Disney - Day 3

Today was another wonderful day full of adventures and amazing weather - a perfect day for a birthday. :)

First thing this morning Paul and the girls surprised me with wonderful cards the girls made themselves and a Disney pendant for my new Pandora bracelet - so thoughtful!

This morning was less stressful than yesterday morning, as we weren't racing to get to a FastPass selection in time. We headed towards Epcot on the bus and while on the bus, realized we were sitting beside another family from Newmarket - small world!

The first thing we wanted to do at Epcot was to meet Princess Mulan. We didn't realize that most of the part didn't open until 11 am; but we didn't get there until 10:30, so it wasn't that big of a deal to wait. While we were waiting, one of the hosts asked the girls if they would like to open the park today. Neither of them had any idea what they were agreeing to, but they said yes! They got to go with her and yell loudly that the world showcase was open for the day. Fun!!

Maelyn to Mulan: "Hi Mulan. Did you know that I am Chinese, too?"

The picture of Maelyn with Mulan that was taken by the PhotoPass crew member is
one of my favourites...to come soon!

Ailee was feeling shy this morning, but Mulan knew how to draw her in...

After visiting with Mulan, we headed towards Norway and ended up in a shop full of Frozen merchandise. Oh boy - I had a feeling that this would be where the money Grandpa gave them for the trip would be spent. :)

A look of joy after a spending frenzy...thanks Grandpa! :)

Then it was time for our character lunch. While we were eating, five princesses made their way around the room and greeted everyone at their tables. Maelyn was beside herself with excitement, to the point where she couldn't even eat her lunch. Ailee, who had been cranky and overtired up until this point, started to perk up.

Maelyn's line for Princess Aurora: "I have you on my shirt! Oh, wait! You are also on my (autograph) book!"

Maelyn to Cinderella: "Don't you remember me? You were at my birthday party when I turned five." 

Cinderella replied, "Oh, I thought you looked familiar! It is so nice to see you again!"

Maelyn: satisfied grin on her face...

Maelyn to Ariel: "I don't need your autograph, thank you. I got it yesterday when I met you."
Ariel: "That is when I had my fins/tail. I was at the Magic Kingdom."
Mama: Good save, Ariel!

 

Near the end of the lunch, the princesses start a parade around the restaurant and the kids join in - the girls were happy to join the other kids and go wherever the princesses went.

After lunch we went over to Future World to go on the Soarin' ride that everyone has been recommending. We were excited because we even had Fast Passes for the ride. We were disappointed when we found out that Ailee was two inches to short to go on the ride. Mama and Ailee sat out the ride while Maelyn and Daddy had a blast. Maelyn loved it so much she couldn't decide if she liked the 'It's a Small World' or the 'Soarin' ride better.

By this point in the afternoon it was absolutely boiling. Paul and I were suffering a bit as we are both red and a little burned. We decided to cool off with a treat....or two.

We were going to try and head to Morocco and see Jasmine, but we decided that the pool back at the resort sounded even better. On the way out of Epcot, we ran into Pluto...

After a few more photo opp's with the Photo Pass crew and then a quick bus ride we were in our hotel room, getting ready to swim. Once again, a highlight of the day was spending time together in the pool - the girls just love the water and it was great to cool off.

We have decided that tomorrow we are heading back to the Magic Kingdom - we have some unfinished business there. :)