Disneyland Paris September 2017 Series: What's In My Park Bag

I cannot believe that its exactly a month today until I will be back home in Disneyland Paris. This trip has been a long time coming considering how long we have waited since booking this trip back in June 2016. 

Even though we booked it so long ago we have been excited since day one and I've lost count how many times we said we weren't going to talk about it but we did. We knew exactly what we were going to do, see and where to eat. I'm even more excited now knowing we are in the final stages of our count down.

I love doing a "What's Inside My Parks Bag" for my trip because it gives me the chance to show you any little extra things I'm taking like my new amazing jumper, phone case and my variety of Insax film I'm taking for the trip.

I won't bother speaking about my Alice and Wonderland backpack and purse for the 3rd time over the course of my posts but this bag is so comfortable and is so big its just more practical out of all my bags for space.

Lady and The Tramp Make Up Bag
I just had to pick up this cute little make up case to put all my little bits and bobs in when in the parks. I got it from Clinton's for £6.99 and is just the perfect size and its Disney related.

So as I don't really wear make up what I will be putting in here is tissues, wet wipes, hand sanitizer just because you never know when you may need these things. Along with these I will put in my mini hair brush, mirror, body spray and some headache tables just the bare essentials that you could need during the day. Usually I would put my charging pack and cable in here as well but because of the room in my camera case I will putting these in there instead in case I need them.

Pink Instax Mini 8 plus Film
After taking my Instax camera with me on my two previous day trips I just had to bring it along this time. I had so much fun doing a photo shoot with Jemma and messing around last time that I'm really excited to bring it along and do the same with Emma.

I have so many ideas of photos I want to get using the film but also with the characters as well, the Disney princess film is going to be used during our Princess lunch just because its perfect for the occasion. I also have got the new Alice in Wonderland version and some amazing Beauty and the Beast film which I brought instantly once I saw it.

Sony Alpha 6000
I cannot wait to get back to Disneyland Paris and have another play around with my camera, when I took it back in February I didn't have a clue what I was doing and because it was a dull day I didn't get the most out of my camera so I'm hoping for better weather this time around plus I have been taught a few bits by my dad so I can actually have a proper play rather than just using Auto all the time.

I have picked up a light weight case for carrying my camera around the park to make some more room in my backpack but whats great this case is that it can also strap on to the straps on the backpack making it even more accessible.

Disneyland Paris Grey Jumper
I think this has to be the best thing in my backpack right? I cannot tell you how happy I was when an online shopper remembered I wanted one and picked me one up out of the blue. This jumper has been so hard to get hold off and after I was let down by various online sellers I began to give up hope until I got a random message of the lovely Lauren telling me she had got me one. Everyone needs a jumper on the evening when waiting to watch Illuminations or riding more rides.

Sparkly Mickey Mouse Phone Case and Ears
I'm so excited to finally be able to use this phone case for the first time, I brought it off eBay ages ago and have been saving it ever since for this occasion. I just think it fits in with the whole theme plus who doesn't love sparkly Mickey ears on a case? Plus it shows of my rose gold phone which is usually covered up.

Of course my ears will be going in my backpack but only when I'm riding rides so they don't fly of my head and because they are all custom pairs I really don't want to risk it.

So this is the last post from my series now until I get back :( I've actually really enjoyed writing these and I'm looking forward to writing up my day trip reports and haul posts for you all once I'm back!

Planning London - October 2017

I feel my blogging inspiration has been a little flat over the last few months apart from blogging about my upcoming Disney trip and I do have a few other posts in the pipeline but not a lot so I thought I would tell you about our upcoming trip to London.

After my friend Kirsty went and spent a weekend in London with her boyfriend it gave me an idea to see if Joel fancied doing a similar thing but I know he hates travelling and isn't a massive fan of London so I was really surprised when he jumped at the opportunity to go and spend a few nights there in October.

What I'm looking forward to about this trip the most is that we are just going to arrive in London and do as we please. Usually when I'm in London I'm always there to do something whether its seeing a show or watching a band and it feels very rushed so I'm looking forward to going with the flow and seeing where the few days takes us.

We arrive in London on the Thursday afternoon in time for us to check in to our room as we have booked a room with bathroom to save on costs as it was £110 for 2 nights compared to £300 in a hotel which saved us a lot of money. It is over in Wembley which is about 25 minuets on the underground which isn't an issue because I would rather save money. We then leave London on the Saturday evening giving us pretty much 2 full days and half a day.

