follow their hotdogs and really enjoyed them. The bill came to 65 and I think I got discount with my AP but I'm not 100% sure sorry.We then went back to the SF and later on met DDW and Jonah in the hotel bar for a drink. The kids had slushies and I again had an El Picante which was lovely again. This came to 14. We chatted away until we were all tired and headed back to our rooms for a great nights sleep.
Love the photos, the children are so gorgeous and some lovely blue skies in the background too. 
xxx 
just dropping by to account for my lax manner of updating - the hound knocked my laptop from a height (and it may have a nasty virus too) and so its not working at the minute :'( will post Sunday from mother's and get it finished. Cross my heart 
and rang DH to make sure he was ok and the dog didn't miss us too much!
It going to be a super sneaky secret one! Big reveal planned 
DH is even looking forward to it and I've promised not to go all park commando on him - he loves a lie in! - so I can bring the kids down for EMH and come back for brekkie with him. I know it will be cold and there will be a few closures but we'll have a relaxed trip and just hope BTM and iasw are open. It will be our 1st trip over a weekend - the thinking being more rides will be open and it won't be busy in January expecially if its cold. I'm not saying a word on the reveal as its top secret!! 
