The Tale of the Grow Walk ….Hunh? DCL Magic and WDW Review

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DUCK!

There is some wall coverage…it was kind of weird to see so many things blocked off.

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I am always trying to get that special balloon picture.

We were working our way up front now as we needed to stop at our locker so Claire could make a wardrobe change.

We did our business and then back up the street we went.

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You can never have too many pictures of the castle.

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We still had time before out dinner reservation so we moseyed around a bit.

Mine Train!

A walk by Dumbo.

Claire had the urge to purchase something, so we went inside.

She found a stuffed Dumbo…which was just the cutest thing, but I told her we would come back later so we didn’t have to carry it around the rest of the evening….and of course she would never let me forget that!

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On we went.

Some more Mine Train pictures.

I love the CM costumes in this area.

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We then met up with my parents and checked into Be Our Guest. We got a beeper and waited on the bridge for it to go off. I had Claire pose for a few pictures. This is her Gargoyle face.

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Our beeper went off and soon we were being led to our table.

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We got this reservation just about a month or so before our trip. They had opened up more reservations and I snatched one up. We already had one for the next day, but I was up for eating here twice!

Once we placed our orders, I went for a walk to take pictures.

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A shot of one of the dessert trollies.

We had some yummy rolls.

I got the potato leek soup, which I enjoyed.

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When we had walked in, we saw these light up goblets, so I let Claire get one. It had a choice of a few drinks…well really you could get anything in it, but we got the All Natural Fruit Punch, which was really yummy.

I knew it was probably expensive, but heck…this is my princess….and it was….to the tune of $18.99.

The table next to us was a family with several kids. We watched in awe as each kid ordered BIG appetizers. The things they ordered were clearly meant to be shared, but the parents let them each order one of their own. I know at least 3 of them got the Assorted Cured Meats and Sausages board and it says it serves 2, but could serve 3 or 4 as an appetizer. Needless to say they only nibbled at it and then the rest was wasted. But the parents were all about them trying new things…as we heard them say this over and over….and I am not opposed to that…but maybe have them try new things …and SHARE? LOL!

We heard the announcement that Beast was coming back out, so we went to the ballroom to see him.

He went to each room and did a wave and then headed back to his meeting spot.

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Our food then came out.

Mom (and I think Dad did too) got the Grilled Strip Steak and I think she substituted the Pommes Frites with au gratin macaroni.

Claire got the Grilled Steak. She loves steak and this was very good. Much better than the time before we came when it was in preview season.

I went with the Sauteed Shrimp and Scallops - Seasonal vegetables served in puff pastry with a creamy lobster sauce. I thought it was pretty good, but maybe needed a little more sauce for the pastry to soak up.

Now Be Our Guest food is good, but there is one REAL reason to come here……Dessert!

Claire got the Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcake. MMMM! This is so good!

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I decided I wanted to try The "Grey Stuff".

I thought it was really good. It has a cookies and cream flavor. I did think the tart thing it was on was just OK. I have seen this in a form of a cupcake in others reports and I think that looks even better.

Soon we were stuffed to the gills and we paid our bill and Claire and I went and got in line to see the Beast. My parents were going to be heading out and back the Marriott.

The CM at the doorway to the Beast room kept asking us over and over if we were sure we were done as we couldn’t come back in once we met the Beast. Yes we are done….are you sure you don’t need to use the restroom….you can’t come back to use it. I think we’ll live.

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The line moved fairly fast and it soon was our turn to see the Beast.

And then we were directed out to the hallway and guess what….we walked right over to the bathroom and no one stopped us. We are all wild like that at times.

Of course I had to get a picture of the Prince with no pants on. Claire found that hilarious.

It was dark now when we got outside.

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Our bellies were full and we headed off to do another ride.

Claire had an itch to go on Barnstormer.

But I think first we walked past it and perhaps watched the train take off first?

We then got in line.

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It was busy, but the line moved fairly fast and soon we were ready to ride.

I love the costumes here.

I took a few pictures while riding, but they were awful, so I will spare you those….

We had a good time and I just wish it was a little longer of a ride.

After we got off we headed down the dark path towards Tomorrowland.

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We got in line for Buzz….which was the longest I have ever seen this line before, with it winding outside on the side of the building, but luckily this is one that usually moves fairly fast.

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Claire looks like she will be upset if she doesn’t win. LOL!!!

After we conquered Zurg we headed back out.

I think we went on Carrousel of Progress then….I know we went on it a few times as this is a new favorite of Claire’s. And I think this is when we had a bit of a quirk and had to repeat a room or 2.

I must not have taken any pictures in it though, which is the norm for me most times. I just sit back and relax in there usually.

And then on to another of Claire’s favorite…..Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor.

They had switched the preshow area to the Monsters U stuff we noticed.

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We found a seat and watched the screen as it displayed people and laughed. I always sit us in a spot that I know has potential to be on screen and what do you know….I was flashed up there…for about 2 seconds and then they took me off. Maybe I was too scary?

The show was funny, but we will never be able to top the one we went to in 2012 where we laughed so hard it hurt. But Claire still enjoys it each and every time.

I believe we needed to make a potty break and went in search of one.

I think we may have gotten a drink in Cosmic Rays as well and just sat and relaxed for a few minutes.

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And back out we went.

Claire always has to try and get that sword pulled out, but we have never had success yet.

She always swears it’s just about to come out though.

And then I attempted some artsy shots I had seen someone else post. His were much better and taken in the daytime, but I was here now, so I tried it in the dark…and I need to go back and do them in the daytime someday too.

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I made this next one into a canvas print.

After that we moved on and saw Rapunzel’s tower all lit up.

Chances are we made another potty stop here too.

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Now I really like Haunted Mansion, but Claire still is very leery of this ride. I usually have to beg and plead with her to ride it. Our last trip together we did not ride it at all and I told her she had to ride it this time and basically told her she couldn’t buy her Dumbo later if she didn’t. It’s not scary and I know she can handle it, but in her mind she thinks it is and is fine every single time afterwards…so she did finally agree to ride it with me.

And she was fine and even laughed in the new hitchhiking ghost area.

Next stop…..Pooh!

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