Day 435 in fuzzy warm thoughts as I meet Mickey

Today it’s all about the animals. We got to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in time for our first FastPass+ at 11:00 a.m. on Kilminjaro Safari. That is just the most wonderful attraction. We saw so many animals, but my favorite were the flamingos. I don’t know why; I just like them. 😄

Then on to Festival of the Lion King.   What a musical spectacle!  We were right in the front row, so we felt like we were in the middle of the action.  Such talent!   Amazing!

We had lunch at Yak and Yeti. We’ve never eaten there before. Yum!  I highly recommend the Dim Dum Basket appetizer and the Mango Pie Dessert.  The Coconut Shrimp was pretty great, too. Jake and Eliza liked the Wasabi Mashed a Potatoes. 

 Finally we saw Nemo-the Musical. Great vocals and a really good puppet show. The colors were beautiful. 

Now we’re headed back to Old Key West and a relaxing evening. Come and meet me at the Kingdom!

Day 434 in eating my way around the world

EPCOT day!  I absolutely love this park!  

Jake and Eliza had some work to do this morning, so Mike and I headed to the park on our own. We went to the Food and Wine Festival Welcome Center. We checked it out and toured the Ghirardelli booth. We brought a cup of their decadent drinking chocolate, and it was so-o-o decadent. Yum!  

Then we attended a coffee roasting seminar by Joffrey’s. It was very interesting. And afterward we sipped some fresh roasted coffee. It was delicious. 

We met up with Jake and Eliza for lunch at San Angel Inn in the Mexico pavilion. I actually ordered a salad for lunch, and my body thanked me for the fuel. 

We walked around the “world” and checked out the food and wine booths.  The Irish cheese was most excellent. 

Then it was FastPass+ time:

1. Test Track– Mike and Jake rode while Eliza and I did a little shopping. 
2. Next we all headed for Spaceship Earth.
3. Then Jake and Eliza headed for Canada and a taste of Filet Mignon while Mike and I hit Starbucks and sipped more coffee. 
4. Finally we went on The Seas with Nemo and Friends. 

What a fun day!  Now tonight we are meeting Daniel C. for dinner at Olivia’s Cafe at Old Key West. That will be a delightful finish to a delightful day. 

Come and meet me at the Kingdom!

Day 433 in slowing down to meet Mickey

The Halloween Party last night was fantastic!! The parade, the Hocus Pocus stage show and the fireworks were more than I could have hoped for. We rode Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion and managed to get on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in a 20 minute line at the end of the night. Plus I got to try a Candy Corn Ice Cream Cone. Very tasty and the cone was filled with candy corn. Such a Halloween treat. 

Today is a day away from the Disney parks. Jake and Eliza headed for Universal Studios and all the Harry Potter fun. Mike and I mooched around and took it pretty slow. We made ourselves lunch and dinner back in our villa. I feel mellow and stress free. 

Vacation is good. Come and meet me at the Kingdom!

BTW: Our prayers are with Jon and Julie in this time of trial. Love you both!  And a special nod to Bean and James. We’re lifting you up in prayer and missing you something fierce. xxoo

Day 432 in my quest to see Mickey

I forgot to put in yesterday’s post that went to Country Bear Jamboree. We all laughed out loud at the wonderful corniness of it all!

This morning it was off to Hollywood Studios. We FastPass+’d:

• Rock ‘N’ Rollercoaster
• The Little Mermaid
• Star Tours

Then Jake and Eliza headed to the Brown Derby for a Cobb Salad while Mike and I sought out a turkey leg to split while we guzzled bottled water. Yum!  We also managed a visit to Writer’s Stop where I bought the newest Kingdom Keepers book, and finally sampled their famous Carrot Cake Cookie. There is only one word to describe that cookie…WAH!!

Now we’re chillaxing for a minute then it’s off to the California Grill for dinner and on to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. 

Man!  This place is fun!  Come meet me at the Kingdom!

Day 431 and I am at Magic Kingdom!

Our first full day at Walt Disney World!  What a fun, but busy day!  Here’s the line up:

1. Breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and friends at The Crystal Palace
2. Peter Pan
3. it’s a small world
4. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
5. Had a Dole Whip
6. Under the Sea with the Little Mermaid
7. Then we swam and Eliza and her two Sous Chefs Jake and Mike) cooked us black bean stuffed red peppers for dinner YUM!
8. Carousel of Progress
9. People Mover
10. Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party

We had a blast even though Magic Kingdom had a capacity crowd and the weather was much hotter and more humid than we expected. 

I am beat, so off to sleep.  Come and meet me at the Kingdom! 

Day 430 We are in Florida!

We had a smooth flight to Orlando. We met up with Jake and Eliza and had coffee and conch fritters at Old  Key West poolside. Our groceries got delivered to our room. Then, joy of joys, we had dinner tonight at Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West. My favorite restaurant in Disney World at my favorite resort. I feel completely sated. 

I ordered an Unbirthday cake in advance and we enjoyed that for dessert. It was shaped like Mickey’s head with yellow cake, cream filling and chocolate frosting with some fondant bits. OMGoodness!  What a treat!

Now it’s off to bed so I can get up early and head to Magic Kingdom. Life is good, my friends. Come meet me at the Kingdom!

BTW: Shout out to Emi and James. We really miss you!  God bless!!!!