In Orlando Airport
Our hotel room was upgraded to the 11th floor of the Contemporary, Magic Kingdom view...this is the view from our balcony
First trip on the Monorail
At the park
Kids first time to see the Magic Kingdom
Bella met Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Belle, and Aurora...Sam refused to have his picture made with them
In the Magic Kingdom
Sam & Bella get their ears. Sam wanted to wear his everywhere every day
Sam headed into EPCOT. Spaceship Earth behind him.
Kids on their first ride...Spaceship Earth. Sam HATED it (third picture was from our last day at EPCOT, but had to be done)
Random pictures from day 2 at Magic Kingdom
The kids bravely went through the Haunted Mansion, and were good enough to give their "scared faces" afterwards
Bella & Sam loving one of the parades. Mark, Bella & Sam got to dance with Goofy.
Bella rode Space Mountain! Notice she's three shades whiter and doesn't look too happy. She rode in the very front seat on the coaster.
Getting to meet Mickey & Minnie! This helped Sam conquer his fear of characters.
Sam had a surprise birthday dinner at Chef Mickey's
They had a great dessert bar...here's what Sam picked for his dessert-
Random pics around the hotel
With Bruce from Finding Nemo
Hollywood Studios...Sam got to meet Lightning McQueen & Mater!
Bella was very excited about eating at Pizza Planet...It was nothing like the one on Toy Story
Magic Kingdom fireworks from our balcony
Animal Kingdom (where Sam discovered he DOES like rides...we road the dinosaur version of the Dumbo rides three consecutive times)
This sign is on every ride, and every time, Sam would tell all of us it said "No Dancing"
Dinner at Ohana with our friends the Douglases & Stricklands
Bella had a special birthday dinner at Akershus (Princess dining experience)...and a special birthday present before from Nonna (complete outfit from her favorite princess, Rapunzel)
You'll notice that there are no pictures with Sam and any princess. Sam refused to have his picture made with them, or even talk to them. Snow White decided to have some fun with him by pointing out that she had a friend like him named "Bashful". Sam turned six shades of red...we've been teasing him ever since.
Last day at Disney...Magic Kingdom
Mark & Bella conquered Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Dinner at Whispering Canyon
Be sure to ask for ketchup if you eat there
Or, ask them for "a little more water"
All in all, it was a great trip. Everyone had a good time!
