Animal Kingdom

**Day Three**

Sunday we had early breakfast reservations at Tusker House in Animal Kingdom. While the breakfast was really, really good, it was these guys that were the main attraction...

Since we were already near the back of Animal Kingdom, we were able to hop right on the safari ride without a wait. And, since it was morning, the animals were really active. This ride was so amazing...

We rode a few more rides and then went to see the Finding Nemo musical, which was a really big production. I was very impressed. Luke was so sweet- he kept yelling "Ne-No" anytime a clown fish was on stage. ;)  However, shortly after the show ended, this is what Luke did...

While it would be totally normal for most sleep deprived and exhausted two year olds to fall asleep in their stroller at nap time, this would be a first for Luke. We were shocked, and I seriously questioned if something was wrong with him. But, after he woke up after his hour nap, he was happy. 

Epcot

**Day Two, Continued**

Saturday after nap we hopped on another Disney bus and headed to Epcot. While a lot of the Fast Passes to rides that we wanted to ride were already distributed, we were able to catch a few with very short times. (Luke and lines DO NOT mix.) We were all really impressed with the Finding Nemo (Ne-No, as Luke called him) ride and all of the awesome salt water tanks. With really chilly temperatures, we headed back to the hotel (and hot tub!) after dinner.

Happy to be on the warm bus!

Hollywood Studios

**Day Two**

On Saturday we headed out early to Hollywood Studios. It was much less crowded than the Magic Kingdom, and we all really enjoyed the morning and early afternoon there. 

Ready for day two!

Both boys loved the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground and we had fun chasing them around.

One of Caleb's favorites rides from the whole trip was the 3D Star Wars ride. He LOVED it!

While everyone rode Star Wars for a second time, Luke and I waited patiently for the Disney Junior Live on Stage show. (I got really motion sick on Star Wars the first time so I was happy to sit that one out.)

For lunch we ate at Hollywood & Vine with many of the Disney Junior characters. 

Handy Manny

A high five for Jake!

Hugs for June. 

Did I mention that Luke LOVED all the characters?!!

After lunch we rode a few more rides before heading back to the hotel for naps. At this point the weather was really starting to get colder, but thankfully we were prepared. :)  

The Magic Kingdom

**Day One**

Friday morning we were so excited to see Grandma Beth ("Besf" in Luke language) and PeePaw ("Bee-Baw")! After lots of hugs, we headed out for breakfast! Their pins say "1st Visit".

Waiting for the Disney shuttle bus...we got to know this bus stop very well. ;)

After the shuttle bus, we took a ferry boat over to the Grand Floridian, which was where we were having breakfast. 

We loved the Supercalifragilistic breakfast buffet, complete with Mickey shaped waffles, at 1900 Fare. It was also extra special because of the characters we got to meet...

Hugs from Pooh

(Caleb kept saying, It's just a guy in a costume, but he still thought it was pretty cool.)

and Tigger

While Luke wasn't afraid of the characters at all, he got very shy when the pretty girls came along. Caleb, on the other hand, was as happy as could be.

This is it...this is what Caleb had been waiting for...Alice!!! 

Alice is by far, his favorite Disney character, and the main reason we had breakfast there!

Caleb also liked meeting the Mad Hatter, but was disappointed that he didn't meet the rabbit.

After breakfast we took the Monorail, or choo choo as Luke called it, to the Magic Kingdom. Luke loved all the forms of transportation around Disney, and always screamed when we had to get off.

Luke LOVED "It's a small world" ride! 

We rode a few more rides in the Magic Kingdom, including Caleb's favorite Toy Story 3 ride. However, it was really, really crowded so we headed back to the hotel for naps.

 A side note...Creed and I thought Caleb would love Space Mountain and he was just tall enough- 44 inches with shoes. Sadly, the ride attendant noticed that it was Caleb's hair that made him tall enough so they wouldn't let him on. Thank goodness! Wow- the whole time Creed and I rode we were screaming to each other that we were horrible parents for even thinking Caleb could/should ride. Ha! (Apparently I don't remember it from when I was a kid!)

**Day One, Continued**

After naps we headed back to the Magic Kingdom for dinner and to ride a few more rides. Thankfully the crowds had died down and by the end of the night, we almost had the place to ourselves.

Notice the boat docked??? If you can't tell, it's the "Admiral Joe Fowler." Pretty cool!

Dumbo was a favorite that night.

From Fantasyland we had a great view of the fireworks over the castle, and even though it was a little loud, the boys really enjoyed the show.

We ran into Chip and Dale at a dance party and Luke had a blast. He would have danced the night away!

Caleb crashed on the bus ride home. I guess that means it was a great day! By the way, at this point, Luke was still going strong! :)