After we got our shot we decided we were starving, but had found out the fireworks were getting ready to start, so we staked out a place to watch them. I dont have any pictures because I decided to video, so Marquitta could see them later. I have to admit these fireworks were AWESOME!!!
I have seen the regular fireworks as well as the Very Merry Christmas Party show plus ones at
Disneyland and these were by far the best. There was fire and lights shooting off the castle and all kinds of really cool effects. I highly recommend the party just to see these fireworks. Unfortunately, we had missed the parade which I have heard is also really good.
When the fireworks ended, Marquitta called and said she was just leaving POR. We were all hungry, so we headed into Adventureland. I was going to get a Dole Whip (something that Marquitta had been really wanting to try too) but we decided we wanted real food, so we were going to head to Pecos Bill for hamburgers. On the way, we hit up some of the treasure spots and rode Pirates of the Caribbean. We got crowns and beads and the treasures spots. There was also an area to get pictures with Jack Sparrow, but the line was 1 hour and we didnt have the time to wait!
Waiting for more treasures:
When we got off Pirates they had a lot of the P&P merchandise too. Judi kept trying to get me to buy a sweatshirt because I was a little cold, but Im from Michigan I could survive. Plus, I really didnt want to shell out $30 for a sweatshirt that I didnt really need.
After that we finally made it to Pecos Bills. Amanda and I got in line for burgers and Judi went to help Patriece find a turkey leg. Before we came to Florida Patriece had told me the only thing she wanted to do the entire weekend was to get a turkey leg (she has only been to the Magic Kingdom on prior trips and always gets one to eat.) Anyway, they came back a few minutes later because the cart was closed. Then Marquitta called and said she was up front (this was already 11:00 p.m.) so Judi decided to use her
scooter to race up to the front to find her. While Judi was gone, she picked me up the sweatshirt, which I thought was really sweet!
Amanda, Patriece, and I used this time to ride the Haunted Mansion. They squeezed us all into one buggy. We arent little girls to start with and the wings added made it an interesting ride!
Amanda finally got the wings and skirt that she made. Judi told everyone that we were dressing up, so she these for herself. Thankfully, Marquitta was able to bring them over.
Topiary along the way in line for pictures:
When we got out they called and met us out front. We then headed into Fantasyland where we got tons of pictures with the Cinderella Carriage. The photographer was really friendly; she did individual shots and some in groups. But, as you can see the quality of Disney Photography can really vary. Some of them look fuzzy to me though, maybe its just me or it could be the lighting.
Marquitta makes her first appearance:
Patriece has a shadow from her butterfly wing on her face:
We have always done a Charlies Angels pose since college. We got some better ones the day of the wedding. I swear I look orange in this picture!
The entire group:
Everyone is supposed to look like theyre tired of waiting on me in this shot. I was supposed to be the princess for the evening.
I think we rode Its a Small World at this Point, but Im not sure. I know we did head over to Philharmagic next. Marquitta was singing so loud to all the songs, it was really cute. I only wish she could have spent more time in the park. This was the only time besides our dessert party and wedding that she went to any of the parks. I think she would love it and would really enjoy bringing her 3 kids too (twins- boy & girl- that are 2 ½ and a little girl that is 16 months).
We went into the gift shop with all the Donald stuff and Judi and I both bought some P&P pins. I have put all my pins that I picked up during the wedding on a corkboard picture frame that I had, so I need to take a picture to post.
At this point the park was closing and the party was over, so we started heading back towards the front. All of us together at last:
By the time we got on the bus we were exhausted. The guys had called a little while earlier to find out what time we were going to be done. They were still out, so Im not sure why it mattered. I told Kris I still needed help wrapping all the gifts for the rehearsal. Marquitta, Patriece, and I were staying together in my room that night and Kris was going to be in with the guys. We had both moved our stuff out of my parents room.
Anyway, by the time we got back Judi went to her room and then called saying that her mom had volunteered to wrap!
This was such a relief; obviously none of the girls could wrap their own gifts. I still had to sit up and right out the cards, but I didnt mind that at all. Judi then headed back to our room to grab everything that I had sorted in bags for her mom.
I was a little worried by the time we finished because it was almost 2 a.m. and no sign of the guys. They had threatened a strip club, but I doubted that any of them would really do that type of thing. I was also a little worried because Kris is not a drinker (he will have one or two a few times a year) so I didnt want them to get him drunk either. It turned out they had just went to a sports bar to watch a game and had met up with Marks (Marquittas husband) friend from Tampa, so I guess we had more fun after all! When they got back Kris ended up crashing in Pages room.
Up next
the rehearsal and ESPN weekend
The biggest thing was that I wanted to make sure that our guests who had never been to Disney before saw that it isn't just Mickey mouse and kid rides. I wanted people to see the other side of Disney that we all love. I think I converted some people into Disney fans by the end of the weekend 
I just can't wait to be done with therapy... it takes almost 6 hours out of my week 
Also, no bridal party! Me alone (in a cute hat) at tea! 
Actually, sounds lovely!!!
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rotfl: sometimes i have to pay to get him there) but the kids like to run and play over there! i'm sure thry would love the hayridemaybe she'll bring the birdcage veil!!!)
