Anywho! It was an early morning. We had 5 adults to get ready and one baby to get ready. And we had to be on a bus to MK by 7:30 at the very latest. I'm pretty sure that was accomplished. However, I was slightly worried when they let us through the gate and into a LINE for those with ADR's as it was about 5 mintues to 8. But, alas, we did not wait long and were soon passing under the train station (just missing the MK welcome ceremony). It was a gorgeous day. There is NOTHING like walking down Main Street with virtually no one else there.
We arrived at Crystal Palace and I managed to wade through everyone else that had early ADR's and checked us in. However, as it would turn out, I checked us in under the wrong party name (I couldn't remember if the reservation was under my name or my mom's. And I think I gave her my mom's first name with my married last name.). Something that wouldn't be caught until the watiress was preparing our check later. *shrugs* Guess that means next time, I need to write it down in the future. :P
Anyway. I'm getting off track. We had to wait probably 10 minutes until our name was called. I know pictures were taken at this time of the castle and the calmness before the chaos of everyone else being let in.
He was so anxious. And I believe there were ducks on the other side of the fence that he was watching. :D
And my sister took this one. I love the way everything in reflected in the very still water. So gorgeous!
After about ten mintues we were called and led in to our table. I didn't care for our table location really. But beggars can't be choosers. The waitress took our drink orders and we were off to the buffet to fill our plates before the characters started coming around.
It was really amazing to watch Keegan as the characters began their journey around the restaurant. I wish I had gotten a picture or two of his quizzical, yet delighted face. Before I go much further in story-telling, I must add that the Character Handler came to our table well in advance of Pooh stopping by to ask how Keegan would do with them. We told her we weren't sure, that he had met Pluto a couple days prior but wouldn't get right next to him. So she said they'd just take it slow in interaction with Keegan. She was wonderful.
First to the table was Pooh. Sadly, we didn't get more than a minute with him and this is the best shot I have of Keegan and my mom with Pooh. He wasn't such a great interaction character compared the other 3.
We sat down to eat some more and watied for another character. Keegan was just sooooooo excited now and ready for another character. Who should come by next but old Eeyore.
He was just in LOVE with Eeyore. And as Eeyore left for the next table he so badly wanted to go with him. I don't remember if it was before Eeyore came to our table or after, but he tried to grab his tail. Missed that photo op. And then next up was Piglet. This was the most precious of the interactions because of the way he put hjis hands on either side of Piglets face to give Piglet a kiss. We're pretty sure the cast memeber in the costume was a girl because of the way "she" interacted back.
We were given our bill to settle and waited and waited and waited for Tigger. But Keegan was getting restless so we decided to go ahead and leave. But my mom took Keegan over to wave good-bye to Tigger, not to interrupt the other tables mind you. Well, the handler (who can be seen in the background of the second Piglet picture) was so impressed with how Keegan interacted with the other Characters that SHE pulled Tigger away so Keegan could actually give Tigger a kiss and love before we left. How's that for Disney Magic?
Once we said good-bye to Tigger, we headed to Fantasyland. There were a couple rides that my mom wanted to ride with Keegan for the first time...Dumbo and Winnie the Pooh.
And since this entry is already soooooo long, I'll leave it here for tonight and continue with the rest of our day Friday.
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