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What a great day! I'm glad that Selah enjoyed the rides, you could see the pure joy on her face in the pics. And the interaction with Mickey and Minnie, what a wonderful moment for all of you.
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Well I had completely missed that you had started. I'm all caught up now though. Sounds like your drive went ok and you made it! Looks like a fun time was had at MK. We were at Epcot that day, but maybe we crossed paths at some other time.
I'm glad Selah liked the rides. Tony's isn't one of my favorite places to eat either. They do have a good lemon cake there, though. Selah looks like she's having a great time. it's nice the you got to spent time with just Asher during EMHs.
Liz
We were so relieved and thrilled that Selah loved the rides. We really didn't know what to expect and I was afraid she was not going to even want to stay seated for the rides and then she would not be able to ride.
Tony's will probably not be one we visit again unless it is in the very distant future and we forget. It just wasn't worth the $$ or time it took.
It was so fun being able to spend that time with him. The last time we were there he was only 4 and this trip was such a different experience with him. He is a big kid now.
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What a great day in MK that you had! Love the pictures! Glad Selah enjoyed all the rides!
Thanks! We were so happy she loved them too. It was a relieve. This was something we were really concerned about.
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What an awesome day that was. I can't wait to hear more. I am so glad that Selah did so well on the rides and that Asher is having a great time. You have great kids!!!
Thank you so much! It was an awesome day!
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I am loving your Trip Report. So many magical moments, especially the Mickey-Minnie encounter. A photo wouldn't describe it as beautifully as you have. Great story, and none of you will ever forget it.
Thank you so much for following along! It was a very magical day! We all enjoyed see her reactions so much. Asher enjoys seeing her accomplishments and reactions to things as much as we do and it was so neat to see him just want to be with his sister and not miss any moment with her.
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I am loving your TR. Her moment with Minnie and Mickey brought tears to my eyes. That is Disney Magic right there.
Thanks so much! That moment with Mickey and Minnie was so incredible and one that we will never forget.
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What a magical first day! I teared up reading about the CM interacting with Selah and at her reaction to meeting Mickey and Minnie. So sweet and special. Glad Asher and the rest of you truly enjoyed the beignets. I them! How neat that Asher got some time with you two during EMH! Can't wait for Day 2.
When the CM came over and started talking with Selah, this would be the moment where I usually have to explain, "she cannot talk and she doesn't have very much communication but she is so sweet and loving" but I never had to say anything. She just knew and she was so sweet with her. Then when Asher was asked to go dance with the other kids he didn't because he didn't want to miss a moment of his sisters magic. I should add, Asher loves to dance and act and be the center of attention. He is not in the least bit shy.
The Mickey and Minnie reaction was priceless and something we will never forget.
The beignets... We loved them!
That time with Asher at EMH was awesome. It reminded us that he is a big kid now.
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Wow!! What a magical day. This is why I love Disney. So many magical moments happen all the time.
So sorry for the rude people at the parade. I hate it when people do that.
It was such a magical day!
The rude people were really frustrating because they were all over us. That does not help with Selah. I forgot to mention she started kicking, while in her stroller, at people. Oh well. Next time we will do better of keeping people off of us.
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What a magical first day in the parks! Once I read that Asher was willing to try the beignets, I had a feeling we were in for a great day! I'm so happy that Selah enjoyed so many of the rides and meeting the characters. I had a big on my face reading about her interaction with Mickey and Minnie.
It's great that you got some "alone" time with Asher during EMH. I've don't think I've ever seen a 15 minute wait for Peter Pan -- that sure worked out great for you!
It was such a magical day! We were so excited with how well she did and how much she loved the rides as well as the characters, once she noticed them. I really think thats what it was with Daisy and Donald. She just didn't really notice them.
We loved being able to spend time with Asher during EMH! It really reminded us of how quickly he is growing up. He is a big kid now. The last time we were there he was not.
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thanks for the update can't wait to hear more about your trip
Thanks for sticking with me! Hope to have more up soon!
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What a magical day! So glad Selah loved the rides and her interaction with Mickey and Minnie and the CMs-- it's what Disney is all about. Too bad you don't have video, but much better to be completely in the moment and have those amazing memories.
We may not have video but we will never forget that moment. It was such an awesome thing to see!
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Great day at MK
Thanks!
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What a wonderful Magical day you had. Had goose bumps reading about the CM with Selah
Thanks! It was a magical day! I wish I had gotten her name.
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What a great day! I'm glad that Selah enjoyed the rides, you could see the pure joy on her face in the pics. And the interaction with Mickey and Minnie, what a wonderful moment for all of you.
It was a magical day. One that we won't forget!
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I'm loving your trip report! I definitely teared up at Selah's reaction to Mickey and Minnie. What a wonderful moment for your family!
Thanks so much! That moment with Mickey and Minnie was so wonderful!
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What a wonderful day - you certainly packed a lot in!
Thanks! We did get a lot done but it was not a super busy day (we have been on New Years Eve several times in MK) and with using the GAC we were able to get on the rides very quick.
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What an excellent MK day! That was defenitely a Magical Minnie and Mickey Moment. I can't wait for more!!
Thanks! Hoping to get another update up soon!
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What a wonderful day at MK!!!
Thanks!
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Well I had completely missed that you had started. I'm all caught up now though. Sounds like your drive went ok and you made it! Looks like a fun time was had at MK. We were at Epcot that day, but maybe we crossed paths at some other time.
I'm glad you found it! I saw that you were at Epcot in your TR. Maybe another day! We will see!
Before I get started with Day 2 of our park days I wanted to add a little something I forgot. When we got back to our room that night Mimi (Wanda) told Asher that Mousekeeping did not take his envelope he had for them. He had left it on the sink up by the mirror. It was not in a regular envelope. Asher and Mimi had made the envelopes together before the trip. I did not take any pictures of them. I don't know why. The were made from 5 squares of construction paper that had been folded several times and then unfolded and glued together at the corners. So, to try and give a visual, they were in a line and wire like diamonds. I don't know that that makes any sense at all. Anyway, once glued together they could be folded up to make a little package. A 2 in. square. Before folding them they put the money in then folded and tied with a ribbon. Then they put a tag on the outside that said something like, "Thank you Mousekeeping". They were decorated with stickers and drawings and also had a message inside.
When Asher found out they were not taken he was a little upset. I told him that the next morning we would put 2 of them on his pillow that way they would for sure see them when they went to fold up the Murphy bed. He was satisfied with this and then he was off to sleep to dream of our next day at DHS.
Here are a couple of pictures to leave you with until I get the next day up.
Asher and Emporer Zurg during EMH
Selah watching as Cinderella opens the sticker Selah had just given her. Yes, I said "open". Selah has stuck it to itself and Cinderella had to unstick it. Selah was just very excited to share her stickers.
We had pictures with Belle also but ours were not great so I will post them when my photopass CD comes in.
And here is a teaser picture.
What do you think Selah is looking at?
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Great photos! The picture of Asher with Zurg is hilarious. I love the look on Selah's face in the Cinderella photo -- she looks quite pleased to share her sticker!
What a great first park day - glad Selah enjoyed the rides so much, sounds like you are going to have a little ride junkie on your hands. Her meeting with Mickey and Minnie - I had tears in my eyes as you described it. What an amazing moment for all of you....
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