Disney World Day 4 - Tuesday, April 29

After our late night at Hollywood Studios, we slept in a little it on Tuesday before heading to Animal Kingdom.  Henry went ahead with the Mimis, Grandpa, and Grandma to catch the Safari ride while Nate and I made a quick stop with Walter.  We caught up with them after our safari adventure.  Then, Henry and I set off together while the others went on the Safari ride with Walter - again.  A few animals the boys liked:

Can you spot the sleeping lion?

 Henry trying out some drums.

Henry wanted to go do Dinoland U.S.A. and go on a few rides.

I can feel the heat and humidity when I see these pictures.  He's looking so grown up!

 Finally spinning on TriceraTop Spin!

 And...we may have stopped to get a snack.

We met up with the rest of the gang at The Boneyard.  

I'm not quite ready to see him behind the wheel yet!

Time to eat some lunch and take a cool-down-break. What service!

 We barely held it together for "Expedition Everest," "It's Tough to be a Bug," and "Kali River Rapid" but Mimi Megan pulled through with frozen lemonades to save the afternoon and make the walk to the car bearable for Henry and Walter - and as a result, it was more bearable for the rest of us, too!  

 Heading back to the condo.

  Some poolside relaxation...they look like they know how to do this!

Ending the day with charades and a lot of laughs...

...and maybe tiny bit of frustration...

Disney Day 3 - Monday, April 28

It's about time I get caught up on pictures...considering it's only been a year since we went on our Disney World trip!  Honestly, I'm a little upset with myself because I know I won't be able to recall all the fun details but I'll just have to forgive myself.

So back to Monday, April 28 when we hit Hollywood Studios first thing in the morning.  We walked at a pretty quick clip in order to get in line for Toy Story Midway Mania (I could have sworn this was called Woody's Round-Up, but that's what a year does to you!).  We waited for a little over an hour but the queue areas are so detailed and fun to look over that time moves along - nothing a few granola bars can't help. 

 The Toy Story Midway Mania Queue

A little limbo to keep time ticking away.

Mimi Erin with Dr. Malpractice Pumpin' Heart Game

 We finally made it to the front of the line and got our 3D glasses...just waiting for the go-ahead for the next line!  It was well-worth the wait and the boys wanted to go on it again and again.  Later in the evening, we literally sprinted from the parking lot to make our Fastpass time for one last ride!

On to the Star Wars fun!  We went on the Star Tours many, many times and Walter was even selected as one of the rebel spies.  One of our favorite rounds, involved an underwater adventure.

It was hot on this day, very hot actually, so at one point we caught part of the Indiana Jones show which was shaded.  The boys were taken in by all the explosions and stunts (although initially a little worried about the actors).  Afterwards we made our way out and watched  part of the Jedi training.  

Walter picked out a customized light saber as a birthday gift from Gramps and Grandma.  (And then proceeded to be mad the whole way home because Henry chose a blaster!)

Somewhere in there was a frozen lemonade break, lightening (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Playground closed) and a lunch of some sort but I can't remember where...it was hot and eventually we needed a little pool break.

We went to the pool with Mimi Megan and relaxed. Walter decided he wanted to stay at the condo with Mimi Megan, Grandma, and Grandpa instead of going to the Fantasmic! light show...but he changed his mind at the last minute and came along.  We made the aforementioned sprint to Toy Story Mania and then had time to see Voyage of the Little Mermaid (which may have involved some napping...).  Waiting in line for the Little Mermaid show with Mimi Erin.

...A few snacks and some time with dad.

We grabbed some seats and ate the sandwiches we packed for supper while we waited for the light show to begin.  Mimi Erin even left them pick out a fun light toy.  We took some other pictures at the show on our phones...but since I've switched phones, I can't post them here. These two were slightly delirious as we headed back to the car after the Fantasmic! show.  They were all giggles. Lots of fun memories!

Disney World Day 2 - April 27

We got up bright and early Sunday morning, checked out of our room and headed for the Magic Kingdom.  There was excitement in the air!  Henry and Walter wore their Mickey Mouse shirts in preparation for Christmas card photo ops.  The ferry was closed so we took the monorail over and found a good spot to watch the opening ceremony while we waited for the gates to open.  

Walter and Mimi Erin on the monorail.

Mimi Megan, Grandma and Henry riding the monorail.

This was our waiting spot.  It was definitely hot, humid and sunny.  While we waited we applied sunscreen and hatched our plan:  Grandma and Grandpa were making a fast dash to rent a double stroller and Nate was grabbing a coffee while the rest of walked quickly and calmly to Buzz Lightyear and we'd meet up there.

Waiting...Mimi Erin is working the FastPass system on her phone while Walter tried to stay awake.

 A few pictures with Goofy...

and then back to making a run for it.

 Henry and Walter with Zurg.  

I think we took a few turns on the Buzz ride...

Then to the Astro Orbiter 

(I know - lots of pictures.  But it takes too much time to go through and pick favorites!)

You can see the new mine ride past the Astro Orbiter, between Megan's and Erin's rockets.

 Walter wanted to go again with Mimi Megan and

he had to do another pose that was "cool."

Taking it all in...

Bliss - can't you just see how happy they are!

Just like the old days at the Tomorrowland Speedway!

Walter's first behind the wheel with Mimi Erin.

Traffic Jam

Can you spot Goldbug (Henry)?

Taking a little lunch break by the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse.  

They also did a lot of climbing here.

Chatting

I think we went on Pirates of the Caribbean (Henry thought the cannons were a little too realistic) and then the Jungle Cruise (above).

The People Mover - Henry loved this "ride"...so much like his mother.

(We didn't lose Walter - his head just can't be seen above the seat.)

Cute Couple - Grandma and Grandpa

A few days before our 10th anniversary.

 Going through the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse- which they loved.  We introduced them to the movie this past year and they think it's the best.

Exhausted...

...And talking about the day's events (Henry and Mimi Erin).

Our day was winding down so we went to check in at Orange Lake for the rest of the week.  I think some grocery shopping was done and maybe a visit to the pool.  Henry and Walter also modeled the new pirate gear that Grandma and Grandpa got for them after we went on the Pirates of the Caribbean.  Pretty scary pirates, I'd say.