• Start Here
  • Blog
  • Books
  • Table
    • Together at the Table
    • Food and Such
      • Beverages
      • Bread
      • Breakfast
      • Main Dishes
      • Vegetables & Sides
      • Soups
      • Desserts
  • Writing
    • On Family
  • Happy Designs
  • Connect
    • For You
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Happy Go Stuckey

Tethering Grace & Togetherness

Disney Trip Part 2

April 23, 2014 by HappyGoStuckey 1 Comment

Day 3- Animal Kingdom

Tuesday night when both the girls got sick, I was so worried that we were about to have a real stomach bug on our hands and was tempted to cancel our reservations and plans for the next morning. We decided to wait and see how they felt and they both woke up chatty and feeling fine. We rushed to get ready and drove into Animal Kingdom (to save a little time,) and made it just in time for our 8:45 reservation at the Tusker House Character Breakfast. This was a FUN meal with Mickey, Goofy, Donald and Daisy all in Safari gear! This, combined with the amazing breakfast buffet menu made it an easy choice for us. The food was delicious and the girls continued to perk up after the yummy Mickey Waffles, Bacon and Fruit. Lance and I sampled some of the more exotic things of course, but just between you and me– it’s really hard to beat a Mickey Waffle! Everything was delicious and there were a few dishes from South Africa which Lance pointed out to me and I was able to try. YUM! The fresh fruit and passion fruit juice were some of my favorites.

At our Breakfast at the Tusker House Restaurant– the girls were slightly freaked out by the masks behind us!  Ha Ha!
The Tree of Life-- so big and so beautiful! Amazing that it is man-made.
The Tree of Life– so big and so beautiful! Amazing that it is man-made.
Our Tiger claws! I'm sure they have everyone do this-- but I think the result is hilarious!
Our Tiger claws! I’m sure they have everyone do this– but I think the result is hilarious!
Meeting Safari Minnie and Mickey!
Meeting Safari Minnie and Mickey! Two things– 1. Abby’s face! 2. I’m surprised there is room for everyone in the picture because, well, the hugeness of my hair. I don’t want to talk about it. But oh the humidity. 🙂

Now a few pictures I captured on my phone:

Donald!
Donald!
Goofy-- or as Abby calls him, "Gooty!"
Goofy– or as Abby calls him, “Gooty!”
Lucy was so enamored with Daisy. She loved her eyelashes.
Lucy was so enamored with Daisy. She loved her eyelashes.
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse– the star of the show for us!

This park is completely different from the others. It’s definitely “zoo-like” in certain ways but with a Disney spin. You can tell it’s a Disney park because everything is so clean and so well done. We were wanting to keep things easy for the girls to avoid pushing them too hard after the night before’s events so we did a few things here and there. Also, for some crazy reason– the Animal Kingdom seemed to be crawling with people that day. After breakfast, we rode the train out to Rafiki’s planet watch and visited the petting zoo, (the girls loved brushing the goats!) Then we saw Mickey & Minnie, visited the Tree of Life, went to Kilimanjaro Safaris in time for our FP+ (so fun!) then we briefly visited guest services since one of us lost our Magic Bands, (I’m hearing this happening here and there– maybe Disney is working on an improvement to them– it’s still very new.) We then grabbed a few snacks before going to the Finding Nemo Show. The Finding Nemo Show was really a great highlight and end to our short day at Animal Kingdom. I know there was much more to do, and we planned to do more but being flexible allowed the girls to rest a bit, enjoy themselves and not get sick again! YAY!

Walking through the beautiful lush trails
Walking through the beautiful lush trails.
A quick break to play some fun musical instruments
A quick break to play some fun musical instruments
On the Kilimanjaro Safari-- must get a FP+ for this one!
On the Kilimanjaro Safari– must get a FP+ for this one!
Such a perfect and messy end to the Animal Kingdom--  a Mickey Ice Cream bar!
Such a perfect and messy end to the Animal Kingdom– a Mickey Ice Cream bar!
Our recap of the highlights!
A quick recap of the highlights from instagram!

