There isn't anything more "Magical" (that I know of) than spending 7 days at Disney World during the Christmas season...
(above photo taken by Payton Fruge')
Now don't get me wrong...Disney is "Magical" at any time of year but only once a year is it even more "Magical"!!!
Somehow, I keep returning to Disney every year (sometimes twice a year), since I first stepped foot on the Mouse Pad in 2007.
This time, I had two very special guests with me...
My sister (Penny) and my 18 year old niece (Payton), both have never caught the mouse fever until now...
ON FLIGHT TO DISNEY...
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ARRIVAL,
WE ALL HAD MOUSE FEVER!!!!
It's contagious! I know! Maybe I should warn you...
the photos below are really "Magically Contagious"!!!!
(guaranteed to put a smile on your face)
We visited all four Disney parks with a five day pass...
EPCOT...
Where Payton found Nemo and friends!
Visited 11 countries...including France!
And Payton gave Santa her Christmas wish list...
(poor baby still doesn't have an iPhone)
Then she decided to phone home and let everyone know that she wasn't coming home anytime soon...
After traveling through the countries and riding everything at Epcot, we rested and woke up early for a big day at...
MAGIC KINGDOM (twice)
Where we felt like Princesses!
(which we truly are in real life because
our tiaras are invisible to the "real" world...
did you know that? ;)
Alice Penny spun round and round in a "Magical" tea cup
in Fantasy Land...
We had 1st class seats for the "Dream Come True" parade
to see Mickey & Minnie...
Pinocchio...
Aladdin...
Cinderella...
and the Beast (my all-time favorite fairytale of all)...
We also had 1st class seats for the "Magical" Electric Parade which is a Disney Classic Must See!!!!
Tinkerbell...
Puff the Magic Dragon...
Tribute to America...
and much MUCH more!!!
And of course...
the finale of the "Lighting of Cinderella's Castle"
The Castle went from this...
to this...
to this...
to this...
to this...
to this...in a sequence of Magical Lights & Fireworks!!!!
(above photo taken by Payton Fruge')
Spectacular...Disney style!!!!
Then on Day Three, we were off to
ANIMAL KINGDOM...
And stood in awe at the "Tree of Life", carved with over 300 animals...
(above photo taken by Payton Fruge')
We went on a "real" African Safari ride, with "invisible" boundaries to the most amazing animals!!! ...
(above photo taken by Payton Fruge')
and birds!!! ...
(above photo taken by Payton Fruge')
LOTS of giraffes...
(above photo taken by Payton Fruge')
and baby elephants!!!! ...
(above photo taken by Payton Fruge')
We were able to see the Broadway-style musical
"Nemo & Friends"
which made Payton a happy little mouse!!! ...
And Payton and I braved the Yeti of Mount Everest!!!
(Note: Penny totally chickened out)
We sang along in the "Lion King" musical, which brought out the animal in some of us...
And basically had a "wild" time :)))
Our last park after 4 days of Disney was
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS...
I have to say, I really enjoyed this park. Of all the times I've come to Disney, I never stopped here as everyone said it was their "least liked park"... whaaaat?
All I can say is I've been missing out because I LOVE HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS and I will be back here next month!!!!
Payton and I learned a lot about Walt Disney himself...
and little tidbits like...
After creating Disney Land in California and years of planning Disney World in Florida, Walt Disney never saw the completion of Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
Walt Disney died December 15, 1966.
Below is his original office from California...
His brother (& partner of the Disney trademark), Roy Disney proceeded with the Florida project after Walt's death, opened it's doors on October 1, 1971 (my 1st birthday) and named it after his brother ... "Walt Disney World".
Later came Epcot, then MGM Studios (now called Hollywood Studios), and then the newest and largest park, Animal Kingdom.
There was so much to learn here, so much to see.
But we DID walk through the haunted lobby of
The Hollywood Tower Hotel...
(above photo taken by Payton Fruge')
Yes...the Tower of Terror...we did it!
Me? never again.
Payton? over and over again.
