Disney World 2014 pt. 2

You can read about our first 2 days at Disney here!

Day 3 - Hollywood Studios

We had a character breakfast booked that morning at Hollywood & Vine. It was with the Disney Jr. characters which are right up our alley as we watch these shows daily! There was singing and dancing, and all the kids were having the best time. I am so glad we booked this one! I thought the breakfast buffet was great - lots of fruit, greek yogurt bar, omelet station, and of course Mickey waffles and all the standard items you'd find on a typical buffet. I was super hesitant about eating healthy on this trip before we left, but I could always find something at every restaurant that was semi-healthy.

A little video I took of all the action...
 

After breakfast Hadley and I meet some more characters while Brandon rode Tower of Terror and Aerosmith's Rocking roller coaster.

 

There was the neatest Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area! This was a great place to let Hadley run around before standing in line for rides!

 

 

We headed to Toy Story Mania which was definitely a favorite ride of the trip!  We booked a fast pass for this as its super popular. Wish we could have done this one twice!  After the ride, we met Woody and Buzz!

Then Hadley and I went to a 20 minute Voyage of The Sea show (Ariel) which was great! After that we all went to the Disney Jr. Live on Stage show and Hadley enjoyed it as well. We grabbed a quick lunch at the park and then headed back to the hotel.

 

At the hotel, Hadley would not nap. So we ended up at the pool and then got ready for dinner at Flying Fish. She was literally trying to sleep on me when we arrived for or 7:45 reservation.  We thought we might just need to leave, but she finally perked up (thankfully!).  It was a great meal and Hadley sure enjoyed her adorable dessert!  It was a little puzzle made out of white chocolate pieces with a paint brush and frosting for her to paint the puzzle. And a giant cupcake on the side. When in Rome....

 

Day 4 - Animal Kingdom

 

 

 

We loved Animal Kingdom!  Especially the Safari ride!  As soon as we got in the park, we headed for Expedition Everest for Brandon! Hadley really wanted to go on this but she settled on watching for Daddy while stuffing her face with goldfish :)

Here we are on the Kilimanjaro Safari - we saw so many animals and got really close with a giraffe...

 

After the safari, we toured an animal exhibit, rode the River Rapids ride (this required an outfit change for Hadley - she got drenched!), and then ate lunch. We had the best meal at Flame Tree BBQ in the park!  We had a fast pass for a Finding Nemo musical which was WONDERFUL! We all enjoyed it!  Brandon rode a ride or two while Hadley and I watched a little dance party in Dinoland...

 

 

 

 

On the way out of the park we went to "It's a Bug Life" which was a 3D show - it was cute!  We headed back to the hotel for naps (hallelujah Hadley finally slept!) and then got ready for dinner at Chef Mickey's!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I thought this was cute, but would not book again.  We thought about heading back to the Magic Kingdom for fireworks that night, but we decided to call it a night and get ready for our last day at the parks on Friday!

 

 

Day 5 - Magic Kingdom

 

 

We had another wonderful day at the Magic Kingdom! I was sad it was our last day.

 

We headed straight for Fantasyland and rode the Teacups, Barnstormer, and the Dumbo ride again. This is the best area for toddlers! 

 

  

 

 

 

Then we were off to meet Ariel at her Grotto and also Cinderella and Aurora!

 

 

 

Then we rode It's a Small World...



Cheeeeeeeeese!

 

 

 

We ate a quick lunch at Harbour House (delish!) and then headed for the Disney store of all Disney stores in the Magic Kingdom. I told Hadley at the end of the week she could pick out a present (there are basically gift shops at the exit of EVERY ride and she wanted everything!). This worked out great for us! She picked out a Tinkerbell toy and I also got her a shirt, bracelet, and keychain. We even got baby girl #2 a little something (Brandon's idea!) - a little baby Minnie mouse with blanket.

 

When we left they were just starting a parade down Main Street - perfect timing!

 

 

 

We headed for Adventureland and had a citrus swirl (yum!) and then Brandon and Hadley rode Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. We all rode the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and walked around for a little while before calling it a day!

 

with Tinkerbell!

with Tinkerbell!

 

 

We Brandon and Hadley took naps while I packed and then we got ready for dinner at Ohana at the Polynesian. It was wonderful and we literally were stuffed when we left!

 

The GF plate the chef made me!

We left early Saturday morning (7 am flight) and had the rest of the weekend to relax!  It was the most fun and exhausting trip I've ever been on.  I wouldn't change a thing about it!  We made so many memories that I will always cherish.  I can't wait to go back when we are a family of FOUR!