Family Vacation, Part 1

Well, we are finally back from our week long vacation to Disney.  For those who want to know all of the details, here you go.  If you don't, you are mean.  

We left last Saturday.  I talked my mom into taking us to the airport to save us some $$$ on parking.  Can I just say that I love the new airport!  It was so easy to get around in.  My mom pulled up at the terminal and dropped us off.  No crowds at all.  In fact, we walked right up and checked our bags (Southwest) without waiting in line at all.  Since we had time to kill, we ate lunch at Sir Ronalds.  Then, we headed off to security.  The Family line was fabulous.  Lots of tables and benches to get everything out to be checked.  No rush-rush line with the business travelers.  The guards were really nice to the kids too.  Once we got through security, we hit the family bathroom.  Did I mention that I love this airport???  Lots of room to wait at the gate too.  We were in the "A" boarding group, so we all got to sit together near the front of the plane.  The boys were great on the way down.  Jake seemed to think we were on a roller coaster, randomly shouting "Whoa" and "Faster" during take-off.  I brought the DVD player and we watched Wall-E.  Next thing we knew, we were in Orlando.

We utilized Disney's Magical Express.  If you aren't familiar, they take you to your resort (for free) and they claim your luggage and bring it to your room in a couple of hours.  Once we checked in at the Wilderness Lodge, we ate dinner, then headed to the pool.  Disney has heated pools, so even though it was cool out (60's) the boys still had fun.  The first night was a challenge, however.  Christian had trouble falling asleep in unfamiliar surroundings.  Poor guy.  He got the hang of it at about 1 am.

For our first day, we headed to the Contemporary Resort for a character breakfast at Chef Mickey's.  Jake enjoyed the characters, and took these pictures with his camera:

Here are a couple of ours:

Christian wasn't too hot on the characters this time around.  He cried and tried to get away.    After breakfast, we took the monorail into the Magic Kingdom.  We rode Pirates of the Caribbean at least twice.  We found that the key to Christian's heart is suckers, so we loaded up to keep him happy.  Finally, he decided a nap would work for him.

Monday and Tuesday, we went to Epcot.  Jacob started his Epcot passport book.  

All of the "Kidcot" stops signed his book in their native language.    The boys probably had the most fun at the "Outpost" where they played the drums for what seems like forever. 

 

For dining, we ate lunch Monday at the Coral Reef restaurant, next to the giant aquarium.  They did OK at this meal.  For dinner, we went to Teppan Edo, a hibachi steak house, like Benihana.  Jake enjoyed watching the chef cook right in front of him.  Christian was pretty much throwing a fit for at least half of each meal.  At this point, the boys were still getting used to eating in public.  You see, we know they are brats, so we just don't take them out to eat!!!  Your welcome!  

To be continued...