We drove down to Chris and Lisa's house in Columbus, Georgia on Friday, October 16th (a 10 hr. drive). We spent the day with them on Saturday, went to their ward on Sunday, and then drove the remaining 6 hours to Orlando on Sunday afternoon. Everyone else flew in Sunday night . . . . . and our Disney fun-filled week could begin!
Day one of our 5 day park passes was spent at Magic Kingdom. I was most excited to go to this park, even though I have been to Disneyland so many times. There is just something about this place that I absolutely love. I love walking down Main Street right after entering the park, and immediately being bombarded by all that Disney magic, and knowing you have a full day of just total fun ahead of you with your family. It's the best. And seriously, I have never been able to walk down Main Street without getting a little teary eyed. I know, I'm a sap. Anyway, it was fun to see the small differences between this park and Disneyland. If you just compare park to park, I would have to say I like Disneyland a little better. The layout flows better at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom was missing a few rides like the Matterhorn and some of the kids rides that Disneyland has. But the Cinderella castle at Magic Kingdom was breathtaking.
Ok, enough writing. Let's get to some pictures. I think I look weird in this first picture, but it was our only family picture in front of the castle, so I'll post it anyway.
Here are all the grandkids (minus baby Matthew). They LOVED being together all week and had so much fun together. I love that my kids love their cousins so much. Mary bought them all these matching t-shirts. 
Posing with Jasmine. I love how all the princesses and characters do such a great job at playing the part. They even try to match their voices as best they can! 
On the Jungle Cruise.
The Johnsons and Mike and David on Aladdin's magic carpet ride. 
Leah said her favorite ride was the Peter Pan ride. Annie's was the little roller coaster in Toon Town. And they also both said they loved watching the parades. And ever since I was little, I've loved the classic ride, It's a Small World. And now I love watching my girls take it all in as well. 
