Infinity and Beyond!

Hey y'all! I'm just going to use this post to sum up Mom and my magical vacation!


Day 2:
Thursday Morning we headed to Hollywood Studios, and after grabbing Toy Story Mania Fast Passes, spent the morning meeting some of our favorite characters:


Chip N' Dale
[Character Tidbit]: You can tell the munks apart by their teeth and noses- Chip's nose is black like a chocolate chip!


Minnie Mouse (my long lost best friend)


Lotso Huggin' Bear from Toy Story 3.

Then hit some of the attractions:


Studio Backlot Tour


Tower of Terror
[Fun Fact]: The two chairs in the queue area of Tower cost $250,000 each!



And Toy Story Midway Mania! (Which of course, I won).
[Travel Tip]: Get your Toy Story Mania fastpasses first thing in the morning! They are usually gone by noon or earlier, and this is an attraction you do NOT want to miss!




The day ended with Block Party Bash,


meeting the stars of Hollywood,


and hanging with the Incredibles.


Hollywood Studios always has that special charm to me- after all it is "The Hollywood that never was, and always will be."





Day 3:
Headed to the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) for a relaxing day of walking, eating, drinking, and of course, magic.


The return of Captain EO brought together two of my favorite things: Disney and Michael Jackson. If you get the chance to go- HIGHLY recommended!


We then finished up in Future World, and headed to World Showcase. Drinks and lunch in France, easily make EPCOT one of my favorite places!


We ended our night in Magic Kingdom, for another round of fireworks. Another great day!


[Travel Tip]: The Tomorrowland Terrace is one of the best places to watch the nightly fireworks at Magic Kingdom!



Day 4:
Saturday was a day for adventure, as we headed out early to Animal Kingdom!


[Fun Fact]: Artists had less than 6 hours to carve each of the 325 animals on the Tree of Life before the plaster dried. Considering the size of the sculptures, that is AMAZING!


Whenever we come to Disney World we always eat breakfast at Donald's Safari Breakfast at the Tusker House in Africa.

[Travel Tip]: Make breakfast reservations earlier than the park opens. That way you can stroll through the Animal Kingdom before the crowd gets there. Trust me, it's beautiful!





Next we continued our stroll through Harambe, and headed to Kilimanjaro Safaris.
[Travel Tip]: The lines for Kilimanjaro are always shortest first thing in the morning. If you're near by, definitely go! Plus, the animals are more active in the morning when it's not as hot.



The rest of the day consisted of Animal Kingdom's finest:

Expedition Everest:

[Fun Fact]: Betti the Yeti is the largest and most complicated Animatronic that Disney has ever made!


Flights of Wonder- I got picked to help out!


And Festival of the Lion King- I got picked to make the Lion noises!



After our wild day, we headed to Hollywood Studios to ride Rock N Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith!


[Fun Fact]: Rock N Roller Coaster goes 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds! Joe Perry and Steven Tyler rode it 12 times in a row at opening.


Day 5:

We started our last day at Hollywood Studios again- wanting one last go at Toy Story Mania! While we waited, we ran into some familiar friends:


Pluto


I freaked out when I saw these two...




Buzz even asked me to marry him!

Then, if that wasn't enough character excitement, I was recruited as "Private Blondie" to join the Green Army Men Troops.


After that, I beat Mom on Toy Story Mania (again).


We browsed some merch,



and were off to the Magic Kingdom!


[Fun Fact]: The Magic Kingdom Railroad Trains get 4 feet to the gallon/gas.


I was forced onto the Liberty Belle Riverboat,


[Fun Fact]: The boat is ACTUALLY powered by steam.

hung out with Pirate Goofy,


rode Buzz Lightyear 8 times in a row,
[Fun Fact]: The highest score is 999,999 and that makes you a Galactic Hero! (I've gotten 841,500...so close!)

and of course, Space Mountain!


We watched the fireworks one last time, which of course was a wonderful conclusion to our weekend!

On My Way, New Friends and New Places to See

Hey y'all!

Well this is my first post from Florida! I've been here a little over a week, and already so much has happened! I've moved into a new apartment (with SEVEN roommates), gotten my work location, been to what feels like a million new clubs, and become an official Disney Cast Member! But don't worry- I'll update y'all on everything!

Gotta start way back at the beginning of this adventure though:



As you can see, it took quite some effort to get everything into my car! But after some very long nights (entertainment sponsored by Shark Week), mom and I finally packed up the car and headed to Florida!



After arrival in the Sunshine State, it was just a few short hours to the Happiest Place on Earth. Once we got there, we checked into Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, and headed to the Magic Kingdom!



