Day 10, February 1, 2010

We packed everything up and called for help with our bags because you cannot take your luggage on the bus to get to the checkout counter. We flew Airtran so we could check into our flight from our hotel and we could just go to security when we arrive at Orlando Airport.
Here is the inside of our room:





So once we were checked out of the hotel and checked into our flight we went back to Magic Kingdom to ride Space Mountain. This ride was being refurbished last August and then it was broke down the year before when we were there so Kirk had never rode it. I rode it in 2000 I think. This is not one of my favorite rides but it’s a thrill.

We got off and I felt nauseated, I normally do ok on rides but this one got me. We walked around and it wore off. We headed towards the Teacups and the Queen of Hearts was out with the White Rabbit. We waited to photo’s and signatures.

It was raining on and off all morning and we heard an announcement that the Dream Along with Mickey show would not take place but if you wanted to meet the characters from the show you could line up in front of the castle so we did. They did not sign but I got photos with Cinderella & Prince Charming:

Peter Pan & Wendy

Snow White & Prince

Aurora & Prince Phillip

It was pretty cool to meet the dancers. It started to rain like crazy at this point so we went to Pinocchio’s for lunch. We have never ate here and it was good, plus we got a seat where we could watch the people on It’s A Small World.
After lunch we decided to head back to our hotel and catch our Magic Express bus to the airport. As our bus pulled away from the resort, I started to cry and Kirk kept saying we will be back. Then when our plane lifted off, I really lost it. We slept on the plane on the way home and got home around midnight. I went to get my kids at my mom’s at 7am the next morning! A great trip and I cannot wait to go back.

Day 9 - January 10, 2010

Today was our free day. We never planned anything for today so that we could finish up anything we missed. Kirk said let’s character hunt some more. This was originally my thing but it had him very determined. This was the coldest day so far. We bundled all up in sweatshirts and coats. The wind was very cold. Our first stop was going to be Epcot, International Gateway to see what characters would appear. This park was empty. I think we might have seen 20 people walking back towards the UK.

We found a bench nearby and Kirk got us a Danish and hot chocolate, that was awesome. We sat there for about an hour then Kirk went to grab a time sheet and it said that no characters until 1pm so we left.

Magic Kingdom was our next stop to catch Jessie. She was out with Woody by Splash Mountian. We got her signature and photo. Then we left MK.

Hollywood Studios to the Animation Studio was next up. We grabbed some lunch at the Backlot Express. Kirk and I had chicken strips. This is where we decided to start calling ourselves “Character Stalkers”. A CM in Magic Kingdom said that on fantasmic days you can catch the characters at 4pm well that person was very WRONG. It is on non fantasmic days! Ugh. We did see Mrs. Incredible and I did not have her signature. She was funny. She kept showing how flexible she was by doing the splits.

On our way out we seen Quincy from Little Einsteins

We planned on seeing Fantasmic while we were there but by 5pm, I was froze. I knew that there was no way I could sit with the wind blowing in my face to watch this show. We have both seen it a couple of times so we went back to Caribbean Beach for dinner.

We head home tomorrow; I am sad to be leaving but at the same time excited to see the kids. This place makes me believe that DREAMS really do come true. We decided to shop tomorrow before we leave at Magic Kingdom, plus I have to say goodbye.