So my day started at 6:45AM - Threw myself into the shower and got the little ready to go.. Knowing that I had to beat the traffic on a Saturday Morning in southern California! Gassed up and got there in about 50 minutes.. not bad!
Since this was our first time going - I was a noob or rookie. General Admission tickets are not the way to go!! The floor opened up to D23 members at 9:00am - well that was a big FAIL!!! The Anaheim Convention Center was not very organised and thank goodness the crowds did not get rowdy - lots of complaining (more on that later)
So as we waited to enter the front doors, I made acquaintances with a fellow blogger while Alexis was adamant in throwing her "BaBa" and Blankie at her. Sorry Stephanie!!
Ah yes - we are the move!! Now I am a veteran when it comes to tradeshows and exhibitions and I must admit this was little disappointing. I know "Disney Bloggers" must have media kits and exclusive interviews... but if the show floor opens at 9AM - Everyone gets on the floor at 9AM!! Not 10:30 or 11AM
Anywho on to good stuff!!
In typical tradeshow fashion you go through the fire doors and open your eyes to a whole new world of technology and imagination! Alexis is happy with her 3ft Mickey sitting next to her in her City Mini Double stroller (plug here). We do a quick walk through around the Disney Store, Corporate Pavilion, the Playroom - Wait the Play Room is where Alexis wants out!! Not soon after she hears the click release of her harness - she is off and running! Straight to pull some toys from here and there and then she darts off into the wind.
Happy camper she is! Lightning McQueen is eyeing her and she drops the toys and jumps in. (little Starsky and Hutch action here) She pulls the shifter and spins the steering column.. Meanwhile - mommy is coloring some pages to take home.. Although I love to venture and look for stuff on my own, reading your guide book really helps! I used it to find the bathrooms and food courts.
Many items were on sale from outside retailers, auctions houses and Disney themselves. Travel Agencies, Disney Forums and bloggers everywhere you look. The Carousel of Progress was a great little getaway to see a five minute presentation and current plans for new expansions, rides, parks and the Disney Fatansy Cruise ship!
Fanstayland in WDW is looking amazing - I loved looking at the model alone! There is a "Mine Ride" through where the Seven Dwarfs work.. (really cute) Belle will be have a story telling session and much more.. So much that I will have to reseach it later through my other sources. China is getting a Disneyland Shanghai, Carsland for California Adventure is HOT!!! Can not wait to get to see it in 2012!
Well I need to relax and change the diaper - so off to the Baby Care Center I go.. Up to the 2nd floor of the convention center and in a corner - What do I see a HUGE area for PLAYING!!!! Alexis wants out again and runs off to where she is free. Mary Poppins is on the big screen, private rooms for breastfeeding, a changing area with free diapers - not to bad - especially with a freebie from Disney Baby - free onesie and a teething toy. So we hung out there for about an hour and then did one more round of the show floor before heading home.
I have a new respect fo the Disney Fans that are there! Power to ya'll! If my husband thinks that I am a Disney Addict - he ain't seen nothing yet!! D23 is a great Expo to see other folks, bloggers and the overall community that shares a love for Disney!
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