The Mouse’s House- Disney Part I

Devin and I had been talking about taking Annabelle back to Disney sometime soon. The company shuts down the week between Christmas and New Years, so we thought that might be a good time. We knew the park would be really crowded, but DW already had off work and we really like to go when it’s decorated for Christmas. No plans had been made, and then DW won his fantasy football league, so he said what all champions say, “We’re going to Disney!” ha…

We decided to go on Wednesday, thinking it would be the least crowded. We packed our bags and arrived at the park right at 9:00. After parking, riding the tram, then the Mono-rail, we finally made it to the Magic Kingdom close to 10:00.

I love it all decorated for Christmas…

 

We asked a man to take a picture of us in front of the main gate, and he zoomed in so much you can’t even tell where we are and he cut DW’s head off! Ha… Oh well, at least we have a pic of the three of us!

We got a great spot in front of the castle and watched the “Dream with Mickey” show.

While we waited for the show, we walked around the castle and took a few pics…

When the show started, AB loved seeing Mickey and all his friends..

not to mention all the princesses and princes!

After that, we made our way to Adventureland and rode Mickey’s Railroad Expressway all the way around the park. AB’s big into a choo-choo these days, so it was a fave of hers.

When we made it back to Adventureland, we got a great spot to watch the Christmas parade.

I know I’m partial, but AB was looking darling in the dress I made her last year for her first Disney trip. This year it fit like a top with her black leggings and she was a doll! This parade was so fun because most of the characters in the parade noticed AB, and would wave, blow her kisses, and some even came over to talk to her! So fun…

My camera decided to go all wonky and not take pictures just as Alice in Wonderland came right up to AB, and said, “and a very Merry Christmas to you!” and rubbed her on the nose. AB was smiling and loving it and I have no picture of it. AHHHHHHHH… I know we’ve been super spoiled always having a nice SLR camera, but here lately, I’ve wanted to throw it in the yard, especially when I missed that picture! Grrrrrrr…

You can see Alice and the gang coming down the street in this one…

And then after Alice talked to her, I finally got the camera working again, and got the Mad Hatter trying to talk to her…She wasn’t as big on him, though, as you can see! Ha..

The grand finale of the parade was, “Ho-Ho” himself!

Lead of course, by his reindeer! I did manage to kind of get AB’s picture as she was giving one of them a high-five!

After the parade, we grabbed some lunch at Cosmic Ray’s Café.

After our bellies were full, we headed to stand in line to see the Mouse himself!

I was so proud of AB, who went right up and hugged both Mickey & Minnie! So sweet…

AB had already fallen asleep once in her stroller, so we decided to go check into our hotel and get a good nap so we’d be ready to go back that evening… but not before we let little miss pick out a prize.

She picked out a Minnie Mouse make-up kit! She was so cute, hugging and kissing it in the store! I was super excited, because she is SO into makeup right now, and I couldn’t find a set like this anywhere at Christmas.. (with the plastic makeup). She also got a charm bracelet, so that she can add a charm each time we go. This year’s charm was Alice in Wonderland, so we’ll always remember the parade from this trip, even if we don’t have a picture! :)

On our way out, we also got to see the Celebration Parade. AB loved this one, too.

 

We finally made it out of the park and to our hotel. I’ll save the rest of our trip for part II…

 

~amw~