We stayed at the All Star Music Resort which was new for both of us. It's one of Disney's value resorts and was great for us. I'm still partial to Pop Century but would recommend this one to others, especially if they will have time to spend at the pool. There are dance parties, games and each night they put up a big screen near the pool and show a Disney movie. Fun! Our resort was near the piano pool which is appropriate.
After checking out our room we headed to the Magic Kingdom to begin our long day of fun! One thing that's different about being at Disney in the summer (I'm normally there in the winter) is the hours. This night was Extra Magic Hours for resort guests so yup...I was there until 2am!
It was fun to try out some of the bigger rides that I haven't had an opportunity to ride the last few trips. It's neat how Disney can be enjoyed by all ages and all adventure levels. The moutain trio: Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain and Space Mountain were enjoyed more than once each.
We left the park for a couple of hours to enjoy supper at the Polynesian Resort's Kona Cafe. Mmmmm! We chose to buy the dining plan and are thankful we did. It gave us oppotunities to try out some neat new restaurants. We both highly recommend Kona Cafe and their Terriaki steak is deeelish.
After a bit of down time in the room to rest we headed back to the park in time to enjoy Wishes which is an amazing fireworks display. If you're ever at Disney, please treat yourself to their fireworks displays . Each is AMAZING and fully choreographed with music and stories!!
We lined up and received our Extra Magic Hours wristbands, grabbed Fastpasses and set about having more fun.
On the way out of the park I noticed a line of people so of course had to check it out. heh! It was one of those rare opportunities to have a picture taken with Mickey and Minnie together so I happily joined the end of the line and waited my turn to meet the Mouse himself! The perfect way to end a GREAT day!!
I can't even begin to discribe how jealous I am.......
ReplyDeleteSOOOOO fun! You and Hannah will have to be Tate and my tour guide in a year or two!
ReplyDeleteI gotta say Catherine, you do know how to have fun. Enjoy friend.
ReplyDeleteLea
xo
You are one busy girl, my friend! Hey, I have your C.D., I just haven't gotten my lazy butt down to the post office yet. It will be there soon!
ReplyDeleteTiffany
Sounds wonderful. Looks wonderful. So happy that you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteKeep smilin!
You will be one fun Mom!!! I so love to watch your travels and see all the people you touch bases with.. You have so happiness to share with your daughter and what a pair you will make... Linda
ReplyDeleteYou might be one of the most fun people I know!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to plan a four day vacation to Disney World in Feb 09 and I may need to get your advice about what we absolutely MUST see while we're there.
Love the pic of you and The Mouses!
:)
Donna
Our Blog: Double Happiness!
So nice to see a pic of Bridget! She was snapping away when we met and we never got her in one of the pics! Thank you, Bridget. You gals sure know how to have a good time!
ReplyDeleteHi Catherine! I came over from Mary-mia's blog (we chatted about you at the beach!) to see how you were and am so jealous you were at WDW. I was there last year at this time for 10 days at the Boardwalk and we had the dining plan too!!! It is always so much fun there!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait until you get to take Hannah too!!!
Kristina (Savannah's Mommy)
What FUN!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love the you, with Mickey and Minnie!!!!
You should frame it....very cute!
Lisa
What fun! I love Disney...I can't wait to go back.
ReplyDeleteHOW FUN!!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to go sooo bad..
Never been..
One day..
Hugs..
I want to be you when I grow up!!!
ReplyDeleteSharyn
You go on some of the best trips!!! One of these days we will make it to Disney. Now that the girls know that princesses "live" in Disney World, we cannot get out of it any longer ;-)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more of your pics. Glad you had such a fun time!
ReplyDeleteThe picture with Mickey and Minnie is great!
I have been waiting for Disney pics! I LOVE Disney. Complete an internship there in college and have loved it ever since. Glad you had such a good time - just wait til you are seeing through the eyes of Hannah - gives me goosebumps:)
ReplyDeleteHeather
Sounds like you had a great time. We are taking Jensen there over Christmas.
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