We went to Disney yesterday and had a really good day in spite of the crowds and heat! We started in Epcot and went on "Soarin'," "The Land," tested all the cokes (that's soda pop for those of you not raised in GA, in GA we call anything with carbonation--coke), and did a Kim Possible mission in France. Then we headed over to the Magic Kingdom where we spent the rest of the day. We got to Epcot at 9:30 and left Disney at 9:30--made it a full 12 hours. My feet held up, they hurt but I never did get to the limping point and I'm not dying today. Maybe they are healing??? The kids were really good. I bribed them of course--Hannah started the day with lots of complaining and I had a little talk with her about choosing not to complain, to think of something positive to say and if she could do that all day she could pick a "prize" from our reading prize jar. I also did a little song and dance in the street in the UK while singing, "Do everything without complaining, do everything without arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God." She especially enjoyed that part of the lecture. Joe had to be cooperative all day in order to earn his prize and Grace had to have a good attitude and not continually argue over who was going to sit next to Kayla, walk next to Kayla, etc. All in all, it was a great day! Here are some pictures in no particular order.
These signs behind Joe and Hannah are Joe's favorite part of "It's a Small World." They all say goodbye in a different language. There are more on the other side. Yes, I have to read them ALL and tell him what language they are in if I know.
On "It's a Small World"
Right after getting splashed on Splash Mountain. Joe said that the water would be very refreshing and he was right, it was! He was using lots of big words for a 6 year old today. When we walked out of a really cold theatre he said, "this heat is such a relief." Relief, refreshing--just sounded like such adult choice of words...
This is in Minnie's backyard. Her house is always a favorite stop but not this time. It was really crowded and uncomfortably hot with all those bodies in a small space. I couldn't wait to get out of there and neither could Kayla.
We pack in all of our food so that we can spend our money on treats like an "Itzakadoozie."
You gotta take a picture in front of the castle!
Hannah eating our favorite Disney treat, fluffernutters! I use white bread and my little Pampered Chef thingy to make Uncrustables with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff. I made 2 1/2 loaves worth yesterday and they were gone! The only downside is the stickiness.
I have never seen this character--Marie from Aristocats. She was badly cross-eyed and I don't remember her being cross-eyed in the movie. Funny.
Above and below--we are doing a Kim Possible mission in France. Those are really cool. If you go to Epcot you HAVE to do it! It's really well done and the kids get to carry a cell phone so they feel especially cool.
A picture at the Kodak Picture spot in the UK.
A snack break and a very aggressive squirrel. You can't see the squirrel, he's under the bench but that squirrel was nosing around my backpack and almost ate Grace's sandwich out of her hand.
We went to Disney yesterday and had a really good day in spite of the crowds and heat! We started in Epcot and went on "Soarin'," "The Land," tested all the cokes (that's soda pop for those of you not raised in GA, in GA we call anything with carbonation--coke), and did a Kim Possible mission in France. Then we headed over to the Magic Kingdom where we spent the rest of the day. We got to Epcot at 9:30 and left Disney at 9:30--made it a full 12 hours. My feet held up, they hurt but I never did get to the limping point and I'm not dying today. Maybe they are healing??? The kids were really good. I bribed them of course--Hannah started the day with lots of complaining and I had a little talk with her about choosing not to complain, to think of something positive to say and if she could do that all day she could pick a "prize" from our reading prize jar. I also did a little song and dance in the street in the UK while singing, "Do everything without complaining, do everything without arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God." She especially enjoyed that part of the lecture. Joe had to be cooperative all day in order to earn his prize and Grace had to have a good attitude and not continually argue over who was going to sit next to Kayla, walk next to Kayla, etc. All in all, it was a great day! Here are some pictures in no particular order.
These signs behind Joe and Hannah are Joe's favorite part of "It's a Small World." They all say goodbye in a different language. There are more on the other side. Yes, I have to read them ALL and tell him what language they are in if I know. 
On "It's a Small World"
Right after getting splashed on Splash Mountain. Joe said that the water would be very refreshing and he was right, it was! He was using lots of big words for a 6 year old today. When we walked out of a really cold theatre he said, "this heat is such a relief." Relief, refreshing--just sounded like such adult choice of words...
This is in Minnie's backyard. Her house is always a favorite stop but not this time. It was really crowded and uncomfortably hot with all those bodies in a small space. I couldn't wait to get out of there and neither could Kayla. 
We pack in all of our food so that we can spend our money on treats like an "Itzakadoozie." 
You gotta take a picture in front of the castle!
Hannah eating our favorite Disney treat, fluffernutters! I use white bread and my little Pampered Chef thingy to make Uncrustables with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff. I made 2 1/2 loaves worth yesterday and they were gone! The only downside is the stickiness. 
I have never seen this character--Marie from Aristocats. She was badly cross-eyed and I don't remember her being cross-eyed in the movie. Funny.
Above and below--we are doing a Kim Possible mission in France. Those are really cool. If you go to Epcot you HAVE to do it! It's really well done and the kids get to carry a cell phone so they feel especially cool.
A picture at the Kodak Picture spot in the UK. 
A snack break and a very aggressive squirrel. You can't see the squirrel, he's under the bench but that squirrel was nosing around my backpack and almost ate Grace's sandwich out of her hand. 
5 comments:
Great day in pictures!! Looks like everyone had a wonderful day!
Looks like you guys had a great time. Glad your feet held up!
I know Hannah loved having the cell phone.
Dick and I both call any carbonated drink coke. It is a Southern thing.
Looks like a great day. It's been a few months...I'm ready to go back to Disney!!
Great pictures!!!!
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