Extra Magic, Electric Parade and Wishes

On Thursday we took advantage of the extra magic hour offered at the Magic Kingdom.  We started the day in TommorowLand.  We rode the Space Orbiter, the People Mover, went to the Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor and John and Big Sister took a turn in the race cars.  After that we headed back to Fantasy Land to ride some of the littles favorites again.  On our way out, John took Big Sister on the Tea Cup ride. This Momma does not go on spinning rides!! 

We went back to the campground for lunch and naps, and then headed back to the MK around 6.  I mistakenly thought we could ride a few rides before lining up for the parade.  Boy was I wrong!  The streets were already filling up, so Little Bud and I found a spot to camp out while John and Big Sister went to ride a few rides.  The parade was so crowded, and I am NOT a fan if crowds!  Big Sister and Little Bud both loved the parade and Wishes firework show though.  It was a mad house leaving, but we were able to catch the boat back to the campground right away; yay for not having to ride the bus back!

Loaded up and ready to go!

On the boat

Welcome Show

My happy boy!

She was chosen to be chip in Enchanted Tales with Belle

Getting his nap in!!

He likes to wave at all the characters on the rides!  So cute!

Pushing around Big Sister's bike

Having a snack, waiting for the parade

Parade fun!

Sweetest moment ever: Big Sister was sitting on top of the stroller when the fireworks started to get a better view.  All of the sudden, she asked John to help her down so that she could check on Little Bud; she wanted to make sure he wasn't scared!  She held his hand during the entire firework show!  

So sweet!!!  

Her dream DID come true!!!

After Big Sister tried on her Tinkerbell outfit last night, she told me, "My dream DID come true!   I'm a princess AND a fairy!!".  

A big thanks to Grammie for helping make her outfits!!

 

Animal Kingdom

This morning we journeyed over to the Animal Kingdom.  Unfortunately both littles seemed to wake up on the wrong side of the bed (probably had something to do with our late night last night), so the first part of the morning wasn't the best experience (to put it nicely!).  After we finished the Safari, we had a little chat with Grumpy Gus (otherwise known as Big Sister), and things turned around a bit.  We rode the TriceraTop Spin and then decided to check out the Finding Nemo musical, which Big Sister LOVED, but of course Little Bud was not a fan.  

The kids were both excited to meet Goofy and hug Pluto again.  This was Little Bud's happiest character meeting to date; he gave Goofy and Pluto a few high fives each and told them good bye over and over again until we they were out of sight.  

Before lunch the kids played for a bit in the Boneyard Playground.  We ended up having to buy lunch in the park because the crows ate most of our sandwiches right through the plastic bag they were in!  So, if you go to the Animal Kingdom, hide your food well ;)

When we came out of lunch it was raining, so we had to hang out in the dining area for a while, but the littles were entertained with the pipe cleaners and bubbles that I brought to pass the time waiting in line (which thankfully we haven't had to use yet!).

Since we were already a little wet and Little Bud was napping, John and Big Sister decided to ride Kali River Rapids.    We decided to wait out the rain (after all, my Dad has always said if you don't like the weather in central Florida, wait an hour, and it will change!) to see Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade.  Big Sister is a big fan of parades and on our last trip to Disney, this one was her favorite, so we didn't want to miss out!

On Safari

Chip shook Big Sister's hand;

he must have remembered her from the campfire last night ;)

This excited face made waiting in the rain worth it!

 

 

Pool, Campfire and Fireworks

Big Sister has had a bit of a cold for a few days now, but other than coughing and seeming a little more tired than usual, she's seemed fine.  But, last night we could tell she needed a break (even though she would never admit to feeling tired or yucky!), so we decided to take the day "off" and not go to the parks.  The littles watched a few movies, and Little Bud enjoyed a brief morning nap before we decided to hit the pool for a bit.  We went back to the Motorhome for naps, then we took a bike ride to the playground before we made dinner. Later we went to a Campfire Sing-A-Long hosted by Chip and Dale.  Big Sister had the best time dancing with Chip and Dale!!  We capped of the night by watching the Magic Kingdom firework show and electric water parade from the beach that's near our campsite.  Big Sister loved the parade!  As she watched it she told me all of her dreams have come true!  Melted my heart!!

Tomorrow we're planning to spend the day at the Animal Kingdom!

Sweet Little Love in his Mickey pajamas

Stacking cups with Dale

Roasting marshmallows with Daddy

Yummy!!

Dancing with Dale

The end of the water parade