Disney Deliciousness

My 4th and final day this trip started with the family-style Princess Breakfast at Akershus (in Norway in Epcot)!  Yay breakfast foods!!

And yay for seeing Parker's joy in meeting all the princesses!!

And her happy Autograph Book Karli made her. ❤

Girls pic with Ariel!

Snow White, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Tiana, Belle, and Ariel ❤

Parker's pose here + Tate being asleep both make me happy. lol  Fun fact - I sprinted to the store before our Skyliner meeting that morning to buy this hoodie, the third Disney sweater I purchased during this  4-day trip (I packed for much warmer weather).

Shopping for some souvenirs in Epcot... I asked Parker who this character was, and she looked at me with some pity and sass and said, "Umm, it's a cat" like it was the most obvious thing in the world! lol

Headed into Animal Kingdom, park #4 on day #4... their previous visit to that park was interrupted when Tate got sick earlier that week!

Running into Kevin at the entrance!

Safari Time!

Gramps with Tate and Parker!

Meeting Goofy! =)

We watched the 3D Zootopia show (under this "Tree of Life"), then I got this final group pic with them before we parted ways!

I promptly took a bus to the Boardwalk area - so cute out there, I love it - and visited this "Cake Bake Shop" recommended by Debbie.  I'm annoyed that it doesn't have a better name. lol

Me on my solo Skyliner ride snacking on my $22 slice of cookie dough cake - it did not disappoint!

Nom nom for us, David!  I ate over 3/4ths of it before I was sure I'd be sick on the flight home if I had more. lol 

I was able to edit photos through both flights home (always fun for me), getting back to my house around 11pm, then I had a 5-minute Zoom "workday" the next day that gave me plenty of time to rest and unpack!  All in all, 'twas a fun 5th trip to Disney World!!  (1996, 2009, 2015, 2024, 2026).

Peace out till next time, Florida. ;-)

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Disney Drama

Day three started with a familiar character breakfast at The Riviera hotel!
It was lovely to see "Artist Mickey" and friends again! lol

Mini-muffins and croissants with butter, jam, and chocolate frosting... best appetizers!!

Donald!

Mickey Waffles!

Steak and eggs! lol

Minnie and Parker E

Girls pic with Minnie!

The very cutest.

Group pic with Mickey... Tate joined him in the one-foot-out pose!

Balcony views...

Yay, Florida!  We got to watch some lifeguards doing CPR training. lol

Balcony pic - all doing the Mickey foot move! lol

We spent the morning at Hollywood Studios, where I stood in a long line for Tower of Terror (round 2 for me) then never got the picture from that ride - booo!  This = our selfie from Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway!

After a brief mid-day nap break, I got to sit by Miss Parker E on our bus ride over to Magic Kingdom!

Parker's sign language "I love you" and heart-hands. lol  Preshface - I ADORE HER.

Had my very own spaceship for the Astro-Orbiters in Tomorrowland!

Then stood in a long line for Space Mountain, which Chet refuses to ride and Melissa calls Chiropractic Mountain. lol  It is a tiny bit rickety, but the childhood memories draw me in. lol

Chet did join me for round 3 of Tiana's ride, though!  We kinda tricked/forced the people in front of us to take the first row.  I suggested we lean out so our faces wouldn't be covered if they put their hands up... they did not. lol  But the people behind us are welcome!

The fireworks... did not go as planned. lol  Tate was upset/anxious about the noise and Parker was either asleep or bored - in their defense, our day started with meeting at 7:45 for an early breakfast, and this was after 9pm and they were over it - (I've been there 11 years back).  We ended up leaving just before the grand finale song, so I'm hoping Chettles gets a redemptive fireworks moment during his next trip!

(We had a nice spot in the middle of Main Street, and I still got some great pics!)

The Wilsons did two park days before my arrival, so here's some cute pics from that time... 

Parker was all about meeting the princesses and characters this trip... her chat with Anna looks pretty adorable!

Minnie and Mickey at the packet pickup! =)

Their first night in Florida - getting Chet's race packet then dinner and dessert at Disney Springs (I missed that spot this trip, but will remedy that if or when I return in November).

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Disney Dopamine

Mmkay, day two was off to a bright and beautiful start.  Turns out I like the crisp, cool January weather much better than the humid Novembers in Florida!

My Pop Century building Keepin it Real Hip-Hop!

My first Skyliner ride of this trip - across from Parker and GiGi!

Me and Karli Marie - and the mirrored image of Chet's race medal! lol

Me and Parker E after the Epcot security line!

Meeting Daisy on our way in!

Such a scenic spot! ❤

Ratatouille Fountain!

Ratatouille Ride!

Scooter time! lol  I had promised him this months ago and wasn't kidding.  Totally worth $65 - I was expecting double that!!

The Lisa-Frank-style cartoon kittens really made it pop. lolol

Somewhere that morning, Chet and I waited in a long line to ride Guardians, then Bill and Melissa got the Lightning Lane thanks to Rider Swap!  Such a fun ride!

My turn. =)

Melissa trying it out! =)

Our lunch convo (about Church of Christ beliefs on baptism) sparked looking up this October 12, 2009 Baptism Bash photo!  Ahh, young Chettles and Lindze!

Thanks to Chet's Instagram algorithm being dominated by Disney-themed things, he knew about this French bakery spot and their Croque Glace dessert...

Cinnamon ice cream with caramelized pecans + chocolate sauce inside a pressed brioche bun

He was a fan, and I enjoyed my salted caramel ice cream!  Then we scootered back over to meet everyone else and head to Magic Kingdom!

Monorail to MK!

Classic entrance pic!

First stop - Main Street Confectionery!

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Second stop - Walt and Mickey!  I love this one!!

Their whole fam! ❤

Teacups Time!  The boys...

...and the girls (Melissa and I were also there) - Karli skipped most rides this trip as she is 7 months pregnant!

The only pics you'll ever see of me in this hoodie are in this post. lol  Bought it because I was VERY COLD that night, then hated it when I got back to the room!

Thanks to the cold weather, there was zero wait (5 minutes to walk through the winding line space) for Tiana's ride... yes, please!!

Rode it 2x in a row on my own - the night view of the castle as you crest the final hill is epic!  Then I bought and edited photos whilst they watched the night parade!

No Ragrets! ;-)

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