Linda Mac's Orlando Adventures

Howdy Everyone or maybe I should say Ahoy Maties!

If you have been following Deb Wills and Linda Lou's travel blogs about preparing, packing, using spread sheets for the daily trip schedules, researching destinations, etc.....not just for this trip but the Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World than you should know by now that the knowledge they share with us is invaluable when planning any type of travel. When I booked this AllEars.Net group trip several months ago, I really, really had the best intentions of being organized and knowledgeable about our destinations which include Phoenix, Sedona, The Grand Canyon and Moab. But as months turned into weeks and then weeks to just days on the count down clock, my time to plan and organize just ran out.

Friday night I found myself watching the Tampa Bay Bucs in their first pre-season game instead of packing. They beat the New England Pats, yes I know, the game really doesn't count but with a 4 and 12 record last year, I am glad for even the smallest of victories. When Saturday night rolled around and I was still not even close to being ready for my 9 am flight on Monday, I did what any good Disney fan would or should do. I said to heck with all this stress and headed over to the opening night for the Pirate and Princess Party at Magic Kingdom.

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For most part, the party was same as it was last winter. I arrived at 6:30 and as soon I stepped on Main Street it started to pour like opening night last January. One of the things to do that was high on my list was to meet Captain Jack Sparrow. For him, I make a list. Hmmm..... 90 minutes later he was admiring my gold necklace with a mouse ears charm and I was telling him I needed more treasure and his reply was "don't we all, my love". You gotta love Jack.

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At this time, the Pirate and Princess Party is only place to have a meet and greet with Captain Jack. Lady Tremaine, Anastasia and Drizella who I hear are also exclusive to the party were out and about in Fantasyland and what a show they were putting for anyone who wanted to meet them for a picture.

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Aladdin's Royal Guard Recruitment show which is next to the Jungle Cruise is a cute show and the young ones will love it.

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The Gator from Peter Pan is a new additon to the Enchanted Adventures Parade.

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And I am glad to report that Tinkerbell has returned to the parade.

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The Pirate Mickey and Minnie topiaries from the Flower and Garden Festival have been relocated to the entrance to ToonTown.

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Small changes to the current parties include scheduled time of events such are the Magic, Music and Mayhem Fireworks Spectacular and the Enchanted Adventures Parade have changed by 15 to 30 minutes since last winter. Pirate Mickey and Pirate Donald are now meeting and greeting guests next to the Carousel of Progress. Belle is now spending most of her time in the Fairytale Garden instead of Fantasyland Wardrobe set. She only appears at the Wardrobe at 9 pm. And finally, the Liberty Square Riverboat which ran last winter with the ghost of Jolly Roger spinning tales is no longer operation during the party.

Eclipse's Mixes Dance Party with DJ Eddie and the Pirate Play Spot are now both located in Tomorrowland. The big song I have been hearing around the parks at these DJ parties is "The Hamburger Song" and let me tell it will get into your head just the tune from It's a Small World.

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Details on the Pirate and Princess Party

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