We haven't got any plans set in stone when we are there but we are slowly compiling a list of places we would like to visit and do whilst we are there.

To Do List:
- General Sightseeing - We want to just take a wonder around to all the different big landmarks like Big Ben, London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and loads more.
- Visit Kings Cross Station - So I can finally visit the Platform 9 3/4 shop
- Eat breakfast at The Breakfast Club
- Visit Primrose Bakery again and get cake
- Visit London Zoo (Maybe)
- Visit the Disney Store in Oxford Street/Covent Gardens
- Shopping - With so many shops in London this is a must do of course
- Borough Market - I've heard so many good things about all the food stalls here and I have yet to visit so somewhere I would definitely like to go.
- Sky Garden/ Pod Bar
- Eat at lots of different restaurants and try new foods

So these are the few things we have on our to do list although like I said we don't really have anything set in stone and will take things as they come!

Once I get back I will be sure to do some trip reports about what we did and where we ate, maybe even a haul post if I buy anything!

June/July: Books I've Read

This month I decided to join June and July's post together just because in July I read the first book on the list with in two weeks but then ended up reading two books around the same time which carried on in to July so it just made more sense to collaborate both months.

From Notting Hill To New York Actually by Ali McNamara

My friend brought me the first and second book from this series for my birthday absolutely ages ago and after a few years I finally managed to read the first book last year and it was amazing so I'm not to sure why its taken me this long to read the second.

After finishing my May book I picked this one up on the bank holiday and plough through half the book in two days which was an achievement for me in its self. What I love about this series is the characters, the drama and how this one girl can manage to get up to the most craziest things without even meaning to. After every chapter ends you just want to start reading the next because you NEED to know what happens like how she becomes friends with Bradley Cooper like come on!

From Notting Hill With Four Weddings Actually by Ali McNamara

So it didn't take me that long to make a start on the third book in the series now did it? This time I decided I would actually just get on and get reading it as I just had to see what happened after the most romantic proposal in the last book.

After finishing the last book in the series I just had to know whether or not there were going to be any more and after tweeting Ali McNamara she said there was nothing in the pipe line at the moment which was gutting but least she didn't rule it out.

I would love to see a fourth book in this series as I'm dying to know what happens next and whether they do end up having a baby in the end and just what random things Scarlet manages to get herself in to now!

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Screen Play - JK Rowling

Finally gotten around to reading this after having it on my bookshelf since Christmas even though I have seen the film so many times I just had to pick this up and get it read as I'm trying to read as many of my books before I get my Kindle. 

It was such a quick read as well because its not your typical book as its a script from the film rather than an actual story which I quiet like although its taken me a while to get used to the style. Even though like I said I've seen the movie so many times I've really loved reading the script and all the illustrations are really nice and the cover is beautiful.


So you may be wondering why this month I read one of my books on a Kindle? Well my mum kindly lent me hers so I could give it a test run and see if I got on with it ok because I have always said I preferred reading an actual book but actually after reading on the Kindle I really liked it as its exactly like reading a book and its a lot more light weight and easier to hold.

Another reason why I wanted to convert is because I have been running out of book space on my shelf as well as the Kindle versions actually being a lot cheaper than buying the actual book. Plus when you go on holiday you can take as many books away with you as you like without having to take up to much room.

My mum has actually offered to get me a Kindle for my birthday in September which is amazing and will be such a good present rather than just having money so I've got 12 books to try and read between now and September which I probably wont be able to do but I will give it a go!

Review: July 2017 DokiDoki Boxie

So this is all very exciting, a new Japanese candy/snack subscription box for me to review this month but you may be wondering is there going to be the usual Tokyo Treat review? Sorry everyone but this month I'm afraid there won't be with the costs of these boxes being £25/£30 each I can't get more than one a month.

So you all must be wondering why I've changed boxes? and who DokiDoki Boxie is? Well the main reason I have decided to give another box ago is because since Tokyo Treat made some changes to they're box for the second anniversary I haven't been 100% convinced.

