Magic Kingdom

We checked into the Pop Century Resort at Disney World late on Thursday afternoon once Brian got done with work. So Friday morning when Isaac woke up, we took him on his first big Disney adventure...the Magic Kingdom.

The first thing he saw once we walked through the gate was Pluto! I've never seen my child's face light up so quickly. He finally understood that we were actually going to SEE his character friends today. He stood in line patiently...yelling and waving at Pluto the whole time...and ran right up and gave him a big hug when it was his turn.

Next stop was Mickey's House...where he got to meet both Mickey and Minnie.

Then he decided it was time for some adrenaline...he rode his first roller coaster. He just barely reached the height requirement for the Barnstormer, so Daddy took him and they rode in the front seat. Daddy managed to get the ride on video fairly well. Isaac didn't seem too impressed. When I asked him about it later, he said it was "too roughy". He's a nut! After the roller coaster though it was off to his favorite ride...the Mickey Speedway.

Can you tell that he's very proud of his Mickey Speedway Driver's License?

After a quick bite to eat (for those of you visiting Disney in the future...the dining plan rocks), we headed over to meet Buzz Lightyear. Some of you know that Isaac begs for regular trips to Target to play with the Buzz in the display case, so he was REALLY excited to see the real Buzz today!

After that, we all took a break on the boring old "peoplemover". It was a nice break seeing as Isaac was too excited to sit in the adventure cart and was making Brian carry him everywhere while I lugged that crazy empty stroller around. (One of the cast members said the stroller was just in case I had baby #2 at the park yesterday.) Doesn't Isaac look thrilled to be on the old people ride?

Perhaps the best part of the day though was actually the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade in the afternoon. We got a seat in the shade early. Isaac got a sticker that he promptly pasted on his forehead and said "look at me, I'm Mickey!"

Isaac LOVED the parade. If I could find him an all day parade for our second day at the park pass, I'd definitely spend it there. His face said it all, but then the pictures don't even capture the half of it. It's what being a kid is all about. The excitement in his eyes is something I'll remember forever!

After the parade, the little man was getting tired (it's the third day in a row without a nap)...but he pushed through and kept right on going. We reloaded with a fabulous meal at the Liberty Tavern (I was ready to sleep after all that food...dining plan...rocks!)

We stopped by the Country Bear Jamboree. Isaac loved it but Daddy and I were surprised that the bears pretty much sang about drinking and women. Too funny!! It was a little dated, but Isaac was happy!! We hit a couple more rides and then made our way back down Main Street.

It was a VERY full day, and Isaac had a great time! He sang songs to us on the bus on the way back to the hotel just struggling to stay awake. He'll need his rest...tomorrow is going to be another day of fun!