DISNEY WORLD!!!

We started off our trip to Disney World with the 14 hour drive to Florida. The kids were wonderful in the car. Before we headed off on our trip we had a talk about 2 families that took a trip to Disney. Family number one complained and wined and made mom and dad mad. They asked when are we going to get there, and made comments like I’m board. (You get the picture) then Family number 2 said thank you for everything, was kind and helpful, patient in line, and was happy to be together. We asked the kids what family they would want to go to Disney World with. They of course said family number two. Well little did I know that this little talk would turn into the theme of our trip. The kids started talking about these two families and it continued the whole trip. If someone started to wine, we would just say variations on “I think I saw family number one back there if you want to go and join them.” There was even one time where the Mom and Dad from family number 1 visited our trip, but it didn’t last too long. For the most part, our happy family number two had a WONDERFUL time together.

Our first day we spent at Magic Kingdom. It was such a ball, that place is perfect for little ones. Katie went on almost every ride with us, and was perfectly happy to do so. The lines were sometimes long, but entertaining, and the new policy of the ‘fast pass” has really made the line ups slick. On our first day we met Mickey Mouse and the kids really enjoyed that. Shortly after we also got to meet Chicken Little. Alex really liked these two meetings. The picture of him with Chicken Little is so funny. He turned Alexs hat sideways, and Alex giggled and giggled. I was glad that we had a little Disney Brush up the month before we left, so they actually knew who Dumbo was. They enjoyed all of the rides and were so happy and helpful. We stayed at Magic Kingdom on Monday until after midnight. It was a really long day.

On Tuesday, we got up and headed for Animal Kingdom. This day didn’t go as well as the others. This is the day that mom and dad from Family number one came to visit. The kids were all very tired. Liza wasn’t bad though, she was very interested in everything. We went to see this “Bugs Life” 3 D movie, which scared the pants off Alex and gave Tori quite a fright too. We eventually gave up on this park, as it was packed to the brim with people and we were all grouchy. The rides were for the most part too big for the little ones, and it was hotter then heck. We did go on the Safari, and it was kind of a let down too. We chalked the day up to a loss, I took the little ones back to the car for a rest while Brent ran Liza on river raft ride where they got soaked. We then headed to the Pirate Dinner. Upon arriving there, they had our reservation, but no seats available. After a little fit (thrown by yours truly) we sat front and center in seats that would have cost us $100 more to sit in. It was a fun dinner though. There was a pirate ship set up inside the building where the play took place. The show involved acting singing, trampoline tricks, some WWF style fighting, and even some trapeze work. It turned out to be another fun night.

On Wednesday we headed to Sea World. We had a blast. They have a new Shamu show and Alex just ate up the theme. It was about a little boy who dreamed of being a trainer, and how he really did become one. Alex is now going to be a trainer. We got to feed sting rays and (my personal favorite) DOLPHINS. It was so fun to feed and pet the dolphins. We watched shows, went on rides and even played in the sand. After yet another full day, we headed back with Dolphin toys and souvenirs in arms.

On Thursday we went to Epcot. This was a good slow day. Not too terribly much to do for the kids. What there was for them to do was calm and quite things, like crafts and projects. We did go on the new Nemo ride, that was really neat. It is so interesting to see the new technology and how they are using it. As we went to visit the countries, Brent and I had our selves all geared up for some YUMMY food. I hoping for Fries and Gravy, and a Canoli. Brent hoping for Crepes, and Frits. Well, I goy my Canoli, and Brent his Crepe, but no Frits and no gravy. Oh well. The Canoli was good, but no Mikes (these are in Boston) Really it just made me want Mikes all the more. We also had the Princess dinner at Epcot. You can’t even begin to imagine little Tori and all her excitement as we stood in our line for lunch with the princesses! When we saw snow white, she lit up! She was SO EXCITED! She and Liza both enjoyed meeting the princesses, but Liza gets that they are people in costumes. For Tori, this was the real deal. She had so many cute little questions and comments, I wish I had written them down. Alex didn’t like all the princesses coming up and calling him prince and asking him questions. He even hid his autograph book so that they would stop signing it. He eventually hid himself from them as well. J

On Friday we went back to Magic Kingdom and had another FULL day of fun. We doubled up the rides that the kids liked the most and made sure that we got to go on anything we missed. They hit Buzz Lightyear, Whinnie the Pooh, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Peter Pan twice. There was also a show called Mickeys Philharmagic. (this was Brents Favorite) This show was amazing and full of surprises. We saw it twice, and would have seen it again if there had been time. It was such a wonderful trip. The kids were all SO good and SO happy. The drive back went smoothly and we took a few days to recoup, but we are almost back up. The house is still a mess and I am just now starting to see the middle of the laundry pile, but it was worth it!! Enjoy the pics!