The first thing that I'm not 100% happy with is that they have replaced 2 to 3 of the bigger items for a pack of 5 smaller items which means we get more snacks in the box but if I am honest I would rather have the bigger snacks. Also they have changed the shape and size of the box although apparently its meant to be bigger it really doesn't look it and because of this I have found the snacks they are providing are of smaller size due to the box difference.

So WHO are DokiDoki Boxie?
Well DokiDoki were a Japanese candy and snack subscription service that provide monthly boxes all the way from Japan direct to you front door.

I said they were a subscription service not because they are no longer doing these boxes but because from the 1st of June they scrapped this and changed it so that you could just order one of the boxes when ever you felt like it rather than being tied down to a plan which I think is great. Instead when a new box is available they let anyone know who has brought one before that a new one is out via email.

Boxes:
Over at Doki Doki Boxie they offer two different boxes for you to choose from the Okashi Box which is snacks and candy and the Anime Box which includes a variety of Anime items.

The Okashi Box which is the one I've gone for comes in two different sizes;

Chibi Box: £20.39

• 15/16 Full Sized Japanese candy and snacks
• Free Shipping Worldwide with tracking number and insurance
• 1 Entry Ticket to Monthly DokiDoki Boxie Raffle
• Downloadable PDF of Snack Description Pamphlet
• Does not include Extra Premium Candy/Snack or Extra Anime/Game item option

Deka Box: £27.42

• 20/21 Full Sized Japanese candy and snacks
• Free Shipping Worldwide with tracking number and insurance
• 1 Entry Ticket to Monthly DokiDoki Boxie Raffle
• Downloadable PDF of Snack Description Pamphlet
• Extra Premium Candy/Snack or Extra Anime/Game item option

I decided to go for the Deka Box as this is a very similar cost to what I pay for my current Tokyo Treat subscription and its only a couple of pounds more. 

What I really liked about this box is that when you put through your order you have the option to choose a DIY kit or another snack which for me is perfect as if you have read my Tokyo Treat reviews you will see that I hated them so its nice to have the option to skip this. With both boxes you also get the option to choose which raffle you would like to be entered in to.

When ordering the Deka box you are also given the option to choose whether you would rather have a premium candy or snack, anime item or a kawaii item included which is another thing I am really pleased about as for me I would rather have the extra snack than an item that would not be any interest to me. 

Items Received:

So usually before I show you the items I have received I would post a photo of the pamphlet that is provided detailing whats inside but from the 1st of June DokiDoki Boxie decided to go paper free and send out a digital download instead which I have taken a photo of and already you can see its jam packed with goodies!

PuchiPuchi Fortune Telling Candy - 5/5

These candies are super cute and super fun to open with each bit on the foil having a different fortune. I originally thought they were chocolate type smarties but they are actually three different flavoured hard candy and so far I haven't picked a bad luck one.

Ikattara - 5/5

This is dried fish covered in some sort of seasoning which is apparently meant to be spicy although I didn't think this at all unless Japanese taste buds are different to ours? These were overly fishy and they smelt it as well but I loved them and they didn't last long.

Pillow Fruit Ramune - 5/5

Ramune Candy? Well thats a win win for me as you know because I love any Ramune styled candy especially the ones that fizz on your tongue and dissolve as well!

Black Thunder - N/A

I actually had one of these in a Tokyo Treat box a few months back and it wasn't really my cup of tea so gave this to my partner to have this time around.

Garibori Ramen - 2/5

Funny thing about these is I opened them and wasn't really all that impressed they kind of tasted a bit bland I thought they may of had a strong flavour but I still ended up eating them!

Mochi-Chan Dango - 5/5

How cute is the packaging for these little mochi's? I have had proper mochi before and they are nothing like the real thing but you get the idea. I think they were all meant to be different flavours but if I'm honest they all tasted the same but still very nice!

One Punch Man Crunky - 3/5

The reason I have given this a lower score is because I thought it was going to be like a white chocolate bar with oreo type cooking pieces which it kind of was but had a very floral taste which I didn't like. I love the packaging for this chocolate bar as its one of my partners favourite shows.

Rich Orange Biscuits - 5/5

These are incredible! They are like these biscuits called Oreo's that we have in the UK but 100% better as the orange filling tastes like Terry's Chocolate and both of these things are my favourite shame I had to share them though :( or they need to put more in the box ha!

