Epcot

We ended our last night at Epcot.  Wesley and I really enjoyed Epcot a lot more this time now that Eli could ride most of the things there, and I kinda wished we'd had more time in the park.  One thing I really like about Disney is that every trip (vacation) is so different!  We end each vacation already thinking and talking about the things that we want to do on our next trip!

Puddin' told Eli he could get one souvenir in the gift shop in Epcot.  I asked him if he wanted a shirt or a toy, expecting this to be kind of a long process.  I foresaw a lot of aimless wandering throughout the store, but he immediately said, "I think I want a hat.  I saw some in the front of the store.  Would that be ok?" and he led us straight to the hats.  He debated between the Pluto and Goofy hats, trying them both on and taking pictures to look at himself, but finally decided on the Goofy hat for himself (because he's funny like Goofy), and the Pluto hat for Landon (because Landy only would take pictures with Pluto).  I thought it was perfect, and loved seeing him wear that hat all around!

Eli was really excited to get his picture with Bay Max, and we even stood in line to get our pictures made with Joy and Sadness (Inside Out) too, but the line wasn't moving fast enough.

Nemo was fun to do since Finding Dory was just a week away from coming to theaters.

I have this same picture of Eli in the shark every trip we've made!

Eli, Wesley, and I rode Mission Space, while Nana, Puddin', and Landon went to Germany for popcorn and to scout seats for the fireworks!

The fireworks show at Epcot was the perfect way to end our trip!...Now when can we go back!?  : )

Animal Kingdom - day 2

Our last day of vacation was probably our busiest of all!  We went our with a bang, cramming in as much fun as we possibly could into one day!

We started off with a character breakfast at Ohana.

After we left the Polynesian, we headed back to Animal Kingdom.

It just so happened that our friends, the Downeys were there that day too, so we met at Khali River Rapids, to let Eli and Abigail ride together.  It was a lot of fun and I'm glad it worked out!

Landon was being moody (again) and wouldn't get in the picture.

While we were on the river rapids, Landy did find some water to splash in.  It was a warm day, and I'm sure it felt great!

After that, we had fast passes for the Dinosaur ride.  Eli, Nana, and Puddin' went first, while we took Landon to ride something more his speed, and then we switched.

We walked and looked at several animals,

and then took a lunch break.

Landon finally gave it up, while Eli rode Mt. Everest over and over.

We ended our time there with the Safari ride.

Magic Kingdom - day 2

For our third day in the parks, we headed back to Magic Kingdom.  This time with Nana and Puddin'.

Landon was having a moment (ahem, all week long...) and only wanted Mommy to hold him.

Space Mountain was one of Eli's very favorite rides (along with Everest at Animal Kingdom).

The boys liked the Pooh ride too.  The wait wasn't long, and was fairly interactive.  It was a cute little ride.

We had lunch at Be Our Guest.  I'd been dying to eat there, and was kinda disappointed we didn't see the Beast or Belle, but it was fun and I'm glad we did it!

Landon (not pictured:  asleep on the bench between Mommy and Nana) slept through the whole lunch.

More evidence of Landon's melt downs.

We basically closed Disney down that night with the electric parade.  It was a fun day.  Even 2 days in Magic Kingdom is not enough.  I could spend a whole week just at that park!  Wesley and I did get to ride Seven Dwarfs, finally.  We tried waiting before lunch with Nana and Eli too, but the ride was broken and we couldn't wait anymore or we'd have missed our reservation.

Magic Kingdom - day 1

Our second day in the parks was spent at Magic Kingdom.  We started the day off with a big breakfast at Chef Mickey's and were at Magic Kingdom through the fireworks.  It was a long day, but oh so worth it!  Magic Kingdom is my favorite (like everyone else), and every time I say that I wish we had more days there!

If you haven't caught on yet, peace signs (deuces) were thrown around all week by Eli.  I'm not sure where he picked that up, but it was completely unprompted.

Again, Pluto was the only character Landon wanted to be around.  He shied away from everyone else, including Mickey, which surprised us!

Can you spy Landon?

Pluto...move your paw!

We FINALLY made it to Magic Kingdom!  This day (Wednesday) was probably the most crowded day all week long.

Deuces from Dumbo!

Barnstormer is one of Eli's favorites!

He finally crashed!...but woke back up just as Mickey's PhilharMagic was beginning.

We also hit up the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor.  We were in favor of anything where we got to sit down in the AC!

Even Landon started catching on to peace signs.

The boys LOVED the teacups and Eli spun us around and around.  I did my best not to get sick.

The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse was a good place to let Landon loose.  He was contained and could run and climb all by himself!

Mommy got a Dole whip pineapple float and Eli got a frozen strawberry lemonade.  We found a spot in the shade and waited on Katie and Steve before heading back to the room for a nap and dinner.

We came back that night and did a few more things that evening.  We had such a fun day!