Disney - The Magic Kingdom

We did the Magc Kingdom over two days. Really one and a half since we got there on day 2 well after lunch. Anyway...plenty to do in 2 days and we had a great time, but still didn't see everything.

We rolled into the park by walking from Shades of Green to the Polynesian and then taking the monorail to the Magic Kingdom. From there we walked in, had our bags looked through (standard policy for all the parks), got our tickets activated (credit card like plastic magnetic strip things) and rolled into the park. And got in line for Dumbo. Because that's what the book said to do.

It was hot.

The line was long.

We got one great picture.

As a ride goes, we much preferred Aladdin's Magic Carpet - a shorter line and the addition of the "Spitting Camel", but you can't get a picture, on a ride, with Cinderella's Castle in the background anywhere but Dumbo.

From there we bopped around getting acclimated. Bought a water bottle topper for $3.75 - a Mickey Mouse rubber stauette that affixes to a water bottle and has a rubber/plastic tube/straw that turns the bottle into an easy and convenient way to drink from. Worth every penny and we bought one more before we went home.

Rode the Mad Hatter Teacup ride - big blast and V started coming out of her shell on that ride. Then lunch at Cosmic Rays - following some blogger notes I pulled down on my blackberry. P and I split the chicken and rib plate, the girls each had a kids meal.

Then off to the Indy Car Ride with the girls driving and around and around.

V would not, could not, make it through the entrance to Pirates of the Carribean, so she and I hung out waiting for P and L (who both had a great time). Then Aladdin, and finally an warly dinner at the Castle, resplendent with a photo with Cinderella, a waiter with milord and miladys (thanks, CJ, for great service, by the way). Good food, even better deserts, and moved on.

Because of the late night the evening before we called it early and went back to the pool at Shades of Green...which we later learned is where every preschooler who goes to Disney really wants to spend their time...in the pool!

I'll speak to day 2 at MK later...there's a necessary lead in.

Next - EPCOT and why "Extra Magic Hours" are really, really worth it!