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Best. Day. Ever. (Our Magic Kingdom Marathon!)

May 13, 2014 by HappyGoStuckey 1 Comment

So can you tell I don’t want the sharing of our vacation to end? I really don’t. So thanks for being patient with me.

On Thursday of our vacation, we planned to get up super early and go to the Magic Kingdom for the extra magic hours (such a perk of staying on property!!) Since our previous two days at Magic Kingdom (Mon. & Tues.) ended up being partial days due to travel and sickness– we were ready for this long, wonderful day at our favorite park! This was quite possibly my FAVORITE day of the week — filled with so many special moments!

Perk of going in early spring– the temps are so mild, you might even need a light jacket in the morning!
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Early morning shots with the castle

We started the day with a stroll down Main Street to the Main Street Bakery which is now a STARBUCKS!!! And can I just say, there was something magical about standing on Main Street with a delicious Iced Coffee? There are plenty of coffee options in Disney but I really hadn’t had an Iced coffee like I’m used to making at home, all week. So it was great! We also grabbed a quick breakfast there– and ate it standing outside in the brisk spring air.

As we worked our way down the street, a Main Street Trolley vehicle stopped and they performed a little song and dance routine. The girls were transfixed and it was a fun thing to just stop and watch.

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Celebration of Spring
Cool Chicks ready for the day!
Cool Chicks ready for the day!
Abby's #1 Favorite-- Prince Charming's Regal Carousel!
Abby’s #1 Favorite– Prince Charming’s Regal Carousel!

 

fun on Dumbo
fun on Dumbo

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One of the girl’s favorite character meetings was Ariel in her Grotto. She was so GREAT! She was definitely one of the most realistic and so sweet.

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Abby really did like Ariel– despite the look on her face of, “Why am I sitting in a shell next to a fish??”

We did the jungle cruise, rode the magic carpets of Aladdin, rode Peter Pan and a few other rides in Fantastyland and then ate lunch. After a quick break, Lance and Abby headed back to the hotel to get a jump on rest time– but Lucy and I had some things to accomplish first!

First, we rode the teacups and then the train.

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It was so fun to ride these things together, because naturally I thought of the first time we rode them when she was almost 2 years old! She actually remembers much of it.

Then, it was time for some pretty, pretty primping! We headed to the Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique for a little bit! This is a fun special memory to make. We brought our own Princess dress from home– which dramatically cut the cost down but it is still a special, once in a great while treat. But that’s what this week was all about for us, so we went for it!

Getting ready for the Ball!
Getting ready for the Ball!
Pixie Dust!
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Shocked to see a Princess!
Shocked to see a Princess!

Then we raced back to our resort for a quick rest and to change for dinner. Dinner that evening was certainly one of our trip highlights at Cinderella’s Royal Table (in the Castle!!) The food was delicious and many of the Princesses came around for hugs, photos and autographs. We happened to get a table right next to the window and our view looked out over the Carousel. Simply amazing as the sun went down and Fantastyland was all lit up! Dinner began with a Photo with Cinderella (no autographs at this one,) and included the photo in a pretty cardboard holder.

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Human Ariel
Human Ariel
Princess Jasmine
Princess Jasmine– see that girl in the upper left hand corner? It was her birthday but she’s about to get engaged!!! Really- they got engaged right during dessert! I thought she was expecting it, I mean.. she is wearing a tiara, right? Ha!
My 2 favorite views during Dinner
My 2 favorite views during Dinner

The dinner was fantastic. The experience was even better! After dinner we had even more fun as we headed out of the castle and down to Main Street where some friends from church were saving us front row seats for the Electrical Parade! Really– three other families in our small group were there the same time and we all had the unexpected treat of sitting together for the Parade– total icing on the cake of a great day!

The Main Street Electrical Parade-- so fun.
The Main Street Electrical Parade– so fun.
Lucy enjoying the fireworks from her vantage point
Lucy enjoying the fireworks from her vantage point
We decided to go against the crowd and ride a few more rides while everyone tried to leave-- the carousel was first, of course.
After the Fireworks, we decided to go against the crowd and ride a few more rides while everyone tried to leave– the carousel was first, of course.
Best. Day. Ever.
Best. Day. Ever.
Meeting Cinderella
Meeting Cinderella
Posing Princesses
Posing Princesses
This was so cute, Lucy introduced Aurora to Abby, and then curtseyed.
This was so cute, Lucy introduced Aurora to Abby, and then curtseyed.
On the way to the bus when we finally did leave at Eleven-Thirty. Abby was saying, "OOCY? You sweeping????" "Wake up!!!" Since Abby had a nap she was still ready to go!
On the way to the bus when we finally did leave at Eleven-Thirty. Abby was saying, “OOCY? You sweeping????” “Wake up!!!” Since Abby had a nap she was still ready to go!

 

Whew! Thanks for sticking with my with this uber-picture heavy post! If it isn’t clear, we had an amazing, amazing time!!! Still to come, Hollywood Studios and What I learned!

 

Grateful
Friday Rest

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  1. Whitney from Beauty in the Mess says

    May 13, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Your Disney posts are not helping. Ha! I want to go back so badly!! We usually go with my husband to FL for his work convention in March, but this year we had a baby during that time instead. I’m going through Disney withdrawal.

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