Meltdowns and Magical Memories TR 1/22-1/29! - UPDATED 2/16 - Page 4 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Sorry guys about the delay. My Grammy passed away recently and things have been busy.
Ok now onto day 5 and 6!
Day 5 Animal Kingdom
Of course we were up early to take advantge of EMH! We arrived right on time so no real waiting!
We then headed straight towards Expedition Everest! Got the child swap and I got right on. Man I love that ride! Erick then went on. The girls were in a really good mood!
Then we headed towards Bugs Life! We just missed the show so we had to wait for the next one. It was pretty cool checking out the inside of the tree. Maya and Chloe enjoyed it too. Then we were seated. Both Maya and Chloe freaked out at the scary part. We almost had to leave but they calmed down. After we left Maya told me "I hate that spray part!" LOL
We had ressies for Bfast at Donald's Tusker House. We had another long wait. At least 30 mins before being seated. We LOVED this Bfast! And 2 words! JUNGLE JUICE! Ok what's in that stuff?! It is delish! We ate and ate. And the kids loved seeing all the characters.
After Bfast we headed over to Rafike's Planet Watch. The girls loved the train ride. We went to the petting zoo part. That was fun. Then Maya met the talking trash can. I forgot his name! But he talked to Maya and she was in 7th heaven over it!
After that we headed to the Kilamanjaro Safari Ride. At this point Chloe was alseep. It was a nice relaxing ride. Maya loved seeing all the animals.
After KS Maya wanted to get in the stroller. I could tell she was tired. We headed toward Dinoland. We then looked down and this is what we saw!
We decided to head back to POP! LOL
Day 6 - Magic Kingdom
This was suppose to be our last day at WDW. But due to a snow storm moving in to RI, we extended our stay by 1 more night!
We had a early Bfast at Crystal Palace. It was before the park opened. It was so cool to get in so early. This was our 1st time at Crystal Palace. We really enjoyed it. Food was fantastic! Characters were great. Although Tigger was a little rough with Chloe. It was weird!
After Bfast the park was opened. We headed toward teacups because we hadn't gotten to do those yet. Maya and Chloe loved it. Then we went on Pooh, Snow White, and Small world.
Then we went onto Haunted Mansion. After HM Maya wanted to do Thunder Railroad. She loves that ride. After TR she was begging to do Splash Mountain. I really didn't want to but she insisted. While we were getting in line Chloe was having a, you guessed it, meltdown! Poor Erick had to deal with it. While on SM Maya was very excited. We did the 1st drop and Maya exclaimed "I HATE THIS RIDE!" Oh goodie. WE braced for the big drop and Maya hated it! LOL We got wet but not soaked.
After SM we got a much neede DOLE WHIP! Mmmm mmmm mmm! Then we did Pirates. AFter Pirates we headed back to POP! It was a fun day!
So now we have an unplanned extra day tomorrow! Be back soon with it!
Sounds like you all had a great time and you get an extra night/day out of the trip!!! I loved the picture of the girls asleep in the stroller with the towel covering them! It's amazing how worn out the kids get at WDW. Can't wait to hear about your last night there.
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Fun TR so far! I am amazed that your 2 year old sat still to get her face painted. My DD just turned 3 at WDW and no way would she sit still for it! I'm totally impressed!!
Your TR is really enjoyable and I look forward to hearing what you did on your last (unexpected) day! What a treat!
Fun TR so far! I am amazed that your 2 year old sat still to get her face painted. My DD just turned 3 at WDW and no way would she sit still for it! I'm totally impressed!!
Your TR is really enjoyable and I look forward to hearing what you did on your last (unexpected) day! What a treat!
I know! Chloe is such a little girly girl, so I knew she would sit to get "makeup" on. Now my 4 year old at age 2 would of never sat still! LOL
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What a great trip report!
You girls are adorable! I love the pics of the face painting and the cookie face! Too cute!
I am happy to read that the meltdowns are outnumbered by the magical memories!
I think it is great that Maya is doing the big rides!
Now I have to ask.....did Chloe lose a shoe? In the pic of the two of them in the stroller sleeping - it looks like she has a Croc missing!
Looking forward to your extra day!
What a great trip report!
You girls are adorable! I love the pics of the face painting and the cookie face! Too cute!
I am happy to read that the meltdowns are outnumbered by the magical memories!
I think it is great that Maya is doing the big rides!
Now I have to ask.....did Chloe lose a shoe? In the pic of the two of them in the stroller sleeping - it looks like she has a Croc missing!
Looking forward to your extra day!
LOL Almost but we noticed it and found it on the ground! Yeah Maya is my crazy wild girl! She wanted to do all the big rides, even Rockin Roller Coaster. She was made that she was too little!
Great updates!! Sounds like 2 wonderful days at AK and MK. Absolutely the photo of the girls sacked out in the stroller! Looking forward to hearing about your final day.
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