Hiyashuwa Ramune Candy - 5/5

More ramune you say? These are hard soda flavoured candies that all have slightly different textures and one random watermelon flavoured one as well. I do love hard candies but I wish these were chewy sweets instead.

Cream Collon Lemon - 3/5

I usually HATE anything that is lemon flavoured food wise not drink wise but I don't know what it is but I just don't like the taste. When I opened these there was an over powering citrus smell but the taste wasn't that strong at all. I still think these will be something i'll give to my partner but they aren't as bad as I thought.

Texas Corn (Potage) - 5/5

When I first had a cream potage snack over at Tokyo Treat I had no clue what so ever what it was but it tasted AMAZING! When I saw these included in the box it was one of the first things I dived in for although I'm not sure where the Texas corn bit comes from?

Umaiwa (Takoyaki) - 5/5

So apparently these are Takoyaki and Octopus flavour? They taste more of the Takoyaki flavour than octopus and aren't very fishy which is great not that it would have been an issue as I don't mind the fishy flavoured things. I love corn based snacks and looking at the back of the packet there is so many of them to try so hopefully we shall get some more in another box.

 Wasabeef - 5/5

These crips are to die for, there is just something so nice about Japanese crisps the texture and flavour of them. These ones are beef and wasabi flavoured which I wasn't sure I was going to like but was I wrong. I can't really taste much beef more of the strong wasabi flavouring.

Bino (Salted) - 3/5

I was a little sceptical trying these only because I've had so many of these snacks in the UK and they are something I wouldn't buy as a snack for myself. These actually tasted really nice and completely different to the versions we get here in the UK. They weren't really salted but more soy sauce flavoured.

Torotto Chocolate - 5/5

So this was my snack I was given instead of having the DIY kit which I've actually had before and these taste as good as I remember. They are pretty much just brownie bites but not very gooey like it shows on the packet but very chocolatey and yummy.

Veggie Taberu - 5/5

I wasn't sure I was really going to like these as they are corn puffed vegetable flavoured crisps but actually I really loved these although I couldn't tell what the flavours were exactly. I love that they were also heart shaped which was really cute.

PukaPuka Tai (Strawberry) - 2/5

I've had the chocolate versions of these a few times now in different variations but I have to admit the Strawberry one was not one of my favourites when you opened the packet it smelt really strong but the taste was very artificial and a fake strawberry taste that fut me off.

Bisuko (Fermented Butter) - 5/5

These taste so good kind of like sweet and salty and as my partner put it like a ritz biscuit but sweet with a yummy creamy centre. Not sure what it means by its fermented butter? but it tasted amazing anyways and probably won't google it to see what it means!

Super Ottotto Umashio - N/A

I haven't opened these this time around as these were included in a Tokyo Treat box a couple of months ago. If I recall rightly I did like them but they weren't my favourite. 

Gudetama Custard Choco - 5/5

These have to be one of my favourite items within the box and also my premium treat for this month and the bag is huge and filled to the brim. I love that these are a mix of white and milk chocolate although you may think the white chocolate would be runny its not its solid chocolate.

I love Gudetama and think the packaging is really cute even the wrappers on the chocolate as well have different egg faces. 

Wow! What a box this has truly been filled to the brim with a huge variety of snacks and candy all the way from Japan. My first impressions of this box just from looking at the snack sheet was incredible then to actually received and open the box was even better. 

The box itself is of a decent sized and not one gap is left empty. As mentioned above what I love is the choices you can make when selecting your box whether to have extra treats or DIY kits or a special item. The only thing that I feel is missing is a drink and its a shame you can't pay an extra couple of pounds to get one included. 

I love that the box included so many different packets of crips or corn based snacks and that there was still loads of variety. 

Comparing this to the changes Tokyo Treat have made this year I have to be honest I would rather buy this box moving forward even my partner agrees that there is way more being included in this one and less in Tokyo Treat. Even though I have a £5 off code for Tokyo Treat this box would only be £2 more and if I didn't have the code this box it would actually be cheaper and better value for money.

So overall I would give this box a 9/10 only because I feel a drink option would make it better otherwise its better value for money, a bigger box, more variety and more treats included. 

I won't be buying another now until the end of September as I have a few busy months coming up so you can expect to see another Doki Doki review in October!

