We spent Thursday killing time at the airport waiting for everyone to arrive, lunch at Disney Springs (we didn't use the stroller and so Grandpa's shoulders came in handy), getting settled in our Condo and a little pool time with Grandpa. Tay kept thinking we were in Disney and asking where the rides were....And he would only do "Silly Faces" for all pictures.
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Friday was Magic Kingdom Day - And it started off with Eddie's PROPOSAL!! Which was truly amazing and so special to be a part of it. The kids then went to the Pirate's League and turned into a Pirate and a Mermaid. It was an xmas gift from Grandma T and the kids had a blast and looked amazing!! Tay's favorite ride was the People Mover - He even rode with his hands up LOL. Avery loved Space Mountain and Splash Mountain. It was a LONG day and we were all spent by the end of it but was also magical and a blast!
Saturday was Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Tay really got into meeting the characters (he did a little shuffle every time he met them) and Avery LOVED Rocking Roller coaster but thought Tower of Terror was too scary. Epcot was also a HIT - We did Soarin twice and Tay really loved it and made sure we all "held on". We also had an amazing dinner in Italy (which Tay slept on Grandpa through most of it) and dessert in France. Such a great day!
Our final day in the park was spent at Animal Kingdom. Avery loved Mt. Everest and we conquered it twice - She liked finding the Yeti at the end. Tay really loved meeting Minnie and gave her a HUGE LONG hug at the end. Tay took a monster nap and slept through Lion King and most of dinner (again...). The kids also liked Dino Land and winning the stuffed animals at the carnival games. Avery got really into pin trading on this trip and spent a lot of time trading pins with Aunt Maddie. Maddie knew all the best places to eat and we had so many yummy treats and great meals!
Our last day we had lunch at Disney Springs, played Putt Putt Golf (Tay had a really great method that he was "teaching" us which consisted of putting the ball right next to the hole and tapping it in), and had a HUGE ice cream sundae at the Yacht and Beach Club. The kids were such hearty travelers and the flight home was smooth. We loved our vacation but were super excited to get home and see Daddy and Bingo!
A couple notes of cute things I don't want to forget:
- Tay was very into calling everyone "Potato" and "Coconut" on this trip "Hey Potatoooo!"
- Tay and Grandpa were really good pals on the trip. He loved attacking Grandpa and "fighting" with him and Grandpa was an awesome playmate!
- Avery was just the kindest and sweetest sister and daughter on this trip. We didn't have Hung with us and she did such a great job helping me out and keeping Tay's craziness in check.
- Avery bought two really nice gifts for G - It was so sweet how she wanted to find the perfect things for her (Mrs. Potts and Chip Ornament and a "Have Courage and Be Kind" frame which is their motto.
- Avery reminded me of myself with struggling to pick what souvenirs or treats she wanted. Just back and forth and can't make a decision!
- Tay being a pirate was one of the cutest things I have ever seen - He got SO many compliments and sweet looks from everyone we passed.
- Avery was SO gorgeous as a Mermaid - her hair and eyes were truly stunning!
- Tay got homesick a couple times, cried because he missed Daddy and wanted to play "Oceanhorn" with him (a video game they are playing together), and wanted to go to his "real home". When we were headed to the airport he started dancing and saying "Oh Yeah. Oh Baby. Oceanhorn. Daddy!".
- Tay was spooked by some of the rides - Haunted Mansion he clung to me with his eyes closed and he went on the Buzz Lightyear ride in Magic and told Grandpa it was "Super Scary".
- Both kids were so gracious and so into the vacation. They were a joy to travel with!!
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