Re: May Disney Trip! (30th May-1st June) FINISHED!

alternativerock123 · June 08, 2012, 10:13:17 PM

Hey everyone!
AGAIN! Another trip report! Ha, I know. But this time I went with my best friend Ashley - whom I have been with previously. And it was an awesome trip - lovely weather - very hot one day then average the next - it was awesome.

I did vlogs again this time too! And my photography is more "specific" as I didn't just click away - I tried to make more artist shots or just simple character shots.

I hope you enjoy the report as much as my previous ones.

Thanks. :thumbs:

alternativerock123 · June 08, 2012, 10:53:26 PM

DAY 1! 30th May.

We travelled the day before and tried to get a good nights sleep - but our plans were changed because of our delayed flight for 40 minutes. However! After a train ride, bus and flight then another train we finally got to the Hotel l'Elysée at about 10. We then headed to the Pizza restaurant in down the road and then finally got to sleep.

We kept checking the weather to find it was going to be hot and sunny - and it was. We took the bus to the park and got there for about 9:45. We then took on our days adventure!

We did some filming - however I had to idea if it was for TV, advert or anything - but I did walk in the background of the filming later in the day. =D

Phantom Mannor - first ride of the day. =D

WOO!

We didn't go in today - but we did on the last day.

Yay! Magic on Parade!

After the parade we went to Annettes to eat and then we went back to the hotel - As it was REALLY hot (mainly waiting for Peter and Hook) I think I got sun-stroke and I KNOW I got sun-burn on my head. >.<

But we decided a good nights sleep was in order for the next days adventures!

[youtube:2rtclr0k]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Ha8aU2ZIM&feature=plcp[/youtube:2rtclr0k]

^^ VLOG!

More videos to come soon.

Epcot_Boy · June 08, 2012, 11:18:33 PM

Fantastic report with glorious (vivid) photos, and the vlog was really enjoyable, although it did look like a good nights sleep was in order

Really looking forward to the next installment............thanks for sharing your hols with us :thumbs:

gemma2806 · June 08, 2012, 11:35:41 PM

I absolutely adore your pictures yet again!! They are truly beautiful and you must be so proud to have such a wonderful collection of photos by now. Can't wait for the next instalment x

thatgirlkatie · June 09, 2012, 12:34:16 AM

Your pictures are Brilliant! You're a really good photographer

Two questions? Where did you meet Peter Pan? Does he still do the show

And what camera do you use?

alternativerock123 · June 09, 2012, 01:00:05 AM

Quote from: "thatgirlkatie"Your pictures are Brilliant! You're a really good photographer Two questions? Where did you meet Peter Pan? Does he still do the show And what camera do you use?

Thank you - I saw him in Adventureland near the place where they used to do the show... Right near the back entrance to Adventureland through Fantasyland - Also walking sometimes too. Ha. He was out everyday around 1:00+. I hate they took away the show.

I use a Sony SLT A55 - Brand new and a Sony lens and a Tamron lens 70-300 for the long shots - thank you. :thumbs:

thatgirlkatie · June 09, 2012, 01:12:29 AM

Quote from: "alternativerock123"
Quote from: "thatgirlkatie"Your pictures are Brilliant! You're a really good photographer Two questions? Where did you meet Peter Pan? Does he still do the show And what camera do you use?

Thank you - I saw him in Adventureland near the place where they used to do the show... Right near the back entrance to Adventureland through Fantasyland - Also walking sometimes too. Ha. He was out everyday around 1:00+. I hate they took away the show.

I use a Sony SLT A55 - Brand new and a Sony lens and a Tamron lens 70-300 for the long shots - thank you. :thumbs:

Ah right

I hate my pictures from the parks, I have a rubbish camera

Can't afford a decent one

I'm gutted they've finished his show! However that Peter is better looking than the other one, so always a plus

Caz · June 09, 2012, 06:57:48 PM

Beautiful pictures - makes me embarrassed to put mine up :lol:

MrsPirate · June 10, 2012, 10:35:50 PM

Stunning photos, thank you so much for sharing. I love your vlogs, you've inspired me to attempt one on our next trip. Looking foward to the next instalment.