Thank you for reading. I purchased this with my own money and was NOT paid to review this by Doki Doki Boxie.

Coming Up - July 2017 to December 2017

I have had just such lack or inspiration this year when its come to writing this blog, I was hoping maybe I might hit the 100 posts again this year but I honestly don't think I will. I thought it would be quite nice to just update you all on whats going to be coming up over the next six months things that are definitely happening and I will be posting about.

Coming Up:

- Disneyland Paris
If you have completely missed all my Disneyland Paris over the last six months then my holiday is finally getting closer and I have a few more posts coming up soon following on from my trip.

• What's In My Parks Bag
• Trip Reports
• Haul Post

- Doki Doki Boxie Review - July or August 2017
So in July I decided to swap my usual Tokyo Treat box for a new Japanese box to review just because I haven't been that impressed since the changes back in April. I haven't cancelled my subscription plan as such just skipped a couple of months as well because the next few months with my holidays I need the extra cash.

- What I Got for my Birthday
I know some people really don't like these types of blog posts because they think some people are showing off where as I and a lot of other people I know really enjoy reading them. I love finding out what people got for they're birthday and what they go up to on they're special day.

- EGX Convention - Birmingham - September 2017
So excited to go to EGX this year with Joel and for those who don't know its the UK's biggest gaming convention where we will get the chance to play some of the newest games but also try some demos for future releases.

• Day Trip Reports
• Haul Post

- Beauty and The Beast Afternoon Tea - Bristol - October 2017
I have been dying to try the popular BATB afternoon tea in London since it was announced at the start of the year but have never managed to get a booking. My friend though got an email about one they are doing in Bristol and its actually only a 15 minuet drive away from our home which is perfect although its a little while off yet but it will still be amazing when it comes around.

- Seeing Chon - Bristol - October 2017
Chon are a band from all the way over in America and they're music is mostly instrumental with a few tracks that have vocals. Now Joel introduced me to them last year and I fell in love but at the time they only seemed to be touring the states and have now released a new album and surprised the UK with a tour and whats even better is they are coming to my home town!!

- London Break - October 2017
With me being in Disneyland Paris in September and money being tight me and Joel decided to take a few days break in London just to change things up a bit as we are saving for Tokyo there isn't going to be any holiday on the cards.

• Planning London
• Day Trip Reports
• Haul Post

So there we have it, my plans for the next six months and what to expect on my blog. There will be the usual books I've read posts and Tokyo Treat reviews.

Until I get my Doki Doki Boxie I'm not 100% sure If I will continue with Tokyo Treat or not but I haven't cancelled my subscription because I have a $5 off for life code on there and who knows when something might pop up that I would like to try. 

Disneyland Paris September 2017 Series: Day 1 Outfit

So here it is, my final outfit for my Disneyland Paris trip. If I'm honest this is the most simplest of all the four and this is mostly because its my half day outfit as we arrive in Disney in the afternoon.

There isn't much to this outfit really but I had to share it with you because I've got another amazing tee from the lovely duo over at Magical Thunder Press and honestly you should really go and check them out they have some more amazing tops on pre order along with they're first new pin from a collection they are releasing.

Mickey Mouse Castle Tee - Magical Thunder Press (link)
Honestly how beautiful is this tee? You may recognise the words from my Tangled tee from my day 3 outfit post and the reason for this is Magical Thunder Press held a vote for the two tops and which ever one won they would print although in the end due to popularity they did both which made me very happy!

The design on this top is perfect and the saying on it is just everything because on my first day in the parks when I wear this top and see the castle for the first time in a while I will be exactly where I'm meant to be.

As I don't want to take too many pairs of ears with me as I'm only there for 3 and half days I have decided to wear my ears from my day 4 outfit again as they match the style of the top perfectly.

With all my outfits planned and sorted its just the waiting game now till I can finally get packing and everything will begin to feel real! I think when it hits 50 days that's when I will be even more excited than I am NOW!

Disneyland Paris September 2017 Series: Dinning Plans

Finally reservations day came around and we were able to book our meals for our trip. To be honest we have always known where we wanted to eat since we booked the trip but because it was done back in June 2016 we had a very long wait to finally reach this day.

With us arriving on the Monday afternoon we decided to not book any meals for this day but to go with counter service restaurants instead so that we don't have any commitments on our first evening. 

