Walt Disney World Vacation - Part II

See the Zebra in the savannah?

Every morning and afternoon we were out on our balcony looking at the animals. It was really quite awesome just to watch them!

Red River Hogs

The Sunday of our trip was pool day. It was so nice to hang out in the pool and relax. Brock loved the water - he truly is an Aquarius!

Watching the flamingos

Sunday night was eventful for Brent and I. It was the first time we left Brock alone with a babysitter (not grandparents)!! He did great as usual and the babysitter even asked if we could go out another night because Brock was such an easy baby!

On our date night, we traveled over to Epcot for dinner. We rode a few rides before we settled in the Rose and Crown Pub in Great Britain for a few before dinner drinks. They had a Johnnie Walker scotch flight of Black, Green and Gold, so Brent was in heaven!

We had dinner reservations at Le Cellier, the steakhouse in Canada. We both had the filet mignon with wild mushroom risotto and topped with a white truffle-butter sauce - very tasty!

Monday morning started out a little unplanned. I woke up at 4am with intense upper abdominal pain. After finally getting out of the bed and the pain not subsiding, I told Brent to call for an ambulance. Five hours and a lovely hospital bill later, it was determined I have gallstones. Doctors orders - stay away from fatty foods, alcohol and caffeine - Didn't they know I was on vacation?? All is well now. Staying clear of the above mentioned and hoping there will not be another attack.

So.... we ended up taking it easy that day and headed to Hollywood Studios for dinner.

Trying out the Tigger hat

After dinner at 50's Prime Time Cafe - and yes, that's a poncho sticking out from behind the stroller

On Tuesday, we finally made it to The Magic Kingdom. We were battling the rain everyday and this day was no exception. Florida is known for its afternoon thunderstorms, but they were coming morning, lunchtime AND afternoon. 

We worked the FastPass system at this park. First got the FastPass at Buzz Lightyear's ride, then ran over to the new Fantasyland for lunch at the Be Your Guest Restaurant. This is Beauty and the Beast's new themed restaurant - quick-serve for lunch and sit-down for dinner. It is awesome!

While waiting in line to enter the castle - it reminded me of Oscar's pout

The line starts outside and continues in to the Beast's castle where you then meander down a hallway lined with knights in shining armor. Cast members hand you a rose which you use to order your food and then place at your table; the restaurant staff uses this as a tracking device to bring the food to you!

Brock in his Tigger outfit eating "The Rose"

One of the three rooms to dine

The food had a french flair, so I'm not sure Brent truly enjoyed the meal, but he was a good trooper about it since he knew how much I wanted to dine there. There are three rooms to sit at - one is the ballroom of the classic dance in the movie, one is the dark west wing where the rose was kept, and the other is a gallery that displays Belle and the Beast dancing (like a music box) lined with portraits of the two of them hanging on the wall. I liked my sandwich - thick cut turkey! The cupcakes were good - very sweet. We ordered Strawberry Shortcake and a Lemon Meringue.

After lunch we rode the Buzz Lightyear ride, watched Mickey's Philharmonic (a 3D movie that Brock stared at) and the Winnie the Pooh Ride. After a quick nap and a Dole Pineapple Float (the fabulous drink/dessert Lauren introduced us to at Disneyland), we walked the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse and got in line for the Pirates of the Carribean ride.

After that, I think we were all done. (Brock actually fell asleep on the Pirates ride) We decided to head back to the hotel early and jump in the pool.

On the last day of our trip, we took the bus and monorail over to the Grand Floridian for lunch. Brent wanted to see what all the fuss was about (the most expensive hotel).

After lunch, we walked around the grounds of the hotel and took some pictures of the neighboring hotels.

The Contemporary Hotel across the lake

When we walked back into the lobby, I saw the sign for the "Perfectly Princess Tea Party" offered at the hotel. I think it best if I just post the picture and you decide if it's worth all that money.

Yes, $275 for an afternoon tea party.

 Poor Brent and Brock had enough of all my picture taking. They will thank me one day that I have documented all these memories!!!

We had a wonderful time at Disney World and they definitely sucked some money out of us. We were happy to come home to Seattle, to our puppies, and to much cooler weather. It will be a much different trip with Brock the next time we go.