Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Magic Kingdom Day 1

Tuesday we went to Magic Kingdom.  The crowds were bad that day even though they said they shouldn't have been and it took us a long time just to get into the park with all the lines for bag checks and for monorail/ferry boat to get to the park.  We finally got in and saw where Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan were there with their morning show.  No wonder it was busy=)  We went up Main Street to head straight to Fantasyland.  It was slammed but we knew it would only get worst.  Our first ride was the Under the Sea~Journey of the Little Mermaid.  Eden loved it and then we got to meet Ariel and get her autograph and photo.  The Enchanted Tales with Belle had a huge line so we bypassed it until Wednesday.  We rode Dumbo next and it was fun.  Harper and Eden both really liked it.  Eden rode the carousal and wanted to do it over and over.

We grabbed a bite to eat and then did the Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor which we all enjoyed.  The Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin was awesome too.  Harper did great with all the shows and rides but HATED the stroller.  She would scream each and EVERY time we put her in it.  We got all kinds of looks that week of people staring at the screaming toddler in the stroller;)  Eden would get so mad at everyone staring but never really at Harper for screaming.

We did the princess meetings at the Town Square Theater and then met Mickey Mouse there too before the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade.  Eden LOVED the parades.  All the characters would wave and come over to her.  She was in heaven.  After the parade, we went to ride the Pirates of the Caribbean with Eden.  My parents took Harper to ride the train around the park.  That night we left around dinner time because I knew Eden had to get up early for her special morning the next day.
Walking into the park on Tuesday morning!  One of the few pictures of Harper not screaming in the stroller.  I rented the double stroller from Orlando Stroller Rentals and they were awesome!  We loved the stroller and their service!  We highly recommend it!


Cinderella greeting Harper!  Harper wasn't quite sure what to think about all the characters she saw that week.  She liked them but didn't want to get too close!


 Eden and Cinderella


 Eden and Ariel after the ride.


 Aurora with Eden during the meet and greet!


 We decided instead of an autograph book we would have everyone sign a matte for a frame.  It turned out awesome!!  Rapunzel was playing with them and having fun!  Those princesses sure are quick witted.  

 Rapunzel was her favorite from this day!


 LOVE!!!


 Meeting Mickey Mouse!  So fun!  Harper loves Mickey but sure wouldn't get to close.  


 Dad and Mom waiting for the parade.



 Parade pictures!

 Cinderella waving at the girls!

 Mary Poppins



 Tiana from the Princess and the Frog waving at the girls.


 The Beast

 Ariel and Prince Eric 





 Riding the Journey of the Little Mermaid.


 Riding Dumbo with Harper.


 Eden riding with J. Pops and Mimi.


 Pirates of the Caribbean.  Yes we got wet on the first row.


 Eden eating her pick of an afternoon snack.


 Riding the Carousel

2 comments:

Michael and Hannah said...

So THAT'S why it was so crowded!!! No wonder! Well at least you got to catch a glimpse of Kelly Ripa - that's something kinda cool. I love your idea about having the princesses sign a photo mat. We never bothered with autograph books, but were always the only ones not asking for autographs everywhere we went. The characters didn't know what to do with us!

Jeff, Sarah, Lydia & Jack Henry said...

I love the picture of Cinderella and Harper! I think they were telling each other princess secrets. ;)