We also have our Wednesday meal at Auberge De Cendrillon booked and paid for so only ended up having to call to make 2 reservations.

(All photos are from http://www.disneylandparis.co.uk apart from the one at the very end of the blog)

Monday:

Cafe Hyperion or Restaurant en Coulisse

Hakuna Matata Restaurant

So when we arrive we are planning to eat at one of the above restaurants for some lunch and then hopefully eat at the other for our evening meal. Although I'm not 100% sure I will eat at both because I get full quite easily so Emma wants to eat at Hakuna Matata and I want to grab some sort of burger but we will see what happens.

The reason we have both Cafe Hyperion and Restaurant en Coulisse on the list is because I'm hoping to be able to have the Darth Vader burger again but at the moment neither of them are advertising the burgers because Season of The Force is over although people have said they got the burgers in Cafe Hyperion way before the event was on so here is hoping. Otherwise I will get get the Jedi burger this time around.

I'm slightly worried about eating in Hakuna Matata Restaurant not because I don't love the food but because they have changed they're famous fries in to something called Sweet Corn fries and I'm just worried the amazingness that I tried last time has now gone :(

Tuesday:
Chez Remy

FINALLY I'm going to be eating in Chez Remy from one of my favourite all time Pixar movies Ratatouille. I have been wanting to eat here since it opened back in July 2014 but haven't had the chance to until this trip. I already know exactly what I'm going to have for my meal because me and Emma have looked at the menu so many times already.

It isn't just the food that is making me excited to eat here but also the decor of the restaurant I haven't seen anything like it before it is just so cute. I love how everything is so big and and oversized so you feel like a mouse!

Wednesday:
Princess Lunch - Auberge De Cendrillon

I think out of all the meals we have planned during our visit this is the one I'm most excited for as finally I'm able to dine with the princesses. We've had this booked since we made our original booking back in June last year although it wasn't officially confirmed until later in year but this is something I have wanted to do for ages.

It's actually my Birthday on the day we visit so we have paid for a cake as well to make it extra special. We are really hoping for Rapunzel and Belle to be present on the day but if that doesn't happen I won't be annoyed as it is pot luck who is there on the day but it would be amazing if they were.

Thursday:
La Grange at Billy Bob's Country Western Saloon

I'm so excited to be back eating here again! We nearly didn't end up booking this at one point as one of Emma's friend said she had a bad experience but because I ended up here in February and had an amazing time we have decided to give it ago.

I love Mexican and Tex Mex food so what is more to like? Plus its a buffet style restaurant meaning we can eat what we want and when we want so I'm looking forward to getting back in here and filling my boots.

With reservation day out of the way and all our travel plans sorted we can just sit back and relax. All that's left to do now is change up my money and purchase travel insurance.

61 DAYS TO GO!

Disneyland Paris September 2017 Series: Day 4 Outfit

My final outfit for my trip was a simple one to decide. If you've read my outfit posts before or follow me on Instagram then you will know this is a repeat outfit from my September trip last year so it was easier to use some items I already had.

With my shoes and bag both being Alice themed I thought I may as well re do my Alice outfit as it will save me some money and my Alice top wasn't actually seen in any of the photos as I was wearing a jumper the whole time.

Alice In Wonderland Tee - Etsy Wolfawn - (link)
Another tee by my favourite Etsy page Wolfawn and I absolutely love this design as its so simple but at the same time one of my favourites. As mentioned above I did wear this on another trip but as it was covered by a jumper I thought it could make another appearance.

I was actually going to get another top by Wolfawn for this trip but by the time you've added postage and the conversion rate it can get a little expensive but came across another company based in the UK who's tees are AMAZING which you will see in my Day 1 and Day 3 posts.

You should definitely check them out over on they're Etsy page as they have such a ride rage of tees to choose from and even some non Disney ones as well. I love they're Starbucks range of tops I could honestly buy loads of them.

Alice In Wonderland Backpack/Purse - Loungefly - (link)
I fell in love with this bag and purse combo the moment I saw it on Loungefly the only issue was that they don't ship to the UK which I will say it again is stupid because they would have so many buyers from all over. Luckily I spotted this on Amazon via a seller in America and it they were both being sold at a reasonable rate although by the time I did buy the purse it had gone up a lot but had to have it.

