** THE ELLING FAMILY **: ** Magic Kingdom ** 12-3-14

And so came the moment Ella had been waiting on since we booked this vacation over 1 year ago!! We were not able to get a fast pass for Elsa and Anna, and on Monday when we were in the Magic Kingdom there was always a 90 minute wait for these popular ladies!! I wasn't willing to wait that long. So the planning began……up at 6:00am to be waiting at the gate when they opened Magic Kingdom on Wednesday morning…….then it was a mad dash back to the Castle to get in line!! Well, not really a mad dash, because the park workers 'literally' walked the crowds (in an orderly fashion…hahaha) to the back of the park to deliver you to either this Character spot or the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride (the most popular ride right now)…….We didn't make out too bad……we had autographs and pictures done and were out of there by 8:33!! SUCCESS…..well, if you don't count the early hours we spent 'waiting' before we were really in line……the things we do for our kids!! ;}

This girls face says it all…...

And after we left the room…..you exit through a store that has clothes and toys for those Characters…..and there stood this adorable Minnie statue dressed as Elsa…..too cute!!

After that we got right back in the line next to this crazy line to see Cinderella and Rapunzel!! The Glass Slipper was on display!!

Cinderella!!

Rapunzel!!

Oh these faces were priceless…….

Merida!! (from Brave)

Ariel!!

Getting our Wonderland on!! :} Tea anyone?? Joe and I rode this the first time with the kids, and Joe wouldn't let them spin it fast……which was probably good for both of us!! So next time we sent them on their own……good idea until Ella got to the gate and the lady said she had to be 7 to ride alone!! What??!! She had already ridden rides by herself…..and this was a spinning tea cup……and she's almost 7 anyway…….and she's a big 6 anyway!! Nope, park rules the lady said. So when that lady left the ride……we instructed Ella to tell the 'new girl' she was 7!! Yes, she knew she was lying (obviously), but it was ok, cause she's soooo close to turning 7 anyway!! ;} shhh, don't tell Disney!!

Alice and The White Rabbit!!

After the iconic tea cups…..why not the iconic Dumbo!!??!! Fun rides to pass some time!!

It's true what they say……It is a small world after all…..and you will sing this song the rest of the day!! You're Welcome!! ;}

Monday when we were in the park, we happened past this 'little' Jack Sparrow show…..we were too late to get front row 'seating', and the kids were too far back to be selected for the fun!! So on Wednesday we made sure we had the schedule of shows and got front row seats!! The kids were in heaven……they LOVE all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies……and I think Miss Ella has a little crush on Jack Sparrow, but she'll deny that…..while blushing!! ;}

Front and center…..hoping they both get chosen!! :}

Evan got chosen first…...

Then Ella was chosen!!

Listen up kids…..you're about to get a sword fighting lesson from Jack Sparrow!!

Ladies First…..he said!!

Then Evan was up…..

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life for Me!!

Then there was this incredible encounter with Belle!! We had a fast pass for 'Enchanted Tales with Belle.' We had heard from some workers that the kids who participate in the play, get a really cool opportunity to meet Belle. So of course Ella was excited……Evan, not so much!! hahaha……so as luck would have it, Ella was chosen to be the Beast!! When the cape is forward on Ella, she was the mean Beast and had to **ROAR** at Belle……when the cape was pushed behind her, she was the nice Prince.

And of all the kids in the play, Ella was the only one who got to dance with Belle…….the look on her face this entire time was completely worth this whole trip!! She was in such awe!! I was so happy she got to have this experience…..it was totally cool!!

Taking her bow for a fantastic performance with Belle!! I was so happy Ella got chosen for this!!

Evan just got his picture after the play was over…..and he was fine with that!! ;}

After those last two experiences…..the rest of the day was a breeze!! We bought some Mouse ears with each of the kids' names embroidered on them, picked up some souvenirs and met a few more Characters before calling it a night!!

Best.Day.Ever!!!