My Dollie Baby

Date: 5 December 2012 (Wednesday)
Subject: Hong Kong Day 2 - Disneyland Park Overload!
Tricia is 1 year 6 months, 2 weeks old
Racia is 5 years 9 months and 1 day old

Temperate: 13 degrees (Windy and Rain)

We woke up super early as our character buffet session was scheduled at 7am to 9am. Despite waking up early, we were still 30 minutes late for breakfast.

It was a wonderful breakfast at the Enchanted Garden Cafe. The girls enjoy it very much with lot of opportunity for them to take pictures with their favourite Disney characters. This morning, we saw Daisy, Pluto, Goofy and Mickey. Racia was so distracted that she could barely eat her breakfast. She kept on asking me when is the next character stopping at our table!

After breakfast, we boarded the shuttle bus and headed over to the park. It was a cold, wet and windy day. I was told that it was going to drop to 13 degrees making it one of the coldest day in December!
We made it through the main gates before it started drizzling. We had to seek shelter at the gift shop where I bought an umbrella at HK$190 to use it to shield the stroller. (The umbrella did come in handy during our 2 day tour of the park)

The first stop was a picture taken with the Gingerbread man along main street. When we were done, we headed to our first ride, the Buzz Light Year Astro Blaster at Tomorrowland! I was worried that Racia may be frightened by the dark interior and the aliens that she will have to shoot along the ride. It turned out that my fears were unfounded, she enjoyed the ride tremendously!

It starting raining quite heavily when we exited the Buzz Light year. I had scheduled both the Orbitron and Utopia while we were there but due to the rain, the park stopped the ride temporary. We quickly moved on to the castle hoping to get on one of the indoor rides at Fantasyland.

As we passing castle, we spotted Princess Belle at one corner. We headed over for a photo op for Racia. Princess Belle was really sweet and she spent such a long time talking to Racia.
She even suggested for us meet up with Princess Aurora and Snow White for photos near the front of the castle. We moved up to meet these other 2 princesses. Racia enjoyed taking pictures with them. I had wanted Tricia to also take a picture with the real size Snow White but when she saw an exact figure much bigger than her, she burst out crying. All the picture we captured after was of her crying! The staff were really nice and they all tried to pacify her by giving her stickers! She did receive lots of stickers that day!

Next, we moved on to Tomorrowland, the first we tried was the Cinderella Carousel. This is one of Racia's most favourite rides (She went on it 3x that day and I will elaborate more below!). As Tricia is very still small, she could sit on the horses and had to sit with Hb on the carriage instead. Daddy says, no riding on the horses till she is bigger.

We headed to the Fantasy Garden next as I wanted a picture with Minnie in her pavilion. It was short queue that morning and we waited no more than 15 minutes. Minnie was real sweet and she dance and prance around with Racia while I shot away. When it was Tricia's turn, she cried again when Minnie held her hands! She only calmed down when we went forward to carry her. Minnie was real nice and she even tried to pacify Tricia. And similar to the earlier crying incident, the staff started giving her more stickers! We headed over to the Pooh Bear pavilion for a picture with Pooh. Again it was a short queue and this time, we waited only 5 minutes. Tricia loved Pooh, she probably that Pooh is this huge soft toy! She actually ran forward and hugged him tight similar to how she hugs her soft toys at home!

Next, it was Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride. We didn't managed to sit close together and Hb and Tricia ended up on one of the elephants away from us. It turned out to be an ideal arrangement as I managed to get some very nice shot of them on their Dumbo Elephants! Both the girls enjoyed this ride tremendously. I guess this is one the rides in the park that is suitable for BB2.