 

After a nice little rest time back at the hotel, we changed and headed to the Wilderness Lodge for Dinner at the Whispering Canyon Cafe. The Whispering Canyon Cafe has a build-your-own platter option which we tried (hello, Disney dining plan!) and it allowed us to sample several different BBQ-style meats. Our favorite was actually a citrus-crusted white fish they brought out. We had fish several times while at Disney and each time, it was outstanding!

Huge chairs in the lobby!
Huge chairs in the lobby!
Blurry photo but, Lucy took park in the stick horse races with the other kids-- so fun to watch!
Blurry photo but, Lucy took part in the stick horse races with the other kids– so fun to watch!

Just walking around the Wilderness Lodge and enjoying the excellent theming was exciting in and of itself. We both agreed that one day this would be one where we would enjoy staying. I would highly recommend the Whispering Canyon Cafe both for service and fun! The staff had all kinds of fun antics and the night was full of shenanigans and laughter! Although, I’d also like to mention that our server was very tuned into our family and when we had a few extra needs for our littles, she was happy and quick to oblige! That’s the Disney way though.

After dinner, we headed back to our resort for a good night’s rest as we were planning Thursday to be another Magic Kingdom day with Extra Magic Hours and tons of fun! Come back again and I’ll share the fun pictures. Thank you for joining me so far on this trip recap, because nothing soothes the pain of NOT being in Disney like re-living the memories!

See you Real Soon! (Yes, I couldn’t help myself. I had to say it.)

French Potato Salad
Friends. (FMF)

Comments

  1. Paula says

    April 29, 2014 at 7:33 am

    I just love WDW. Like you said, everything is just so well done and clean! We haven’t done that character breakfast but it sounds really good!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe and receive a Free copy of “Simmer: Six soup recipes and the Stories that Inspired Them.”

Your personal information is safe and will never be shared.

Hey There!

I'm Cynthia and I'm so glad you're here. I am an introvert with an extrovert's love of gathering people together. I love good books and capturing moments. Whether you visit me here or on my own front porch, I'll be the one holding the Iced Coffee for us both.

Instagram

happygostuckey

Truth: I am not the best cookie baker in our house Truth: I am not the best cookie baker in our house. It is hands down @friar_stuck — Today he added a pinch of fresh orange zest to Oatmeal Scotchies and they taste just like childhood.

My grandma used to make these and serve them to me on a pink plate with a small glass of sprite with ice. At 39, I now realize two things— 1. She would have adored my husband and 2. these cookies go best with coffee or tea.

What cookie makes you feel eight years old again?
There’s something unusually long about the winte There’s something unusually long about the winter months when we’re in a season of slow growth and imperceptible change.

The landscape outside your window TODAY can feel like it’s your landscape forever but it’s actually not.

If the view from where you stand looks rather bleak and not at all how you hoped, can I remind you to look up? 

These trees in my own backyard, captured this morning, last March, and last August, will continue changing in their own rhythmic way whether I’m watching them or not. There’s a comfort in that for me today— and perhaps for you.

Whatever looks slow and unmoving, with change almost too gradual to detect— is still very much in a pattern of forward transformation.

And these quiet days in the midst of our January-ness— we can be reminded that growth never really stops, especially in the hidden places.

#wonderfortheweary #feastingandforaging #bluehousebackyard
Not moving from this spot, except to boil the kett Not moving from this spot, except to boil the kettle for more tea.

This is the first complete weekend that we’ve been home since Thanksgiving. 😳 It sounds awful, especially for this homebody, but really what it means is, we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas with family, attended one beautiful family wedding (Hey, Shelby! 👋🏻❤️) one 90th Birthday party for our beloved Granny, and had a family trip. They were all such sparkly gifts. Ones I don’t take for granted and so very different from last year.

