Awesome Dude! Ride the Waves!

Hi everyone!


WoW! It's been a while since I made a blog post!
Whats been happening since I last spoke to you guys?


I had another rehearsal! My final one at the specific location in London, and then we move onto a new, outdoor location in Essex.
The choreography is now pretty much down. Most of the routines have been taught to us, I imagine that the next few weeks is going to involve some serious polishing of movements. Many of the dances involve precise movement and timing by everyone. The dance "munchkins" mingle among us, putting right every leg that's out of line or every hand that isn't in the right position.

It's hard work. This last weekend, people were visibly tired by the end of it. It's still an amazing opportunity that I appreciate that I won't ever get again. It's also great being in on the BIG SECRET! I have revealed little if not nothing to most people! The surprise is half of the spectacle! 


I had a disaster with my outfit choice last week. Due to my rather curvy size 14/16 figure, the costume team felt I was too fat for the costumes that most girls were put in.....they instead put me in a boys costume!!! This completely threw me, and destroyed all confidence and concentration. I have since been in touch with someone via email about my concerns, so far not heard anything, but I am well aware of the backlog of emails they must currently have! Fingers crossed though!


I've had my boyfriend staying with me over the weekend, which has been amazing. Just chillin', eating good food and a few (just a few) bottles! Pulled BBQ pork tonight! Damn! He goes back to Uni tomorrow though, boo :(. All on my own again until my family return from America in just over 2 weeks time.


Been chatting to them a bit on SKYPE! Skype is amazing! Seriously! I love being able to see people while I talk, they can show me around the room at least!! I'll get back to Disney World one day!!! In the meantime, I am eyeing up the brochures for Disneyland Paris! :)


Need to get a bit of dosh in my back pocket first!

"Give a Little Whistle". Let's Ride!!!

Rotten Weather!

While steaming in my charity shop this morning, I was deep in thought. Tried to push aside real-life problems that I'm dealing with, and instead made a list of my top 15 Disney Rides :-) 
And here it is!
I have only been to Orlando and Paris, so this list is made up of rides from both parks!

15. Small World (Paris)
14. Dinosaur (Animal Kingdom, Orlando)
13. Rock n Roller Coaster (only done Paris)
12. Test Track (Epcot, Orlando)
11. Crush's Coaster (Paris)
10. Philharmagique (Magic Kingdom, Orlando)
9. Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast (Paris is better!)
8. Malestrom (Epcot,Orlando)
7. Splash Mountain (Magic Kingdom, Orlando)
6. TTA Blue Line (Magic Kingdom, Orlando)
5. Spaceship Earth (Epcot, Orlando)
4. Big Thunder Mountain (Paris is the best!)
3. Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom, Orlando) 
2. Peter Pan's Flight
1. Pirates of the Carribean (Paris is way better than Orlando)

Love a good Disney ride! :) Im not usually a big rollercoaster person, space mountain mission 2 and rock 'n' rollercoaster are about my limit! I love all the simple story telling rides, Snow White, Pinocchio and Peter Pan. There is not a single ride in Paris that I haven't been on! 

Disney Songs - Top 20

In just 2 weeks time my family are off to Disneyworld in Florida for 3 weeks! So jealous, im not going with them. I shall be alone for just under a month, sad times :(

In light of their holiday I thought I would do a Disney blog! I shall now list my top 20 Disney Songs of all time. Please remember this is MY top 20 list, not THE top 20 list, there will be one or two in there that i'm sure people will disagree with! 


20. Feed the Birds (Mary Poppins) 
19. This is Halloween (Nightmare Before Christmas)
18. So this is love (Cinderella)
17. When will my life begin (Tangled)
16. Bells of Notre Dame (Hunchback of Notre Dame)
15. Poor Unfortunate souls (Little Mermaid)
14. Always there (Lady & the tramp 2)
13. If I never knew you (Pocahontas - deleted from early releases)
12. Under the Sea (Little Mermaid)
11. I've got no strings (Pinocchio)

Literally as I write this blog i'm listening to each song. It just emphasises the talents of the Disney songwriters both past and present. Here we are top 10! 


