Magic Kingdom x2

We had an extra park ticket and decided if we didn't see everything at Magic Kingdom on Halloween, we would go again. We could have done another park but Elinor had so much fun the day before so we went back. 

 As soon as we walked in there was a show going on right in front of the  castle. Dave ran into Starbucks (yes there is a starbucks on Main st now which means soy milk for our coffee!  also Dave said its the craziest Starbucks hes ever been in) and Elinor and I watched the show.

 When Dave came back with coffee, he took her closer to the stage. She loved it! Pointing to everyone and yelling their names.

 We wanted to meet Tinkerbell the day before while Elinor was dressed up as her but we ran out of time. Before meeting Tinkerbell we met Terence. Elinor didn't care so much for him. I wonder if he gets that a lot. Tinkerbell is right next to him but you have to see him first.

 Even though she tried to run passed Terence and photo bomb the family in front of us, when it was our turn she went numb. Maybe she was just starstruck by everyone.

 Tink managed to get a hug in.

 We went on just about every ride, except Peter Pan that is closed for renovations :(!!! She thought the animals in the Jungle Cruise were real. She was really excited about all of them and started yelling Dumbo when we saw the elephants.

 We ate lunch and after some milkies, she fell asleep. Dave and I looked in stores and planned out the rest of our day. We also stopped by Guston's for another LeFou brew. It was getting close to parade time. We picked an awesome spot right on the curb and let Elinor finish her nap. When the parade was getting close we woke her up (great parents). So many characters came right up to her and she actually loved it. I thought she would try to hide.

 We met a ton of Characters this day. After riding the Little Mermaid ride we went right next door to meet her. Poor girl could barely move. She told Elinor she loved her boat dress and that her Prince has a boat too.

 We didn't realize it the day before but next to the Dumbo ride was a spot to meet Daisy, Minnie, Goofy and Donald. After Elinor picked out the toy we promised her we went over expecting there to be huge lines. Daisy and Minnie were on one side with only about a 10 min wait and there was no wait for Goofy and Donald. While we were waiting in line for Daisy, Elinor started yelling "I see Goopy!!" I didn't even know she knew him.

 We had a great idea to give the characters Dumbo's mama to help Elinor go up to them. It helped a little. They all got really into playing with her.

 "Goopy play Bumbo?!!!"

 I love this kids face

 We had went by to meet Cinderella earlier that day but it was a 40 min wait. We stopped by before we left and there was no wait. Cinderella was so sweet and we even got a smile out of Elinor!!

and then back to her serious face for Aurora

We spent one more day in Florida. We had plans to try to meet up with some friends but it was pouring. We found a cheap theater and took Elinor to Despicable Me 2 for her first movie theater experience. She did surprisingly well. We also ate some vegan grilled cheese at Toasted and then spent the rest of the day at Downtown Disney were we met up with Lynn and Garvey. 

I'm so glad the rain decided to only ruin our last day and it wasn't a park day.

Some Photopass shots..

Animal Kingdom

Our first day at the parks, we headed to Animal Kingdom. I remember last year saying we were going to skip it if we go again but last minute we thought Elinor would like Animal Kingdom better than Epcot. Elinor was a in a bad mood most the day. We even thought about leaving early a couple times. She did like seeing all the characters though. Even though in pictures she looks like she could care less. She was squealing in the line, couldn't sit still "Ellie's turn? Ellie's turn??" and just wanted to run to whoever we were waiting to see. But as soon as it was her turn she would shut down and become so serious. 

 We have a picture of Elinor in the same spot when she was a few months old

 The best part for all of us was the safari ride

 "DUMBO!!!"

"Where Dumbo go?"

The petting zoo part wasn't as fun as last time.

 Elinor hated the bugs life show. We had to leave early because she was yelling "ALL GO!". It is loud and a little scary.

 We caught the last Nemo show though. She didn't want to give it a chance after seeing bugs life but she ended up really liking it. 

She whined and fussed most the day until the last few hours. As we were leaving she was in the best mood...of course.

Here are some from our photopass

 Dave was a little excited

We had fun for the most part but next time I really think we will skip Animal Kingdom. It is just too crowded and not too much to do, unless we are missing something.