Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate with us today as it was cloudy and a little cool but that did not stop us from having a good time.
We kicked off today with breakfast at Ariel's Gratto. We had a great meal and got to meet many of the princesses. What a treat for the girls! Nic was embarrassed to be there but he hung in there and stated that he got a good breakfast out of it. (This breakfast is highly recommended for those of you traveling in the future. Expensive but worth it.)
Since our character breakfast was in California Adventure we decided to just hang out there for the day. After breakfast we went over to Hollywood and rode the Monster's Inc ride. Again it was crazy busy (even busier than Disney) but we got a fast pass for California Soarin' and simply took our time throughout the day.
Kailei and Keara were disappointed that Sleeping Beauty was the only princess not at breakfast so we tried to hunt her down hearing rumors she was starring in a show. We found the show but it was Cinderella, Woody and Micky that were there. Nic was happy to see Woody so we scored his signature and picture. We also go to see Sully from Monster's Inc but he couldn't sign our books since his claws were too big. Kailei and I settled for a picture.
Keara, Nic and Zeb rode the Roarin' River which was a highlight. Keara got soaked. Kailei was disappointed not to go but she was too small so she had her first churro and we watched High School Musical as we waited for the rest of them.
We ate lunch in the park which was the biggest mistake of the day. I picked the WRONG line to stand in and I must have waited over an hour to order lunch. Luckily Kailei was tired and took a nap during this time. Nic and Keara managed to keep themselves entertained looking a pins and plotting what they were going to buy.
After a very expensive lunch, we went over to the Pier where the Zeb and the kids rode some parachute ride. We looked at riding some others but the wait was quite long so we strolled over to A Bug's Life and managed to get on a ladybug ride that just got fixed so the line wasn't long.
California Soarin' was our fast pass ride and well worth the wait. We all loved it!
We spent the remainder of the day in Bear Country where the kids got to run and jump around. They got a second wind here which allowed us to go a few more hours before dinner.
We headed over to Downtown Disney and a did a little shopping before heading outside of the park to do dinner.
Zeb and I were pooped and cold.
Now the kids are all snoring away as I write this. My feet hurt. My hips hurt. My legs hurt. I need a massage and I feel old. When did I get old?
Anyway....some highlights for us...
- Nic sucked it up and decided to get his sister Princess Ariel's signature. It was the last thing he wanted to do and she was asking him questions to try and make conversation. "Are you a Prince?, she asked. "No, said Nic." "Are you a King?, she asked. "No, said Nic. "Well, what are you?, she asked. "A boy.", said Nic.
- As we were walking around, Kailei stated ever so quietly..."I love this day."
- Keara laughing her great belly laugh as Nic entertained her.
- The kids trading pins.
- Nic's utter embarrassment with the princesses.
- Nic, who despite the fact we told him to triple check his suitcase, still managed to forget his toothbrush and pajamas.
- Keara trying to narrow her souveneir list down to two items. "It's just so hard Mommy!"
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