10. You can fly (Peter Pan)
9.  I wanna be like you (Jungle Book)
8.  Heigh ho (Snow white & the 7 dwarfs)
7. I just can't wait to be king (Lion King)
6. Once upon a dream (Sleeping Beauty)
5. Why should I worry? (Oliver & Company)
4. Strangers like me (Tarzan)
3. Circle of Life (The Lion King)
2. You got a friend in me (Toy Story)




 And my ultimate number one Disney song....
1. When you wish upon a star (Pinocchio)


That was so hard! I love ALL Disney songs, and trying to choose my favourite is impossible! I hope you all listen along with me!!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DISNEYLAND PARIS!!!

I cannot believe that you are officially 20 years old today! :D


This magical dreamworld opened on 12th April 1992, and back then there was only 1 park, 6 hotels, Disney Village, empty ride spaces and a sense of naivety among the French.


Disneyland Park contains 5 different themed lands, which I recon is a massive part of it's appeal. Transporting children and adults to a world of magic, imagination, and "if you can dream it we can do it". 
Fantasyland, Discoveryland, Adventureland, Frontierland and Mainstreet USA. 


The park grew, new rides were added and then in April 2002 Walt Disney Studios was opened. This added not only an entire new park, but also a new setting to appeal to an even wider audience.
Transporting guests to the glamour of Hollywood, the Studios gives a backstage tour of the making of many well-known films and an insight into the art of Disney animation. This park includes many adrenaline pumping rides for thrill seekers including "Rock 'n' Rollercoaster" and "Twilightzone Tower of Terror"


Disney Village is a roughly 100m long stretch of shops, nightlife, live shows and fantastic eating places. It is not solely Disney as the village includes Annette's Diner, Rainforest Cafe and Planet Hollywood. A ticket is not required to enter this part of Disneyland Paris.


How long have I been going?
I was born almost exactly a year before Disneyland Paris, I have been visiting since 1992!!! If someone asked me how many times I have been, I would have to say around 20+. I was there over the Millennium. I've been for Easter, Christmas, Halloween and Summer. I've stayed in 3 of the 6 hotels, and have visited with both my family and my ex-boyfriend.
Why do I keep returning?
Because I love it. I see something new everytime I go. I can feel like a child again, and I love the films. I also appreciate the intricate details of the parks and hotels and I know EVERY secret that there is to know about the place, hidden mickeys, hidden references and secret paths. Taking my then boyfriend was such a magical thing for me. I was taking him to a place of my childhood, and to see that he was having fun and the smile on his face was just amazing. The more people I can share Disney with the better!
What is my favourite ride?
God, don't ask me to chose! I suppose I really love Pirates of the Carribean, that's probably my most favourite. Other favourites are Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain and Peter Pan's Flight.
Favourite eating place?
Again, I can't choose! Eating is such a hobby of mine, especially there! Blue lagoon is pretty special as it's situated right on the Pirates ride. Annette's Diner is also really good, a 50's diner with the most amazing burgers and milkshakes. Cowboy cookhouse is also really good for a half chicken smothered in BBQ sauce.....drool!
Favourite Character?
I love all of them, although the villains scare the crap outta me. 
What is the biggest secret I know about the Park?
Well, i'm not going to put the BIGGEST secret I know on here. However here are a few little ones to tickle you
- The 4 clocks along the 2nd floor corridor in the Disneyland Hotel depict the time in each of the Disney Parks around the world.
- Look up at Phantom Manor in Frontierland, you will see the bride standing in the window waiting for her groom (more obvious at night and pretty freaky)
- Outside the Disneyland Hotel there are paving stones that people have bought to commemorate their visit to the Park. Right by the water fountains on the right hand side you will find "BEESON" yes that's us! :)
- Walking through Mainstreet look up at the windows above the shops. The names of many great Disney artists/ imagineers are painted on them.
- Visit the graveyard at Phantom Manor and listen carefully. Hear the heartbeat?....someone was buried alive.


My biggest question is WHEN AM I GOING BACK???