"Have a magical day!"

If you've planned a Disney vacation, you've likely heard this once or twice.  In all honesty, I called and checked, double checked, triple checked so many details the last few weeks before our vacation, that I had heard "Have a magical day!" countless times before we even stepped foot into Disney.  And each time I heard it, I felt the magical bar rise just a bit.  Should I even admit that by the time we left, I was fearful that my magical bar was too high . . . that the vacation couldn't possibly live up to my expectations?  Well, it was a fleeting fear and merely fleeting with good reason.  As our pictures illustrate, the magic of Disney is overwhelming, intoxicating and appropriately surreal.  

We were captivated by the performance in front of Cinderella's Castle.

And we were smitten by our first character interaction.

We were even giddy about just waiting in line for the characters (though that smile may also be the result of having just rode the Tea Cups - a favorite of Amelia's).

The Dumbro ride was a hit as well!

And if I attempted to document every ride, event, etc. that was a hit, I would surely lose your interest. . . because every day was a "magical day!"  Even, for the record, when it rained. I know of no other place in the world where we would have so happily worn ponchos and hurried from one location to the next, with a smile (and a times just a bit of frustration only because ponchos are really mediocre at best for keeping one dry).  I don't have any pictures of us in those ponchos (which luckily were only needed for one morning), but this was taken on the rainy morning . . .

as was this . . .

 and this.

So, the magical bar was not set too high.  And just tonight Amelia told me, "Mommy, I want to go to Disney more times, 'cause I really like Disney."  Me too, Amelia . . . me too!

Stay turned for more magical tales (including adventures with automatic toilets and other unexpected moments for which no amount of research can prepare you)!  Wait, that's just parenthood in general . .  but these are fun parental tales from Disney. : )

Comments

[Kathy Rice]

Thanks for sharing your family vacation, Nikki. I've watched as David posts pictures of your magical experiences and now your beautiful words... Some of my favorite family moments are from Disney as will be yours. Enjoy "Your Magical Day". ~ Love, Kathy

[Grandma Sandy]

Well Nikki, you've done it.....we're going to Florida this winter and I think we'll just HAVE to go back to Disney World on this trip. The stories and photos are captivating. I can't wait to hear of your adventures first hand and as only Audrey and Amelia can tell it...! : ) What a great vacation! Thanks.