Kimberly Hill Photography

All good things must come to an end

Our WDW trip culminated with Mickey's Pirate & Princess Party at the Magic Kingdom. MK closed at 7pm and only those guest who were invited ($) got to stay at the park.

On our way to an early dinner, we caught the parade right outside Liberty Tree Tavern.

At Liberty Tree Tavern, we were chosen for a Magical Moment - we got to have a group photo with all of the characters and then ring the bell from the balcony crying "hear ye, hear ye! Let freedom ring!" to open LTT for dinner.

Then it was PARTY TIME!! With the smaller crowds, most of the open rides were either walk-on or a less than 10 min wait, except for Dumbo (of course) and the big thrill rides. Mia was only interested in photos with the princesses and getting her new autograph book signed. Yesterday she received lipstick kisses from Aurora and Mulan. Tonight it was Snow White...

And a moment with the elusive Jasmine and Belle!

This has truly been a magical vacation - from DH doing all of the planning (I love having a Disney travel specialist in the family, LOL) to the cast members who went out of their way to make Mia feel special to the princesses who spent extra time with her every time (and apologies to the families waiting behind us!) to the people in line who listened to her chatter and finally, to the dozens of people who stopped us last night and asked for information about her outfit. We can't wait to come again! September seems so far away and January... even worse!

Now off to pack...  ::sigh::

Today's shots

Yep, nothing. The brilliant professional photographer left her camera back at the room today, LOL! You see, this is a brand new point 'n' shoot camera and I took the camera and the manual with me to the laundry this morning and left the camera in the laundry bag when I got back to the room. oops.

More Disney magic

Mia is sure she can watch the "little plant" (weed) grow because "it's Disney magic, Mom!"

... and here she is telling Leo from Little Einsteins that her brother is a conductor too and looks just like him!

Disney magic x2

One of my favorite views in the whole world. We were there for the rope drop, hence the massive amount of people on Main Street.

While Robert and Mia got in line for Dumbo, aka the slowest line in all of Fantasyland, I went to Pooh to get FastPasses. I was tickled pink when a *second*  FastPass dropped down the chute! Yet another example of Disney magic - a surprise FastPass!

Just another day with The Mouse

DH and I are Disney Visa cardholders and one of the perks is a private meet 'n greet with 3 Disney characters in Epcot, plus a free (excuse me... "complimentary") 5x7. We were first in line, enjoying the air conditioning in Innoventions while we waited, and then VOILA! It was our turn! Mia had a blast, as you can see. She suggested playing ring around the rosy and the characters immediately began the game. It was definitely a magical moment.

WDW - day 1

Just some snapshots from our day at Animal Kingdom before we head out to EPCOT. (yeah, total Grandma post again)   ;)

Mia rode Triceratops Twirl 5x in a row. It's her new favorite!

A moment with Tigger.

Timon stops by for a chat during Festival of the Lion King.

We went back POP mid-day and took a nice break - swam in the pool, showered, changed clothes, and just hung out. Then it was back to Animal Kingdom for dinner at Yak & Yeti (yum!) and then home for the night. 9pm... sacked out.

We're at WDW!

Look, Grandma... I just got to Disney World and I'm eating HEALTHY.  (yes, this is an obsession of hers)

The folks on the DISboards were right. The sandwiches at Earl of Sandwich in DTD (that's Downtown Disney for you non-DISers) were fabulous!

Look out Walt Disney World, here we come!

The day has finally arrived and we're off to see The Mouse!

      

The crazybusy summer season is nearly upon us and it's time for a little R&R with my husband and daughter before things go nuts. Well, that's not exactly true since this spring has been busier than I expected but I'm sure not complaining!  ;)

KHP/KSeniors will be closed from today through Tuesday, May 6th. Voicemails will be attended to when I return home but I'll be checking and responding to emails at least every other day. Into every vacation, a little work must fall, right?

Now... off to awaken my little princess who still has no idea we're going on vacation.