Today was Sunday and while we all wanted to sleep in today, I knew that getting up early would get us into AK and out by noon. Our goal today was to hit EE...hopefully and the rest of the park that we didn't the day before.
After getting everyone up, dressed, and fed we headed over to AK and got there right around 9:10am. As I mentioned before my Mom (DGM) was also on the trip but didn't have tickets to the parks. We also only had one car, but she was happy to be our own personal driver. She dropped us off and picked us up every day and it couldn't have been easier. When we got to the gates we just told the CM's she was dropping us off. Then she went to where the taxi's do drop offs and we got door to door service.
The big question today was would DS ride EE. We'll get to that part of the day in a little bit, bit first things first we made another stop to Dinoland and yes another stop on Primevil Whirl, followed by another ride....I think that brings my ride total to 5 and unfortunately it didn't end there.
Finally I convinced DS to ride something else and we took a spin on triceratop spin.
From here we headed to Everest to grab FP. DS was still a little nervous, but I told him we could grab the FP's and he could think about it for a little longer. Next it was off to Kali River Rapids. I forgot to mention that we tried to ride this the day before but it was shut down. DS decided to pass for now on this too and instead we went looking for gorilla's....
We also saw some mear cats which DS thinks are soooo cute.
After trekking through the jungle, DS was feeling the beat and got down!
Then it was back to EE
We got right in the FP line and DS didn't even hesitate, he was READY! Along the way we both enjoyed looking at all of the pictures and items on display. Then we got into a big discussion about the Yeti and if he really existed. After seeing some of the photos, DS was convinced he was real and I didn't feel like spoiling anything for him. I'm lucky enough that he still believes in Santa Clause too!
When our train arrived we were in the last seat. There were two teenage boys in front of us and they were great about getting DS pumped for the ride. Once we started, DS got really into it and screamed, "Everyone put your hands in the air." It was so funny! He was fine until we got to the part of the ride where the track ends and from then on I'm not really sure if he saw much of anything because he grabbed my arm and proceeded to put it over his eyes. Even in the picture they take on the ride you see me and then you see DS with my arm over his eyes
But I was very proud that he rode it and decided to reward him with a pin. We got an EE pin which he then told everyone was extremely rare and you can only get at AK. Again, I didn't want to burst his bubble they were available all over WDW.

When we were at the counter paying, he got some pixie dust....an EE sticker from the CM for braving EE.
I had hoped our next stop would be "Tough to be a Bug"
But DS is majorly afraid of bugs. We're talking freaks out when he sees an ant. So we bypassed this and decided to call it a day. The sun was extemely hot and the park was starting to really fill up. We made our way to the exit and on the way out ran into a bunch of characters. You all know this story. All I wanted was one picture with DS and somebody. I honestly didn't even care who...just one. We saw Flik from a Bug's Life and there was no line. I got out the camera and asked DS to take my picture, which he did
But I was hoping that after that he would let me take his picture. Well, boy was I wrong. DS proceeded to lecture me that not only did he not like characters, but this one was a BUG....duh!
It was back to the condo where we had lunch and then DS and I both fell asleep. After dinner we had planned to go over to DTD. We piled in the car and headed out. First stop World of Disney to officially start DS's pin collection. We headed to the pin section where DS got a lanyard and a pack of POTC pins for trading. Then it was over to the boys section to look around....
He also made his first pin trade with a CM. Second stop, the
Lego store.
Then it was off to my stop for the night....Goofy's Candy Company.
Yup, I got dark chocolate covered pretzel sticks with peanut butter cups, chocolate chips and caramel.

Holly goodness! I snacked on this all week long.
After waiting for my pretzels to "chill" it was getting pretty late...only 10pm for normal folk. But DS usually goes to bed at 8:30pm and anything after
9pm and he's dragging....okay I am too
So back to the condo and a good night's sleep...
Day 3: Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!