Speaking of Being a Diva…
Inside the Castle Entrance Hallway: Cinderella's Slipper
Nothing in the world prepared four Double Duty Divas for the ultimate experience for any wanna-be princess. Attending the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, one Diva found herself the recipient of the key to Cinderella’s Castle! Renovated in 2006 for the Year of a Million Dreams, these days the exclusive (and elusive) suite is offered by promotion only to lucky guests such as ourselves. With a night at the castle unable to be purchased for any amount of money, and we have it on good terms a whole lot has been offered, it truly is a once in a lifetime experience.
The Cinderella experience began as we were ordered to pack an overnight bag to meet the Suite Concierge promptly at 4 p.m. Taken by private vehicle to a back lot location behind the castle, the royal treatment began with a guided park tour as we jumped to the front of attraction lines. Once ready to see the room, the “Princess Crew,” a self-title moniker, was awed by the secret suite entrance, magic elevator and Cinderella’s glass slipper and tiara encased in the foyer. The suite itself left nothing to the imagination: magic television sets which appeared from mirrors, a whirlpool tub with twinkling stars overhead, fresh flowers in each of the three rooms and a crystal engraved glass slipped for the winner were just some of the amenities.
After a quick freshening, the group made its way to dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern with the characters courtesy of the Castle Suite Crew. After dinner, a viewing of the Wishes Fireworks Show in a private viewing area preceded a trip Hollywood Studios, again using entrances we could not have imagined existed. One of the most magical moments came as we re-entered the room. Turn down service with chocolates on our pillows, a Mickey Mouse for the youngest member of the crew, princess bubble bath, Cinderella movie playing on both TVs, and the creme-de-la-creme…a platter of chocolate covered strawberries with a white chocolate horse drawn carriage.
Later, another private viewing area for the SpectroMagic parade awaited until finally the Divas and their little prince turned in for the night. Unable to sleep, they donned their Cinderella robes for a midnight picture in front of the castle. At press time we are preparing for Cinderella’s Royal Table breakfast as our time here comes to an end. A night to remember for sure, the Suite at Cinderella’s Castle experience was one the Divas, headed back to reality today, will treasure forever.
Update: While we didn’t get a chance to return to #DisneySMMoms in 2011, the Double Duty Divas hosted their own blog conference for families and bloggers at Great Wolf Lodge. The first and only conference geared specifically for brands and bloggers to network and forge relationships, Reviewer’s Retreat uses the Disney Social Media Moms Conference model to allow plenty of time for family play (or blogger buddies to catch up) in between slammin’ sessions. And we can’t wait for 2012 while we continue to hold out hope for a Disney ticket too!
Sounds fabulous–!!!!
Wow! I am so thrilled you ladies won this incredible once in a lifetime trip. I will be anxiously awaiting more photos from the Princess crew. Wish we were able to hang out more…but obviously you were all whisked away
It was kind of crazy with my family there anyhow, but hope to hang out with you both more soon at a conference in the future. xo colleen
How exciting! It is wonderful you have something up about it already….thank you. We were talking about it and wondering what it was like. I can’t wait until you have more pictures up. It sounded truly magical …. how very exciting!! congrats.
What a truly magical experience for all of you. Thank you for sharing so many of the details with us on the Magical Express back to reality yesterday. Could kick myself since we never formally introduced ourselves while wrangling our boys. Hope you all had a safe trip home. Looking forward to reading more about your experience.
What a wonderful experience!!! That is definitely something you will treasure forever.
I’m so jealous! It just sounds incredibly amazing. What a once of a lifetime opportunity. Couldn’t have happened to a better “diva”.
This sounds absolutely wonderful and I am so happy to hear that you all enjoyed a magical night.
I’m so glad you divas had such a fabulous time! I am however slightly jealous… but it couldn’t have happened to sweeter women!
Can’t wait for the rest of the photos!
I can’t wait to hear more and see pictures. I had my fingers crossed to win, but am so glad it’s a fellow blogger who won so we can all share in your magical day!
While an amazing conference, I’m just wishing I had had more time to meet everyone…..next time!!!
This was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Congrats and I cannot wait to see more photos!
That sounds so magical! I am glad to see that you had a great time:)Can’t wait to see more pictures!!
I am so glad you had a wonderful time. What an incredible experiece and a true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Wow that sounds wonderful I am still jealous over that huge win. What a special and unforgetable experience.
That TOTALLY makes up for the whole snowed in thing and getting there late huh?
~ Lacie
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Wow! How amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience and next year I hope to join you and everyone else at Disney Social Media Moms!
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How seriously awesome is that?! Thank you for sharing so I can pretend I got to go as well
Congrats on the win and the unforgettable memories!
Thanks for letting me and Wyatt play princess and knight with you!
Disney will never be the same for us.
Sounds wonderful and a fabulous time you had!