But I do love home— and am happy to spend the second half of the day right here with this book which I’m truly enjoying. 📚❤️
The inhabitants of the Dickens Village wanted me t The inhabitants of the Dickens Village wanted me to tell you three V. important things. 1. After years of having one pub and no church, they are *finally* getting a church tomorrow, thanks to FB marketplace. And all the people said, “Amen & Huzzah.” 2. We’re still keeping Christmas over here — Though we’re slowly bending towards back to normal. The tree still lives and we’re celebrating the tenth day of Christmas with a fire & coziness before we pull out the pencils tomorrow. And finally, 3. Everyday Affogato. You might need this tiny pick me-up in your life. One shot of hot espresso poured over a tiny serving of vanilla ice cream. Please and Thank you.✨ #merrymerrystuckeys
2021 was a year of change for nearly all of us. Mu 2021 was a year of change for nearly all of us. Much of which we are happily taking with us into 2022.🥂

Nine squares is not sufficient to reflect the ways we’ve grown and changed, but it is a glimpse of the graces of the year behind us.

Not pictured: waking up to find our children taller and suddenly at our eye level, new laugh lines on our faces, sweltering pool days, fireplace dinners, Marco Polo chats with friends, family weddings & visits, mountain air breathed, books read, new jobs begun, school days, approximately 52 pizza nights, new rhythms & schedules, house repairs, car issues, and God always before us, behind us and within us. Soli deo Gloria. #thebestisyettocome
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave t On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… 🍦Four Honeymoon milkshakes from the Dreamette. We’re going out with a bang, at the spot where their Grandparents grew up eating their ice cream. It’s absolutely the GOAT.
🎄✨Merry Christmas from Team Stuckey!✨🎄 🎄✨Merry Christmas from Team Stuckey!✨🎄

2021 has been full of new things— but I’m grateful we have walked through them together and in God’s sovereign hand. 

Pro (🤣) -Tip: if your Christmas cards say Happy New Year, you have longer to mail them… 📮🥂
Okayyyy @smittenkitchen ‘s Gingerbread Bûche de Okayyyy @smittenkitchen ‘s Gingerbread Bûche de Noël was fun and delicious. 4 out of 4 Stuckeys agree we have a new Christmas dessert! 🎄❤️

Happy Christmas Eve, friends— especially all you midnight merry makers! Hope you find all the stocking stuffers you hid.🙈
Do these Mince Pies make me look One-Quarter Briti Do these Mince Pies make me look One-Quarter British?

Truth be told, my grandma always used the jarred mincemeat and I wasn’t a fan as a child. Only last year did Lance and my Mom collaborate in the kitchen to try out homemade mincemeat filling and let me just say, we are never quitting these! 😍

The filling we use is from @bonappetitmag and it’s really good. It’s a gorgeous blend of apples, dried fruits (cherries, apricots, sultanas, figs, currants) with apple cider, spices, and a few other things. No meat, though.

Happy Christmas from the Jolly Old Stuckeys! 🇬🇧🎄❤️
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Categories

Featured Posts

Autumn Apple Dutch Baby

Saturday Breakfast is an important rhythm in the #BlueHouse-- my husband is an excellent breakfast … [ Read More ]

On Waiting & Moving

(And a Recipe for Italian Tortellini Soup) Later this month, our family will celebrate the 10th … [ Read More ]

Five Good Things

Hi. How are you, really? If you're anything like me-- you have moments of complete gratefulness for … [ Read More ]

Winter Favorites

(and why it matters to pay attention to the little things.) "For you are the sunshine-maker in … [ Read More ]

Loving Lately in November

"...all creation's revealing his majesty. We're invited to join with all nature in manifold witness … [ Read More ]

Miss Something?

Please be kind and give proper credit if you share! © Cynthia M. Stuckey. For personal use only, not to be copied, distributed, altered or sold.

Privacy Policy

Full privacy policy may be found HERE.

Want each post to magically appear in your email box?

Your personal information is safe and will never be shared.

Cynthia@happygostuckey.com
xo Cynthia
  • Start Here
  • Blog
  • Books
  • Table
  • Writing
  • Happy Designs
  • Connect

© 2023 · Pretty Creative WordPress Theme by, Pretty Darn Cute Design