We treated ourselves to a trip to Disney World for Christmas 2012. Organized in August, it was really hard to keep it a secret from Mathieu and Sabrina. Better yet, Thelma was coming with us for her first experience in the Magical World of Disney.
It was an amazing trip. We got to visit Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. We experienced some real fun rides, saw a few cool shows, met some great characters and ate real good food at some interesting restaurants. We had an amazing experience we will never forget.
We took over a thousand pictures during our trip. In the following pages you will chronologically experience with us a photographic trip through each park. May you enjoy our memories as much as we did.
The big day finally arrived. We woke up early to drive in the cold Montreal winter to the airport. We were in the air before 9:00am.
 |
| Usual early departure |
 |
| But we're used to it |
 |
| The kids are used to taking the plane. And I hadn't flown before I was 21. |
A little map to remember how far we went. The trip was relatively quick and painless.
A bit after noon we landed in Orlando and took the Disney Magical Express bus to Disney World to our resort, Port Orlean’s Riverside.
 |
| First time in Florida for Thelma, on board the Disney Magical Bus |
 |
| First lunch of many at the Riverside |
 |
| Waiting for the bus. The Disney bus system is very well organized, only once we waited more then 10 minutes |
After a quick lunch at the Riverside Mill Food Court, a place we will get to go often, we walked to the bus stop to wait for a bus that would take us to Magic Kingdom.
There’s something special when you first walk in Magical Kingdom. Main Street is filled with people and shops. It’s like entering a fun vibrant town where everyone is happy. At the end of the street looms Cinderella’s Castle.
 |
| When you first come in the Magic Kingdom, it's really impressive. |
 |
| We arrived the last day they had Christmas decos out. This tree is amazing. Gone tomorrow morning |
 |
| Christmas decorations everywhere |
 |
| There she stands, beautiful as always. I remember my Sunday nights... |
 |
| My gang |
The first ride had to be “It’s a Small World”. One of Sabrina’s favourite, it would soon become Thelma’s as well. We also went on Ariel’s Adventure, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin and Space Mountain (Suzanne’s favourite).
 |
| Waiting in line. A first of many for Thelma |
The buffet at the Crystal Palace was quite tasty and the friends Sabrina and Mathieu made were quite memorable. Eeyore even made friends with Thelma!
The castle was simply gorgeous, wrapped in sparkling Christmas lights. It may had been intense, but we had a wonderful day.
No comments:
Post a Comment