I've taken this bag on both of my day trips but especially on the February trip did I realise how amazing this backpack was. Within my backpack on this trip I had my new Sony A6000 camera inside its camera bag which isn't small, my instax camera, purse, small make up bag, snacks and a drink and by this point you would be thinking wow how heavy must that bag be and it wasn't at all as the weight was distributed evenly and the straps padded. If I had all of that in a hand bag I would have had such a painful shoulder by the end of it.

Alice In Wonderland Vans - Vans Online 
These shoes are my go to Disney shoes for any occasion! As soon as I saw these were available I was having them for my December trip back in 2015 and my partner kindly brought them for me as an early Christmas present.

I had heard mixed reviews about them not being very comfy for walking around Disney all day for hours on end oh boy they are the most comfiest shoes I have ever worn. I actually changed to black boots for a day of shopping and I regretted it that's for sure! So these shoes will be seen with all my outfits just because I want comfy shoes.

Castle Print Custom made Ears - Custom Ears by Audrey 
These ears are one of my favourite pairs I own they are so comfortable to the point that I forget that they are actually on my head. The main reason I love these ears are the print, its really cute and has all the most amazing different Disney movie items on them with a cute bow and little castle charm, These ears will also be making an appearance on my Day 1 outfit because they suit my top that is arriving this month perfectly.

As mentioned my second amazing top by Magical Thunder Press is being sent out this week so I will finally have all my Disney outfits complete. Then it will simply be just booking our meals next month, travel, money and then insurance and we will be all DONE!

Annie The Musical - London

On the 15th June 2017 only last week me and both of my sisters travelled up to London to go and watch Annie in the theatre. Annie has been one of my all time favourite movies since I was a little girl after watching the 1982 original with my sisters growing up. 

My love for Annie didn't stop with the classic when Disney released they're own version of the movie back in 1999 I had to watch it of course one with it being Annie and two with it being Disney. 

In 2014 a more modern up to date version was released and although it received mixed signals I absolutely loved it because it mixed things up and gave it a more up to date feel with remakes of the classic songs and new ones added as well.

Annie did come to my home town in Bristol back in 2016 but because I didn't have any money at the time I didn't get any tickets but when I found out it was going to be coming to the West End and staring Miranda Hart who is one of my favourite comedians and is in Call The Midwife the credit card came out and tickets were booked instantly as I had to go.

Because money was still tight at the time we went for the cheapest tickets we could get but with a decent view. I quite like being sat up high looking down over the stage as it means you get an overall great view and don't miss anything although I did check how the top tier seats were before booking because I know in some theatres the seats can be awfully uncomfortable the higher you get.

We were sat in the front row of the upper circle right on the end in the middle meaning we had a perfect view of the stage with no one blocking our view.

After reading so many good reviews of the show before we went I just knew it was going to be everything I wanted it to be and more. The cast were incredible especially the children playing the orphans and Annie herself they had such powerful voices and brought the characters to life.

Miranda Hart made the most perfect Miss Hannigan from the moment she walked on the stage to the moment she galloped off ... any Miranda fans will get that reference and she did actually gallop off the stage. 

The set designs were incredible how they moved from scene to scene and all the added extras changed. 

I could not help but sing all the way through it was just full of the classics songs and screen play was just perfect even though it varied in certain places.

As I have only seen the movies and never seen Annie on Broadway in New York I cannot really comment which one it is based on. But going on the movie basis I would say it was a good mix of both with some new songs added in that I hadn't heard before. As for my sisters because they hadn't watched the 1999 Annie they didn't know two of the songs or that the ending of the show came from that movie.

If you are an Annie lover like myself or just fancy seeing something new then I really recommend this. It will make you laugh and sing and its just a good feeling show. Its currently on in London until the 6th January 2018 but Miranda is only starring as Miss Hannigan until the 17th September.

Review: June 2017 Tokyo Treat Box

So this months box is full of snacks that are perfect to be enjoyed when its raining outside as this months theme is Rainy Day Snacks although for me I will eat any snack what ever the weather hehe.

For once I've been really excited about receiving my box this month as I've seen some spoilers of the treats included and they look awesome especially the DIY kit. I've been a bit unsure since they changed the boxes and replaced two of the bigger items with a pack of smaller treats but we shall see.