[Fun Fact]: The castle isn't visable from a certain point on the monorail, the ferries, or the path leading into the Magic Kindgom. It is blocked by the Train Station, and then guests are led to the right or left of Main Street, through tunnels with posters of "upcoming attractions." Finally, the ground is red, symbolizing a red carpet leading up to the star of the show: the castle!

I think I was happier than any kid there- I think it hit me that I was actually here! We then went to the Crystal Palace for dinner with Pooh & the gang from the Hundred Acre Wood. We had a wonderful waitress named Linda, who had been working for Disney for 30 years. She welcomed me to the cast, with a card signed by the crew.



Mom and I finished the night by meeting Tigger,


watching the amazing Summer Nightastic Fireworks,


and the Main Street Electrical Parade.


The perfect first day :)

Keep reading for more updates!

Magically,

Molly

"You're my favorite deputy!" - Woody

Hey y'all!

It's been far too long since I've posted anything on here. I haven't had many Disney updates- just lots of work and soaking up the sun! However, I leave for Orlando in 8 days, and I figure it's finally time to focus. Sadly, I don't have an original idea or story for this blog, but I would like to share my favorite WDW things with you :) Hope you enjoy!!

Magically,

Molly

Favorite Park: Magic Kingdom

Why?

It's the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting down Main Street. It's the threat of the triple mountains. It's Tinker Bell flying every night during Wishes. It's the backside of water on the Jungle Cruise, and the delightful feeling of nausea while taking a spin with the Mad Hatter. It's the castle. It's the feeling that you're a kid again. It's knowing that magic really does exist, and that dreams really can come true.




Favorite Thrill Attraction: Expedition Everest

Why?

Height? Check.
Speed? Check.
Backwards train chase? Check.
Yeti? Check.

Expedition Everest has everything that makes a roller coaster great- and then the magic of Disney theming and imagineering is added. Plus there is a phenomenal pee-your-pants moment when you shoot out of the dark and fly down that sudden drop!


Uncle Mick, Mom, Uncle Randy, & I ready to take on the Yeti!


Favorite Non-Thrill Attraction: Toy Story Midway Mania!

There's something about those attractive 3-D glasses, combined with an interactive video game, mixed with my favorite Pixar characters that just says "fun" to me. From shooting plates with the Green Army Men to throwing eggs with Hamm, I can't pull that trigger fast enough. Bonus: it's fun to bet whoever you're riding with who will get the high score! Can you say "Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars on me?"




Favorite Show: The Festival of the Lion King

Take one of my favorite movies. Add acrobatics, fire, dancing, singing, and colorful costumes. Finally throw in an extraordinary soundtrack and you got yourself Festival of the Lion King! Plus they ask four audience members at the beginning of each show to make animal noises. Not to brag but, I was told I was "an elephant we will never forget."




Favorite Nighttime Spectacular: Fantasmic!

I like water effects. I like pyrotechnics. I like Disney music. And I LOVE the Villains. So what do you get when you combine all of those? Fantasmic! of course. The effects never cease to amaze me, and I can't help but root for Mickey to defeat Malificent the dragon, Jafar the snake, and the rest of the evil crew. And who doesn't love a steamboat full of your favorite characters- driven by Willy of course. Some imagination huh!



Favorite Counter-Service Meal: Boulangerie Pâtisserie

If you know anything about me, you know that I love cheese. So naturally, my favorite place to grab a quick bite is where I can score a cheese plate (camembert is my fave) and a baguette. The chocolate mousse for dessert ain't bad either!



Favorite Sit-Down Meal: Tony's Town Square

I love pasta almost as much as I love cheese, so Tony's is the perfect place to grab dinner after a long day of magic. Their ravioli and chicken parmesan are my favorites, plus I always get their strawberry lemonade with a glowing Tinker Bell straw. And, if you get there at the right time, you can watch the Spectromagic parade from the porch. Need more Disney magic? Check the paw prints when you walk in, or the window in the back. You'll see clues from Lady and the Tramp, the movie the restaurant is themed after.



Favorite Character Meal: Donald's Safari Breakfast at the Tusker House

I love breakfast food- it's up there with pasta and cheese. So a full buffet of pastries, fruit, Mickey Mouse waffles, juice, coffee, hashbrowns, and meats is my ideal way to start a day off at the Animal Kingdom. My secret is to make a reservation before the park opens- that way you can get amazing pictures without the crowds. If the view and the food wasn't enough- why not add your favorites: Mickey, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, and Goofy are all their to make your meal magical!



Favorite Snack: Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treat.

Rice Krispie Treat. Chocolate. Sprinkles. Must I say more?