Disney World: Day 5

Magic Kingdom

When we initially planned our trip, we planned to do one of the water parks on our 5th and last day in Disney World. However, we were on a time schedule in order to be home in time for my niece, Samantha's baptism. We decided that we could only put in a half day at one of the parks, and in the end decided on Magic Kingdom. Matt actually stayed home and packed up everything with the baby, and I took the 3 older boys. It was a huge sacrifice on his part, though Bryson did have a major meltdown at one point that made me wonder if I would have rather switched places with Matt. (No, I know I got the better end of that deal.)

Bus ride

Bryson on the carousel, refusing to smile at me

Splash Mountain

Bryson's favorite ride that he wanted to do again and again.

In front of Splash Mountain

Pirates of the Caribbean ride

A kid's ride that I like a lot is Peter Pan. We have previously always used a fast pass for it, but we waited the 15 minutes in line on this last day. I'm so glad we did! Using a fast pass skips past all the details of the Darling house, and there are some really cool features! I was impressed by the rooms and attention to detail and loved the shadow bells and butterflies. (The shadow bells ring when you touch them with your shadow and the shadow butterflies land on your shadow hand if you hold it still.) Winnie the Pooh is another fun wait line with several activities for the kids to do as you wait.

The drive home was better than the drive up simply because we decided to push through and not stop. The baby still would only sleep in 30 minute intervals and then wake up and fuss--just not happy in his car seat no matter what because he hated being strapped in. We left our Disney resort at 12:30 pm and got home just after 2:30 am with only 2 stops. We made it home on fumes because Matt didn't want to stop and get gas and wake everyone up. I was able to doze some, but it wasn't worth it with the baby waking up so frequently. We were tired the next day, but we survived!

Fun trip, fun memories!!

Disney World: Day 4

Hollywood Studios

 Waiting in line for Toy Story

My favorite ride!!

 Austin meeting Olaf while everyone else rode Star Tours.

In front of Tower of Terror

Bryson's first time riding the ride. I would have opted out of him riding this one, but Bryson hated when he couldn't do a ride. Matt told him to "roar" anytime he got scared. Apparently he roared a few different times. :)

Carter was frustrated he wasn't tall enough for Rockin' Rollercoaster so he rode this one a handful of times.

Girls' turn

Fish face

We enjoyed the shows throughout the day. Matt was chosen to be part of the Indiana Jones show, which he was excited about. We enjoyed eating funnel cakes during that show. The Frozen show is well done, though I took a cat nap during it. This was our earliest night getting back to the resort around 7pm. 

This park is undergoing a lot of changes: new Tower of Terror, Toy Story land, new Star Wars section.

Disney World: Day 3

Magic Kingdom

We started out the day in Tomorrowland and spent most of the morning there.

Space Mountain

Buzz Lightyear

People Mover

(Great activity for the littles that couldn't do Space Mountain)

Seven Dwarves' Mine Train

Bryson loved it, but still gripped an adult's arm the whole time

Ever popular Tea Cups

Trying to pull out the sword in the stone

Flexing for good measure

We did a late lunch/early dinner at Be Our Guest. First time at the restaurant; we loved the ambience.

Austin napped during the meal--perfect timing

Splash Mountain

 Bryson's favorite ride! 

 This was our first time to do Belle's story time. Worth the wait in line!

Carter played Belle's father

And Bryson played the Beast. It was the cutest thing ever!!!

Probably my favorite memory from the trip was watching Belle dance with Bryson (aka the Beast)

We tried to head in earlier that night so we could all get a good night's sleep!

Disney World: Day 2

EPCOT

We got to the park early so we could head to Soarin' right away (couldn't get a fast pass). Bryson was pretty nervous and closed his eyes any time it looked like we would crash. Then we did a character dining for breakfast. EPCOT is probably the least favorite park for my boys, but they do enjoy Soarin', Test Track, and the new Frozen ride. We ate dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, Le Cellier (Canada, steak restaurant) and the boys participated in the Kidcot activities for the first time. They liked getting stamps from each country. Another new activity we haven't done in the past was the color innovations experience.

Breakfast with Pluto

Blinded by the sun

Happy boy

France

Norway

 In front of Anna and Elsa's house

Bryson was the only one who wanted to go visit them. They were so cute with him.

Mexico

Meeting Goofy

Cousins Ellery and Capri with Minnie Mouse

It was a later night than we wanted that night heading back to the resort. We got on the crowded bus around 9pm. Matt balanced a sleeping Bryson and the stroller while standing up, and I held sleeping Austin also standing up. It was a 15-minute drive and hard to switch Austin from arm to arm while holding on to the handle. I was shocked that no one offered me their seat!