We woke up to Disney ornaments on the tree from my mom and dad. Terry's was Mickey, mine was Minnie, Jakes-Woody, Jays-Mike, Jors-Ariel, Jaice-Tigger, Jantz-Pooh Bear, Gmas-Olaf, and Gpas-Donald Duck.
Our daily breakfast routine. Everyone eating at our hotel each morning.
We got there in time for rope drop and as soon as it did Terry ran to get fast passes for Racers while we got in line for Toy Story Mania. He made it back just in time to get his glasses (and this picture).
After Toy Story we headed over to Carsland. My parents had not been here before and it was fun to see them experience it for the first time. They absolutely loved the ride and both said it was their new favorite.
Another funny (not so much for me)... on Wednesday while we were walking along Buena Vista Street I felt something hit my head and then smelled it and realized I had been pooped on by a bird. I went to the bathroom and was able to get it out of my hair but it was disgusting and I was sick to my stomach for a while from it. So the rest of the trip the kids had fun teasing me about the birds. When we got on cars there was a line of birds on top of the rocks and the kids said they were waiting for me. haha (not)
In this picture they are all pretending to be be birds coming to get me...haha!
Jaice being her usual silly self wearing all the ears!
My mom really got into this game!!
After Carsland we headed over to meet Santa in the Red Wood Challenge but when we got there the kids decided they would rather just walk through the Forest and have fun instead of waiting.
Gma and Gpa rocked the challenge!
Terry and Jantz wanted to ride Grizzly so I ran and got fast passes while they rode it!!
We headed back over to the Pier to ride more rides. Terry and the 3 girls went on the swinging ones while I went on the stationary ones with my mom and dad (Jadyn and Jake watched from the pier). Me, my mom, and dad ended up getting stuck on the ride (for maybe only 15 mins) but because we broke down they gave our whole party a fast pass to use on any ride we wanted, (we decided to use them on Soarin) so it was totally worth it. Plus we enjoyed the rest and the view.
Jadyn and Jake resting (and eating. Jake used his whole gift card on churros, Sprite, smoothies, and Turkey legs).
Us stuck on the ride!
A last picture of "Paradise Pier"
Had to get a picture of everyone on Terry's favortie ride the Zephyer.
We had heard and read how good the Toy Drummer's were and that it was the best show at Christmas and not to miss it. So we put in on our list of to do's. Everyone was right. It was sooo good!! They were awesome and everyone loved it!!!
After the drummers we all decided to use some of our gift cards and everyone got smoothies. We rested on some benches and enjoyed our smoothies and some snacks we had packed before heading back for some more rides. We also watched Frozen in the Hyperon theater. It was good but I still liked Aladin more. I guess Terry has never seen Frozen and it was so funny on our way out of the show he said he had no idea what was going on. haha! I guess we have a date to watch Frozen now.
Tonight's meal was in Downtown Disney at a shop that we had heard was good and will soon be closing.. Earl of Sandwich. Everyone picked what kind they wanted and downed them quickly. I tried a holiday turkey sandwich which had turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy on it. It was pretty good but very rich. The others got more traditional sandwiches but all said they liked them.
Enjoying the shops on our way to eat.
After eating we went back to Carsland to see the lighting ceremony. We also stopped at Girahdelli chocolates for our sample's and for mom to get a bag to eat for her "today's treat".
More cute Christmas decor
Stopping for some rides at Bugland before heading to watch World of Color.
It was another good show! I loved all the Christmas music and lights.
We had watched the 2nd show and it was about 10:20 when it got over. The kids and Terry wanted to stay and ride some more rides. I decided to head back to the room with my parents. We took our time and headed out through Grizzly Peak. I loved how they had it decorated with the glass jars and fairy lights in each jar.
they had also strung popcorn and had tin luminaries on the trees by Soarin.
Carthy tower.
The Beautiful Christmas tree in Buena Vista Circle.
All the fun shops dressed up their windows.
The kids and Terry enjoying Paradise Pier one last time before it will be gone forever to become Pixar Pier.
I loved this picture of Jaice creepin on some random boy next to her (he had no idea)..hahaha!! Love that girl!
After this ride Jaicelyn's friend Carson joined them for the rest of the night and finished going on rides with her).
the kids teasing Jaice for being scared of the ride.
Jaice covering her eyes (she did eventually like it though).
Hidden Mickey in Tivan's Collection
Guardians was the last of the night. There are 5 different ride sequences so Terry and the kids went over and over trying to see all of them. They ended up seeing four different ones. They ended up staying so late they missed the trams and walked back to our hotel with Carson escorting Jaice just to make sure she was safe. It was a good way to end the last day at DCA.
