Okay, sorry, no pics yet, did the disposable camera thing, have to get them developed. I hate that, haven't had to do that in forever. BUT, that's alright!!
Anyways, we left the house at about 7:30, got there at about 8:15, had to sit outside the parking gates for a bit, since they don't open until 8:30. And the people in the cars trying to squeeze into where ever they can...just rude!! Anyways, we finally get up to the ticket place, had all 4 of our ID's out, they did check ALL 4 ID's, if you didn't have a military ID, you HAD to pay for a ticket, saw that with people in front of us. So, we get in, walk over towards the stingrays, DH needed a smoke after just getting into the gate, which he doesn't do too well with crowds, so I give him that smoke!!
So, we go over towards the stingrays, dh smokes, and I consult the map to see where we wanna go. The kids wanna ride the coaster, so we head over that way. It was a tad bit chilly that morning, so we didn't do atlantis right away, went over to Kraken, and it wasn't up yet, so we went to go thru the penguins. Got a couple of good pics of the penguins....and one of the puffins was swimming and flapping around like he was on crack!! It was funny just watching him.
So after the penguins, we go towards the sea lions, they were being vocal, and one was enjoying the sun, and falling asleep with his head in the air!! Got a pic of that one too!!
So, we watch them, and then hear screaming from Kraken, so we decide to go back that way. It was about 9:45 when we got in line for that, and we got in the line for the front row!!
Waited about 10 minutes or so, and got on. It was awesome!! I LOVE sitting in the front row on them big coasters!! It was fun.
So, after Kraken, we head right over to Atlantis, now this one is a water ride, takes you on a boat/coaster thing, big drop, etc. NOT as big as splash mountain, but along the same lines. So, that was pretty much walk on, we waited MAYBE 3 boats to board, and I had this bright idea for me and DH to sit up front....
Yea....wrong idea!
Since we had ALL the weight in the front, we go down the big drop, and the front of the boat digs into the water, creating this MAJOR wave coming over the front of the boat
So, Dh and I get DRENCHED!!!!!! It was fun tho. This is where I'm glad we didn't have the digital camera!!!
So, we get off that, go to let dh smoke again....dang smokers!!
and TRY to wring ourselves out, and decide to go to the dolphin show.
We go get a drink, before going to the dolphin show, got in line about 50 minutes before show time, so we stood there for about 20 minutes, which is a good thing cause the line got LOOOOOONG!!!! I was talking to a nice older couple from up north, who were very nice. DS was telling them all about the fish he caught, etc. So, we go into the dolphin seating area, 30 mins before show time...and just enjoying the sun. Well, enjoying the sun a little TOO much. I got a little burnt, and being a florida girl, I should know better
But, the sun felt GOOOOOD!!! We were seated about 3 rows up, and had a good view of things from there. The dolphin show was AWESOME!! It had people acting, live birds, divers, dolphins, just awesome!! BEST dolphin show I think I've EVER seen! We leave from there at noon, and decide it's lunch time. Went to the BBQ place, and we got chicken, didn't get pics of the food
but it was REAL good!! Took our time, and then decided to go over towards the sharks, and then to the sea lion and otter show. I got some good pics of the sharks, and then we sat in line for the next show about 1/2 hr before they opened the ropes for that.
The sea lion and otter show was a HOOT!! They had miscues from the animals everywhere, and the actors had to kinda ad lib a little bit. It was funny. Once we were done there, DH was feeling his head burning, so we had to go get him a hat, and DSD's shoulders were burning, so we went and bought sunscreen. DO NOT have to buy sunscreen in the parks!!!!! It was $9 for a small tube!!
So, we lather her up, and go on our merry way. Went over towards the shamu's happy harbor, but the kids are now too tall. Didn't want them to run over the small kids, so we got a drink, and sat for a little bit, which 4 drinks cost over $17!!! I kept telling DH all day that "this isn't no Disney" And he actually AGREED!!!! Things were MUCH more expensive there then at disney!! Anyways, after that we head over towards shamu, and it was PACKED, so we went over towards the polar bear exhibit and ride, the wait was 45 minutes, so we just went in and saw the animals, and didn't do the ride. We also saw the COOLEST performers outside of the polar bears, there were 3 drummers on stilts, and 2 other guys on those boucey feet things, and they were bouncing, and flipping, they were cool. I got some pics of them too!! So, after that, we had dh go smoke again, and we were all tired. It was about 4:45 at this point, and I was tired, and it was CROWDED, so we decided to call it a day. It was fun, the weather was GEORGOUS!!!! I could only hope for weather like that in May!! Anyways, that was our day...it was fun, we were tired, didn't get to do everything, but got the big rides for the kids in, and a couple of shows. Dh likes the sharks, and Definedly NO DISNEY!! Had to HUNT for garbage cans, and the smoking areas, but that's alright too!! It was fun. Once I get the pics developed, I'll post them!
I keep asking my Dh, poor thing is probably ready for this trip to be over with...cause I keep asking him..."which board shorts do you want for the pool?" And which shorts do you want for the parks, etc. He always tells me he's not thinking that far out just yet. It's crazy!! Men don't think like we do I guess!! 
Just gotta call and order it at the 2 week mark. I really hope they can deliver to Kona!! I guess I give them our ADR # and time? I've never done that before!! 
I did start putting some stuff together this morning, the beach towels, cameras I got from Kelloggs, those are sooo cute!! And my tigger ears. I also brought out the toiletries bag to see what else I would need, and got that list going!! YAAAAY NEXT MONTH!!!!
It's only 2 nights it can't be that much more, right?? 
