Disney, FINALLY!

We FINALLY made it back to Disney this past weekend. We decided to postpone a Fall visit and wait until they’d put the Christmas decorations up, because it had been a few years since we’d been there during Christmas. We ended up going the first weekend they had everything decorated.

Grammy went with us, and we’re always so glad to have the extra set of hands.

We left early and got there before the park opened. The monorail wasn’t running, so we took the ferry boats across to the Magic Kingdom.

I always love getting there for Good Morning/Rope Drop ceremony.

We planned the trip at the last minute, so our fast pass options were very limited. The girls REALLY wanted to ride the 7D Mine Train, but the wait, even at park opening was well over 2 hours.

We hit the Peter Pan, It’s a Small World and the carousel

and then Winnie the Pooh.

After that, we did Enchanted Tales with Belle. AB and Mamie both got to play parts. Even Tucker got to go up during the dining room dance and then meet Belle.

Little Mermaid was next.

We did the Barnstormer

and then saw Goofy & Donald under the big top.

Waiting was the hardest part for Tucker. He didn’t understand why he couldn’t just run up to them.

After some lunch, we made our way to Adventureland for the Pirates of the Caribbean. I’ve never ridden it and neither had the kids. Of course a Dole Whip was also priority when in Adventureland. We love the new set up and how quickly the line moves compared to the old location.

We saw the parade in front of the castle. We waited until the last minute, and didn’t get front row spots, but everyone could see, so it worked out.

Grammy took napping Tucker to find some shade and we decided to get in line for the 7D Mine Train with the girls. It had been broken down for over an hour, and there was NOBODY in line. We decided to chance it and wait. After 30 minutes, it opened back up and we were first in line. We literally walked from the gate all the way to the loading dock. It was crazy, just walking through what is usually a backed up line, without stopping.

We hit the Tomorrowland Speedway and then the tea cups. After a train ride all the way around the park, we did the People Mover and then Buzz’s Space Spin.

It was late afternoon and we decided to call it a day. We stopped by the see Mickey on our way out of the park.

He was so fun this trip. He told the kids a joke and asked Tucker to give him a high-five.

On our way out, we saw the castle all lit up with Christmas lights. It was a beautiful ending to another fantastic day at Disney.

* for memory’s sake- the girl’s both chose the Snow White charm for their bracelets this trip, to remember our good luck we had with the 7D Mine Train.

~amw~