And there are over 100 variations of the ride so chances are, you will never have the same elevator experience in your lifetime!
I think we saw it all, and rode it all except for the "Rockin' Rollercoaster"... somehow we missed it :(((
We even enjoyed "The Little Mermaid"... even though Payton doesn't remember watching the movie when she was little.
Chances are, she fell asleep as she does with all movies!!!
One of my favorite shows was the musical
"The Beauty and the Beast".
"Belle" is so beautiful...and such a simple girl...
I'm not sure why I love it so much but I always have.
(maybe because I LOVE "Lumiere",
he's so cute with his french accent!!!)
I think it's the fact that someone could truly love something so scary, so mean, so ugly...
without knowing something (like a prince) could come out of it in the end.
To me that is real love...aaahhh. A true fairytale! ;)
Yes...I'm definitely going back to Hollywood Studios when The Man and I go back to Disney next month!
Since Payton and I had done (almost) EVERYTHING possible at Disney, we designated a whole day for...
HARRY POTTER!!!!
Can you tell in the photo above that she is pooped out?
I'm practically having to hold her up!!!
This was Day 6 of non-stop park fun.
ALL day. EVERY day.
Let me give you a quick update ... By this time, my voice was gone, Penny had flown home already (good nurses can't play that long), Payton and I went to Cirque du Soleil's "La Nouba" (late night show) and we were two tired little mice princesses!!!
Notice she has forfeited her Minnie ears?
Now...
Here we were in Hogsmeade...waiting for the Hogwart's Express to take us to Hogwart's!!!!
Well, not exactly...
This Hogwart's Express doesn't "really" move so we had to actually "walk" to Hogwart's, plus wait 75 minutes to ride "Harry Potter's Forbidden Journey".
Me? ... It. Was. Awesome. As. Usual.
Payton? ... Loved the castle. Not impressed with ride.
I usually come here in January and there are NO lines. On this day, school was out for the holidays and everyone in Florida was at Hogwart's!!! ;)))
But the weather was gorgeous and we had all day to browse...
And shop for things we need for Hogwart's...
Vintage Broom ... check
Chocolate Frogs ... check
Owl ... check
And MOST importantly...
Wand ... check!!!!
And before we knew it, we were off to Hogwart's.
Professor Dumbledore would have been soooo proud of us!
;)
The cat is out of the bag...I'm a Harry Potter freak.
I could have run around the park in a Gryffindor robe and scarf (but I should be in a Slytherin outfit), waving my wand and casting spells.
But wait. I'm just a Muggle.
Back to the real world.
Wow! This was an awesome trip!!!
Oh! Did I mention that we spent the day in New Orleans before we even flew out to Disney? Yep...we sure did!
All three of us princesses are home safe and sound, spending Christmas with our loved ones.
I wonder if I could "Mobilicorpus" myself to bed before Santa arrives down our "fake" chimney...
No...it's impossible... sometimes I forget I'm just a Muggle.
Good night everyone, it's Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas!!!
Don't forget to wish Jesus a Happy Birthday and thank Mother Mary for such a wonderful gift she's given us!!! :)))
And, if I don't see or talk to you again before the end of the year...
Happy New Year!!!
May 2012 bring you many blessings,
and much happiness!!!
:)
22 comments:
I loved this post! My parents, brother and SIL all just got back from Disney last weekend. They were there 7 days.
And I love MGM/Hollywood Studios, too. It's my 2nd favorite park. (MK is first of course). The only ride I go on there is Star Tours, but I really love the atmosphere and shops in that park.
Kristin
Hey Jodie, I'm happy to see that you had so much fun with the girls at Disney World. I've never been to one of those Disney parks but I always wanted to wear such a mouse or a bear costume :-). Now, that you have a wand and a broom, you could easily make a trip to Germany, couldn't you???
Wishing you, Thad, Brett and Oreo a very Merry Christmas, sweetie!
Christmas hugs and warmest wishes,
Julia
Merry Christmas Jodie!
