I simply adore Disney!
But I first must say, this blog is all about me and my family's trips into The Walt Disney World Resort. Nothing here is sanctioned by Disney-just me and my opinions. I certainly hope I can give you some useful tips and tricks for all the Resort, but chances are, you may have heard them before.
Our "YEAR of DISNEY" (as I have dubbed it-also referred to as #disneylife ) all started because my husband won a trip, through his employer, to stay at the (drum roll, please!) Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Wow, right? If you are not familiar-check it out! (you are allowed and encouraged to visit all Disney property) We have always enjoyed visiting this resort around the holidays. Here is where they display the "life-sized" gingerbread house. It is amazing-so much detail! (Pics will be posted later this year!) And, you can buy parts of it-gingerbread tastes better at Disney (well, doesn't everything?).
The resort is beautiful, and only a short monorail ride away from the Magic Kingdom.
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| The monorail passed right by the Grand Floridian. |
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| My girls are true Disney fans-the monorail is a ride too! |
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My husband's employer treated all the families to a reception at the Grand Floridian. The kids all got a special Bibbidi Bobbidi menu-complete with Mickey Ears Rice Krispie treat for dessert!
After much discussion, we opted to become Annual Pass Holders to the Walt Disney World Resort. To my knowledge, this is available for Florida Residents (I believe CA has an AP for it's residents).
And thus begins our YEAR of DISNEY
#disneylife
Below I will share some highlights form our first foray into the World of Disney.And, yes, of course we met many Disney characters and Princesses, but that is an entry in and of itself! I also will share what I packed for my 3 and 5 year old for the day trips.
(These photos are in no particular order-I have both my cell phone and my handheld cameras with me. Just a little warning in case you are OCD about that (-; )
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| Sofia loved riding Dumbo! |
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| I was very happy to discover this prop right near the exit of Dumbo. How else could you possibly get a picture like this? (well, safely!) |
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| In all rides, if I took a picture, I made sure not to use the flash. Pics still came out OK and I was not asked to leave ;-) |
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| A Magic Kingdom MUST-Dole Whip! (sorry for the fuzzy picture...grrrr) |
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| Cooling off! |
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| At Belle's Cottage |
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| Note to self-make girls wear sunglasses for outdoor pics |
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| Restaurant Marakesh (Epcot) UH-MAY-ZING food and a floor show-all kids were asked to come and belly dance! |
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| Evelyn gets the hang of it |
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| Mickey waffles! |
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| Finding Hidden Mickeys is a new favorite game |
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| Small World Selfie! |
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