Disney World Day 1

hugging Minnie Mouse

Ella scared of Mickey

Pluto

Donald Duck

starting the day at Magic Kingdom

3-D glasses for Mickey's Philharmagic

Avery picked out princess mouse ears, of course

Avery's mode of transportation that day

finally meeting Sleeping Beauty

Cinderella - her favorite!!

talking with Belle from Beauty and the Beast

We had SUCH an amazing time at Disney World! It was an incredible experience, seeing it through the eyes of our kids. It truly is the most magical place on earth.

We were able to spend three days at the park. On Day 1 we started with breakfast at Chef Mickey's. It was the perfect way to begin the Disney experience. While we ate, Pluto, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, and Donald each came by our table to talk to and hug the girls. We weren't sure how Avery would react to the life-sized characters she was used to seeing on TV, but she jumped right into it. Ella was a little spooked by them, particularly Mickey.

After breakfast, we headed to the Magic Kingdom and spent a long morning riding rides like Peter Pan's Flight, Winnie the Pooh, and It's a Small World. Early afternoon we headed "home" to nap, and while waiting for our ride, I asked Avery what her favorite activity was that morning. She replied, "Walking on the silly steps." Ben said, "You mean the escalator in the hotel?" Yep! That's right!

After resting, we went back to the Magic Kingdom and tried out some new rides, watched the fabulous light parade, and met several of the Disney princesses, which was what Avery had been waiting for all day. They did not disappoint!! These women were beautiful, sweet, and wonderful with their little admirers.