Disney Magic - Part 3

On our third full day at Disney we went to Animal Kingdom. It was everyone's first time at that park, and it is a beautiful place! We were there early for a character breakfast at Tusker House. It was a great place! The boys in front of the "Tree of Life"

Donald was greeting everyone outside the restaurant

Anson was not really a fan of this place, for some reason, but he did REALLY enjoy the "jungle juice"




Mickey!



Daisy!




Then we did this cool walking trail that led us through the forest and past all sorts of animals



Watching them feed a huge frog




gorilla - so close!



cool lady that looked like a tree - can you see her?



We did an amazing safari where you ride through on a Jeep, but I did not have my camera. Here are a few pictures from Nana



After the safari we headed to Dinoland



Triceratop Spin



The Dino Dig playground was a HUGE hit with both boys - we could have stayed for hours!



Anson, making a friend



I am pretty sure Grady thought he was the head excavator



We went to this very cool 3D movie that also had smell-effects and other cool surprises. It was based on "A Bug's Life". And look who was outside the movie - Flik!

Looking so cute!



The parade was really fun, and Grady actually got some shout-outs for his birthday from people in the parade!



Anson really enjoyed the parades



Then we had to go back for one last visit to the Dino Dig



We had dinner reservations at a fun and yummy place called Yak and Yeti. Look who is greeting customers!



The whole group, except Mama



Grady was so excited to get another birthday surprise!




Now for a few videos... This man made up a birthday song for Grady on the spot, based on just a few questions he asked - it was so cool!








A shot clip of Grady enjoying the Lion King live show

The parade!

Disney Magic - Part 2

Our second full day at Disney we went to Magic Kingdom! This was the day I was waiting for - seeing the kids' reaction when they saw the castle and all of the great attractions at the Magic Kingdom. We got in early for breakfast and got a few pictures on an almost empty Main Street.




And of course in front of the castle



We headed over to the Crystal Palace and just had a short wait before they were ready for us.





It was such a nice place, and we really enjoyed meeting Pooh Bear and the gang!



Look how excited Grady is!





Eeyore!





Doing some sort of a dance through the restaurant



More characters came to visit... Piglet!



Tigger!



The Crystal Palace really went all out for Grady's birthday - he got a cupcake with a candle, a card signed by the characters, and confetti on the table.

Nana and Papa at the castle, after breakfast



We headed right off to ride the Winnie the Pooh ride, which gets very busy. They had a cool interactive screen that looked like dripping honey.



Jungle Cruise - old school, but a must-do



Driving the remote-control boats



chasing birds around the wild west



Not the greatest pictures, but we had to document Anson riding "It's a Small World" since it seemed to be a favorite. He rode it twice.



Totally not a good picture, but I find this so funny - Papa waving to the little Italian character who is rowing a gondola



Grady really liked it too and wanted to discuss where every little kids was from



Carousel



We all rode Dumbo - are you scared of Dumbo, Nana?



About to ride Splash Mountain with Dada - apparently this was a favorite. He rode it twice.



Grady and Anson loved this little playground next to Splash Mountain - it was small and simple, but it kept them busy for a long time



I believe this was the People Mover. Dada took these pictures while I was back at the resort so Anson could nap. Grady and Dada hit about 10 rides while were gone!



The Buzz ride



The Astro Orbiter



We got back to the park with Anson, rode the racecar ride, the teacups, and then had dinner. On the way out we got to see the castle looking so pretty for Chrismtas!