45 Disney Questions

In light of my upcoming trip to Walt Disney World I thought I would a Disney Tag type post.

1. Favourite Disney movie? This is a hard one as I love a lot but my favourite has to be the Lion King, closely followed by Tangled and the Little Mermaid, (oh and Frozen), these are just my favourite animated movies.

2. Walt Disney World or Disneyland? I would say Walt Disney World but I would love to go to Disneyland in California

3. Favourite Disney Character? Hmm, I have to say I really like Mulan, and Elsa, I really love Malificent who is one of my favourites and Scar too

4. The first Disney Movie you remember seeing in the cinema? I don't remember seeing any in the cinema but the first one I remember watching was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

5. What type of Disney item do you collect the most? (Pins, Vinylmation, dolls ect.) As a family we collect fridge magnets and also we buy a new Christmas decoration every time we go to Disney.

6. Your favourite Disney Song? I have a few but I love Be Prepared from The Lion King, I see the light from Tangled and Reflection (the one from the movie) from Mulan, oh and tale as old as time from Beauty and The Beast.

7. Favourite attraction/ride at the parks? I love the Haunted Mansion, Mission Space in Epcot, I love Wishes and Hallowishes, but I love the theming most all.

8. What is your dream job at Disney? I would love to do the Culture representative Exchange and work in Epcot, but that would be a very big decision to make as it would mean moving to the USA for 12 months.

9. Which Character would you never want to miss at the parks? Erm I have never done the meet and greet but on my upcoming trip I have a fast-pass for Anna and Elsa

10. What's your most treasured Disney item? I would have to say my Eeyore Figurine that my best friend bought me for my 21st birthday, he is so so cute and grumpy just like me.

11. Which Disney voice actor would you like to meet? I think I would like to meet Jeremy Irons

12. Favourite Disney Movie that's not a classic/famous? Erm I would have to have say Oliver and Company, I loved this movie when I was a kid, I should really watch it.

13. If you could say anything to Walt Disney right now, what would it be? I would ask him how his ideas for the Parks match to what they are today.

14. Your favourite Snack to get in the parks? Dole Whip easy.

15. Your Favourite parade/show in the parks? Erm Boo too you Parade and Festival of Fantasy. Show would be Dream Along with Mickey.

16. Flounder, Sebastian or Scuttle? Sebastian I don't no why just him

17. Your favourite Disney memory? Walking up Main Street in the Magic Kingdom for the first time.

18. Do you have a favourite pair of Mickey ears? No but I want the Leopard print ones from Animal Kingdom.

19. If you could, what 'forgotten princess' would you add to the official list? I have no idea.

20. Your favourite princess dress/outfit? Erm Belle I used to own this.

21. Your favourite Disney sound track? The Beauty and the Beast score.

22. Genie, Abu, Carpet, Iago, or Rajah? Abu he is cute.

23. Favourite Restaurant in the parks? I don't really have one but I think it will end up being Be Our Guest.

24. How did you first discover the 'magic' of Disney? Watching the movies.

25. What attraction are you most likely to go to first when your at the parks? Would depend on fast passes and what time it is

26. Your favourite Iconic moment? I'm not sure its Iconic but when Simba comes back to pride rock and Scar says 'Mufasa, No your dead' it one of my favourite scenes.

27. What's the saddest moment for you in any Disney Film? Erm in the Fox and the Hound, when Todd is left in the woods alone, the song that goes along with it is heart breaking, his poor little confused and sad face :'(

28. Best Disney Kiss? I really don't have one.

29. If you could live in any world from a Disney movie, which would you choose? hmm Paris in the Aristocats.

30. Favourite Disney Musical Spectacle/animation? Erm, Hallowishes ?

31. Which Disney Princess has the best sidekicks? Erm, Rapunzel's Pascal

32. If you could have a party themed around any Disney Movie , which one would it be? Erm Beauty and the Beast then it could be a fancy ball.

33. Are you the only one obessed with Disney in your family? No my dad is worse than me

34. Lumiere, Mrs Potts, Cogsworth, or Chip? Chip

35. What are your top 5 favourite Disney blogs on Tumblr? I don't have any but I love the Disney Food Blog

36. If you could choose any plot/adaptation for the next Disney Movie, which one would you pick? Something based around an LGBT plot as I feel like Disney would do it well.

37. Favourite Disney Hotel? Erm, i'm going to be pre-emptive and say Animal Kingdom Lodge.

38. Which Disney movie do you turn too when you are sad or upset? Any all the Disney movies when I am sad they tend to cheer me up.

39. The Aladdin Show or The Little Mermaid Show? Little Mermaid

40. Do you plan to have/ have you had your Honeymoon at a Disney Park? I would love to have my Honeymoon in Walt Disney World but I need to get married first.

41. Favourite piece of Disney clothing/accessory? My Disney handbag that has all of the Characters.

42. Post a Disney picture of yourself that is Disney related? I will when I have more recent ones.

43. Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck? Mickey Mouse (it all started with a mouse)

44. What Disney movies/worlds would you like to see in the next kingdom of hearts game? I don't follow the games.

45. What Disney movie, even if its not your favourite has as special place in your heart? Oliver and Company and the Fox and the Hound. I used to watch them all the time with my Aunty and Grandparents.

