June 9th, we got up around 7:30-8. We showered, got dressed, etc. While my sisters and I were getting ready, Dad ran to Riverside Mill and got a muffin and some milk. The muffins were very big and easily fed all three of us (though I typically dont eat much breakfast). Pretty soon we were on our way to the South Depot! Where were we headed? Animal Kingdom!! I may have mentioned this before, but every time I go back, I like it more! The theming is just fantastic! We arrived about 20 minutes after the park opened. Dad went straight to Expedition: Everest to get us fastpasses for later and the rest of us starting strolling towards Kilimanjaro Safaris! Dad caught back up to us before we reached the entrance and we all hopped in line. The line was getting long; we probably waited 35-40 minutes. Not too bad, but I wouldnt have wanted to wait that long in the middle of the afternoon when it was even hotter!! Here are some pictures from our safari:
After our trip through Africa, we split up for a little bit. I might have forgotten to mention, Thing2 had a bad cough and wasnt feeling great. Her throat was bothering her she said. Dad decided to take her to First Aid to get cough drops. Meanwhile, Thing3, Mom and I took the train to Rafikis Planet Watch.
We had a mission: get Thing3s picture taken with her favorite princess, Pocahontas! Heres a picture of us on the train: Dad and Thing2 were on the train right after ours, so we just waited for them. When we got into the main building, Mom took Thing3 into the bathroom to put on her Pocahontas costume while I got in the rather long line. Im not quite sure what Thing2 and Dad were doing
Thing3 was so excited to meet Pocahontas! Here are the pictures we took with her:
After that, we walked around and looked at the exhibits. They were doing a check-up on a bird; I believe it was a pelican. And then Mom decided that we should get in line to meet Rafiki.
It was nearing our lunch ADR, so we decided to take the train back to the main part of the park. Dad, the girls and I went to check in at Yak and Yeti while Mom went to get 2 fastpasses for Dinosaur and 3 for Kali River Rapids. We got called while she was gone, but you have to have your whole party there to be seated, so we waited. Mom loves Yak and Yeti! It was her must-do for this trip! Mom, Dad and Thing2 got a steak and shrimp plate, which they all enjoyed. I think Thing3 got orange chicken
I didnt write anything down, so Im not sure. However, I very vividly remember what I got! Fried rice! Fried rice wasnt an option on the menu, but I asked anyway. I was expecting a little plate with a scoop of rice on it. What I got was a serving bowl full of rice! Bad DIS-er, no picture! I ate all I could eat, shared with my sisters, and still had enough for dinner that night! It was a LOT of rice! For dessert, I know I got the pineapple wontons! Delicious! Im honestly surprised that Yak and Yeti isnt more popular! Its a fabulous restaurant! After our yummy lunch, we went over and took some pictures of the Tree of Life.
That only took a few minutes and soon we were on our way to meet the Yeti! Dad, Thing2 and I went first, followed by Mom, Thing2 and I. While we were riding, Thing3 played in the gift shop.
When we were done chasing the Yeti, we went and saw Thing3s dinosaur pal again. She had a blast playing on her dinosaur!
Mom was going to use one of the fastpasses for Dinosaur, since she hadnt been yet. Thing2 didnt want to go again, so it was Dad or I. I let Dad go with Mom, since Dinosaur isnt one of my absolute favorites. I sat on the ledge while Thing2 and Thing3 played. When Mom and Dad came back, we headed towards Kali River Rapids. The whole walk there, Thing2 and I were trying to convince Thing3 to come with us. We knew she would like it, but shes not particularly fond of water. Her first time at the ocean: she fell in and got swept a couple feet out. We went to a botanical garden place with a stepping stone path across a pond
she fell into the pond. Needless to say, shes a little bit afraid of water. Somehow we convinced her to go! Mom and Dad handed me the fastpasses and sent us on our merry way! Thing3 got stopped to be measured part way. This is when we had a weird incident. Thing3 is teeny tiny for her age. Shes 41 inches, 34 pounds and 6 ½ years old. I knew she was tall enough, so I wasnt worried. Sure enough, she passed the height requirement. The CM standing there started talking to us though. She asked how old Thing3 was. She answered 6 and a half. The CM proceeded to tell her (in all seriousness) that she was huge for a six year old. Thing2 and I got really confused, but just smiled and kept walking. Thing3s reaction to the ride? She loved it, but was surprised she got wet!
You can tell by the pictures, she isnt unhappy about that, just surprised. After Kali River Rapids, we decided to head to Hollywood Studios to meet up with Uncle R, Aunt C and K. Ill stop there for today. But speaking of K, Ill be with my cousins in less than 24 hours! They should be here for dinner, so Dad is going to make lime chicken tostadas! Can you tell Im a bit excited?? Its possible I might update Friday, because some of the girls are going shopping and I said I could stay with the ones that didnt want to, but it will probably be Sunday before I update again!
. My kids will assure you of that. I'm also sorry about that game card! We didn't even try ours. We learned our lesson at pizza planet early in our trip. Disney arcades are a rip off.
. When do you start school again?
Sharing a room??
I completely agree about Y&Y! We ate there for the first time on our honeymoon and loved it! Those wontons are amazing. Love the pictures on Kali! 
