Disney Adventures

Gabriella spent this past weekend experiencing Disney World for the first time. P-Pam and Grandpa Tom treated us all to a nice weekend. We started with Magic Kingdom. To say that it was hot would be an understatement. But, nonetheless we had a fabulous time. Gabriella was a trooper and made a round of the whole park with no nap. I think that there was too much excitement to even think about napping. 

Our first ride was Pirates of The Caribbean. We weren't sure how it would turn out, but Gabriella seemed to enjoy it until there was a small drop and the voices got louder. She spent the rest of the ride in my lap, but still waving at the animated characters throughout the ride. 

Her favorite ride was It's A Small World. We also rode the Tea Cups, Buzz Lightyear, Winnie the Pooh, and watched a Monsters Inc comedy show. She was sad to leave but ready to go to sleep.

Waiting for the trolley to arrive...SO Excited!!!

Nothing a little $10 balloon couldn't fix

Favorite place to ride!!!

Tea Cups

Favorite souvenir: R2D2

Playing in Winnie the Pooh's House

Copying every move that P-Pam made

Watching Mickey and all the Princesses dance

Mapping out our next move

Bidding farewell to Magic Kingdom

Saturday Daniella and her boyfriend, Chris, joined us for Animal Kingdom. What a difference, there was actually shade. Gabriella LOVED Animal Kingdom. We took a safari through Africa, strolled through Asian, and played with the Dinosaurs. It was actually amazing how close we could get to some of the animals. We have been to a few zoo's, but this was the first time that we saw each animal up close.

Sharing a little chicken wing in front of the Tree of Life

Playing some drums with Grandpa Tom in Africa

Comparing her skull to those of the monkey's and gorillas

Taking a break from the heat

Cooling off with Aunt Daniella

The Kilimanjaro ride was an open-air jeep ride and most of the animals were within reach. 

Ostrich on the Kilimanjaro Ride

Watching the "African's" dance

 

Cute video of Gabriella dancing and playing in the water.

Not sharing her popsicle with P-Pam

Checking out the tigers

Saying a sweet "hello" to the tigers

Watching one of the tigers take a drink of water

Gabriella's hand compared to a tiger print

Cooling down

Enjoying her second popsicle

MORE VIDEO TO COME!!!