Thanks, Nana! Our 2008 WDW trip report - updated 6/8 with AK PP photos About This Page:

[PrincessSharon]

Great update. Sounds like you enjoyed the time with your brother and his family. Love all the photos too! Macy's face painting is beautiful. And I just love Kate's smile in that photo on the train. So cute!

[nconover]

Thanks for the update. Can't wait for more. Your kids make you so happy looking at them and their lit up faces.

[mom to 3 princesses and 1 prince]

When we departed the train and walked to Frontierland, we were happy to find the stand-by time for Splash Mountain was only five minutes! I gave everyone a poncho, but Rose was the only one who chose to wear one. I took a couple of photos while we were in this area:




I had read that there was a playground where the little ones could play while they waited, so I asked a CM where to find it. Before we went there, though, I had to take Christian and Kate over to get FPs for BTMRR (return time 12:15). The three of us were quite a sight to see, I imagine, as I pushed not only the stroller but Christian’s chair as well! If I had been smart, I would have parked the stroller and let Kate walk the short distance between BTMRR and the Splash playground, especially knowing how hilly that section of the park is. Oh well! Next time I’ll make things a little easier on myself!

Kate had a grand time playing at the playground.



Not sure why these photos turned out so fuzzy!


Christian got a big kick out of the fact that the train went right over our heads!

When the gang found us at the play area, they were happy but soaked! We had to buy the photo to commemorate their first ride on Splash Mountain! Their fondest memory of this ride was pointing out all the “bear butts” they saw along the way (Brer Bear’s butt, that is!) Check out the boy in the back row: hysterical!

I think this photo speaks for itself!

Since the standby time was so short, I could have ridden Splash myself, but the girls didn’t really want to go on it again, and I didn’t want to ride it alone. I rode it twice in September, so that was good enough for me. Not that I didn’t enjoy it; I just didn’t want to get wet at the moment. We still had much to do!

Good-bye, Splash Mountain!

It must not have been time for our BTMRR FPs yet, because our next stop was Adventureland.

As we passed by Potc, there was practically no wait so I sent Rick and the girls on to find Capt. Jack and Barbosa. Christian and I were just going to chill out and wait, but just as we chose a shady spot , a woman said they had just been sitting there and were asked to move. I thanked her, and looked around for another spot. Well, our timing was perfect, because the spot we'd chosen and vacated was where they were getting ready to set up the cart for the Pirate Tutorial! Woo-hoo! This was one of the things I thought Christian would enjoy, so I was really glad we had stumbled upon it!
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Rick and the girls arrived to catch the very end of the show. They had enjoyed their boat ride through dangerous pirate-infested waters, and Grace said they'd even gotten a little wet! Speaking of wet, Christian needed a change, so we headed to the First Aid center. I had gotten this tip from a fellow mom of a special needs child. They have full-sized examination tables there, which are perfect for changing Christian. We had another meaningful interaction with cast members there, but you'll have to tune in later for that story...

[Lemap760]

Great pictures. Everyone looks like they're having a great time.

[janicelovesmickey]

looks like Christian took a liking to Jasmine too.
fabulous photos, they are all so cute.

[B.M.]

Great update! Looks like the girls had a great time on Splash Mtn.! That's a great picture of Christian also (the one where he's smiling at the train passing overhead)! And it looks like Kate had a fun time on the playground! Can't wait to hear more!

[chezp]

The pirate tutorial looks like a lot of fun - and how neat that there was barely any wait for Splash.

[mom to 3 princesses and 1 prince]

Originally Posted by chezp

The pirate tutorial looks like a lot of fun - and how neat that there was barely any wait for Splash.

We couldn't believe it! It was 11:45 and there was no wait for Splash! It was a great day to be at the Magic Kingdom!

[Colexis Mom]

Great pictures! What a fun time in Frontierland

[jpod523]

i love how kate found a friend to play with! so cute! i also love how there is a semi-hidden mickey (it looks like mickey, but one ear is larger than the other) in the picture!! And when you said that only one wore the poncho, I didn't think you meant hid under it!! cute!

[Dee161]

I am enjoying your trip report. You have such a lovely family. I am glad that you had such a great time on your vacation.

[wayneava81]

Great pics! I just that little Kate! So cute! All of your kids are beautiful! Sounds like a very productive morning!

[Nimros]

Tell Rose 'thank you' for the tip on how to wear your poncho on Splash Mountain - I will be sure to follow her example next time!

[mom to 3 princesses and 1 prince]

Originally Posted by Nimros

Tell Rose 'thank you' for the tip on how to wear your poncho on Splash Mountain - I will be sure to follow her example next time!

Apparently, it worked! She was much drier than her dad and sister!

[DyanKJ130]

Great update!! Looks like Kate had a great time in the playground! Your crew looks hysterical in the Splash Mountain photo! the pirate's tutorial video!! Can't wait to hear about what happens in the First Aid center!