Having such a busy "Magic Morning" on Tuesday shifted all our plans for the remaining trip. We decided to head back to Disney on Day Three, because it wasn't the early opening for that park. (So we did heed my friends advice, just a day late,) We knew this would be our final day at Disney, so we finished any souvenir shopping, went on our favorite rides one last time, and took all the needed pictures. Then, late in the afternoon my parents staked out a seat for the parade, because we knew we didn't want to miss that again!
First thing in the morning we slowly waited for the Peter Pan ride (most inefficient line system in the whole park!). It is a neat ride, and one that is very special in my mom's memory. I'm glad the boys could share it with her! I love this picture!
Next my parents headed off to go on Pirates of the Caribbean again, and we took the kids to ride the carousel again. Here's Sam and Ben.
Joshy really liked the carousels
Josh, Daddy, and Seth
The big boys wanted to go on Goofy's Roller Coaster again, so we headed back to Toon Town. Ben took this picture to show that there were indeed times where it wasn't absolutely packed with people.
We realized that Josh met the height requirement for this roller coaster, so Ben took him on his first fast ride. He loved it!
We discovered that there is much more to Mickey's House than the facade would say. We enjoyed exploring it and then ran into a very short line to wait for meeting Mickey. I'm really thankful for this experience! I really got a kick out of this "working" washing machine with Mickey's gloves in it.
Sam and Seth getting Mickey's autograph
I splurged and bought our photopass pictures for this experience. I think they are great pics!
Framing this one!
And this one too!
Another necessary picture of the day was one where the boys were trying to pull out the sword in the stone. I love that they are still young and naive enough to think that maybe they will be the ONE to pull it out! (Seth, Sam)
Or maybe together they might do it!
We ordered groceries for the trip through vons.com: something I would recommend to anyone flying down there! We ate at least one packed lunch a day and never had to waste time going to a store!
Meeting Woody was also really fun!
This is the best picture of all of us from the trip. I love it!
We ate a late lunch this day at the Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney. It has such an amazing atmosphere! Josh loved the fish.
What better way to read a menu than with your sunglasses on!
The crew at lunch. This was after Josh managed to spill an entire cup of strawberry lemonade.
Everyone took an afternoon rest, and then my parents found the perfect bench to save for the parade and fireworks. We all took turns taking the kids on rides or saving the spot. First, my mom and I took the kids to Dumbo while the men held the bench. Here's a picture depicting how close Josh's hat bill was always by my face. Oh that Donald Ducky hat!
Me, Seth and Josh
Titi and Sam
My parents treated the big boys to ice cream, and Ben, Josh and I held down the fort. Thankfully Josh was content with his Mickey sucker since he can't have ice cream due to a dairy allergy.
Holding our place on the bench was a funny experience. There was a large family behind us that was disgruntled that they didn't have front row seats and kept trying to weasel their kids to the curb in front of us. I even watched one of them complain to a Disney worker about the position of the bench. I refused to be left alone holding the bench, because I was sure they would take advantage of my niceness and take away our spot!
But we held strong through the challenge of "bench covet" behind us, and seriously had the best seats for the parade! Look how happy the twins are!
I know that this picture is blurry, but it totally cracks me up. How wiggly Seth got positioned on my Dad's lap, I'll never know, but it was hilarious. Dad was so patient with him. It was a blast to watch the boys have so much fun during the parade. The music was infectious!
Here comes the parade: it starts with Tinkerbell.
Seeing Lightning McQueen and the truck Mac were some of the boys' favorite.
I loved how the boys waved to everyone as they passed by.
Seth
Joshy loved it too, especially seeing his Donald Ducky
Josh has an Olaff bath towel, so it was fun to see him and the frozen castle was amazing
And of course, Mickey at the end!
Pictures cannot even come close to portraying how amazing the parade was!
Unfortunately, that evening was windy and the firework show got cancelled, which was a real bummer. We had all taken naps, so our kids weren't going to be ready for bed anytime soon. We decided to stop at some shops to souvenir buy (unfortunately a lot of other people had that idea too! It was crazy busy!). The entire trip Josh would find these pillow pets and just hug and love them. I foresee one in his future for a birthday gift. (Olaff ears for Seth).
The kids loved the lighted up hat and it was right by our hotel room. The pictures under it didn't come out great, but I have a sweet memory of the boys making silly faces for my pictures. By this time at night it's about 10 and they are all still totally hyped up.
I love these boys!
Tomorrow is our last day of the trip and we spend it at California Adventure!
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