Coffee With Currys Event

So last Thursday I was invited to an event hosted by Joes Blogs and Curry's, I like coffee and alcohol and my friends Becca from a Polkadotnotebook said that I would enjoy so I asked if there was any space left and there was which was really surprising as it was about two days before the event. This is only the third blog event I have been too and the only one this year ( I really need to be more sociable).

I have to say the Cocktails were amazing, although I am not really that keen on coffee and alcohol together, I did enjoy the Salted Caramel Latte Cocktail, I couldn't of drank very many of these and as I said earlier I'm not really a big fan of alcohol and coffee. After we all chatted for a bit it was time of the Cocktail Masterclass over at the bar and we had the very talented (and patient) Rory and Josh. 

When it was my turn to go and make a cocktail I asked for it without coffee, (I know it was a coffee event but) I have to say I am really glad I did, it tasted like Fab ice lollies it had amaretto and cherry and chocolate vodka and chocolate sauce what's not to love, and as much as I love coffee it would have been far to strong for me. Every group made a different cocktail so it was still really interesting to watch, although I was at the back and found it slightly hard to see but that's what I get for being short. I have to say Rory and Josh are very good at what they do and so much more skilled than we were, the picture below is them pouring 5 cocktails at once, 

They then did a very amazing vodka train and OMG it was amazing, and every one got a shot it was so nice I think mine was fruit salad and it was so nice if I had let myself I could have just sat and drank them forever (I didn't tho as I need to get a bus home). We were then invited to have some nibbles the pizza was amazing and some lovely bloggers won some amazing prizes for the best tweets and Instagram posts. 

So many shots

If you want more information about the event click here

Eating out for My Grandmas Birthday

So last Tuesday me, my auntie and my grandma went out for lunch for my grandmas birthday and we were celebrating early as she was going away on holiday on her birthday. We met up in Newcastle and first had a drink in the Milecastle, we then had a little look around Newcastle then a slow walk down to the quayside and I  had forgotten how pretty it is, as I have been down there in a long time. We had decided that we were going for an Italian and decided on Uno's Trattoria. I hadn't been here in a long time and I have to say the food was really nice. The weather was also lovely so we ended up sitting outside and I also got a little bit of a sun tan which is very unlike me.

We all got starters and shared them, so we got potato skins, chicken wings and garlic bread and it was really nice. main course me and my auntie shared so we got a Pepperoni pizza and Cannelloni and I have so say it was really nice it is a long time since I have Italian. My grandma got the Mafiosa and really enjoyed it as well and we were all too full to even think about dessert.

It was a really nice day as I hadn't spent the day with my grandma and auntie in quite along time as finding time when we are all free can be quite difficult but we will have to start doing it more often as it is really nice.

Night out with the Family

 

So last Friday I went out with my family for a meal as my dad's parents were over from Spain and we hadn't seen them for awhile, my dad's brother also came down from Edinburgh, so it was a really good night out.

We first when for some drinks at the Town Wall and the bar was really nice but I have to say the did need more bar staff as two really wasn't enough, but it was nice to sit around and chat before we went for food, our table was booked at Ottoman for 8 although we didn't sit down until about half past as there was a mix up with put table, this is the third time I have eaten Turkish food and I have to say it really was amazing and it did remind me a lot of Red Mezza.

The food was really nice and we all enjoyed it, for starter me and Hayley shared a hot mixed mezza starter and for main I had the Lamb shish and I don't eat lamb very often as my mam doesn't really like it, and I was really but I couldn't finish it as there was a lot. For dessert we had baklava which has got to be one of my favourite desserts but I can never finish it.

The restaurant was really nice and the service was great and I would defiantly go there again and the location was great as well.

Books I've Been Reading

I don't get a lot of time to sit a read books during term time so I have been catching up on it during the holidays and I fallen back in love with my kindle.

I eventually finished Sarah Waters Fingersmith and I love this type of book and had great fun reading it but I has taken me a while to finish it as I felt like I had to be quite awake to read it so not great for reading before bed, but is great of bus journeys. 

I also bought a book I have wanted to read ever since I saw the movie and that is Desert of the Heart, and loved this book it was a great read and only took me a few days to finish, thank god I have a amazon voucher. The book was great especially as it was published in 1964 and it was a groundbreaking story at the time. 

Another book I bought for when I was on holiday was Playing the Game by Belle De Jour and so far I am enjoying the book, I do find myself laughing quite abit and it may not be to everyone's tastes I am enjoying reading it. 

I have also started to reread some books and of course I have to start rereading the Harry potter series as these are books that I can read again and again.

Starting to swim again

It's safe to say I have a major love of swimming, it was one of the few sports that I was good at as it didn't involve running. When I was younger I used to be part of a swimming club and used to go swimming about twice a week.

I stopped swimming when I was around 12-13, although I have done a little bit here and there is hasn't been weekly like it was for most of my childhood, so about a year ago me and Becca mentioned that we would start to swim again but we never got around to it, so last week we decided that we would start so we did. We both remembered how much we loved swimming so we are going to start making it a regular thing which is very exciting as I now have the swimming bug which is brilliant.

