Here's Day One: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1975250
Day Two - Tuesday 30th Sept 2008:
Another early wake up and down to breakfast, excited to see which characters were out! Pluto was about again and Goofy, who was 'asleep' on one of the sofas in the atrium area (with his ears over his eyes like a blind lol), DD1 went running over and tickled him to wake up!
On our exit, both Mickey (the mouse himself - DD was so chuffed as to see him in the park was a MAJOR scrum!) and the Sheriff of Nottingham were there for photos/autos.
As much as we tried, it was still 8.40 am when we got into the park for EMH! It was raining but not too cold (no freezing fog today thank goodness!). We headed straight for Discoveryland onto Buzz and then Oribitron (this was the last day of EMH for this ride as it was closing the next day for work), as we'd promised DD1 a go on it the day before. She loved it!
Headed over the Fantasyland and did Peter Pan twice, then the teacups twice
By this time it was almost 10 am so we headed over to Frontierland to do Big Thunder Mountain which was good - loved the setting as well. Screwed up a bit as weren't quick enough so had to queue but only for 10 mins max. Stepdad & I then went and did Phantom Manor (DH and Mum watched the kids and took them for a look around the shops!). Tbh I didn't rate Phantom Manor - it was much scarier on the outside!
We then headed to see if Woody was in his usual place and he was (yesterday we'd met Jessie). Minnie was in her 'log house' too with no-one else around so we got some great pics and video footage of her with the girls
We tried outside Col Haithi's restaurant in case there were more characters there but there weren't - probably due to the wet weather
DD2 needed feeding by this point as it was aorund 11 am so we headed back to the Cable Car Bakery for a coffee and feed. We also changed DD1 into her new Cinderella outfit for her 'big meeting' at lunchtime - yes, we were off to Auberge de Cendrillon for lunch. We hadn't told her she might meet the Princesses although she kept asking to see Cinders!
We headed off to get to Auberge for 12 noon and on the way found Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger and Tweedle Dum & Dee by surprise by Bella Notte! Unfortunately there were a few crowds around and we were in a rush so we only had time to stop to say hi and photo/auto stop for Rabbit! I was disappointed but we didn't want to be too late for Auberge.
When we arrived at Auberge there was a huge queue (it was sold out so I'm pleased I'd booked). DD1 was soooo excited when she saw Cinderella on the way in - I had to choke back tears as she looked so beautiful (DD1 that is) and sooo happy!
She had her photo taken (yes, we bought the v expensive official ones too!!) and then had time with Suzy & Perla who made such a fuss of her. It was lovely. I could have died when they sat us as our table - we were ON the dancefloor right in the centre by the big fireplace - I was soooo pleased 
We honestly couldn't have had a better table! The restaurant is beautiful too with gorgeous tapestries of Cinders' story.
Ariel & Eric were the first out and they were just fantastic with DD - really lovely. I can't rate them highly enough - they were both American and Ariel was sooo pretty and Eric v handsome too They danced with DD and Eric was tickling her etc. It truly was fantastic!
Then Snow White & her Prince arrived - again they were brilliant with her esp the Prince who had a little dance with her too. Snow White didn't speak much English but it didn't matter too much.
The food was fantastic (will review properly in the right place), the only tiny issue was DD had the beef and it was v v pink in the middle (I should have guessed but never thought with it being a child's meal). I asked for my lamb well done (had to ask in French as our waitress didn't understand much English - she was great though - very friendly). I thought the whole meal was just the BEST and tbh the best value too - although it was 55 euro per adult it was basically like a 5 course meal (as you got drink to start and coffee at the end) as well as wine. It definately made our holiday and DD's I don't doubt We eventually tore ourselves away at 2.15 pm (had been there since 12!) but we never felt rushed at all and saw the Princesses & Princes come out again and again and although they spent the required time with each table they still acknowledged DD each time which was lovely!
DH took DD on IASW while I fed DD2 then it was time for the OUAD parade again! (I had wondered whether we'd watch the parade each day but tbh I wouldn't have missed it - it's so wonderful). We watched it again by Bella Notte to see the Princesses dance. I think it was a bit shorter this day as the weather was v wet? Certainly some of it seemed different.
After that, went back on IASW and then onto Alice's Maze again - as DD was on a roll!
I was starting to get worried about not having enough time to see the Studios as the next day (Weds) was our last full day in the resort. So at about 4.50 pm we headed over there to have a look around. We were glad we did! We had a quick ride on the Flying Carpets as there was no queue and then took in Animagique - this was fantastic and DD loved it once she got into it. I'd really wanted to do Crush's coaster and the ToT but the former had a 60 min queue. We had a look at ToT but our hotel FP had just run out by 5 mins (ended at 6 pm) and there was a 10 min queue, and the girls were getting tired etc so we decided to give it a miss. We went and got a quick sugar fix (for DD1) and coffee etc and then felt a bit better. So Mum persuaded us to have another look at ToT - the queue was only 5 mins so Mum said to go on it - she was an angel! Oh my, it was FANTASTIC - definately my favourite adult ride of the resort The CM's were 'spooky' too and really in character which made it all the more great!
DD2 was now asleep and DD1 tired and hungry so we headed quickly to the Village to pick up a hotdog (her treat!) and then back to the hotel (we missed Candleabration this night as we were all wet and tired and tbh hadn't rated it too much the night before!). We were all shattered so Mum & SD went for a quick bar stop, while we got the girls to bed and once they were settled, M&D returned and we went down to the bar for a quick drink and to plan our day at the Studios the next day.
