Throwing Out the Ridemax Plans and Meandering through MK
After we were all ready to go to the park we made our way to the boat launch. Amazingly it was just down stairs from us and then down the ramp. Super easy and I dare say quicker to get to than the bus stops. I believe this was the day that we rode along with a very nice family with a very anxious little boy. They seemed to be a bit uneasy of if we would be offended by his behavior. Once I assured them that we had 4 kids and have seen many a fit and more intense behavior than this little guy was putting forth, they seemed to relax with him more and let him do what ever it was he wanted to do. I am not going to judge, but I wonder if that isnt kinda what has got him to the point he is now.
In any case, it was a very nice ride with them over to MK.
When the boat arrived at MK, we bit farewell to the family of three we just met (never to see them again the entire trip) Finally, we were (as a family) going to walk into MK! We were way off schedule for my beloved ridemax plans though so I knew we were going to have to wing it a bit. (let it be known that I had to throw out all the ridemax plans. Well, all but one day. So lets just assume from now on we are winging it... totally off schedule... with no itinerary. All I can say is why did I plan out so meticulously for a year?
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As we walked down Main Street, it was clear that a parade was going on. It was the Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party. We stopped for a bit to watch, but everyone was a bit anxious to get out of the crowd. (a crowd that as it turns out would be among the lighter ones on our trip)
So we decided to make our way through Adventureland. After all, it was on my plan for the day and even if we were off schedule we should try to do the things I had hoped to do, right? Well first there was no stopping for Aladdin's Magic Carpets.
Instead, we went to the Tikki Room since a new show would be starting in a short amount of time. Alex needed a restroom though, so we got in line and told him to hurry. All the while though, I was thinking really, didnt we just come from the hotel? Now, you need restroom? We waited and waited. I took a picture or two
and then it was time to enter the theater.
Where was Alex? We tried to go in and find a seat that would be easy enough for him to get to us should he actually make it on time. Thankfully, just before the doors were to be shut he came through and managed to find us and sit down with us to watch the show.
The Tikki Room has recently gone through a transformation back to its previous glory I must say I appreciate it that way. I never quite got into the Eago and Zazu hosts.
Now it was time for some lunch. I had never got the guys (specifically Steve) to eat at CHH since he doesnt like fried food. I begged and pleaded for it this time. I assured him that there would be something he would like. Thankfully, I was right. He got the lobster roll with yogurt for dessert.
I got the tuna sandwich with the apple pie.
Alex got the shrimp basket and apple pie.
Zoe got the fish basket with yogurt. Now if you all remember from my PTR, I upgraded Zoe to a Disney adult so that she could eat what ever she wanted on the plan. This also meant that she could get large drinks if she so chose. So with this meal, she wanted a large orange pop. Keep this in mind.
Once we had our order, I let everyone know it was important to me that we sit upstairs. So Alex went ahead of us to try and find a suitable table. Alex found us the best table. It was a corner window seat that looked out toward HM. It was perfect!
We all sat and ate. I think Steve and I were far more impressed with our food than Zoe or Alex as the two of them became a bit fidgety. We were all so tired from the late night and early morning, but we all woke up very quickly when Zoe fumbled her drink. Yes, it was not only in slow motion but happened so fast. The scene was this; Steve and I jumping up to help assist Alex since he was sitting nearest her. Alex grasping aimlessly into the air. Zoe moving to the side and reaching down quickly. All of this movement happening with some sharp sounds coming from each of us and as quickly as it all began it was over. And how did we fair? Well, remember Zoe reaching down? Well, as everything started to slosh out of her large cup she managed (some how) to catch the cup and catch most of the drink back into it. There on the seat next to her sat her very large orange drink with minimal amounts of liquid around her. Most that spilled went onto the table. It was strange. However, she did have bright orange pop on her blue Cinderella dress requiring her to change.
We got her out of the dress and decided our next stop would be HM. We made it through half the line when Zoe had some issue and out of line we went. Because of this, we felt it would be helpful to get her a GAC. This required running to the front of the park.
After we got the GAC, we went back to HM. We decided to do the graveyard side so the kids could play around a bit. Zoe loved to try and mimic characters and Alex just liked to mess around with her.
Finally we got to ride HM! Wouldnt you know it though, towards the end of the ride there was some sort of malfunction and some of the new features were not working. Oh well, at this point I didnt know what I was missing.
Now I had to use the restroom. I was beginning to feel as though our bathroom breaks really should be more coordinated. However, when you gotta go...
So while I took care of my needs everyone else went to IASM and used the GAC to get in. This was the only time the GAC was used and so I have no idea on how well it worked vs. just the regular line. Steve was impressed though.
I had promised afternoon breaks to Steve and it was now afternoon (but gee, somehow does the need for an afternoon break still count when you dont get to the park until the afternoon?) So it was now time to head out of the park. We made our way out via the same route we went in and so we passed by Aloha Isle. Well, surly that meant we had to get one of these
So we each grabbed one and sat down to enjoy. Sadly, they were actually very hard to finish since they were so sweet. We did our best though.
We continued on our way out of the park and took the boat back to WL.
Next Chapter: Fire and Roasted Meat
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The room decorations!
So glad Shelly spoke up about your wands, I think everyone should be treated as Princesses and Princes! I had to look back at our pictures, and checked our stuffed french toast (I agree they are amazing!) and it didn't have chocolate but some form of whipped cream. Yummy!!! Think its on the todo list for next time. 
Your food looks great! Too bad that Zoe got soda on her dress though (it always has to be the brightest color that gets spilled, right? 
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I had the same thoughts about Belle and Aurora! 
