The Magic Kingdom

Fort Wilderness Campground, Disneyworld

Hard to believe, but we managed to rally early for our day at the Magic Kingdom. We rode our bikes to the dock and then took a ferry over and still managed to be there by 8. The ferry ride was so fun because it gave us an opportunity to see the other resorts. One looked exactly like the Coronado Hotel in San Diego (called the Paladium), another like a Polynesian Village and one was a very dated attempt at contemporary.

 

The first thing we did upon arrival was make a stop to the Barber Shop right off Main Street. Hint: they'll give you sparkles in your hair for free!

 

 

 

 

Now that I was properly sparkled (and had a cup of Starbucks in my hand) I'm ready for a princess day!

I don't care how old you are, there is still a thrill in seeing Cinderella's Castle!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ned was pretty excited too. He got a High-5 from one of the cast members upon arrival.

 

 

Even though Ned swore he wouldn't do the "It's a Small World Ride", it was the first one I talked him into doing. Pay no attention to that face he's making, he loved every minute of it...that and he also made a point of singing a different song so this one wouldn't run through his head all day.

 

 

 

 

We couldn't have asked for a better day. It was darn hot, well into the 90's, but we managed to find enough air conditioned venues to beat the heat. I think we did just about every roller coaster, kiddie ride, theatre show and even the shooting arcade - which is definitely one of my faves! We really got the hang of the FastPass and never had to wait in line, with the exception of a Beauty and the Beast Interactive experience, which was just a mistake on our part.

One of our funniest moments was riding the Speedway cars in Tomorrowland. When I was a kid, I was a bit jealous of my older brother Gary. He got to do the "Autopia" ride, but I was too short. (Some things never change). Thus, Ned insisted that I drive and it was a disaster!! Our car wouldn't steer right and the accelerator kept getting stuck. Here's a picture that Ned snapped while I was driving...hilarious!

 

 

 

We both loved the 3D Mickey PhilharMagic Show and of course, the glasses are always fun too.

 

I love the view from the top of the Swiss Family Tree House, such a great perspective on the park.

 

 

 

 

 

Ned was a real trooper. We spent 14 hours at the park and stayed through the Electric Light Parade. (I just checked my fitbit and we did 24,542 steps or 10.24 miles today. Yeah, I'd say we walked every square inch of the Magic Kingdom and then some!!)

On our way back to the campground, while riding the ferry, we were able to watch the Electric Boats on Parade too! Pretty good timing I'd say! Since we started the day with a picture of Cinderella's Castle, I thought it would be nice symmetry to end with it as well.

 

 

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