Aurora1 · June 11, 2012, 10:46:03 AM

Again so very great pictures!! :thumbs: Looking forward for more!!
Aurora1

alternativerock123 · June 11, 2012, 06:44:51 PM

DAY 2! Studio Day!

Today was just like the other days - we got up late (late ish) then we headed to the Studios! Very disappointed with the lack of characters around the park and the 2 morning cancellations of Cinemagique. But over all a nice relaxing day with window-shopping and then park-hopping for the evening.

We then headed to the Hotel to watch the decent of the stairs - to find it was on at 5pm not 4. Ha!

So we ran back to the Studio to watch Stars n' their cars. Even though it's fast and slightly boring - I still enjoyed it as I always do. =P

We then went into the Front Lot shop and I saw this lovely photo of Walt and his brother Roy- I've seen it before online but I still love it. =D

We then went back to the Hotel to watch the stairs show - to find out there was technical problems so we watched them walk through the front door. XD

We then went to kill some time before Magic on Parade so we went into the Princess Pavilion for 45/50 minutes to meet ARIEL! The "same Ariel whom I met in April"

Me and Ashley with Ariel by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

We then ran outside to find my very first FAN! He just said if I was Pixelpixie123 (youtube) and he just said Hi and asked if I've done stuff yet. Bless him. THANK YOU.

Then onto Magic on Parade! Which was delayed by 10 minutes! I saw Eric, Tiana, Rapunzel, Naveen and Flynn all rushing onto the float behind the door. *tut tut*

We then headed around just looking in shops and killing time- Let it get some amazing shots of the lands.

Space Mountain by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Videopolis Theatre by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Inside the Videopolis Theatre by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Discoveryland by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Space Mountain by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Autopia by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Space Moutain by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Frontierland Decore by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Phantom Manor with Molly Brown by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Big Thunder Mountain Sign by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Fuente del Oro Restaurante by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Pablo Trading Post by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Castle Silhouette by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

We then sat down for DREAMS! Even though it was a fail. 10 minutes late and just problems. I say more about it in my vlog.

Nightime 20th Anniversary Sign by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Nightime 20th Anniversary Sign by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton, on Flickr

Then I got my final night shots and headed back to the hotel - the train was delayed too! We didn't get back till 12.30 but we then just jumped into bed and fell asleep for the last time.

HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY! ONE MORE DAY TO GO!

DAY 2 VIDEOS!:
[youtube:104ieyx8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWgIRHLkw_I&feature=plcp[/youtube:104ieyx8]

ecila · June 11, 2012, 09:41:45 PM

Really lovely trip report and some amazing photos! I especially love the silhouette photo of the Castle, amazing!! :thumbs:

thatgirlkatie · June 12, 2012, 12:46:29 AM

Love your pictures and video's!

Do you just wander up to the disney hotel?

I've always wanted to see inside the hotels!

mickeymouse · June 12, 2012, 09:31:42 PM

Lovely report and vlog, as always! If I can be cheeky, I think you like Alladin and Prince Charming as in your pictures it appears to be the same actor... I guess Peter Pan is going to get jealous... lol
I really like your friend's t-shirt, can you ask him where he got it from? x

alternativerock123 · June 12, 2012, 11:30:33 PM

Quote from: "thatgirlkatie"Love your pictures and video's!

Do you just wander up to the disney hotel? I've always wanted to see inside the hotels!

Yeah - I haven't been in any of the other hotels - but yeah, occasionally been in the Disneyland Hotel.

Quote from: "mickeymouse" Lovely report and vlog, as always! If I can be cheeky, I think you like Alladin and Prince Charming as in your pictures it appears to be the same actor... I guess Peter Pan is going to get jealous... lol
I really like your friend's t-shirt, can you ask him where he got it from? x

SHHHHH! LOL! But... maybe. XD Nooo! Peter is not going to be jealous - Peter always has a special place in my heart. =]

I think he got it from Primark. lol.