We are aiming to go swimming once a week which is really good as it gives us both an excuse to meet up and get out of the house as we really need a push to leave the house during the holidays. we have also discovered that we do a lot more exercise when it is busy as we both feel the need to keep swimming so we don't keep anyone waiting.

This was just a little bit of an update and what I have been up to over the past few weeks.  

Newcastle Pride and Staying at the Sandman Signature

So this weekend me and my girlfriend decided to go away for the night and it happened to be the same weekend as Newcastle pride so we decided that on the Saturday we would go so this is an overview of what we did.

So as we were staying at the Sandman Signature we decided to head downstairs to the restaurant that is attached to the hotel which is called the Shark Club and I have to say I have been looking forward to this as I have looked at there menu a few times and my parents had told be that the food is great. I have to say I would love to eat everything on there menu as it does remind me a little of Florida (can you tell I love the place) anyway, I have only previously eaten breakfast here and that was before they fixed the salt situation anyway I digress. Now we ate here twice once on the Friday night where we ordered the Nachos that were meant to be for starters but ended up coming at the same time as the mains which meant that there was a lot of food. For main course I had the Chicken Pesto Quesadilla which was quite nice and the girlfriend had a Classic Burger which looked really nice.

We then decided that we would go out for a few drinks and we ended up in the Fourth at Central Station and it was nice as I much prefer a pub and it meant that we were able to have a conversion which is always a bonus.

So on the Saturday we had decided that we would go to pride and neither of us had been before, we ended up meeting some of her friends and it was really nice to walk in the parade although it was very hot, but we enjoyed it and I ended up meeting one of my grandmas friends who was there taking photographs and she insisted that she took one of the two of us I have to say it is a lovely picture. We didn't stay long at pride as it was very hot and we weren't really dressed appropriately, and sadly as it was so busy we didn't get to talk to Becca but I am meeting her on Thursday so that isn't to bad.

Once we had left, we ended up in my home away from home costa as both of our feet were sore and we needed a sit down, I had a iced skinny latte and Hayley had a Skinny Sticky Toffee Cooler that she really liked. As we had to collected our cases from the Sandman Signature so we decided to go back to the Shark Club again as we hadn't eaten anything and were starting to get hungry. Hayley again had the Classic Burger and I had the Ginger Beef Rice Bowl and I have to say I really enjoyed it as it wasn't  too heavy and was flavoured really well my only complaint might be that there was a lot of rice but it was lovely.

Yay we have booked a holiday to Florida :)

Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom

 

Now the first thing to say is that I am a bit of a Disney nut and Florida has been my holiday for years before I started university and I haven't had the chance to go back for almost three years, so when me and Becca @Becca_J_Goddard decided that at the end of our third yeah we would go to America we originally thought that we would go to New York but my mam suggested that we go to Orlando in Florida and I have to say I was taken with the idea as I have missed Disney and universal. 

Animal Kingdom Lodge

So progress so far the first thing we did was book our Disney hotel as they had the Disney dining plan for free which is great as it means that while on site at Disney we don't need to pay for food well if it is over $5 anyway. We are staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and I have to say it looks amazing as my parents stayed here last year and I was so jealous, as it is one of the best themed hotel on Disney property. 

Royal Pacific Resort

We decided to wait to book the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios as they don't normally sell out and they didn't. We had to wait to book our flights anyway as they hadn't released so today we booked the flights which was exciting and terrifying at the same time. We also decided to book the Royal Pacific Resort at the same time as with the opening of Diagon alley the Universal Hotels are getting booked quicker than usual. 

 

So for now everything is booked and we can't wait for next year and I am really excited as there are a lot of things have changed since I was there so I am really looking forward to it.

Visiting the Hancock Museum

Recently I have visited the Hancock museum for the first time in a very long time, now I still have to go back and finish exploring as I didn't really have time to view it all, but I have to say I did remember what I loved about it as a child and really do have to go explore when I have lot more time.

Now the Hancock museum was something I forgot existed and even though I go to university in newcastle I have never thought to just go I'm and have a look and it's free which is also great, the only downside was when I was there, there were about 2 different schools trips which did make it busy for periods of time but it was lovely to have a walk around. 

I only explore the downstairs area as I didn't really have time to explore all of it but what I did see was very interesting and I would recommend going to visit if you like history, I viewed there dinosaur exhibition and also some of the archeology exhibitions and I will have to go back and vist the rest sometime soon (I'm sure the girlfriend will be thrilled). 

The Making of Harry Potter and the Rest of My Holiday

Hogwarts

So I have been on holiday for the past week and we were staying near a lovely place called Henley on Thames which I sadly don't have pictures of as I forgot my camera, but it was a very lovely place.

So as we were down near London me and dad decided to go and visit the Making of Harry Potter and I have to say it was amazing and I am so glad that I eventually got to do it and I could have spent a lot longer in there if it was so full of school children which did make it slightly difficult as they did on occasion block my view of things but over all it was amazing and see some of the pictures I took below.

Wheel of Wands

Diagon Alley

Dress Robes