Disney 2012 - Part 2

Monday was our first full day of vacationing in Florida, and we headed out for the Magic Kingdom with much excitement.  In fact, it sort of felt like everyone had the very same idea.  The place was clearly going to be a busy place during spring break season.  We stepped off of our shuttle bus, which was packed with standing room only.  Streams of people flocked into the gates of the Magic Kingdom from all directions.  Thus began our day of LOTS of waiting in line.

And when you wait in line for as long as we did, you play lots of wait-in-line games.

But it was all worth it. 

For these smiles.

After the initial castle-in-the-background shots, we hung a right into Tomorrowland. 

There's no doubt that Emma was just as impressed with the "Peoplemover" as Jack was when he was little.   And just to be fun, I tried to create the then/now comparison that follows:

Little Jack/Big Jack.  Makes me feel sorta nostalgic.

And this? Yeah, this just makes me laugh.  What a ham!

We battled Emperor Zurg in Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.

I still can't believe that Jim beat me. 

Jack and I were graceful losers.

Later,we got our chance to meet several Disney celebrities. 

including Buzz Lightyear.

And Woody and Jessie.  Jack did as Buzz had asked and delivered a love note to Jessie.  There was some swooning.

Other highlights of our Magic Kingdom days included:

Carousel riding.

It's A Small World gazing.  Awe.

Riverboat riding.

Parade watching.

Dopey crush developing.

And making stops for Dopey hugs.

And more hugs.  Over the course of many days.

 

We did some souvenir shopping.

Treat eating.

And more Peoplemover riding.

Happy exhaustion #1.

Happy exhaustion #2.