Sunday, January 31, 2010

Back from Orlando, FL-- Beware! Tons of pictures!

We got back from Orlando on Wednesday from a well-needed family vacation, but I left my camera in Dothan on our way back home. Thanks to mom for mailing it, so I could show you guys our trip.
Carl's babysitter growing up is a manager at Hollywood Studios. We met her there, and she got us into the parks on Friday and Saturday. She was so nice to show us around Hollywood Studios. She took us to the front of the lines and watched our kids, while we went on the Rock N' Rollin' Roller Coaster and Tower of Tower. She got us VIP seating at the live production of Beauty & the Beast, and then took us to go meet the cast. It was just awesome. The kids had so much fun. They were really in Heaven especially when they got to meet Mickey Mouse. On Monday and Tuesday, we went to Sea World and Universal Studios. Carl used is media card to get us free tickets. Here our some (a lot) of pictures & videos from our trip:
On Friday, we met Mary at Hollywood Studios:

We went on the 3-D Toy Story Ride at Hollywood Studios.

Mickey Mouse Club House Live at Hollywood Studios

This was Emma Jane's favorite. CJ and Emma Jane love Playhouse Disney in the mornings, and they were in heaven watching Mickey Mouse, Handy Mandy, Winnie the Pooh, and Little Einsteins live!

Then, on Friday Afternoon & Saturday Morning, we went to the Animal Kingdom:
The kids loved these figurines that were all over the place.

The Fam waiting for the awesome live show of Lion King.

The Lion King Celebration Live at Animal Kingdom (Emma Jane gets picked out of the audience)

Emma Jane & CJ loved the petting zoo at the Animal Kingdom
Then, Saturday afternoon and evening, we went to the Magic Kingdom:
Carl & Walt Disney

The highlight of the vacation--Meeting Mickey & Minnie. I think CJ gave Minnie a dozen kisses. He kept saying, "Wook, wook-Mickey."

CJ also had an eye for Sleeping Beauty
And a little for Cinderella too!

The kids dancing to music at the Magic Kingdom. The whole time we were there Emma Jane would tell CJ, "Your the prince, and I am the princess."

Then, On Monday we went to Sea World:

Feeding the Sea Lions at Sea World

We lived in San Diego when I was little, and we had season passes to Sea World. So, Sea World has a special place in our family's hearts because that was like our "science center". I even got to sit on Shamu when I was little. Its my favorite place. It still makes me want to secretly become a marine biologist...as long as I never saw a shark. :)
Feeding the Dolphins at Sea World


Emma Jane on the Roller Coaster

She loved the Roller Coasters at all the parks. She even wanted to go on the big ones. Our little dare devil.
On Tuesday, we went to Universal Studios and went to Islands of Adventure for half the day before returning home. We had already packed the car up, so we couldn't get our stroller out. Needless to say, we were tuckered out on our way home. We forgot to bring our camera in to Islands of Adventure, but Emma Jane loved the Dr. Suess world.

Now we need another vacation just to recover!

9 comments:

Nancy Jo said...

That was great! I especially loved seeing you feed the sea lions and dolphins. Looks like you had a great time!!! Thanks for sharing.

AJordan said...

Fun. Never feel bad about posting too many pics. There can never be too many.

Nancy Jo said...

I just got the Lion King one to work - I can't believe that Emma Jane did it - soo cute! Both your kids are just darling!

Lindsey said...

Those were awesome!! Court, you look SO HOT MAMA! That is the greatest vaca ever. The kids are darling and look like they are in heaven. How cute CJ and Emma Jane dancing together! And Go EJ for riding on the roller coasters.

Brianna said...

so fun!! Your family is so cute!!

alison said...

Looks like such a blast! Glad you had fun. Emma Jane and CJ are the cutest! Call me sometime soon---we need to catch up. I don't have your new number. :(

chadnsyd said...

Oh man, we need to do that sometime! That looks like you had so much fun. Thanks for posting pics and videos. Courtney, you are just so cute. Can you come go clothes shopping with me so I can try to look as cute as you?

kasie said...

Such cute pictures! And your kids look and sound like best friends!

Walt Disney World said...

That's a rocking trip. Love to see the kids enjoying, specially the pose with Sleeping Beauty. And..By the way I hope the sea monster never confronts in case if you turn into a marine biologists...ha..ha!