Magic Kingdom

 We decided to spend only one day at the park - so we opted for the classic Magic Kingdom… and we were there from 8am until 11pm. It was a long, magical day!
 I heart this picture of Sam and Charlie
 I heart this one of Sam, too!
The first thing we saw when we entered the gates was Tigger and Pooh
 Then, of course, Cinderella's castle




Our adventures began in Tomorrowland. Buzz Lightyear was the first ride we jumped on… and then Sam and Charlie got to meet the Real Buzz Lightyear as soon as we got off. They were beside themselves!
 We went on a couple other adventures in Tomorrowland… most notably, Sam got to ride Space Mountain with his dad and was blown away by it!
He loved it so much, he wanted to go back on it with me… so we did… and he loved it again.
Meanwhile, Charlie and daddy went over to Fantasy Land and rode Winnie the Pooh, and then went on the carousel.

 Then Sam and I jumped on with Charlie...
 After several other rides (including Peter Pan's Flight!), we went in to see Mickey's PhilharMagic, which is a 3D adventure with several of the Disney characters. It was supercalifragilistic!
 Below is Charlie as we are getting on the boat to see "It's a Small World" - I love this Charlie look… it's him with a small smile, holding back excitement. It's the same look he gives when people are singing Happy Birthday to him.
 A few scenes from "It's a Small World"

 Then we stumbled upon Mickey's Christmas Parade just outside the castle...
 This is the only time we really saw anything "princess" as Sam and Charlie would say "those are for giiiiirls"
 Love the Goofy-mobile
And, of course, the Toy Story characters!
More to come...

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  1. UnknownJanuary 6, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I love that they wore the ears! <3

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  2. pedwardsJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Looks like a wonderful, magical, LONG day! I think it's great that you soaked in every ounce of Disney fun :)

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