The Magical Kingdom

That's what T calls it, and today it truly was. Close readers of this site may have realized that as Florida residents, Dot and I fully take advantage of our proximity to the Mouse's House. We're veritable Disney Queens. Its almost ridiculous how many times T has been already. Each time is different. Today, for the first time ever and at the ripe old age of 3.5, T actually enjoyed the rides and asked to go on them. We did the Tea Cups, the Pooh ride, Peter pan, Its a Small World, and the Carousel at least 2 times each. For the first time, we did the Mickey's Philharmagic 3d movie. We'd always skipped it in the past since we thought it was about Fantasia, and now regret it. It may at one time have been about fantasia, but its been updated big-time. Funny the changes they can make in 30 or so years! It really is cute and enjoyable. We Highly recommend it!

On a distressing note re the teacups...I'm not sure what they're doing, but over they years they seem to be shrinking. I remember in 1971 - 72, we crammed like 8 kids inside. In college, we crammed 4 - 5 adults in their twenties. Today, with just me, dot who are in our 40's and T, there was barely room for anyone else. What's up with that? As I said, quite distressing. Luckily, a medicinal Ice Cream Cone did the trick and restored my distressed nerves to normal!!

Of course, T got her fill of the damn princesses again. She was thrilled to meet them all. A horde of them were hanging out in toon town, and we took advantage. We're home now, and I just asked T what her favorite part of the vacation was, and she answered "The Princesses", so there you have it. Recently, she's launched a campaign for a Sleeping Beauty dress, her current favorite. I've got a bid on ebay for a Snow White dress. Doubt I'll get it as lots of moms are trolling for hall'n costumes. We'll see.

Meanwhile back at the park, we actually lasted in it from 9:30 to 3:30. Amazing. No melt downs or anything. Plus, T ate a big plate of spaghetti for lunch. That's her new favorite. She was about to "turn" (i.e. pitch a fit) before lunch, but after her big plate of spaghetti, she was raring to go again. After naps, and had a comparatively slow night. Told dot I'd have to slit my wrists if she made me enter Epcot again, so we just went to the hotel restaurant. Of course, T dressed for dinner in her Belle ensemble.

Adios for now.