Disney 2024 - Day 4 (EPCOT)

And on to maybe my favorite park, EPCOT, which has a lot of new stuff that was not there in 2022 when we were there last as a family.   I will start with the first picture spot below with Walt, because Ruby and Belle told me their butts were burning in that picture.   They also have the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride that easily became all of the girls new favorite ride, altho there is some back and forth with Hagrid at Universal.   Ellie wanted to ride Guardians with Magan because she said she knew Aunt Magan laughed alot.   After the ride, Shay asked if Magan did laugh, and she responded "Yes, and screamed alot too".   Magan apparently was the prize to ride this ride with, as Judy Kay won the first time.   John worked out some super magic so that all my girls got to ride this new ride twice.    

The girls also got to eat with all the princesses in Norway, and I loved loved seeing all these pictures.   My favorite story was when Ivey saw Ariel, and quickly squished the waffle in her hand, then reached up to grab that princesses hand.  

The girls traveled the world showcase trying all the foods as they went around.   Ruby saw a place in France called the Eatery, and thought it was just a play on words for Entry.   She also saw a disneyland shirt from california, and for some reason thought california was in france.   She definitely has some issues with cities and countries.   At at the end of this journey, I have a quote from Ruby "Why are we in Mexico again?   I thought we were going to see Figment".   I believe it was on this day that Ellie and Bella got their fanny packs to be just like Anabelle.   And Laney never wanted to get off the rides...she just kept saying "No...MORE" when it was time to get off.  And the new Moana area seemed to be a big hit also.

Disney 2024 - Day 3 (Animal Kingdom)

Another fun day at a new park, Animal Kingdom.   Probably my favorite story of the day was the Kilimanjaro Safari ride, where Aunt Katie decided not to ride, so Magan grabbed Ivy, and snuck her off telling her that her mom was coming in just a little bit.   Magan said that little face just kept looking back saying "Where is my mommy?", to a constant reply of "She is coming", because we want to teach children how to lie at an early age.   Then when they finally sat down on the truck to begin their safari ride, little Ivy said "I don't think my mom is going to make it on this ride".   And while Katie was spared the jarring and bouncing on this ride, apparently Magan's purse and pill bottle had had enough, and exploded onto the floor of the ride.   So as others enjoyed the sights of giraffes, hippos, and lions, the little ones played a fast game of "Grab Aunt Magan's Meds".   I think they found all of the spilled meds, and for some reason magan ended up ditching that days medicine later.

I did hear about Laney walking along with Judy Kay, but being very slow.   Judy Kay, said "Com'n Granny" to which Laney responded "I don't see Granny".   But later when they found Granny, Laney was quick to point her out to a very confused Judy Kay.  

I got pictures back and forth from Magan during this week, and was surprised to see my sweet Anabelle had fallen in love with Kermy.   And ended up bringing him home later that week.   She said she got him because of his song, and his cuteness.   

Granddad sprinkled the Disney magic at a meal at the Rainforest Cafe.   There was the cutest Grumpy picture below.   Ruby somehow grabbed a banshee.   Granddad gathered two new popcorn buckets to add to what some might call an unhealthy addiction.   They met a very strong jawed Pocahontas.   And while not all may have told me, the highlight of the trip was on this day at the "Finding Nemo" show that had returned after being down for awhile.   It is obviously one of the best shows in all of Disney, and I heard they had seats where the characters walked down the aisle just past the girls.   "When you're raising sons and daughters, Try surfin' the muddy waters, Woah Woah Woah! Go with the Flow"

Placeholder for Grandaddy and Ruby biking trip that happened this morning.