It was already 12 noon by the time we were done with Dumbo and we headed to the Banquet Hall for lunch. We sat inside where it was nice and cool and Racia looked perfectly at home like a princess resting in her castle! Lunch was simple, we had Fish and Chips (Tricia needed to eat fish), a shanghai chicken set and a children grilled chicken wing set that comes with watermelons in the shape of mickeys. Both the girls ate well during lunch. Soon after lunch, Tricia fell asleep. I decided to stay in the Banquet Hall for Tricia to nap while Daddy brings Racia for another round of rides. While I was watching over Tricia, Racia and Daddy managed to complete the Utopia (Car ride) and Orbitron (Space shuttle ride) at Tomorrowland as well as once on the carousel before coming back to check on us. We took turns and Hb decided to sit and watch over Tricia next while I brought Racia for another round of rides. We managed to cover the Dumbo Elephant ride once more on the carousel. We headed back to the Banquet Hall and found that Tricia was still asleep. We decided to rest and break for afternoon tea and I ordered a children sushi set meal for Racia.

Tricia woke soon after and I brought her to the ladies room for a quick diaper change. I even managed to snap a few really cute pictures of her (See below) after changing her.

As we were walking out of the banquet hall, we realised that the Disney parade was starting in front of the castle, we immediately headed over. It was super crowded and we didn't get a good view as we were standing right behind the crowd.

After the parade, we headed to the "Small Small World" for a boat ride. This is one of the girls most favourite ride. There was no queue and we managed to sit on the first row and had the whole boat to ourselves. Tricia could sit by herself and she was so exited by the moving dolls! Racia asked to come back again for another ride tomorrow.

Moving on, we headed to the "Mad Hatters Tea Cups" ride. I was feeling nauseated from the spinning cups and surprisingly, both the girls took well to the ride.
It was off to the "Golden Mickey" show after that. We were lucky to be among the first few in the queue and managed to secure really good seats (4th row from the front and in the centre). Tricia got frightened mid way and was crying to be carried out. She calmed down when Mickey and Minnie came back on stage and managed to sit through the entire performance. As usually, it was a fantastic show!

It was already close to 6pm when we exited from the theatre. Next stop, dinner at the eatery right outside the Golden Mickey theatre. We ordered three portions of food (way too much), a dumpling noodle, char siew rice and a tofu set rice. By the time we finished dinner at 6.45pm,  it was totally dark. We decided to head back early as Racia wanted to try the hotel pool and the fire works will only begin at 9pm (too late). On our way, we caught the Christmas Light up party at main street USA. It was a nice Christmas light procession and we saw the beautiful big Christmas tree lighted up. The party ended with foams (like snow flakes) falling all over us at the main street. We exited and hopped on the hotel shuttle and headed back. I had a quick shower while Hb changed the girls into their swim suits.

The indoor pool was totally empty (Guess it was because it was in the middle of winter). The water was heated (not super hot but not too cold) and they even provide float for children. Hb brought the girls down and we stayed in the water for 30 minutes only. After that it was back to the room to shower before we headed down to the Story Book Playroom for the bedtime story session which is complimentary for Disneyland hotel guests. The English session starts 8:30pm followed by the Mandarin session at 8.45pm. The session ended at 9pm and the girls were given Disney stickers for their participation. We headed back to room after that and it was bed time for the girls!

Tomorrow, our breakfast session is from 9am to 11am (this gives us more time to sleep in) and will continue our park tour for the 2nd day. Mummy is determine to cover the new Toy Story land and the Grizzly Gunch at this 2nd visit.

The Rapunzel Tiara that cost us HK$190

The girls all ready to go for breakfast

We got the love seat this morning!

We met Daisy first

Pretty!

Daisy and Mini Snow White

The girls with Daisy

Racia looking out for the other characters

Our breakfast selection

Cute Mickey Pancakes

Self feeding

Pluto again, BB2 thinks he is a life size toy!

The family picture

Princess Rapunzel and Pluto

Princess Snow White and Pluto

Goofy hug hug

Goofy squeeze

Another big Goofy hug!

Mummy, girls and Goofy

Family pic with Mickey but Princess Snow White got frightened and started crying!

Two pretty girls

With Daddy

Family picture with Daisy

Pluto with Racia

BB2 loves to touch Pluto

Family picture with Pluto

Tight hug from Goofy

BB2 is so happy here

Tight hug again

Goofy and BB2

A pretty picture of the garden

The view from our window

The other side of the garden

Mini snow white walking back to her room

The two princesses along the hotel hall way

We have arrived at the park

Entering the park

First stop - Gingerbread man (Toy Story Character?)

