14 January 2013

Disney World...


We recently took a last minute trip to Disney World.  It was our first time to take the boys.  We went with David's brother and his family.  It was magical for both the boys and us.  I wasn't expecting to have as much fun as we did.  Taking the boys was like experiencing Disney for the first time again.  I had forgotten how much fun it was to be kid! 

The Grand Floridian


We stayed at the Grand Floridian Hotel which is located on the monorail.   It was so nice to step into the lobby and hear a pianist playing after a busy day.  It was nothing short of lovely.  



1900 Park Fare Dinner
Our first night we booked a character dinner at 1900 Park Fare last minute.  It was here Ethan started to find out just how magical Disney is...   This was his first time to meet characters and he was little nervous to let go of mommy at first.  Note to self...don't stand next to Cinderella right after you have flown with two small children.  





Pirates League
Ethan had pirate makeover at Pirates League.  This was a highlight of the trip!  Bennett got his very first tattoo here and kiss from a pirate girl!



 picking his pirate name:  Tom Chipcutter
waiting to be turned into a pirate
taking his pirate oath
 getting his sword and taking another pirate oath

checking out Thunder Mountain roller coaster

Thunder Mountain


Right after Pirate's League Ethan took a ride on his very first roller coaster, Thunder Mountain.  Good thing we had those pirate ears on, after he rode it twice he was told he wasn't tall enough!  You would never know this was his first time to ride a roller coaster.  When I rode with him I was clutching him and he said "no mom, you put your hands in the air like this!"  

Parade
We had great spot for the afternoon parade!  The kids got high fives from all the characters!  He and his cousins were sharing popcorn {Ethan's fav} when the wicked stepmother from Cinderella came by.  She was pointing her finger and talking.  It scared him so much he knocked over his popcorn and then she stepped on it!  Of all the scary characters...this was the only one he was terrified of!  
 Goofy
Hook
 Wicked Stepmother
 stepping on popcorn
Cinderella and her prince




more photos to come later....

2 comments:

Ruth said...

Sounds like an AWESOME time was had by all! Enjoyed the photos so much. They made my day when I came home from work. Love you all.

kcochrane said...

Such sweet pictures! Looks like you had an amazing time:)