Disneyworld 13 Day 3 Nightime

For our last night we had reservations to go to the Cape May Café. It's an all you can eat, New England style seafood restaurant. An all you can eat restaurant is always a good thing for my family, especially if its seafood. There was lots of steamed clams, crab legs and shrimp, with a whole lot of side dishes.

It was a crazy dinner and everyone got very loud and silly.

It was time for out traditional family photo.

After all the years we have taken pictures in front of Ariel, you would think my son would know enough not to stand in front of her. Oh well, one more fun memory.

Disneyworld 13 Day 3 Daytime

Adam really planned on making complete use of those tickets he bought. So on day 3, Adam, Tina, Alli and I went to the Magic Kingdom. We had no plans on where to go or what to see so we headed to our "go to" ride Buzz Lightyear. It was Sunday of the Labor Day weekend and the park was very crowded.

Next ride up was the race cars. I sat that one out but completely enjoyed chatting with a group of children from Indiana. They were excited to tell me all about their adventures and I just love to see the joy on kids faces.

We kind of wandered around aimlessly until we discovered a new roller coaster, Seven Dwarfs something or other. Did I mention that because of the trouble we had on the first day, we were given a bunch of fast passes. We did not have to wait for any rides at the Magic Kingdom. Lastly we went to our other favorite, Pirates of the Caribbean, love that silly ride. 

One last photo op....

and we decided it was just too crowded and crazy.

Disneyworld 13 Day 2 Nighttime

After dinner that night, Alli wanted to go on the Tower of Terror, so off to the Hollywood Studios we went. There was no waiting at this point put it did start to rain as we entered the park. By the time we made it over to The Tower of Terror it was raining more than a drizzle. Adam wheeled me into a small alcove by the entrance where I waited about 45 minutes for them. One thing I really like about Disneyworld is that you can feel free to start up a conversation with just about anyone. I chatted with folks from around the country while I waited.

Alli and Tina then wanted to go on the Rockin Rollercoaster, but Adam did want to leave me to just sit for another hour. So he wheeled me on over to the Star Tours attraction. There was almost no wait and we breezed right through. 

The girls were still on line so Adam and I went over to the Toy Story ride. Again there was almost no waiting and we got right on. We had so much fun trying to outscore each other, we laughed and laughed. He beat me in the points.

It was getting close to 9PM so we headed to the see the light show in front of the Chinese theater. We finally met up with the girls when the show was over. We headed for the parking lot, when the fireworks show started up. We made it to the car where we sat and watched the show. 

What and exhausting day.

Disneyworld 13 Day 2 Daytime

On the second day Adam, Alli and I headed out to Blizzard Beach. They went on some of the big slides while I took the lazy river.

Tina and Nick met us a little later on, and we all took a downhill raft ride. One more cruise around the park in the lazy river before we got ready to leave. The afternoon was completed with our favorites of funnel cakes and mini donuts. I got a little sunburned.

Disneyworld 13 Day 1 Daytime

The plans for day one was the Animal Kingdom. There was a problem with our tickets and it took an hour and a whole lot of phone calls to get it straightened out. It was hot and there was a huge crowd.

Trying to get someone to help us was difficult but I was most shocked when one of the Disney employees told us "I hope you have nothing but long lines all day". WOW, I wish I had gotten her name.
We finally got in and headed straight for Pandora and got on line for the Banshee ride.

We were in line for about and hour but it moved quickly, the people were all pleasant and there were fans everywhere to keep you cool. 

I have to tell you that it was the BEST ride ever. I cannot say it enough how much I loved riding a banshee through the floating mountains of Pandora. If you are ever lucky enough to make it there, don't miss it.
It was pretty clear that I was not going to be able to walk much further. So my family got me a wheelchair and pushed me around for the next few days. It was great for me (I didn't hurt) and great for them (they didn't have me to slow them down.)
That day we also spent a lot of time on lines. We did the Cali River raft (a terrible long, hot line) with no fans and no way to go forward or backwards. We also did the new Navi Ride. It was nice, much like the Pirates of the Caribbean.
By then we were pooped and went back to the hotel.

Disneyworld 13 Part 2

After dinner we all went to the Top of the World Lounge at the Bay Lake Towers to have a drink and watch the new fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom.

Disneyworld 13 Part 1

I made the reservations for our annual Disney family vacation last November for 4 nights, in a two bedroom suite at the Beach Club Resort at Disneyworld. I was looking forward to it as it might be the last time all 6 of us will be together. The one thing I really wanted to do this time was to see Pandora at the Animal Kingdom.
Last June was my 70th birthday. For a gift, my son gave me a 4 day, all parks pass for Disneyworld. I was so excited, the day couldn't come fast enough.
Fast forward to Thursday August 31 and we were on our way.

We picked up Adam and Alli in West Palm Beach (Tina and Nick would come later in their own car) and made it there without incident. We checked in, went to the room, then Adam, Alli and I went to Publix to stock up on food for the stay. We made it back to the room unloaded and put all the food away and let the party begin.