Hope you haven't fallen asleep
Thanks for reading 
Tomorrow - our day in the Studios - in search of Pinnochio
Day Two - Tuesday 30th Sept 2008:
Another early wake up and down to breakfast, excited to see which characters were out! Pluto was about again and Goofy, who was 'asleep' on one of the sofas in the atrium area (with his ears over his eyes like a blind lol), DD1 went running over and tickled him to wake up!
On our exit, both Mickey (the mouse himself - DD was so chuffed as to see him in the park was a MAJOR scrum!) and the Sheriff of Nottingham were there for photos/autos.
As much as we tried, it was still 8.40 am when we got into the park for EMH! It was raining but not too cold (no freezing fog today thank goodness!). We headed straight for Discoveryland onto Buzz and then Oribitron (this was the last day of EMH for this ride as it was closing the next day for work), as we'd promised DD1 a go on it the day before. She loved it!
Headed over the Fantasyland and did Peter Pan twice, then the teacups twice
By this time it was almost 10 am so we headed over to Frontierland to do Big Thunder Mountain which was good - loved the setting as well. Screwed up a bit as weren't quick enough so had to queue but only for 10 mins max. Stepdad & I then went and did Phantom Manor (DH and Mum watched the kids and took them for a look around the shops!). Tbh I didn't rate Phantom Manor - it was much scarier on the outside! We then headed to see if Woody was in his usual place and he was (yesterday we'd met Jessie). Minnie was in her 'log house' too with no-one else around so we got some great pics and video footage of her with the girls
We tried outside Col Haithi's restaurant in case there were more characters there but there weren't - probably due to the wet weather
DD2 needed feeding by this point as it was aorund 11 am so we headed back to the Cable Car Bakery for a coffee and feed. We also changed DD1 into her new Cinderella outfit for her 'big meeting' at lunchtime - yes, we were off to Auberge de Cendrillon for lunch. We hadn't told her she might meet the Princesses although she kept asking to see Cinders!
We headed off to get to Auberge for 12 noon and on the way found Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger and Tweedle Dum & Dee by surprise by Bella Notte! Unfortunately there were a few crowds around and we were in a rush so we only had time to stop to say hi and photo/auto stop for Rabbit! I was disappointed but we didn't want to be too late for Auberge.
When we arrived at Auberge there was a huge queue (it was sold out so I'm pleased I'd booked). DD1 was soooo excited when she saw Cinderella on the way in - I had to choke back tears as she looked so beautiful (DD1 that is) and sooo happy!
She had her photo taken (yes, we bought the v expensive official ones too!!) and then had time with Suzy & Perla who made such a fuss of her. It was lovely. I could have died when they sat us as our table - we were ON the dancefloor right in the centre by the big fireplace - I was soooo pleased We honestly couldn't have had a better table! The restaurant is beautiful too with gorgeous tapestries of Cinders' story.
Ariel & Eric were the first out and they were just fantastic with DD - really lovely. I can't rate them highly enough - they were both American and Ariel was sooo pretty and Eric v handsome too
They danced with DD and Eric was tickling her etc. It truly was fantastic!
Then Snow White & her Prince arrived - again they were brilliant with her esp the Prince who had a little dance with her too. Snow White didn't speak much English but it didn't matter too much.
The food was fantastic (will review properly in the right place), the only tiny issue was DD had the beef and it was v v pink in the middle (I should have guessed but never thought with it being a child's meal). I asked for my lamb well done (had to ask in French as our waitress didn't understand much English - she was great though - very friendly). I thought the whole meal was just the BEST and tbh the best value too - although it was 55 euro per adult it was basically like a 5 course meal (as you got drink to start and coffee at the end) as well as wine. It definately made our holiday and DD's I don't doubt
We eventually tore ourselves away at 2.15 pm (had been there since 12!) but we never felt rushed at all and saw the Princesses & Princes come out again and again and although they spent the required time with each table they still acknowledged DD each time which was lovely!DH took DD on IASW while I fed DD2 then it was time for the OUAD parade again! (I had wondered whether we'd watch the parade each day but tbh I wouldn't have missed it - it's so wonderful). We watched it again by Bella Notte to see the Princesses dance. I think it was a bit shorter this day as the weather was v wet? Certainly some of it seemed different.
After that, went back on IASW and then onto Alice's Maze again - as DD was on a roll!
I was starting to get worried about not having enough time to see the Studios as the next day (Weds) was our last full day in the resort. So at about 4.50 pm we headed over there to have a look around. We were glad we did! We had a quick ride on the Flying Carpets as there was no queue and then took in Animagique - this was fantastic and DD loved it once she got into it. I'd really wanted to do Crush's coaster and the ToT but the former had a 60 min queue. We had a look at ToT but our hotel FP had just run out by 5 mins (ended at 6 pm) and there was a 10 min queue, and the girls were getting tired etc so we decided to give it a miss. We went and got a quick sugar fix (for DD1) and coffee etc and then felt a bit better. So Mum persuaded us to have another look at ToT - the queue was only 5 mins so Mum said to go on it - she was an angel! Oh my, it was FANTASTIC - definately my favourite adult ride of the resort
The CM's were 'spooky' too and really in character which made it all the more great!
DD2 was now asleep and DD1 tired and hungry so we headed quickly to the Village to pick up a hotdog (her treat!) and then back to the hotel (we missed Candleabration this night as we were all wet and tired and tbh hadn't rated it too much the night before!). We were all shattered so Mum & SD went for a quick bar stop, while we got the girls to bed and once they were settled, M&D returned and we went down to the bar for a quick drink and to plan our day at the Studios the next day.
Hope you haven't fallen asleep
Thanks for reading Tomorrow - our day in the Studios - in search of Pinnochio
It was definately mine and DH's fave adult/thrill ride of the trip! I won't spoilt how it works but it involves the 'service elevator' I've pictured 
