Sold on Disney

I have to say that after my trip in June, I can totally see myself being one of the families that travels to Florida annually to visit Disney World.  I only have 2 trips under my belt, but it wasn't until this most recent trip with my family that I was caught up in the magic and can't wait to return.  I am sold on Disney.  I think there are a few reasons behind this decision.  This time I was planning the trip and started months in advance, and there was a 9 year time difference, which allowed for advances in technology.  I planned online as early as possible to get the Fastpasses.  This allowed scheduled times for us to use the rides, so we didn't have to wait.  We also used these to meet the princesses.  I will take more advantage of this the next time we go.  We also booked character dinings.   I highly recommend this.  This was how we were able to meet most of the characters we did.  All the other ones we had to wait in line to meet in the heat, and many of the times, after waiting a few minutes they closed the line for breaks.  I will make sure the next time we visit, we have these planned out.  I really wanted to eat at Cinderella's Royal Table in the castle, but 2 1/2 months in advance was not enough time to get a reservation!  It was all booked!  This would be more for Gwen and I, but the inner child in me was so excited to meet Princess Aurora....oh well, next time!  Also now that I am more aware of the restaurants there, we would also eat at Be Our Guest in the Beast's castle.  For the parade we waited for almost an hour on the side walk curb to have front row seats for the parade featuring the new Anna and Elsa.  It was totally worth it.  We all got a perfect view and the characters in the parade interacted with us.  It was worth the gallon of sweat we shed on the pavement!!  We also purchased the Memory Maker photo pass.  It was worth the money because we had tons of great shots by them and plenty of whole family shots which are harder to get.  The boys keep talking about going back, and I can't wait to do that! I think the next time we go though, I will take a few days off of work and the first part of the Thanksgiving break to return.  This way it will not be so hot outside!  There were so many rides that we didn't get to ride, and characters that we didn't get to meet, that we have to go back.  Seeing Disney through my child's eyes was awesome!!  They truly felt like they were meeting their favorite characters.  Everything is made with impeccable detail, and they go all out in the themes and decoration for each ride and costume.  I love everything about Disney and hope that we will be able to enjoy many more family visits!!

The look on Carter's face was worth every penny!

Look at how Logan is looking at Rapunzel!  Amazed!

Totally smitten and look at Carter in the background!

Of course I had to release my inner child!

With Winnie the Pooh

We had a truly magical time despite any child meltdowns.  Next time we will go when its cooler, plan even further in advance, and stay on Disney property.  It will make for an easier commute and possibly some nap times!  I can't wait to return!