Birthdays, Sleep and characters

Ok well Friday began Amy's unbirthday and we had booked a lunch with the Princesses so we headed to Epcot. As our booking was for 12.10, we had some time to kill and decided to look around epcot for a bit. We went to China and I bought the most awesome fan ever,.... ok so it was actually broken but I got a swapsies and I was chuffed. Newsflash: Florida is hot hot hot and so I kind of wished I had bought it sooner but it was amazing, AND went with my outfit :D

I tried on a Cinderella dress which consequently left me and Amy completely covered in glitter. We were soon formerly 'announced' and headed for our table. The restaurant itself was gorgeous and set out as if in a far away land castle. We had a picture with Belle and were then directed to the menu. I decided to have the lamb stew for my main. As part of the experience we have an all you can eat buffet which included the most amazing smoked salmon I have ever tasted. Did I mention the smoked salmon Amy? hehe. During our main courses the princesses visited our tables. We met Aurora, Snow White (Amy's favourite and one who knew her by name 'Are you Amy?'), Cinderella ('I love your freckles') and Ariel (my favourite!). They were all very nice and extremely into their characters which made me smile. It was definately one of those 'once in a lifetime dream experiences' I have fulfilled. We had our family platter of deserts including the chocolate mousse, custard puff and strawberry bread; they were delicious. After getting the professional picture as a girft from Belle and also a birthday card signed by all the princesses with their personal colours it was time to go.

We decided to find Mulan and Jasmin round the world to make our princess day complete. Luckily Mulan was out in China (next door to Norway) and Jasmin (minus Aladdin) was at Morroco. After unsuccessfully trying the Kim Possible mission challenge and meeting Donald Duck in Mexico we decided to take in some of epcot's finest attractions. Naturally we rode test track - it was rather awesome as we went on through the exit and thermal imaging FINALLY worked! Of course Mission: Space was next and my friend Jamie was working the 'more intense or less intense' section so we were able to get a fastpass and ride. Orange is so much better than green I have determined as you can really feel the G force and spin! We did the classic spaceship earth and purchased treats from the backery at seasons. Nick met up with us and we went on the seas with nemo and friends and turtle talk with crush (*to small child*'what so you eat dude?' A-'fish' C- ::O remember fish are friends, not friends.' 'Watch our Dory, Reggie's here' LOL). After being rained off at epcot we all decided to go to Downtown Disney to watch a film. Although we initially intended to do the sneaky thing of staying in the theatre to watch two films back to back what we didn't count on was the attendant checking tickets. Therefore we were just able to watch one (the Orphan) which Amy and I enjoyed but Jayne and Nick, not so much. A lot of audience participation was apparently needed as every so often you'd hear some big American putting their two pennies worth in. Grr.

After the film, Nick dropped us off and after precious sleep it was time for Amy's birthday celebrations to begin. We got the bus to MK and after getting extremely snazzy pictures of the three of us outside the castle and our celebration pins from guest relations, it was time for Amy to get a birthday waffle sundae before Move it, shake it, celebrate it started. We had negotiated it so we were with the 'classic' characters e.g. goofy, Donald and Mickey. The Mickey we had was unbelievably enthusiastic and energetic. It was funny as one minute we were twisting solo and the next I had Donald tap me on the shoulder to dance with him. It was awesome and so much fun - definately a magical moment dancing with Donald on Main Street USA. After the parade show we wandered to frontierland and got fastpasses for splash mountain and rode Big thunder mountain (Jayne's first time!). Amy wanted to head to toontown so that is where we ventured. We toured Minnie and Mickey's houses and went to meet the fairies in Pixie Hollow where Nick met up with us (autograph book in hand). We met all the fairies including Tinkerbell who asked if I was a garden fairy as I was wearing my own pixie dress. Although I haven't seen the fairy movie and didn't really know who they were they all seemed to have a fabulous grasp of their character (my fav was Fawn and her super quick recitle of animal names when we were getting our photos taken).

