Walt Disney does things right!

I need to put into words some of our great vacation experience this past spring break. We went on a Disney land/sea trip with the kids and my in-laws. We stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter, a Disney resort. It was very nice and the people there did anything they could to be helpful. We were there for 5 Disney filled days. Many of those days we all traveled together and on a couple we split up, depending on Jonah's lack of nap and Carol's need for a break.

My favorite park was MGM Studios. I love the whole atmosphere of the place. There are commedians on all the streets doing little shows. Mallory danced with one. We had a great lunch buffet at this park. It was a character lunch, which we did for Jonah. He LOVED having lunch with JoJo and Goliath from Jojo's Circus and June and Leo from his all time favorite~The Little Einsteins! At this place, the characters came around and visited every table. That means Jonah got lots of personal attention. He was a little shy when directly approached, but would run up and hug them as they were walking away. AWWWW! It was all so stinkin cute!

Also at this park was my all time favorite~ HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PEP RALLY~ I think I looked forward to this more then my 8 year old. Sick I know, but there it is! I love the movie, the message from it, and Troy (I think he is very romantic).

Jonah's favorite ride from all the Disney parks....Drumroll please........the MOMORAIL train. And no, that was not a misspelling. He pronounced it that way and got excited anytime one went by.

There was the night at Magic Kingdom, which truly is magical btw, that Seth decided he would take Jonah on Dumbo. They stood in line for 45 minutes and when they got up there to ride, Jonah refused to get on.

Seth's favorite park was Typhoon Lagoon, one of Disney's water parks. It was so much fun! Every 90 seconds, at the wave pool, a gianormous wave was released that was garanteed (spelling demon strikes again) to knock you off your feet. Seth loved it! He also went snorkeling at this park. He and his dad got in line. I chickened out from the get go. I was on a bridge ready to videotape this big adventure, when I saw Randy encourage Seth to take off. I say saw, because they both had on snorkeling masks and could not talk to each other. At Randy's insistence, Seth stepped off the ledge and began to float, thinking his dad was right behind him. Little did he know that Randy had a mini panic attack and walked out the entrance, leaving Seth to snorkel alone. That makes me chuckle even now.

On the morning of the 6th day, we left for our Disney cruise on the Disney Wonder. I had never been on a cruise before and now I can't wait to go again! I loved it!!!!! On the charter bus ride to the ship, Mallory made friends with another 8 year old, named Abby, from New York New york. I want to be a part of it.....oh, sorry. These 2 girls became fast friends and spent time onboard and at Castaway Cay together. They both ended up getting their hair braided like the natives do. The pictures are so cute. if I knew how to put pics on here I would show you.

There were always activities for the kids to do. Seth spent most of his time at the basketball court at the front of the ship. I know there is a word for that, but it escapes me right now. The tvs in our rooms had a channel that showed the court so we could watch him at will. He stayed there pretty late one night, after midnight, then came back and ordered room service. He loved that all the food was FREE!

We saw two movies while at sea, Wild Hogs and Meet the Robinsons. Wild Hogs had Randy laughing out loud, which is quite a feat. It was 11p.m. when we went to see Meet the Robinsons, so I don't remember many details. Mal and I also a broadway style show called Disney Dreams that was fantastic!

The we spent on Castaway Cay was fun too! I talked to a lifeguard who informed that all the employees live there year round. He said, "Somebody has to stay and clean up after you people!" Can you imagine? What a life, working for Disney living on a private Bahamian Island. God has been good to that guy. I only hope he knows it!

Awwww I close my eyes and pretend I am still on the cruise right now! I can not wait to go again!
Thanks for sticking with me!