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Day Two

I forced DH awake because I wanted to run immediately to AK to try to get on Expedition Everest. I look outside and…it’s pouring. Ok, maybe we’ll wait for Everest. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

We had plans today to meet with DH’s friend Melissa and her three children. They live on the west coast of Florida but had never been to Disney World. We headed to the MK and rode Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear (which I thought was supposed to be closed) and Big Thunder Mountain within an hour. There were no lines at all, I figured the rain was keeping them away. It was a Saturday after all, I figured the MK would be packed. Melissa and her family met us at the park around noon and off we went to Fantasyland. We visited all of the rides, including ones we had never done (Dumbo, The Carousel) because we don’t have little children and never thought to ride them! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

Side Note: Those of you who know me are wondering, where is your son? We have a 16 (two months to 17) year old son who dare I say, did not want to come to WDW with us. He went with us in October and we let him bring a friend (read: we never saw them unless they needed money) and he didn’t care to go back again. Can’t be my kid, must be adopted. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] So during this entire trip, I was calling him constantly. Ok, not really constantly. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/phone.gif[/img] The first day constantly, the second day a lot, the third day a couple times, the last day once (or maybe twice). I guess I’m a little paranoid. But we are home and he is still alive and the house is still standing. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif[/img]

Ok, back to the Magic Kingdom…

I’ve never experienced the MK with little girls, never mind ones that have never been to the MK before so I was in for a treat. Melissa brought her son Zack, 12, daughter Emily, 5 and daughter Savannah, 2 ½. Zack was like all boys and just wanted to ride the fun rides. Let’s focus on the girls. Melissa should sell parenting tips or something because these girls were non stop from noon to 7:30. They didn’t want a stroller and never complained. They went on any ride without question and just were amazed by all things Disney. They were the most well behaved children I’ve ever spent time with (mine included). It was pure pleasure to experience the magic of Disney through their eyes. I spent the entire time staring at their faces. They had so much fun! We got through all of the rides in Fantasyland (except Snow White) and did everything in Toon Town, Pirates of the Caribbean, the train and Aladdin. We pretty much did all there was to offer at the MK for smaller children in one afternoon! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/thewave.gif[/img]

Around 7:30 the girls were getting tired and we wanted to stay for Spectro so we parted ways. After seeing them off we went to have a quick curbside dinner. I found us a nice piece of curb on Main Street while DH went to get dinner from Casey’s. We ate and froze. It felt like it was 30 degrees. We shivered for an hour and a half waiting for the parade and then ran for the bus. When we got back to the hotel the weather reporter said it was 54 degrees! Liar. I live in MA. 54 degrees is a heat wave. I was freezing, and I was dressed in layers. Tomorrow, I will bring mittens. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Next Up… Will we ever get to ride Everest?