Thanks, mom and dad, for coming to Disney World with us, creating unforgettable memories and making our vacation more fun than stressful. You're the BEST.
Day 1
Highlights:
- Downtown Disney
The singers and bands in the streets were so amazing that they made the singers on American Idol sound like crap.
- Rainforest Cafe
The boys absolutely loved the live-size elephant and gorilla that "came to life" every 15 minutes or so. The atmosphere was fantastic.
Day 2
Highlights:
- It's a small world
All 3 kids were fascinated and entertained the whole time.
- Peter Pan Flight
I don't think it was as fun as I remembered it, but it was decent and the kids liked it.
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
This was probably Logan's favorite.
- Mad Tea Party
And this was definitely Taylor's favorite.
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
This was the very first ride the kids went on. They were a little nervous at first, but it wasn't long before they started smiling and laughing.
- Space Mountain
In all honesty, it wasn't as scary as I had expected.
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Definitely Billy's favorite and mine.
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
I had to leave early because Kendall was not enjoying the show. The kids were definitely too young to get the jokes.
- Olive Garden
Well, ya know...
- The Magic Kingdom fireworks
Billy and I were able to go thanks to my wonderful parents who had a sleep-over with all 3 kiddos. Surprisingly, they all did great. I thought I was setting my parents up for a terrible night filled with screaming and crying, but they all went to sleep easily.
Day 3
Highlights:
- Meeting Mickey Mouse
By far Logan and Taylor's favorite activity this whole trip. They were so excited to meet their favorite character that they couldn't stop smiling. I was grateful that Mickey Mouse didn't rush us. He took his time giving the boys high fives, letting them kiss his nose, and hugging them. When we told him that he is their favorite character and that they love him very much, he got on his knees and signed that he loves them, too. It was really sweet. Downside: the 1-hr line.
- Kilimanjaro Safaris Expedition
This was definitely a family favorite, even for Kendall. The animals were all so close that we literally could have touched them. There were no cages and no sleepy and lazy animals. I especially liked the elephants that were playing in the water and the giraffe that was sticking her tongue out to reach a leaf on the tree.
- Expedition Everest
Once again, Billy and I agreed that this was our favorite ride of the day. It was pretty scary, but that's what we loved about it. And the line was so short that we got to ride it twice.
- Festival of the Lion King
These acrobats, dancers, and singers were amazing. Disney definitely hires some of the most talented people in the country, maybe even in the world.
- Finding Nemo, the Musical
This show was pretty good, especially considering the fact that people were moving gigantic fish figurines around the stage.
- It's Tough to Be a Bug
The kiddos definitely enjoyed this show, even though the 3D glasses were too big for them. They loved spotting bugs around the theatre and feeling the puffs and drops etc.
- Dinosaur
This ride was for sure more bumpy than scary. Dinosaurs don't really scare me for some reason...
- The Tree of Life
This tree was huge. Up close, animals were carved into the bark. And inside, there was a theatre. Pretty cool, I tought.
- Some Brazilian Grill restaurant
The food was good, but I didn't get to enjoy it much because by that point the kids were driving me insane.
Day 4
Highlights:
- Swiss Family Treehouse
I would love to live in a treehouse like that one, for a summer.
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Same idea as the Dumbo ride.
- Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
I had to leave early because Kendall did not enjoy this show, either. From what I've been told, Logan and Taylor really liked it, especially Taylor. This was probably his favorite show of the day.
- Jungle Cruise
Billy and I agreed that this was our favorite ride of the day. I think the guide made it that much better with his jokes that almost made me pee my pants.
- Pirates of the Caribbean
Logan and Taylor DID NOT enjoy this ride. Fortunately, they didn't cry, but Taylor covered his eyes with his hands and Logan covered his mouth to keep from screaming. I didn't think it was that scary... but maybe it was.
- Splash Mountain
This ride is a classic, and it was a lot longer that I had expected, which I liked a lot. (For future reference, do not sit in the front, you will get soaked.)
- Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
Logan and Taylor drove the speedcars 3 times, each time with a different adult, and each time with the line getting longer. The first time, we didn't wait, the second time we waited 10 minutes, and the last time we waited 30 minutes. But the boys loved it, especially Logan. This was for sure Logan's favorite ride of the day. He loved driving the car by himself, and he loved letting go of the wheel so the car would "crash" into the rail.
- T-Rex
This restaurant was like Rainforest but better. The glowing igloo was cool, the giant jellyfish was great, and the dinosaurs that "came alive" were awesome.
Highlights:
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
This was pretty cool, especially the fighting scenes and the explosions.
- Muppet Vision 3D
Billy and I were in line for another ride while my parents took the kids to this show. Kendall slept but the boys apparently really enjoyed the show.
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure
This was definitely Logan and Taylor's favorite activity. Logan loved the tunnels and Taylor loved the spider web. Taylor went through the web (made of ropes) at least 15 times, and he was faster and faster every time. I went with him the first 3 times, then I let him go on his own, because he was too fast for me.
- Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
This was Billy's favorite, and my second favorite. The stunts and explosions were... WOW! There are no words to describe how cool that was to watch. But while Logan and Taylor enjoyed the stunts and explosions, they did not like the explanations on the special effects. Blah blah blah.
- Toy Story Midway Mania
The fast passes for this ride were gone, for the day, by 11 a.m. I know, ridiculous, right? So Billy, Kendall, and I stood in line while my parents and the boys went back to Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set. We were in line for an hour. And the ride was good, but not great. After the ride, we were able to get my parents fast passes so that they could go on the ride with Logan and Taylor.
- Disney Junior - Live on Stage
Those teenagers were really great singers, and as I was listening to them, I thought to myself, "I wonder if any of these kids will become the Next Britney Spears or Justin Timberlake."
- Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage
I was wondering how they would turn a 90-and-some-minutes movie into a 45-minute show. Well, they did a really good job.
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
This was definitely my favorite ride of the day, and my favorite scary ride overall. And it was scary. My butt literally came off the seat when the elevator dropped us. And I was literally screaming for my life. It was awesome!
- Golden Coral
Well, it's Golden Coral...
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