Thursday, April 18, 2013

Disney 2013 Part 2

Our Disney trip was so much fun that I have to keep sharing.  This is part 2 of our trip.  We went to Epcot on Wednesday which happened to be the closest park to our hotel.  It was my favorite part and Elle really enjoyed it too! 
 
Unfortunately it was pouring right before these pictures were taken but as usual in Florida it was short lived.  I had made breakfast reservations in Norway at Akershus Banquet Hall for the Royal Banquet Hall.  It was probably my absolute favorite.  Here Elle is posing in her Snow White dress.
 



 
When we walked through the door we got to see Belle again.  Elle was so excited.  There was a professional photographer who captured some awesome pics of this but this is what I got. 

 
They hugged forever!


 
Then they had a princess processional with all the princesses.  Elle participated too.


 
Then they individually went to each table to meet and take pictures.  It was so sweet. 
 Here is Cinderella.

 
 
Princess Aurora
 

Princess Ariel

 
Ariel happens to be my favorite princess so I sneaked in for a picture too :)

 
Mary Poppins... Elle did not know her but seemed to still be excited.

 
After the yummy breakfast, we changed Elle's clothes and explored Epcot. 
We found Mulan in Japan.


 
Mama and Dada actually got a picture together!  That never happens anymore!

 
Then we saw Jasmine and Aladdin in Morocco.


 
Then we saw Snow White in Germany!  Elle was really happy to meet her... I would say that she is one of her absolute favorites!



 
We spotted Alice (from Alice and Wonderland) in England but was not able to take a picture with her.  She was going in for a rest and some tea.

 
Epcot happened to be celebrating the Flower Festival when we were there.  We saw a ton of beautiful flowers!

 
Then we rode The SEAS with Nemo and Friends


 
This ride is connected to an aquarium which Elle enjoyed. Love the leg crossing in this picture.  She does that a lot :)



 
Mini Nemos

 
Then we went to Italy to have lunch
 
 
Elle being silly... I had spaghetti at a restaurant in Italy and it was probably the best spaghetti that I have ever had... no joke!

 
We had made plans to eat with one of my dearest friends that night, Allyson.  She lives about 20 miles from Orlando.  Elle slept through the majority of dinner... she was exhausted! Honestly, this pregnant mama was too ;)

 
Allyson and her sweet family.  Allyson and I met in grad school and just clicked instantly... we are still very close. I miss her so much!!!
 
 
Allyson took us to Downtown Disney after dinner and she insisted that we go to a candy store called the Candy Cauldron... It was really neat.

 
Landon and Elle happy about their treats!


 
The next day we went to Animal Kingdom

 
First stop, Camp Minnie

 
Meeting Chip and Dale

 
She really liked them!

 
Donald

 
Then we headed off to see the sights.
 
 
Anna and Elle and the train.... I don't know why they both look sad here?!  For some reason I thought it was a funny picture.

 
Checking out the petting zoo area



 
Then we went on the safari ride



 
The Fords


 
That was fun!


 
Elle playing with her shadows.

 
Then we saw the Lion King Live


 
It was a great show. I couldn't use my flash so I didn't get very good pictures but I was awesome.
Okay, I will stop there for now.... Yes, I have more pictures to come!!!