We planned to get our of the house between 9-10 every morning and today, we made good time.
We set the alarm, piled into the minivan and we were off for our first Disney Park adventure.
The kids were excited but pretty quiet for most of the ride. A few observations here and there about the trees and grass. More conversation about how they never knew that this is what Florida would be like. More small talk about the license plates and a few questions about the estimated arrival time. As we approached the Welcome to Walt DisneyWorld sign, they shouted 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! WE ARE IN DISNEY WORLD! (There are my excited kids! I knew they were back there somewhere!)
We then made our way to the Epcot World Showcase, the different countries around the lake. We made a quick character stop to get Pluto's autograph on the way to Mexico. Our first autograph of the trip!
Mexico: We took a mini boat ride after doing some shopping and then stopped for an autograph from Donald Duck.
Norway: First stop, Elsa and Anna's house for autographs and then we will make our way over to the new Frozen Ever After ride.
The girls were excited to meet Elsa and Anna! They were super talkative and 'played' their characters well. We were definitely not rushed through and the girls got to spend a few minutes taking pictures and admiring the princesses.
When we made our way over to the ride, we saw there was a long wait so we grabbed a few dessert pretzels while we stood in line. About 3/4 of the way through the family was over this wait. Everyone started to get real crabby and Hannah almost lost her mind. The girls had brought their phones and Hailey was pretty content watching a video on Netflix but Hannah was NOT having any of this waiting. We eventually made it on the ride and after waiting almost 90 minutes, our 4 minute ride was over. No one was that impressed with the ride after waiting that long.
China: By the time we got to China everyone was pretty hungry. We ate lunch at a Chinese restaurant and refueled. Immediately the attitudes were over and we were ready to enjoy the rest of our day.
Germany: Pretzels as big as your head and ice cold beer!
Italy: Loved to see all of the buildings. Outside there was a street performer that we stood and watched while I enjoyed a Peach Bellini, it was delish!
Japan: When we got to Japan, Hannah really wanted to try sushi. She has never had it before. It was a basic California Roll but she decided she liked it and is hoping to have a sushi date with her aunts someday when we get back!
Morocco: It's so fun to walk through the different areas, set up as though you have been picked up and dropped off there. Street vendors, smells, characters, it all comes together to give you a truly unique experience. Here we were able to meet Princess Jasmine.
United Kingdom: Almost around the lake and stopped by to meet Alice in Wonderland.
Other rides: The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Test Track, SpaceShip Earth, Soarin', Disney Pixar Short Film Festival.
One of the best rides of the trip was Soarin'.
You sit in a swing-type of chair and in front of you is a GIANT screen. You soar through the world and experience places by site, sound and smell. Super cool experience and a must do!
Another favorite was the Test Track. You design a car and then your design is tested throughout the ride. At one point you are going over 65 mph. It was a ton of fun!
After the fireworks we left the park that night. We had a great first Disney Parks day!
On the way to the car, all you could hear were car horns. People using their keyfobs to honk the horn and light the lights on their white rental mini van (seriously, so many of the same looking vehicles)
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