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I forgot to share this picture of Duffy, who was trying to figure out what to order at Casey's!
After our viewing of Wishes, we wanted to go on a wild ride through the wilderness, so off to Frontierland we went. (I don't remember if we'd grabbed FPs before or just rode standby.) I enjoy this ride at night more and more each time I ride it. Afterwards, we scooted past the Haunted Mansion on our way to the only Fantasyland attraction we would ride this night: my sentimental favorite, it's a small world! It was closed the last time DD was here, so it was a must-do for both of us!
It was about time for the second Main Street Electrical Parade, so we made our way to our favorite parade-viewing spot in Liberty Square, near the Liberty Bell. This section was almost completely empty, and we had a nice conversation with a mom and her daughter, who were here for the first time. We gave them a few tips, and the two girls chatted and compared notes. Isn't it funny how little kids can make friends anywhere? DD5 is always telling me about her "new best friend," but most often, she doesn't even learn the name of this new friend.
I took a ton 'o pictures, because it was during my very first trip in 1980 that I first witnessed this parade. The spectacle and the soundtrack (on a cassette tape, which I listened to the entire drive back to our home in Alabama) were some of the reasons I fell in love with Disney World at the age of 11. On our last family trip, I had to rearrange our entire itinerary when the first viewing was rained out, in order to share this wonderful parade with my children. Hope you enjoy these shots! Most of them are better than the ones from Wishes!
This guy is on the course for the marathon, right around the TTC. It's one of those things that from now on, whenever I see it, I will be reminded of the marathon!
"Look, kids, Big Ben! Parliament!"
My favorite part of the parade! I loved this movie as a kid. On our family trip, we were wearing our tye-dye Mickey shirts the day we saw the parade, and Pete called down, "It looks like you flew through a rainbow!"
My second favorite part: the patriotic floats!
The end.
MK would stay open for another hour or so, but we were pretty tired after our looooooooooooooong day, so we headed out at 12:23.
Good-bye Magic Kingdom! See you next time!
I managed to make it all the way to Pop before I was told by the gate guard that I was driving without my headlights on! We were back in the room by 12:43 and most certainly asleep not long after that! We would be going home the next day, but we still had time for one more park!
Up next: Is it time to go home already?
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Great pictures of MSEP, we saw it on our first trip in 1999 and can't wait to see it again in August!! I'm glad you have time for one more park before you head home!
Honestly, your comments about MSEP starting with "back in 1980" through "the end" could have been written word for word by me! I planned my whole trip last Feb around the parade and the first one was rained out. I thought I was going to cry. Luckily, we both got to see it! Seriously, does the sound and sight of Elliot bring you straight back to childhood or what?!?
Love the pictures from the parade, even with a short time at the MK you sure got some fun in. Can't believe it is time to go home tomorrow, but what a wonderful trip you had and there is still time for a bit more fun before departure...can't wait to hear your last day adventures.
I have YET to see MSEP again. Haven't seen it since probably 1983? I was thrilled to see those guys from the parade during the marathon!!! And the music too - that was awesome! Sounds like you guys had a great night at MK. I'm impressed your DD managed to stay up so late.... or rather that you could stay up that late too!!
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Great photos of the parade! It can't nearly be over already, surely?
It always goes by way too fast!
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Great evenin at the MK!!!!!
Much too short, but we packed in lots of fun!
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Great pictures of MSEP, we saw it on our first trip in 1999 and can't wait to see it again in August!! I'm glad you have time for one more park before you head home!
I just love the MSEP music!
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Honestly, your comments about MSEP starting with "back in 1980" through "the end" could have been written word for word by me! I planned my whole trip last Feb around the parade and the first one was rained out. I thought I was going to cry. Luckily, we both got to see it! Seriously, does the sound and sight of Elliot bring you straight back to childhood or what?!?
Isn't that funny? I love "Pete's Dragon"!
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Love the pictures from the parade, even with a short time at the MK you sure got some fun in. Can't believe it is time to go home tomorrow, but what a wonderful trip you had and there is still time for a bit more fun before departure...can't wait to hear your last day adventures.
We packed in a lot on our last day, too!
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What fun the three of you had at MK! Glad you made it back safely to Pop without your headlights!
That never happens to me at home; I don't know why I didn't think to put the lights on!
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*sigh* I hate the "going home" part of a trip!
Me, too!
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I have YET to see MSEP again. Haven't seen it since probably 1983? I was thrilled to see those guys from the parade during the marathon!!! And the music too - that was awesome! Sounds like you guys had a great night at MK. I'm impressed your DD managed to stay up so late.... or rather that you could stay up that late too!!
She may have been the one pulling ME through the park that night!
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Great pictures from the parade!
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Just getting caught up again! Great pictures from BB and MK! Love the parade pics!
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