A birthday at the World (pictures)

[Dan Murphy]

A busy birthday, Natalie's, at the World, a wish come true....

It was an early (well, not as early as we had planned, LOL) breakfast at
Donald's in AK. What a way to start the day, your own birthday, in the
mouth of a duck.

After breakfast, we met up with DIS'er, college program CM, Syracuse
Wolverine (Eric), who was super company during the day. And he knew some
of the 'inside stuff' too We headed over to Kilimanjaro, ably driven by
DIS'er PandyPaws (Donna). What fun, what a great ride, Donna!!

All the more reason to return, EXPEDITION Everest!!!!!

Timon, at FOTLK, being, well, Timon!!!!

As we left the park, we had another CM take our picture with Eric.
Thanks, Eric, for a fun day, it was great.

After a quick change at the Swan, Natalie and I headed to MK for the
evening. As we did in Epcot, with revisiting our family's Leave a Legacy
tiles, we stopped at the TTC by the Poly to see our family brick. It was
really nice, memories of our family trip from '99.

And sort of reliving that past trip (we stayed at the Poly then),
Natalie and I ate her BD dinner at Kona, Cafe, and always Disney touches that we
all know so well.​

 

[Dan Murphy]

After dinner, we hopped the monorail, for a stop by the Grand Floridian and Contemporary.
This bridal party, along with the HUGE Christmas ginger bread house made the
visit so neat.

Stunning, isn't it?????

And then The Contemporary, always neat!!!!

Now, on to MK. We arrived about 8 PM, skipped the first Spectro, went
on a few rides. Haunted Mansion is even cooler at night. 10 PM Wishes, and
as we know, wishes can come true, if only we believe. And I do.....
Here's proof!!!!

Then the 11 PM Spectro, and at the end, Minnie here waving good night, near 11:30

And to put a wonderful touch and cap on the night, a bit of those Disney
touches we know so well, the folks at the Swan had this waiting for Natalie when
we returned a bit after midnight. A magical birthday at the World.

We stopped back in the room for a bit now, Natalie packed up for
the trip home tonight. Now we are headed over to MGM for the day. A
super time so far.
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[Princess Michelle]

HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
NATALIE!!!
​

Great pictures Dan, I can tell you and Natalie are having a great time together and I'm so glad you guys are getting to enjoy this time with each other.

Seeing this thread made me think about last year when I was with you at the MK with some other DISers and you called Natalie on the phone and we all sang Happy Birthday to her.

Enjoy your day Natalie and have a safe trip home!

 

[ckmommy]

What a great time the two of you have had so far! I can only hope that my kids have such a loving and wonderful bond with their daddy!!! Thanks so much for the photos! I wish I was with you!

 

[NHAnn]

What a lovely daughter you have Dan...thanks for sharing the magical day

 

[tinkerbee]

 

[Big V]

What a great birthday for Natalie! Have fun today Dan and Natalie!

 

[Sandy51]

Oh Dan, what beautiful pictures. It is obvious that you and Natalie are having a wonderful time. I'm glad her birthday was so magical! Have a safe trip home,
Natalie!

Sandy

 

[KayleeUK]

Great pictures as always

 

[JessetheCowgirl]

WOW!!! What an incredible birthday!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Great pictures Dan, Natalie

 

[Pin Wizard]

Happy Birthday, Natalie!!

Great pictures, Dan!! I can see I need to stay somewhere other than AS and PO Riverside!

 

[Beanie]

Happy Birthday Natalie!!

Great pictures, Dan!! Thanks so much for sharing them...it looks like you are having a fabulous time!!

 

[FroggyinArk]

looking good dan looks like you and natalie are having a blast, and looks like she had a wonderful b-day, enjoyed the pics and have a great time during the rtest of your stay

 

[liznboys]

Happy Birthday, Natalie!! That would be my dream birthday! Thanks for the pictures, Dan, they are GREAT! I can't wait to visit WDW during the Christmas season in December 2005!

 

[Blondie]

Great photos Dan! Natalie is just the cutest! What a beautiful smile she has! You are making such great memories together, I am sitting here feeling your happiness!

Can't wait to see some more!

Happy Birthday Natalie!

 

[always quiet]

Such wonderful photos. You know, I have a sneaking suspicion that even though it was Natalie's birthday, it was Natalie's Daddy who had HIS wish come true.

 

[Patio]

Dan, these pictures are so sweet. I can feel the love that you have for Natalie through your posts and am so happy that your time with Natalie turned out so magical. Happy Birthday Natalie, have a safe trip home.

 

[Mimi Q]

Thanks for taking the time to share the pictures with us. Happy Birthday, Natalie.

 

[cvemom]

Happy Birthday Natalie !!!
Thanks Dan for the wonderful pictures. We really enjoyed them. I can't wait for Exhibition Everest. Looks like fun and I love AK.