Epcot

Yesterday was so rainy!  John took Big Sister fishing in the morning and then we all decided to go to the pool.  On the way, it started raining and didn't stop until this morning!  The weather forecast had us thinking that today would be a wash out too, but it ended up being mostly dry (although it was extremely humid!).  Because of the forecast, we decided to go back to Epcot, since there are a lot of inside things to do there.  As soon as we arrived, I grabbed fast passes for Soarin' and we all went to explore Innoventions.  Then we had lunch in Mexico before riding the boat rides in Mexico and in Norway.  All day we were  watching the wait times for Test Track, hoping for a break in the crowds, and once the wait was down to 40 minutes, John and Big Sister jumped in line.  Big Sister had a blast and was ready to go again with me (using my Baby Swap pass).  By then it was finally time for our  Sourin' FastPasses.  Big Sister rode twice again, courtesy of the Baby Swap :) We decided to swing by the Nemo ride one more time, and while we were there we checked out the fish, dolphins, manatees and sting ray in the aquarium.  Little Bud loved it!  We ate dinner in Morocco before beginning our journey back to the campground.

Innoventions

Piggy Bank Game

Wildlife in Epcot!

Dancing in Mexico

Proud of her Test Track car!

Paris

Making a wish!

 

 

MK and IllumiNations

Sunday morning we headed back to the MK to ride the littles favorites again.  First up we rode Big Thunder Mountain, Big Sister was able to ride twice, once with each of us, since we utilized the Baby Swap pass.  She requested to ride in the front, and since the crowds were light, she rode up front both times!  From there we went to the Magic Carpet Ride and then into the Enchanted Tiki Room.  John took Big Sister to the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House, and then we all rode the Pirate's of the Caribbean Ride (not our favorite!).  At Big Sister's request we watched the Country Bear Jamboree again before heading back to FantasyLand.  Once there we rode Small World and went back to Mickey's PhilarMagic (Big Sister asked to go again as we walked past the building).  We got a FastPass for Big Sister to meet Rapunzel and then headed to Dumbo.  Little Bud was not a happy camper by the time we headed into the Princess meet and greet, so made our way back to the campground for naps as soon as we finished.  

Both littles took great naps during the afternoon rain storm, so we decided to go to Epcot for the IllumiNations firework show last night.  It was great!  And thanks to the Baby Care Center, Big Sister and a Little bud were ready to go to bed (pajamas on and teeth brushed) once we journeyed back to the campground.  

Silly Girl!

Minnie and Daisy!

Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It!

Dumbo Play Area

Dumbo

Ready for IllumiNations

 

Day Off

Today we took another day "off" from the parks.  We had hoped to sleep in, but the littles had other plans!  This morning we spent some time cleaning and doing laundry, then we headed to the pool, which was very crowded (I guess everyone else thought today would be a good off day too!).  After Big Sister and Little Bud woke up from their naps, we ventured off property to PF Changs for a late lunch and stopped of at Whole Foods to stock up on a few groceries.  We made it back to the campground just in time for the campfire and sing-a-long.  Tomorrow we're headed back to the MK!

Snack time at the pool!

Swimming :)

Yummy lettuce wraps!  Little Bud loved them (he liked my spicy eggplant too!)

Big Sister and Chip

Bibbiti Bobbiti Boutique and Cinderella'a Royal Table

We took the morning off today!  After the parade last night, we needed some peace and quiet!  When we finished breakfast John took the kids to the pool.  I joined them later, and then we all came back for lunch and showers.  We arrived at the MK just in time for Big Sister's Bibbiti Bobbiti Boutique appointment.  She LOVED every second!  She finished up just in time to catch the afternoon parade.  Then, we headed to the castle for an early dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table.  Little Bud got into the fun, clapping as each princess was introduced!  Big Sister was the chosen to be the Honorary Princess of the Day at our meal, so she felt extra special!  After dinner, Big Sister and I went to meet the mermaid Ariel (that's the only place to meet the non human Ariel!) at her Grotto (Big Sister wanted her picture with her since that's who she chose to dress as at the Boutique) while John and Little Bud went to play in the Dumbo play area.  We met up later to ride Dumbo, Ariel and Winnie the Pooh before we headed back to the campground.

On the boat headed to the MK

At the Boutique

She chose Ariel!!

With her Fairy Godmother!

The Big Reveal!

Parade!!

Cinderella's step sisters liked Little Bud!

Little Bud cheering for the princesses

Honorary Princess of the Day

Making her wish with her Wishing Star

"Ariel" with Ariel 

Little Bud in the Dumbo play area

Taking down her princess hair

Just as a note, all of our trip pictures are taken with our iPhones, so the quality isn't always the best.  I decided to blog along the way on our trip (to hopefully do a better job documenting everything), and it's easiest to do so from my phone. Once we're home, I'll post pictures from our point and shoot camera and/or Disney PhotoPass (we decided not to lug the big camera and utilize the abundant Disney photographers).