After the fairies we headed to Philharmagic and to pinnochios for lunch, after which it was time for Nick to go to work. We said our goodbyes and went on haunted mansion. Hidden Mickey -ed out we then went to the Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. This is when I really noticed the culture difference between Brits and Americans - brits would probably just sit there if it were Prime Ministers but the Americans were cheering, clapping and crying as the different animatronic presidents were introduced; it was bizzare. Before the Dream along with mickey show in front of the castle we went to do some shopping and came accross an acopello group who seranaded us with 'Walking Down Main Street', 'Happy Birthday' (to Amy) and 'Mister Sandman'. I felt like we were in a promo for the park, it was amazing! The DAWM show was great, I enjoyed it immensly even if it was basically the exact same show as two years ago. We then went on Splash mountain, which was my first time this year. I finally feel like I have done MK now that I have done that ride! I got a Mickey's Premium and we went to the laugh floor. After Amy bought her princess balloon we headed home on the monorail. The monorail itself stopped outside the wedding pavillion as a wedding was in procession. Although we didn't see the bride or groom we saw the wedding party, and a random wedding crasher in her swimwear. It was a slightly disturbing sight to be honest.

Amy had requested that we all go to Planet Hollywood for her birthday so after a power nap for the three of us me, Amy, Jayne, Ashley and Joyce headed to PH. It was awesome, although we were quoted an hour and a half wait we went straight up and onto a table! There was loads of great film memorabilia including Dorothy's dress from the Wizard of Oz and the music they played was unashamably great! Plenty of opportunities to get up and dance including the habitual Y-M-C-A. Everyone seemed to have a great time and after a shared appetizer, main course and brownie desert we left. The car ride home was also eventful with plenty of nonsense and one liners - oh the joys of girls' night!

Sunday was the time for much needed sleep and a couple of chores before work. Work itself wasn't great as I had a guest shout at me because we were out of fastpasses and it was ridiculous that he had to wait for so long. We had a few problems on the track itself and so we were playing the 'technical difficulties you may have delays' spiel so after waiting a while the guest exited and complained that he left the line after the spiel was played and there was nothing wrong. When I tried to offer my apologise I was told to apollogize to HIM gesturing to his son. I was kind of taken aback because at the end of the day it wasn't even my fault so why should people get away with emotional blackmail? Anyway to get them out of my hair I gave them rider switches so they would be able to go through the fp entrance. Later when they were getting out of the car at pit crew he was like 'thank you kirsty' I was like don't you shout at me and be insincere nice. So in short I wasn't 'projecting a positive image'. I had a problem with another lady who tried to use the wrong guest assistance card to get through the fp return. After I explained the difference and gestured to her to go to guest relations to get the correct stamp she wasn't happy but later returned and thanked me for my help. I love being right.

I met up with Nick at night for a while and the next day started work at 1pm, before which I had a most excellent McDs. I was kind of annoyed at work as for some reason I kept getting stuck in the rotation of standby, pit crew, standby, pit crew. They are not the most challenging or interesting positions and when you are not really in the mood to work in the first place they kind of add to your frustration. Nevermind, work went pretty quickly and soon it was time to go home. Amy and I had decided that before I tottled off to work on Tuesday we would go to the premium outlets as we both had not been yet. The stores were pretty good and we both got a rather lot. I got 3! pairs of jeans (denim, black and purple) and purple converse. It was crazy as one of shops advertised that if you try on a pair of skinny jeans you'd get $5 off your purchase, then if you bought two pairs they would be $19.99 each. So I got two pairs for the price of one. Result. The food court was different to how I remembered and I decided on a chinese. Well after paying I don't know exactly what happened but my tray tipped over and my food went all down me; my shorts, my legs and feet were covered. Although I ended up getting fresh food I really didn't like it and so after all of that I ended up buying a subway! Soon it was time to go to work for extra magic hours and then sleep.