Mummy and BB2 joined in

Next Buzz Light Year Astro Blaster

No queue on this cold and rainy day!

Buzz Light year

Daddy and BB1 on one car

Getting ready to blast the aliens!

After that, we saw Princess Belle!

The two princesses

Now with Mummy!

We met Princess Aurora and Snow White next

Princess Pose

With their skirt

Mini Princess Snow White got frightened again

So cute here, waiting for the Carousel

BB!'s favourite ride

Daddy on BB2

Enjoying her ride

Too short, so she gets to sit on Daddy's lap

Daddy and the girls

Queuing to take a picture with Minnie

Funny expression

Finally our turn, first a dance with Minnie

Posing together

Another pose

BB2's turn, a big hug from Minnie

Minnie posing with BB2

Minnie with the 2 girls

BB2 started crying again

Still crying in this family picture!

Minnie gave another hug!

Pretty!

Next Pooh Bear!

Pooh and the girls

BB2 thought he was a huge soft toy!

Our family picture

Queueing for the Dumbo ride

Having fun with the ride card

One more pic of BB2

On a pink Dumbo

Daddy and Tricia on another Dumbo

Daddy and Tricia

Our Pink Dumbo

Lunch time

The Banquet Hall

So beautiful inside

She looks like she is in a castle

Our first dish - Fish and Chip (Fish for BB2)

Kids meal, chicken wings with rice

Shanghai Chicken meal

Fast asleep after lunch

My HK$190 umbrella

While BB2 napped, Daddy and BB1 chiong the rides

On Utopia - Racia is steering the car

At the Utopia ride

Next, the Orbitron

Just completed the ride

In front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle

One more pic with the castle

Back on the carousel again - I love this pic

They came back to check on us and BB2 is still asleep!

Next, mummy's turn to play, we went on the Dumbo

Queueing at the Dumbo ride

With Mummy and it was freezing cold!

We got the ride cards

Racia wanted a purple Dumbo this time

One pic before the ride starts

With Mummy again

Taken on top of the flying Dumbo

The Carousel

Just completed the ride

Next, the Carousel again!

On her horse!

One more picture on the horse

After that, back to check on Daddy and Mei Mei

BB2 still sound asleep!

Afternoon tea for BB1 - Kids meal sushi!

Finally the Snow White woke up from her deep slumber

Getting her nappy changed

We caught the parade (standing right behind all the crowd)

Beautiful parade vehicles

Tinkerbell

Next, Small Small World

With Mummy

We were on the first row and had the whole boat to ourselves

Welcome!

Both the girls enjoying the ride

Attempt at a family picture

The clock was chimming as we exited

Lots of sparrows waiting for crumbs

Next, Mad Hatters Tea Cups ride

BB1 getting ready to spin

The 3 girls

Our purple cup

Picture op with a teacup

Queueing for the Golden Mickey Show

4th row from the front

Self entertaining while waiting for the show to start

The golden mickey show

Jesse - Toy Story

Belle - Beauty and the Beast

Finale

Our dinner - dumpling noodles, roast meat rice and tofu set

Night view of the castle. It was only 7pm and it turned really dark!

Another view of the castle

Christmas tree light up party

Lighting of the tree

We had fake snow(foam) falling down

BB1 with the beautiful Christmas tree

Outside the lighted Mickey fountain

Beautiful lights

Back at the hotel

Taking off her shoes

Happy running around

We headed to the pool!

Water was heated but still cold

They provide life jackets for children

BB1 having fun in the water

View of the pool

The comfy deck chairs

Me enjoying a short rest on the comfy chairs

View of the outdoor pool

2nd round for BB2 - in the bathtub

Outside the "Storybook Playroom" waiting for story telling time

Waiting for story telling to start

All the children in their PJs and listening to the bed time story

Book corner

Children play room

Story telling at the centre stage

End of Day 2, time to rest!