Rope Drop

A perfect Disney Day for me involves getting to the Magic Kingdom in time to see their rope drop ceremony. It brings tears to my eyes every time. Not only that, but then you're into the park before it gets crazy crowded and can ride so many rides in that first hour while other vacationers are sleeping in.

We were only able to make the rope drop once this trip (with three visits to the MK). Of course, one of those three visits we were in the park before it opened having breakfast with Chip, Dale, Pluto, and Minnie Mouse - so that's fun too.



Anyway - the ceremony is pretty neat and always involves a real live family. Like one they pick from people waiting around for the park to open. Could you imagine being that family? I think part of the reason the show brings tears to my eyes is because I am truly so happy for that family.

Of course - once the show is over they "drop the ropes" and let everyone into the Most Magical Place on Earth. And then, it's the walk up to the castle that gets me. And all the Cast Members standing outside their shops wishing everyone a "Good morning!" Oh! I just love it.


Oh - and all these pictures were taken with a disposable camera! I left the freshly charged camera battery at our hotel room. Could you imagine? A disposable camera? I think I did alright with it...

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Our First Day

We were, thankfully, able to leave Chicago right at the start of a huge snowstorm. I was nervous - to say the least.

We landed in Orlando and it was raining.

That didn't stop us.

We checked into our hotel, left our winter coats with Bell Services and headed to the Magic Kingdom.

We arrived just in time to grab some hotdogs and see the 3:00 Parade.

We were all so excited. Standing in the rain. Waiting and watching for the parade to come...

and more pictures...

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