July 20,2011
Day Six
This was the morning I had been waiting for, for this was the morning that we were to have breakfast with Mickey and friends.
But it didn't start out so fabulous. It had been a rough night, we discovered that BLT was a little too loud for Logan. Since we were right above the movie at night, we heard the entire movie from start to finish. Add to that the electrical water parade and the fireworks, and Logan wasn't having it. I wouldn't say this was a major issue but we didn't realize just how loud it was going to be. Again I will say it wasn't loud for Andy or myself, we later discovered we had left the balcony door open-uff-which probably had something to do with it. And I am not saying it would be loud for every kid but it seemed to bother Logan, I think it just kept him up. It is dif. something we will consider for future visits.
But we got up, and got moving and finally made our way down for breakfast.
We had told Logan of course that we were going to have breakfast with Mickey and friends, and he was happy, but I don't think it actually dawned on him that we were going to have breakfast with them. I really couldn't wait to see his reaction. I don't know who was more excited, him or I.
We got our family picture done and by the time we sat down our buzzer was going off and we were being seated.
Now as much as I couldn't wait for this morning. I am in fact not a huge breakfast fan. Being allergic to everything that I am allergic to makes things incredibly hard so half the time I tend to pick. I was however surprised when the chef offered to make me something once again. Have I mentioned how much I love Disney Dining? Andy went and grabbed breakfast for himself and Logan and I waited for my specially made meal.
We were seated right beside the windows to the left of the restaurant, I don't know if this is the front, back or side but it just happened to be the last rounds that the characters would make. The wait was hard for Logan, who couldn't understand what exactly was going on, thankfully he had his monster trucks to keep him busy...And just as he was starting to get a little antsy...we spotted Mickey heading to our area...
OMG mommy! Its Mickey. Yes this was about the same time he realized Mickey would be coming to see him.
Of course, Mickey took his time, and it seemed that we would be the last table he would be visiting....the wait was worth it
Getting his first hug!! It was such a sweet moment....
And Mickey made it worth his while. After the hug, Logan decided to show him his Monster trucks, and wouldn't you know Mickey got right down to his level and started playing Monster trucks with him!
It was dif a sight to see the mouse get down there and play on the floor for several minutes...I thought it was just really sweet since he had waited so long...
With one last hug from Mickey, he was off on his own and we were left waiting for the next....
Minnie wasn't so enthusiastic as Mickey was, and she hung around long enough to take a picture with us before darting off.
Much like Minnie, Goofy fleeted by us, spending but a few seconds. I love Logan's look though. It was pure classic.
Donald and Pluto rounded up the group. Much like Mickey, these two took their time at our table and were really interactive with Logan. Donald danced around with him, while Pluto took the same thought as Mickey and played Monster truck with him. The little boy was in 7th heaven...
Love!
Lets dance!!!
Playing cars with Pluto!!
I'll show you my nose if you show me yours?
As the characters left I noticed a couple beside us, who were several years our seniors, and they just kept watching Logan and loving it. There teenage daughter kept smiling and for a moment I think I saw her mom tear up. I can only imagine years down the road we too will be the same.
As for the meal it self, I wouldn't say it was earth shattering, but then again, it wasn't supposed to be. The importance of this meal is not the quality, as much as I would love it to be. But rather the experience. And you know I don't think I would have traded it for anything. Because hearing him talk about meeting Mickey for the rest of the day, and exclaiming how he wants to go back, made it all worth while.
The Contemporary tower is on my list of places to stay and if we ever decide on DVC I think I'd want BLT or the WLV...decisions, decisions :lol:
Lovin' your TR and can't wait to read more!
