Day Six (last day!)
I actually didn't get a chance to write any notes for today as it was our checking out day and it seemed to go over very quickly (I even managed to miss the Disboard meet as I forgot about it which was disappointing!) - so I'm relying on my photos.
We got up early and I finished packing. Went to breakfast in Inventions and had nice food etc as usual. I then went and checked us out of the hotel and settled up our account (as I had been forced to have 2 easypasses for the 2 reservations (they wouldn't amalgamate earlier in the trip!) I was really worried that the accounts would be wrong but they weren't - they had even joined them together that morning so they were ready in one account for me).
We had left our luggage in the room and rang luggage services to collect and store it (another great service the DLH offers - I know a few other hotels do as well).
So, we headed to the Parks and did a little bit shopping this morning to finish off during the end of EMH.
We then headed to see the Dragon and got some photos - DD2 said it wasn't real but DD1 told her not to be silly - of course it is real
. Anyway, she was on fine form, if a little bit bad tempered from being woken up.
We quickly hopped on Peter Pan with our VIP FP from the hotel and then headed onto Pinnochio as we hadn't yet done it this trip - the queue had either been huge or it wasn't open (both this ride and Snow White seemed to be open alternatively during the day during the whole week and only for short hours!?). The girls both managed it although they were a little scared in places - all was well though when they saw the Blue Fairy at the end.
We then went over to BTM and rode that twice I think (we never seemed to ride it once with the VIP FPs so I'm sure this is correct!).
By this point it was getting close to our Cafe Mickey reservation at 1.45 pm. It has become a tradition that we always do Cafe Mickey for lunch on our last day. I had wanted to make it a little later as we had a later flight home than normal. So we headed over to the Village and had a look at Panoramagique (I'd hoped we'd get to do this as part of the EoS deal but it never happened and I'm not even sure the balloon got up at all during our week as it was windy/rainy quite a bit).
We checked into Cafe Mickey and DD1 was delighted to see Chip n Dale (she had hoped to see them but hadn't had success so far). However, as we sat at our table they disappeared upstairs as did the other characters, so we waited for the next lot to appear.
We ordered two pizzas and a garlic bread between us which was ample and soft drinks for us all. Total was 45.73 euros with SH discount. I have to say the pizzas and bread were quite dry and not the best I've ever tasted but the waitress was pleasant and it was quick.
We met Mickey (again), Goofy (again) and then a new character - Eeyore which both girls were over the moon with as he's sooo cuddly! Tigger then came over and was quite good fun. All the time DD1 kept saying she hoped she'd get to see Chip n Dale... Mickey came back to us again (he ahem, must have forgotten he'd already seen us but we weren't complaining - he even pulled up a seat with us
). It really was time to go by this point as we'd been finished the food for ages. During the meal I'd said how I had really wanted to try EoS but hadn't had the time so I suggested we went there for coffees & desserts which DH agreed to. So, we wanted to get over there but DD1 was soo desperate to wait incase the chipmunks arrived and then...... they did! She nearly jumped out of her seat with joy - bless her. I am pleased we saw them though as in true form, they were sooo funny - I ended up having a little dance with them as we were trying to take photos and I was trying to guide them to a spot around the table to take the photo and they thought I wanted to dance
.
Characters checked off we headed for EoS just as a huge shower was starting!
We ordered two lattes and various desserts (too many actually - I think we had 5 for 4 of us
). 3 choc puddings (which are to die for) a brownie and a 3 berry yogurt parfait. Total was 16.56 with SH discount. I really liked the inside of the building and the food was yummy but we did have an issue with our coffees (why is it always me it happens to?). I stood and waited and waited and waited for them - people came and went and eventually after about 10-15 mins and no one else at the counter I went and said I was still waiting for my coffees! The girl just went 'oh' and walked off - muttered something to the 'coffee' girl who tutted and then made the coffees - handed them to me without a thank you or sorry for the wait or anything. So I'd give the place 5/5 for the food but sorry, 2/5 for the service this time - it's not even like the place was busy!
We decided to head upstairs and take in the lovely views
and eat lots of pudding
.
By this point it was getting close to 4 pm and Stars n Cars in the Studios which we hadn't yet seen. We headed in but it was packed and DD2 had gone to sleep but looked very uncomfortable in her pushchair so I decided to get her out and have a seat (on the old stage) while holding her. DH took DD1 over to see the parade but they didn't get such a great view and I don't think they were very impressed - it was much, much better before when they did their little show
.
DH took DD1 on the flying carpets using the VIP FP and then we were lucky enough to get into the Playhouse Disney show which was due to start (as others have reported there seemed a distinct lack of English shows this week, which meant huge queues for the shows meaning invariably people queuing near the back didn't get places
). I'm pleased we managed to do this for DD2 though, she enjoyed it although didn't remember my friends tigger & pooh etc - this show is loooong due and update isn't it! DD1 sat through it but wasn't enthralled obviously.
We came out and it was time to head over to the DLH to collect our luggage and wait for our driver.... The driver didn't come into the lobby to collect us but I had noticed a minibus outside for about 10 mins. So, when our collection time had just lapsed I thought it best to go and ask - and it was for us!
So, back to the airport and then eventually back home - uneventful flight etc and on time
I'll do final thoughts tomorrow as it's late now!