We started off our first day at Disney World with a character breakfast at Chef Mickey's. I figured that this would save us time by getting all of the big autographs out of the way. We got out to the bus line in front of our hotel (Pop Century), but after waiting almost 20 minutes (first bus had several scooters get on, and they have priority even if they get there well after the people in the line), we decided to drive to the Contemporary in order to meet our reservation time. I got these adorable hats on ebay - gently used for under $10 a piece. I like them better than traditional ear hats because they actually have function too.
Once we reached Chef Mickey's we got seated right away. The breakfast was a buffet, and the boys went wild for the Mickey shaped waffles. First up was Goofy. The boys were very excited to meet him, and he took his time visiting with the boys.
Next up was Mickey. He was more aggressive than Goofy, which Jacob absolutely adored, but Mason was a little traumatized after Mickey hugged him.
Donald, Minnie, and Pluto rounded out the rest of the line up. It was an OK, but expensive breakfast. The boys had a blast, and it definitely saved time in the park. It also gave the boys a chance to get autographs in their customized autograph books.
I made these beauties with Disney paper found at a scrapbooking store, and then I used Disney font for the inside. I used modge podge to adhere the paper to the little notebooks that I found in the dollar bins at Walmart. I then attached some ribbon and used pens also from Walmart. The boys loved these books, and they held up really well.
We grabbed a Fast Pass for Jungle Cruise and then went on Pirates of the Caribbean. The boys really liked it, but they especially liked the gift shop at the end of the ride. Disney knows what it's doing, right? We posed for some pics, and then headed to our next ride, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. It's very similar to Dumbo, and a lot less crowded. Beware of the spitting camels - or look for them depending on what kind of person you are. Our FastPass time wasn't ready yet, so we quickly grabbed a Dole Whip. I had read that they were a must at Disney, and boy were those bloggers right!
Finally, we boarded the Jungle Cruise. Mason was a bit nervous - he's not one to hide his emotions. He thought the animals were real, and was a bit freaked out. Our tour guide was hilarious, and we really enjoyed this ride.
Next we rode the train. While waiting in line, Mason and Jake stayed occupied with their Mickey light spinners (bought ahead of time from Disneystore.com at 40% off).
After lunch and a short nap at the hotel, we returned to the Magic Kingdom (via bus this time) and did our obligatory picture in front of the castle. There was a show going on at the castle, but we decided to keep moving while others watched it.
We hit Dumbo and Goofy's Barnstormer very quickly before heading to It's A Small World. This is the only ride that we had to wait in a line longer than 5 minutes. It still only took about 15 minutes to get through the line, and the boys did great. We had dinner at Columbia Harbor House. I had the lobster roll, and WOW. We quickly hit Haunted Mansion. I love this ride, however it probably wasn't the smartest idea to take a 2 year old on it. He got scared, of course. Then the laws of nature kicked in. The ride got stuck right where the door is jiggling. Mason starts crying and covering his eyes, and wouldn't you know it, my stomach becomes upset. We were stuck for about 15 minutes, but it seemed like eternity. It was the only time we got stuck, and the only time my stomach got upset from food at Disney.
After that, we saw the electrical parade and the fireworks started. We decided to leave before the crowds and were able to view them from the bus terminal. Next time, I'll take the time to watch the fireworks - one of my few regrets of the vacation.
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