Breakfast at the Castle

Cordelia really wanted to meet Cinderella. The only reliable way to do that seems to be by attending a Breakfast at her Castle. But reservations were all booked for our time there.

Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World
(Looks a bit familiar, Eh?)

Jan had an Idea!
On a whim she went to the Castle early one morning....
and there had been a cancellation!
So Cordelia received an invitation to
a Royal Breakfast at Cinderella's Castle.

At the appropriate time we entered the Castle and found...

Cinderella holding Court therein.

Our Princess Cordelia finally met Princess Cinderella.

Look at the Smiles.

We then went upstairs to the Dining Hall.
Quite an Ambiance, Eh?

Where a Table had been Set for us.

Lew wanted Bacon and Eggs with fresh Fruit.

Trista and Jan were served Fresh Fruit on Granola.
Very nice!

Cordelia, who met Princess Jasmine
and renewed her acquaintance with
Belle, Snow White and Aurora,
couldn't have cared less about breakfast.

Three Librarians
(Belle reads a lot in the Beast's Library, right?)
(and takes care of his Books, right?)

Later Fairy Godmother was hanging out outside the Castle.

A Princess Breakfast

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The Disney Princesses strike a Chord with Little Girls.
They just can't get enough of Princesses!
Knowing this, Grandma and Mommy had made "arrangements".
Reservations had been made to attend....
a Princess Breakfast
(at Norway Castle-all booked up at Cinderella's Castle).

The hair must be just right!

(for the Tiara, of course)

Here is our Princess ready to attend a [Disney] Royal Breakfast.

Belle (Beauty and the Beast) was there
and in her Wedding Dress!
(rather than her everyday blue Work Dress)

Cordelia had a chat with Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty).

Snow White autographed Cordelia's copy of the book.

Princess Moulan was in attendance as well.


Cordelia had a wonderful time. She informed all there that she was the replacement Cinderella.
(Cinderella was not in attendance.)

Hidden Mickey

So are you Loyal Readers aware of Hidden Mickeys at The Mouse?? No?
Well.
Disney Imagineers from time-to-time insert Mickey Icons or Images into Things at Disney World.

Trista Ever-Sharp-Eyed discovered this at "Its a Small World"....
Is it?? You bet!!

Jan & Lew discovered this Hidden Mickey
(coached by the Driver thus-
This is the only Bus with "one"!!)

Yup, Trista spotted this authentic Hidden Mickey
at Animal Kingdom.

Well, Jan and Lew couldn't resist....
Hah! Trista missed this one.
(She did however enjoy the Oatmeal).

Its a Small World After All

When Cordelia, Trista and Jan arrived Hotel Dolphin was ready for them...

The Johns Encampment
Campsite 924 at Fort Wilderness CG.

Riding on the Launch to Magic Kingdom....

Where the first thing Cordelia wanted to see was Its a Small World.
For the uninitiated this is a boat ride in the dark.

She will want to tell her Daddy about Don Quixote De la Mancha.

Something extra interesting we surmise.

Trista's favorite scene.

Later was our first of several Parades Disney style.
The smile is what its all about, Eh?

Mickey.
Nothing more needs said.

At another Parade look who showed up.

This was obviously at Disney Hollywood Studios.