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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Lilo and Stitch Luau Brunch

The theme parks were over, but not the excitement. We had a character brunch at the Polynesian today. The Polynesian is, perhaps, one of the nicest resorts at Disney, so it was great to squeeze in an event there. After two full days, we slept in a little and didn't have to rush since our reservation was at 10:30. By the way, if you go to the front desk, they're give you leis.

Trenton and Bennett as we arrive to the Polynesian and they receive their leis.

Trenton and Bennett with Granna and Opa.

The 4 of us.

Now everyone together.

We head up to the restaurant.

It was a Lilo and Stitch Luau at the 'Ohana restaurant.

Of course, there were Mickey waffles! It was family style and full of lots of yummy food and a delicious home-squeezed juice.

The best part was that there was no line waiting--the characters visited you! We simply sat at our table and enjoyed the food while each character, one at a time, rotated table to table to see us. I will never forget Bennett's enormous grin and squeals each time he spotted a new character across the room. He could hardly wait for them to get to our table! Mickey was first, you can see how he doesn't want to take his eyes of Mickey, and boy was he smiling ear to ear!

Seeing Bennett's excitement was my favorite with him, but watching Trenton interact and talk to the characters (who of course do not talk back!) was my favorite with him. He asked Mickey if he knew the Hot Dog dance (you have to have watch Mickey's Clubhouse to know this song) and then both Trenton and Mickey danced it out. Lilo is a surfer girl from the movie Lilo and Stitch--it's an older movie. Boys love it, though.

Lilo with Opa and Granna

We easily got our autograph frames signed.

Pluto was a new fun character to see!

Then came Stitch. We were really excited to see him as well, even though we saw him yesterday at the Magic Kingdom.

Everyone with Stitch.

The kids got to partake in a musical parade with the characters.

Trenton stayed near Stitch while Bennett held close to Daddy. He was Daddy's boy the whole trip. I've never seen him like that. He barely noticed I was there. :(

Trenton was intrigued by the authentic leis an older woman was making at the resort. We stopped to visit her for a bit. Maybe next spring we'll make one ourselves.

Quarter Map Completion!

A special thanks to Aunt Carolyn who mailed Trenton his final 3 states for his coin collection! He loves having the whole thing full of quarters!

Monday, October 27, 2014

Magic Kingdom

It's off to Magic Kingdom today! We got there by 8:40 to see the character parade during the grand opening. The crowds were so minimal in the beginning, but the park quickly filled up. We went straight to Tomorrow Land, but if I had to do it again, we'd probably go straight to Fantasy Land where the most rides are for little kids. Everyone was so excited to ride rides. We hopped on one thing after another. Although it started out nice, the warmth of Florida still hit us in the end of October and we were searching for shade. There's lots more walking at this park so be sure to wear tennis shoes.

The Halloween decorations were awesome!

Entering Magic Kingdom and walking towards Main Street.

Walking down Main Street towards the castle.

It certainly was a magical sight to see.....

....although we quickly captured and picture and went on our way to the rides!

Right away, everyone went on the Lilo and Stitch attraction, because the boys are on a big Lilo and Stitch wave. However, Bennett was too little so I took him on the Toy Story ride. We ended up doing it twice as soon as the others finished their ride because there wasn't a line at all.

More character meetings......this time Stitch! Everyone made creations with Mickey.

We had lunch reservations at The Plaza. I highly recommend this place. It was in the middle and perfect!

Trenton creating Mickey with his dessert. (One child is an ice cream fan and the other will never pass up cookies with milk!)

They were beside themselves when they were able to meet Buzz Lightyear.

Opa and Granna took the boys on some rides while Kevin and I rode Space Mountain (faster roller coaster.) Then, we all went on more together. Trenton is on the Carousel of Progress and Bennett is in It's a Small World. The open mouthed smile was a frequent appearance from Bennett along with points in excitement. He loved everything!!!

We can never pass up a carousel!

Best idea ever......an indoor playground with a buzzer (like waiting at restaurants) prior to the Dumbo line. Sure beats standing in line anyday!

Bennett and Daddy ready for Dumbo!

Trenton and Mommy are also ready to fly high in the sky!

On the way to Frontierland, we caught the parade. Even though it was on our schedule, it slipped our mind.

We were lucky to find a good viewing spot in the shade.

The boys loved it!

Trenton was able to stand on the fence.

Pinocchio!

When Bennett fell asleep, we took Trenton on a big kid roller coaster.

We got to sit 3 deep in the roller coaster car. It was a so fun!

Making more pennies and going on a pirate hunt!

The longest line of the day.....Pirates of the Caribean! I wouldn't do it again. Although it said 35 minutes, it was a hour and a half! We were stuck!