As always here is a photo of the outside and the inside of the booklet they provide which details all the items included within the box in English, because if you are like me and cannot read Japanese then this is a great help.

Items Received:

Dagashi Bag/Wagashi: 
I think this actually has to be one of my favourite Dagashi bags so far as this month as there were more of a variety of treats rather than them being all savoury.

Main Box:
Chip Star Mild Salt (5/5)
These are essentially Japanese versions of Pringles but these tasted so much better that's for sure as they were a mild salt flavour rather than a really salty flavour like ready salted crisp are like in the UK.

Super HimoQ - Grape and Muscat Flavour (5/5)
We have actually had one of these in a previous box but it was Cola and Ramune flavoured but this time it was two different flavours of grape. I love Grape gummy sweets and the fact that it was really long was awesome.

Marble Chocolate (5/5)
Japanese version of Smarties here over in the UK apart from some of these had cute pictures on and the packet included a cool little sticker.

Shimi Choco Corn Soft Cream (5/5)
We have had these before in a chocolate flavour but in this box they were a soft cream flavour which kind of reminded me of vanilla ice cream. Only thing that disappointed me was the fact that back was barley full compared to the last time we had these the bag was mostly air.

Chocobi Space Parfait (5/5)
I wasn't 100% sure if I was going to actually like these they are corn puff star shaped snacks that come in a variety of fruit flavours but actually these tasted really nice although I couldn't quite tell what the different flavours were as they all tasted the same as there was no colour difference to help make out which one was which.

Mix Fruit Soda Ramune Candies (5+)
By now you should all know that anything ramune flavour will always get a big thumps up from me. I really liked the design of this packet because they made it to look like a little bottle of drink. These were 3 different flavours of candy and my favourite had to be the strawberry one.

Black Thunder Kaki No Tane (5/5)
Everybody always raves about these Black Thunder bars but after my first experience with one of these that tasted awful I was a little skeptical to try this one. After checking what flavour this one was I decided to give it a go and it tasted amazing better than whatever the first one I had was.

This flavour contained small pieces of salty pretzel which was really yummy mixed in with the chocolate and rice puffs.

Porippy Spice Peanuts (5/5)
These reminded me of Nobby's Nuts here in the UK with they're crunchy outside shell and peanut in the middle. They weren't over the top spicy but they did have a kick to them, I really like the pattern on the outside of the shell. Its nice to actually have some nuts in the box as since I've been subscribed something like this has never been included.

Pie No Mi - Pablo Cheesecake flavour (5/5)
I love these little pastry pies as they are so cute and small but still flaky like pastry. The first time I tried these were in Matcha flavour but these ones were based on a really popular Pablo Cheesecake flavour but if I am honest even those these ones still tasted amazing they didn't really have what I would call a strong cheesecake flavour to them.

Shinchan Puri Puri Pudding (N/A)
I haven't got around to do doing this DIY candy kit yet although I am hoping this one will be easy enough to do ... famous last words!

Kit Kat Sakura Kinako (5/5)
I have been loving all the Kit Kats that have been included in the last couple of boxes! Its meant I have been able to try loads of flavours that aren't available over her in the UK as we only have a few variations compared to the tones they have in Japan you wait till I come back next year hehe.

These had a very subtle Sakura flavouring to them but it tasted very creamy with a hint of caramel to it.

Tropicana Sakura Peach Taste (5/5)
After the last few fruity drinks that have been included in these boxes have tasted awful I wasn't really please to see yet another Sakura mixed drink had been included. Although I should have known with it being Tropicana it was going to taste lovely so I take back what I said.

I think because it was peach mixed with raspberries and cherries it wasn't over the top floral like the previous drinks have been like and was very refreshing.

One Piece Multi Colour Pen
Not a massive fan of One Piece but I won't complain at having another pen as you can never have enough of them. Although I am going to cut the strap of the top as it just gets in the way.

I've actually really enjoyed this months box compared to the last two since the change maybe because the variety of snacks have been different and not savoury heavy. July's theme is Beach Party so I am expecting some fruity flavours and hopefully some more gummy candy.

If you would like to read any of my Tokyo Treat reviews from 2016 then please click on the "Tokyo Treat" or "2016" labels in the labels column on the side.

Thank you for reading. I purchased this with my own money and was NOT paid to review this by Tokyo Treat.