Walt Disney World….Here we come!!!

Yes it’s true!  I’m on my way BACK to Disney!  For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a huge Walt Disney fan!  I love all things Disney from the movies, to the characters, to the theme park, and to the man who made his dream come true!  

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Walt Disney is one of my Super Heroes!  He not only created many of my favorite movies, but he envisioned and completed his dreams of a happy place for everyone!  It’s not just the buildings and the characters that excite me at Walt Disney World, it’s the memories that are made there, the smile on a child’s face the first time they see the castle and realize that there is a such thing as fairy tales.  That’s all Walt Disney ever talked about was for children to be able to come to a place and really experience happiness no matter their age!

This trip I’m taking Brandon’s and my baby cousin Lily bug for her first trip ever!

I am so excited, because to me this is the best part of Disney World. I’m sure I will have tons of pictures to share when we return. I hope she has as much fun as I always do. So on the eve of our departure to this very special place, I’ve decide to leave you a few of my favorite highlights of Walt Disney World.

The first stop I make on my trip to Disney is the Pirates of the Caribbean!  It is my favorite ride!  Not to mention who’s usually outside telling his stories of swashbuckling pirates and skally wags! (I have no idea if I spelled any of that correct!)

Jack Sparrow…Oh excuse me Captain Jack Sparrow!  Sorry he’s a little blurry, he really wouldn’t stand still!

On to my next stop.

Da da dhum. The Haunted Mansion!  I love it!  And just this past year it got a new queue line that is interactive!  If you choose to take the cemetery route you can play musical instruments and an eerie organ!  It’s so much more fun than just standing in line waiting! O and don’t forget…

Beware of Hitchhiking Ghosts!!! (Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!)

Now leaving Frontier Land and entering Fantasyland, you will notice upon your arrival several changes from the original Fantasyland.

Dumbo’s Flight has been moved and another added.  Also a whole other world has been created for Ariel and Belle with the construction of a new resturant Be Our Guest and Belle’s village from Beauty and the Beast as well as a new ride for Under the Sea.  Not only will Belle and Ariel have their own attractions so will the Seven Dwarfs with their mine coaster!  I can not wait for everything to open, but supposedly Dumbo’s Flight will be open when we go this weekend!!

Another great attraction we enjoy is Mickey’s Philharmagic.  It’s a 3D show with sounds, smells, and magic!  It’s great for all ages and is my mama’s favorite throughout the entire park!  You should check it out!  Be sure to watch Donald Duck’s exit!  It’s pretty funny!

When we take a first timer with us it is a must for them to ride It’s A Small World.  It’s not my favorite ride, actually it’s my worst nightmare, the song just get’s stuck in your head and your singing it ALL day long and it’s just torture.  But it’s a must for any first timer and it just so happens we will have a first timer with us so…We will be riding It’s A Small World!  YAY!!

Now here at Fantasyland you will find the backside of Cinderella’s Castle and the entrance to her Dining room!  It’s also a great experience for the kiddos.  You get to meet Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and Cinderella herself!  I have recently learned that if you go for breakfast you may get a chance to meet ALL the princesses!  It’s just so much fun seeing all the kids faces smiling…and my own!

Once you leave Fantasyland you will run into Tomorrowland.  Here you can see one of Walt Disney’s very own creations.  It is a little dated, but it is interesting none the less.  It’s called Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress.   Space Mountain is a blast!  It’s geared for the older kids, but is loads of fun.  We also enjoy Buzz Lightyear’s ride which is like a moving arcade game and you get to play against your ride partner to see who has the best aim!  It’s lots of fun.  And you have to do the Monster Inc’s Laugh Floor where the whole show is audience interactive.  It will definitely have you laughing! 

Well that pretty well gives you a tour of my favorite rides.  Of course this is not all there is to do and ride, but these are the highlights of my trip! As for food, Cinderella’s is fun, but a bit pricey so we pick and chose when to eat there.  For lunch I usually like to eat at the Columbia Harbour House, which serves some good sea food! And I enjoy eating at Casey’s Corner at night right before the Fireworks.  Speaking of Fireworks…

The best part of my day is when the lights go dim all over the park and Jiminy Cricket’s voice echoes through out the park announcing that wishes can come true.  I get chills all over as that first spark lights up the sky for the most spectacular firework show on the planet!  It’s absolutely magical!  I’m getting teary eyed just thinking about it!  Well guys, I’m off to make a few more dreams come true!  If you have any suggestions to make our trip even better please share in the comments below!

 

Janna Banana!