I was thinking of you a few days ago and trying to find your email..so Happy to see that you are doing well and the Disney vaca looked amazing!
Fantastic post and fantastic trip! We loved MGM when we were there years ago. My daughter and I had front row seats to Beauty and the Beast...sounds like you had a wonderful time...and Merry Christmas!
Wow..how wonerfully magical!!! I have never been to Dinsey World(yes my bottom lip is sticking out as I pout) Bit it is on my "bucket list" That castle makes me swoon!
Im glad all of you princesses had such a fabulous time! Hugs and Merry Christmas!
Looks like ya'll had a grand ol' time. My family and I went to Disney World the year Space Mountain opened. My mom sat behind me with her arms around me and she said my heart was beating out of my chest. I don't do rollercoasters! I took Yusef to DW when he was still in a stroller so he doesn't remember anything about it. Zack would like to go but its gotten so expensive now and I don't have the patience for all that anymore. He might have to take his own kids one day. :) Merry Christmas ! Wishing you blessings of health and happiness in the new year. Tammy
I was there last year! Thanks for the awesome photos and reminding me of great memories! Merry Christmas to you, Jodie and your family. May the New Year bring you all your heart desires.
Bigz Hugz,
Zandra
That looks like so much fun!!!
Merry Christmas!
Carmen and the Primcats
WOWZA... you girls had a LOAD of fun! Love all of the pictures BUT my favorites are the Castle pictures, fireworks and then ALL lit up! Took my breath, so beautiful!
Have a wonderful Christmas Night my friend! BIG GEORGIA HUGS!
Hi Jodie,
Sounds like you girls had a wonderful time and loved seeing all your photographs, what fun!
I went to Disneyland in LA in the 1980's and loved every moment of my time there.
Warmest wishes to you and your family for a merry Christmas, with much love, joy and peace and a year ahead filled with happy days.
Hugs
Carolyn
Looks like you had so much fun at Disney Jodie - would love to see it some day.
Wishing you the most wonderful Christmas ever sweetie - and may it be filled with peace and joy and lots of fun with your loved ones.
xoxo
How fun Jodie!
Although I am not jealous because I am going in March ~ yahoo!
M I C, K E Y, M O U S E!!!
Happy Holidays to you!
Jodie, the images of that castle make me want to return. We were last there 17 years ago. Your images are awesome and what a fun family trip you three had. Merry Christmas. Olive
merry christmas jodie! looks like a week full of fun! disney always provides that...may your new year be full of much happiness!
cheers
rochelle
What a magical trip to kick off a beautiful season!! I enjoyed your week long princess travels. Sending you very Merry Christmas wishes and cheers to a brand New Year!! xxoo, Heidi
Hey Jodie Girl...
I can't believe you did all that and then Christmas too. Wow, my legs ache reading this!
Wishing you a most joyous New Year!
Blessings
Rebecca
yes, even us grown up girls!!
Oh my goodness...I just had the best time reading and looking at your photos!! You girls look like you had the best time. It makes me so jealous though...I would love to visit Disney at Christmas time! We just got back from Disney but went during Halloween even though I told everyone lets wait and go at Christmas but they didn't listen...Oh well!! Have a great New Year!!
Daisy~
Such a fantastically-awesome trip!!! :)
Loved reading about it and seeing all of the photos.
I've only been to Disneyworld 3 times - once when I was around 13 years old, once when Sarah was 7 years old, and once when we took Sarah and her friends 2 years ago. It is indeed the ultimate, magical experience for people of all ages. We too loved Hollywood Studios! We didn't do all of the other parks like you did. Only the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios but we had an awesome time.
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.
Many blessings always,
Linda :)
Wow! What a great trip! I love Disney World and Harry Potter! I am so glad to visit you my dear friend-you have been sorely missed!!! As for a signed copy of the book-I would be honored:)!
I hope to be able to blog more regularly in the near future. I still have much to do with sewing and the book so my visits may be sporadic. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a Saints Superbowl!!!
Blessings for a wonderful new year,
Kim
PS:Kramer sends his love:).
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