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After coming out, we saw some foot specialist doing something

Us cousins then headed to Diversions for some snacks and board games. We passed by WaveBands to see what was going on in there

And then went into Diversions

It was very empty (which we actually preferred)

Mickey Pool

Mango + strawberry = yes

It was also here that they showed off their little paper characters to me ^^

While we were here, I went to the Vista Spa with my sister and my little cousin. I had been here many times because the gym was in there, but didn't ever have my camera with me (for obvious reasons)

After their crafts and my wonderful theatre show, everyone met up on the upper deck for hot chocolate and ice cream.

This is the toddler's area

This is a monkey.

These are also probably monkeys LOL

I think this is a lobster

After that, they went to the Promenade Lounge for paper crafts – Minnies and Mickeys:

This is ...?

This is probably a swan..

After lunch, me and my guy cousin went to watch the afternoon Disney Dreams performance. The remaining cousins went to Studio Sea for towel animal-making. I spent the entire performance taking super secret ninja photos- so I didn't really have a chance to enjoy it (which was the point of going to the earlier show just for photos). I then enjoyed the whole performance at night with everyone else, without the distraction of my camera. For the sake of chronology, we will proceed with the story with what my other cousins did.

Since I didn't eat dessert at Triton's, I ate it here!

We guy cutting the roast posed, so, here he is LOL

They had desserts too!

Passion Fruit Cake:

(8.1/10 Surprisingly unfancy LOL)

So actually, partway through lunch (before dessert), basically everyone left and went to Parrot Cay's for their seafood buffet that was going on at the same time as lunch in Triton's. Both dining rooms were only open for a certain number of hours, so if you had a whole meal in one, you could not go to the other in time (ie. If they stayed for dessert in Triton's the seafood buffet was not happening). I opted to stay until every food arrived, took the pictures of dessert and then quickly went to the seafood buffet for photos.

Pan-seared Striped Bass:

(8.2/10 not dry at all!)

Orecchiette Pasta:

(8.0/10 good, al dente, but lacking a little something – probably non-pasta toppings like more vegetables or meat mixed in)

Parmesan-Crusted Veal Scallopini:

(8.1/10 nice touch of pasta on the side. Well-flavoured but a little tough)

Dessert time!

Crispy Beignets:

(8.3/10 ice cream = nice touch)

Banana Panna Cotta:

(7.9/10 kind of sour but okay)

Marinated Smoked Salmon Tartare:

(7.4/10 a bit squishy, but good.)

Tandoori Chicken Wrap:

(8.0/10 pretty good, the dip compliments it nicely)

Caesar Salad:

(7.9/10 wonderfully doused with parmesan)

Sweet Onion Soup

(7.9/10 surprisingly cream-based!)

Chilled Leek and Potato Soup:

(7.6/10 Creamy, savoury soups should stay warm...)

Tempura Shrimp:

(8.2/10 Definitely not done the Japanese way, but still good)

We then went and worked out at the gym for a while. After that, we headed back to our room to shower. While waiting for my sister to finish up, I watched Monsters Inc.!

After we were all clean, we headed to Triton's for lunch with the fam

Here was today's menu:

Okay so this is kind of exciting, our lunch server was our server during our last Disney cruise!!! He actually recognized us, it goes without say, it was pretty awesome.

So here's what we ate.

Bresoala:

(6.8/10 Just cured meat plus melon slices)

While we were here, Princess Sophia suddenly appeared

Here are Shutters' rates:

The princess gathering was still happening when we passed by

Princess Sophia was also having some photo sessions too!

We then headed over to Shutters to check out the pictures we had taken all trip.

After I was satisfied with my two million photos (I sifted through so very many before settling on these ones LOL), I went back to eat my apple strudel

It was very tasty :)

After the cooking show, we headed out. We ran into Peter Pan at the gallery area! He took a selca with me ^^

After that, he ran off and went to surprise other passengers

Cinderella:

Belle:

Tiana:

It was around this time, that I started hearing a lot of noise in the atrium. My parents came in and mentioned to me that something was happening outside. Apparently a guy dressed like one of those men who open Cinderella's carriage came out of no-where and read out a scroll like it was a declaration to the kingdom. Following his announcement, apparently many princesses came out. It's time for the princess gathering! I hurried outside and my aunties assured me that they would save a piece of apple strudel for me ^^.

Since the first time around, my pictures hadn't been that great – I was ready with my zoom lens this time LOL

Ariel:

Rapunzel:

I quietly found my relatives and took a seat with them

Today, the chef was making Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce!

My auntie asked afterwards what the name of the wine was because they enjoyed it very much. The chef said it was a nice pairing with the dessert because they shared fruity qualities. It was called (at least this is what was written down): Moscato sweet white wine Castello del Poggio (Italy).

Sunday, August 24, 2014 : Cruise Casual

I woke up at around 10am, as I had plans to meet with my aunties for the Disney's Art of Entertainment: Dazzling Dessert cooking demonstration in Studio Sea (honestly I woke up a bit late again LOL). Here was today's final navigator:

On my way over to Studio Sea, I saw Daisy having an early morning meeting sesions!