Id love to be able to walk you step-by-step through our entire vacation like some of this boards truly talented writers, but to be honest, in my utter state of bliss that entire week, I have a hard time recalling things not captured on film from the time we glimpsed the castle until it was time to walk out of the MK for the last time, but I will do my best to give you the highlights.
I remember walking through the turnstiles and immediately seeing Chip and Dale Pal ran up to them without prompting and gave them big hugs. As we walked through the tunnel under the train, I remember feeling that same excitement that as a kid you felt the moment before you saw what Santa had left under the tree for you
, and then there we were Main Street USA. Now you will all remember that I am an absolute freak when it comes to being overprotective, but whatever drugs they were piping through the walls in the tunnel must have had a profound effect on me, because even though there were lots of people around, I was not at all scared go figure.
We peeked into the shops along Main Street, gaped at the Castle for a few minutes, and then entered Fantasyland. Pal must have been completely overwhelmed, because she couldnt decide what she wanted to do first, so we just strolled around, making our way over to Tomorrowland. And what does my little girlie-princess choose as her first Disney ride? Indy Speedway of course.
This child has been obsessed with driving ever since she was about 2, and now she was going to get to drive by herself oh heaven. We didnt have to wait too long (didnt really have long waits all week) and then we were zipping around the track. I couldnt remember the last time I heard that baby laugh so loud or so hard, and shes a pretty happy kid by nature.
Through the afternoon, we made it to the Teacups, Peter Pan, Dumbo and the Winnie the Pooh playground. Before we knew it, it was time for our first character meal (remember, on my family trips, there was only one we were even allowed to eat in the parks, and certainly never at a TS, so it was truly OUR first character meal) Liberty Tree Tavern. I loved this meal the food was okay, but getting to spend time with the characters actually reduced my age by about 20 years. Pal loved it, and I could see the addiction growing in her.
I cant remember for sure if we watched the parade and fireworks that first night, but I do remember falling into bed back at the hotel utterly exhausted in such a good way that I slept the sleep of the unburdened a major feat for me at that point.
The next few days truly run together for me. I know that we had breakfast in the Castle and that Pal thought I walked on water since I had hooked us up with the Princesses. We visited Ariel in her grotto, rode Winnie the Pooh, explored the Haunted Mansion (yes, she was THAT blissful that even a few friendly ghosts didnt deter her). She didnt understand why she couldnt ride the Mountains (shes short just like me), but I promised her that one day wed come back and she could (Im smooth, I know). She met Jasmine and Aladdin in Adventureland, loved the Tiki Room and the Jungle Cruise, and really enjoyed POTC. In Tomorrowland, we had to ride Indy several times, killed aliens with Buzz, and rode TTA so many times that I began to suspect she thought it was a small roller coaster. We did make it to the other parks on occasion, but most of our time was spent right there at the good ole MK.
EPCOT wasnt much interest to Pal Living Seas was closed, so we couldnt do that. She was too short for most of the rides. She did, in true mommy-daughter fashion, fall in love with Figment like I had so many years before, but besides that, she wasnt really impressed. She did love Garden Grill she ate very well (for her at least) and had the most fun with the characters here than really anywhere else we went they played with her, wrote her notes in her autograph book, and even tried to eat her food it was great!
She did enjoy Animal Kingdom we had breakfast with Donald and the Gang, rocked out with Tarzan, visited Planet Watch and Camp Minnie-Mickey and helped save Little Red a nice day, but so very hot that I think it kind of curbed the enjoyment a bit.
MGM was another so-so for her. She loved Beauty & the Beast, thought Muppets was cool and played along with Playhouse Disney, but again, nothing that really POSSESSED her like at MK. We both LOVED Fantasmic and Voyage of the Little Mermaid, but didnt see a need to revisit that park on the trip.
Our last night was also
MNSSHP. We swam during the day and chilled for a while, the got dressed up and headed over to the park. Dinner at Tonys was nice (our waitress was fantastic) and we walked over to Toontown (I had avoided this area up until this point specifically because I knew what was going to happen). SHE DISCOVERED THE GOOFY COASTER. I am not kidding we rode that sucker 10 times in a row would have gone more if I hadnt insisted that we at least LOOK at the rest of the stuff. We had fun that night she met some little friends, got a sword balloon from a guy on the street and we found a place to watch the parade. I loved the parade, but my little Disney princess slept through the whole thing. There were several hours left to go, but I knew it was over for the night, and we headed back to the hotel.
I was already packed a month before. Are you packed already?
Thanks for joining us! 
Your girls are very lucky. 
Anyway on the bright side I know one day in the future he will come back around to Disney and want to feel the magic that was planted when he was 10. 
