Disney Jan 2018 ~ Magic Kingdom Day 1

This picture from our first morning captures our trip perfectly!!

Hannah and I switched up our touring plans this year and is worked really well as the crowds were higher than what they normally face when we visit in September.  We decided to ‘rope drop’ (arrive in time to be inside the parks when they open) and it made a huge difference!  I can see this being a touring style that works well for us in the future too as we’re both excited to get up early at Disney.
The first morning we had an 8:00 reservation at Be Our Guest.  This reservation allowed us to enter the park early and ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train before the crowds hit.  Perfect!  SDMT is the ride where Disney captured the picture above.  After that I’ll say we had a ton of fun and didn’t stop to capture many pictures.  Dumbo:

it’s a small world:

Hannah was chosen as one of the names to be displayed at the end of the ride.  It’s something we knew was there but the first time we experienced it.

Mmmm afternoon snack Dole Whip.

While we were listening to the Casey’s Corner Pianist he offered Hannah the opportunity to help him play.  Sweet time for Hannah!

We had a reservation at 1900 Park Fare for supper with Cinderella, Prince Charming and friends.


Lady Tremaine

Hannah took a Character Dictionary with her for autographs this year.  Lady Tremaine felt her information was inaccurate in the book so made some 'adjustments’ so that it read better.  LOL!!


Anastasia

and Drizella

felt their information was inaccurate too so they also made some adjustments too.
After dinner we stopped in the Grand Floridian for some pics courtesy of a Disney Photographer.  This resort is amazing!!

I wanted to see the Magic Kingdom’s new firework show called, ‘Happily Every After’ so we took the monorail back to the MK.  It was drizzling out but I had confidence it would improve so we headed back into the park and staked out our site for the fireworks.
Let’s just say Hannah was totally the smart one in this situation and her requests to leave and see the fireworks another night was the right decision.  Too bad I hadn’t listened to her earlier!  D’oh!!

We still laughed and memories were built even though we should have called it a night at this point

and I would have saved myself a 1 hour date with the hair dryer back in our room at the end of a great first day in the Magic Kingdom!!
Tomorrow….Epcot!

Disney 2015 ~ Magic Kingdom, Day 4

(Sunday, Sept 20, 2015)

I’m finally wrapping up our 2015 Disney posts.  Life just got busy when we got home and finding time to blog took a back seat to other things.  I’m hoping to find time to get things caught up now.

Our final day in the parks for Hannah and I was at Magic Kingdom, the perfect place to end or start any Disney trip in our books. 

We left a little later in the morning so had lots of room in the bus which doesn’t happen often.

Hannah used the travel time to draw a picture of Mommy.  I’d recognize me anywhere, wouldn’t you?

Hannah had patiently waited to purchase a new pair of ears this trip and she chose these cute silver sparkle ears.

One of our favourite rides is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train so we enjoyed one final ride on it this trip.  Look at that face!

Hannah waited patiently for our entire trip to meet Elsa and Anna.  Today was the day our of our FP+ reservations and it was time to meet these wonderful ladies. 

I love this sweet pic of Hannah with Belle.  Hannah played the part of ‘Mrs. Potts’ in Enchanted Tales with Belle and afterward she was able to meet her.

One of the characters we hadn’t met before was humble Gaston.  We stood in the heat for about 45 mins to meet him and then Hannah was outta there when it was her turn!  LOL – After all that time I didn’t want it to go to waste so mommy stood in and Hannah turned into the photographer.  Great job Hannah!

As we made our way to the front of the park on the train Hannah took advantage of this time to catch a quick nap.  I love the ease that Hannah has sleeping when she needs it.

Our final dinner of the trip was with Cinderella and friends at 1900 Park Fare.  It’s one of our favourites.   Mmm strawberry soup!

Hannah visited with Prince Charming

Lady Tremaine

Drizella

Anastasia and

Cinderella!

(The flash on my camera had broken by this time so I’m thankful the pictures turned out as well as they did.  Thankfully Canon has agreed to repair the flash and it’s in right now being repaired. )

All too quickly our trip came to an end.  To make leaving easier I had booked what is known as a ‘BounceBack Offer’ which is an offer you can book for your next stay while still staying at a Disney resort.  Hannah and I are booked to return to Disney next September and I was able to secure Free Dining for that stay which is a huge savings and my favourite deal when booking Disney.  Let the countdown begin!

Hannah bought this cute set of Princesses with the money she had saved for Disney.  They entertained her the whole flight home.  Mommy in turn napped.  

I know it’s taken a while to finish up all of these posts.  Thank you for following along and the great comments and questions you’ve shared.

Keep checking in as there is more Disney fun to come sooner than later!!

Disney 2014, Day 5, Part II (1900 Park Fare)

(Wednesday, Sept 24, 2014)
(Note:  Hannah and I came home the beginning of last week but I’m still catching up on posts…and laundry…and tidying the house and….)
Wednesday night Hannah and I went to one of our favourite places for supper ~ 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian!  The characters there are a hoot and we laugh our way through our meal!  Speaking of the meal, we start and end ours with their fabulous cold strawberry soup.  Deeelicious!!  It appears that Pascal likes it too!  (You will hear Anastasia’s thoughts on Pascal later in this post.)
Visiting royalty included Cinderella
Prince Charming
Lady Tremaine
Anastasia and

Drizella.

I’m not sure this what Prince Charming had in mind when they said it was time for him to dance!
If you have an opportunity to dine at 1900 Pare Fare for supper – Go for it!!