So now we get to the whole point of this trip. After Animal Kingdom we drove to an RCI resort and met up with my brother and his family. It was all a bit of a mess up. I haven't seen my brother for four years but on our arrival, he was on the phone trying to sort out a problem with the keys. Oh well!! At least we finally got to see each other again. We spent the week in 3 bedroom flat in a residential area of Orlando. Not really what we had expected from an RI booking but it was great.
The first day we decided to hit the Magic Kingdom and it was utter chaos. Never go to the Magic Kingdom on a Saturday. Trying to sort out everything for ten people had me going crazy. I promise that we are never going to Disney with my husbands family. Helping 22 people around Disney may be the death of me. It was a long and exhausting day but the kids still had fun and really enjoyed spending time with their cousin. The girls dressed in their Elsa costumes and really hit the Disney vibe in full.
We discovered that kids will keep themselves quiet at Disney once provided with stickers from the gate.
On Sunday we took a break from Disney and headed to Wekiwa Springs. It was such a great idea and so nice to escape from everything. We floated in the spring, paddled down the river in a canoe and let the kids loose in a playground. I highly recommended a trip there!!
Monday we stayed at home so I could get some work done and my brother could study. Boring but the truth of life:)
Tuesday was back to the Magic Kingdom for another fun day. This time we went for breakfast at the Crystal Palace. That place has become super expensive. Well, it certainly is pricey when your 4-year-old eats one Mickey Waffle and you just paid $20 for her breakfast. The kids loved seeing the characters but I think this is one that we will skip in future. Zoey got to go on Under the Sea five times and she loved that. We did a number of character meetings today. The highlight for me was Tiana. Ewan didn't want to see the princess's as he claimed that was boring girl stuff. Tiana told my daughter that all boys are frogs and brothers are especially bad. Loved that.
Wednesday was a quiet day at Disney Springs. Did a bit of shopping and let the kids go crazy at the Lego store and World of Disney.
Thursday we hit EPCOT. FINALLY!!! My favourite park of them all. It was super quiet and we managed to get there in time for park opening. Got to walk straight on to a number of rides. In a bad moment, Andrew managed to lose his Magic Band. If anyone has a great idea for keeping them on, please let me know?
I am going to end off here for today as I want to devote a whole post to the awesome that is EPCOT!!
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