Disney!

I was deprived the quintessential childhood experience by my parents as they never took us to Disney.  Mom said that she had already been to Disney (in 1971) and didn't need to go back.  Thanks mom.  She doesn't like to travel.  Actually, she just didn't like to travel with us.  

Finally, after 31 years, I got to go to Disney with my husband.  The weather was perfect and fall-like after the endless hot and humid weather we have been having. And the best part, no crowds.  Normally people wait hours to ride the rides and we never waited more that 30 minutes for any ride and usually just walked right up and got on.  

On Sunday we went to Epcot, which is currently having their annual food and wine festival.  This means that little kiosks are set up to serve foods and drinks (beer/wine/spirits) that are specialties of the country represented.  There were extra countries in addition to the usual countries on display.  Most of the food costs less than $5 and you could enjoy various sizes of the beers and wines being offered (so you don't get too drunk too fast).  We walked around and ate and drank for about six hours before heading back to the hotel.

Although most people bring a camera with them to Disney I decided not to take a purse and only took a few photos on my phone. I figure if I want photos I can always go back.  That is the one advantage to actually living in the same city as Disney.  Also, I am hoping this will encourage us to buy an annual pass.  Here are a few photos of the topiaries of characters from Beauty and the Beast. 

Monday we went to Disney's Hollywood Studios.  The weather was even better than the day before and we went to a lot of the shows.  My favorite show was Muppets 3-D. I love 3-D movies.  We also went on a few rides and I am not sure if I liked Tower of Terror or Aerosmith's Rock n Roller Coaster best.  For the record, Ben screamed and giggled like a little girl on the Tower of Terror Ride.  That was the highlight of the trip for me.  I kept my eyes shut for the majority of the roller coaster (see below).  Super fun!

Although we had a terrific two days at Disney we still have Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom left to visit (plus the two water parks, but that is never going to happen).  Although my parents never took me to Disney I am hoping to take Charlotte in the next few weeks to see the Magic Kingdom all lit up for Christmas.  As it is her first Christmas I want it to be special.  And because she won't remember, I will take my camera.