Magical Memory Monday--Take Time to Stop and Smell the Flowers!

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On our most recent Disney vacation, I decided it was time to slow down, instead of rushing around, trying to "do everything."  I took the time to stop and smell...and photograph...the flowers, as well as some other things I may have just overlooked in the past.  Enjoy!



--Written by Missy Smith, Disney Specialist with 3D Travel Company

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Breakfast with Lilo, Stitch, and....Surprise!!!

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For our most recent trip, I made a last minute reservation for breakfast at 'Ohana.  I had considered this in the past, but had always decided against it.  This year, because of how we had reserved our room, we had some extra meals with our dining plan, I decided to go for it!  I'm so glad we did!  The food was great, and the character interaction was awesome!  I knew we'd get to see Lilo and Stitch, which was the main reason for booking this meal...Lilo and Stitch are 2 of Sarah's favorites.

I had been so focused on knowing that Lilo and Stitch were going to be there, and getting to surprise Sarah with that, that I didn't notice who else would be there...Mickey Mouse...

and PLUTO!!!  Allison's favorite! 



She was SO excited to see her new best friend!  Can't you tell?

We are very excited to be going back again on our next trip, and eating breakfast with all of our friends who are joining us for 3D Travel's The Ultimate Field Trip!  We'd love for you to join us!  Click here for your free, no-obligation quote!  Can't wait to see you!
--Written by Missy Smith, Disney Travel Specialist at 3D Travel Company



Disney on Ice, The Next Best Thing

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My girls and I are already thinking about our next Disney trip...unfortunately, it's still 6 months away!  So, what better way to enjoy a little bit of Disney close to home than going to see Disney on Ice!  This year's theme was Princess Wishes.  Almost all of Disney's beloved princesses were there--Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Ariel, Mulan, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), and of course, Cinderella.  All of them except for Belle performed with their respective prince; Belle performed with some of the enchanted kitchen staff in "Be Our Guest."

Belle and Lumiere heading to "dinner"



Jasmine and "Prince Ali"



Snow White and her Prince Charming





Ariel and Prince Eric, after Ariel has traded in her voice and tail for legs



Mulan and her "General"



Sleeping Beauty, waiting for her True Love's first kiss





Maleficent, the dragon, setting fire to the ice!





Anastasia and Drizella trying to catch the Prince's attention







Cinderella being escorted from her carriage by the Prince



Cinderella and her Prince Charming

Who was responsible for the magic behind making all of the princesses' dreams come true?  Why, Tinkerbell, of course!   She was even privileged enough to get to ride in Cinderella's Carriage!



The show concluded with a magnificent finale, complete with all of the evening's princesses and fellow performers, as well as fireworks on the ice!  It was a beautiful way to complete the evening!



As always, the girls LOVED the show, and yet another Disney Magical Memory was made!

--Written by Missy Smith, your Disney Travel Specialist at 3D Travel Company

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Allison's New BFF!

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On our most recent trip to WDW, Allison suddenly decided that her FAVORITE character was now Pluto.  Our vacation became a quest to find Pluto and get great pictures of the two of them!  We also tried to find "souvenirs" that were Pluto-themed.  I had her search high and low for her favorite thing to buy, and had her wait a few days, just to be sure of what she wanted.  Needless to say, we came home with a plush Pluto who is in the rotation of sleeping with her at night (she alternates her "friends" every few nights).  We did find during our trip, though, that there is not a whole lot of "stuff" with just Pluto on it.  Allison is an avid snowglobe collector, and was hoping to find a Pluto snowglobe, but sadly, we weren't able to find one we loved.  I did find one at a local store during the holidays, though, and surprised her with it at Christmas, along with a montage picture of her with Pluto!  She can't wait to go back to WDW and see her new best friend!



--Written by Missy Smith, Disney Specialist at 3D Travel Company

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Every Girl Deserves to be a Princess!



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As I have mentioned before, the girls and I took my mom with us to Disney World this past September.  I wanted to make this trip Extra Magical for her, since this was her first Disney vacation in several years, so I got reservations for us for breakfast at Cinderella Castle!  She was SO excited when I told her we were going there!  The girls were excited, too...we last went there for Allison's first trip, when she was only 4, so she didn't really remember much about our last visit to the Castle. 

When we went in, we first had our picture with Cinderella in the lobby of the Castle...it's kind of a madhouse, with bunches of excited little girls and their parents, as you can see...

We then made our way upstairs after our name was called.  We passed some beautiful stained glass windows on the way...

The inside of the Castle is beautiful!

We were SO excited when the hostess led us to our table...by the window!!!  I've always wanted to sit by the window!

The girls were given wands and wishing stars when they sat down.  (Even Mom and I were given wands...every girl deserves to be a princess!)

We had the classic scrambled eggs breakfast, but could have chosen stuffed French Toast...maybe next time!  Midway through our breakfast, we heard a trumpet fanfare, and then the princesses were announced one-by-one, and made their way around the restaurant for pictures and autographs.



At the end of our meal, all of the kids were told to make a wish with their wishing star...what did my girls wish for?  They'll never tell...then their wish may never come true!

After our wonderful meal,  the girls changed into more comfortable clothes (in the royal bathroom downstairs) and we left the Castle to begin our busy day at Magic Kingdom.  But, alas, a visit with Cinderella isn't complete without a picture and autograph with Fairy Godmother!

May all of YOUR dreams and wishes come true!