Thursday, February 19, 2015

Snow!

This week we got snow!  Well, we got tons of ice and a bit of snow, but since we almost never get this kind of weather it is still exciting!  More photos to come after I get them off the camera. :)

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Day 5 - Disneyworld 2015

DAY FIVE
Magic Kingdom

On our last day in Disneyworld (what?) we took the monorail over to the Contemporary Resort for breakfast at Chef Mickey's.  There we visited with Goofey, Donald, Pluto, Minnie, and Mickey himself.

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

January temps showed themselves on Friday!  But the chilly weather and patches of rain couldn't keep our spirits down!

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

When we got back to the Magic Kingdom, Lexi and I rode the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train again, because she loved it so much on Monday.

We got to meet Rapunzel and Cinderella.

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

On our way to Fantasyland we ran into Tianna.

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

And Woody and Jessie.  Those two were a hoot!

Disney 2015 - Day 5

We rode The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and would have ridden the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, but since it was super chilly (and kind of rainy) so we decided to skip that one.

We made our way back to the Princess Fairytale Hall to meet Lexi's favorite princess, Ana (and her sister Elsa too!).

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

We had lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern and spent a little more time browsing around magic Kingdom.

When we got back for dinner, we got to see the Main Street Electric Parade.  Then we headed to Tony's Town Square Restaurant to eat.

Disney 2015 - Day 5

Disney 2015 - Day 5

It was hard to believe it was our last night in Disneyworld (despite Lexi's sleepy scowl in the above photo).  We had such an amazing time.  I can't wait to go back!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Day 4 - Disneyworld 2015

DAY FOUR
Animal Kingdom

We met up with Goofey, Mickey, Donald, and Daisy at the Tusker House Restaurant for breakfast on day 4.

Disney 2015 - Day 4

Disney 2015 - Day 4

Disney 2015 - Day 4

Disney 2015 - Day 4

The Kilimanjaro Safari was next on our list where we saw tons of wild animals!
We watched the It's Tough to be a Bug show after that (Lexi was not really a fan).

While waiting for our next FastPass, we happened to stumble upon Pocahontas!

Disney 2015 - Day 4

Disney 2015 - Day 4

The Festival of the Lion King was so amazing.  I wish we could have seen it twice.

Lunch was at the Yak & Yeti Restaurant.  So yummy!

Thursday evening Eric and I had dinner at Raglan Road in Downtown Disney with my boss and her husband.  It was really nice to be able make time to see her on our trip.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Day 3 - Disneyworld 2015

DAY THREE
Hollywood Studios

Breakfast on day three was at Hollywood & Vine where we met several Disney Junior characters.  Sophia the First, Doc McStuffins, Jake from Neverland, and Handy Manny visited us while we ate.

Disney 2015 - Day 3

Disney 2015 - Day 3

Disney 2015 - Day 3

Afterwards, we rode the Toy Story Mania ride (twice!) and ran into Hiro and Baymax.

Disney 2015 - Day 3

Disney 2015 - Day 3

Disney 2015 - Day 3

We played in the Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area and then got to see Phinneas & Ferb.

Disney 2015 - Day 3

For dinner, we took the ferry over to Disney's Yacht Club to have dinner at Captian's Grille. 
(For the record, all of the food on this trip was so amazing.)

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Day 2 - Disneyworld 2015

DAY TWO
Epcot

We started Day 2 at Epcot in Norway eating breakfast at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
 Belle greeted us, and then during breakfast we saw Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White, and Ariel.  Lexi walked with Cinderella during the sweet princess parade.

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2 

After breakfast, we designed and rode a car in Chevrolet Test Track.   And chatted with Crush from Finding Nemo at Turtle Talk.

We bumped into Chip and Dale right before we went to meet Mickey, Goofey, and Minnie.

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Disney 2015 - Day 2 

We had a hibachi dinner at Teppan Edo in Japan and gelato for dessert in Italy.   We then walked through a couple of more countries before watching the amazing fireworks show over the lake. 

Disney 2015 - Day 2

Epcot was definitely a favorite of mine.  I wish we could have spent more time strolling through the countries!

Monday, February 9, 2015

Day 1 - Disneyworld 2015

So in deference to the 1,000 photos I have from Disney, we are going to split this up into days.

DAY ONE
Magic Kingdom

Our first day in Disney began with breakfast at Ohana in the Polynesian Resort.  We met Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and Pluto there. :)

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

After taking the monorail back to the Magic kingdom, we rode the Peter Pan ride and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.  Lexi LOVED the roller coaster (so much so that we rode it again on Friday).  We also rode a carousel and watched a parade.

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

We had lunch at the Plaza Restaurant and enjoyed some ice cream for dessert (a reoccurring treat for this trip).

Disney 2015 - Day 1

In the late afternoon, Lexi went to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for a princess makeover.

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Afterwards, we hopped on the ferry and went to the Grand Floridian Resort for dinner at 1900 Park Fare.  We got to see Prince Charming and Cinderella, as well as her step-mother and step-sisters.

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Disney 2015 - Day 1

Our first day was amazing and exhausting! :) :)