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| Last day of Disney Adventure! |
Our plan was to be at the park when it opened this morning at 8 but we overslept a bit which was fine. Robby and I got ready and then the kids got up to get ready. Soon we were loading up the car and saying bye to Nonna, Pops, Jason and Grannymom. Graham couldn’t understand why they were staying at the hotel (they had an early afternoon flight) and Anderson just couldn’t get why we weren’t taking the rental van to the park (Pops was returning it).
We made it to the transportation center, parked and went right to the monorail. Unfortunately, they were having some monorail issues today and waited for 15 minutes before boarding our ride. We did make it to the park right before 9 when everyone could get in so Main Street was oddly quite. It was like we were in between rushes. It was kind of nice and since we had no real agenda for the day, we strolled down.
Our first stop was the carousel. Everyone rode it and then we didn’t have to wait in line at all for Small World (still Campbell’s favorite). Next we went to a bakery on Main Street and had breakfast. We split the hugest cinnamon rolls ever which came with at least a cup of grapes. We were all fairly full after this and since the kids had already had breakfast it held us over until we ate again…which was very soon. We were on the dining plan and had to use up all of the meals and snacks.
We then walked to the Pirates ride for one last ride and the big kids and I climbed up the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse. Meanwhile, Robby bought orange juice icees (his absolute favorite). Reagan, Anderson and Robby rode Thunder Mountain one last time while Graham played in the water shooting from the totem poles. They weren’t gone very long and before Graham’s hair even had time to dry, we were dancing to a parade on Main Street. The kids were so stand-offish at first but soon they were all up in it. Their favorite part was when streamers shot out and flew everywhere. But my favorite part was seeing Graham grin from ear to ear and then seeing everyone else wave to the characters.
We then rode Buzz one last time and had lunch in Tomorrowland. Next up was one final spin around Tomorrowland on the Transit Authority. We then walked back down Main Street and checked in on the barber shop line for Campbell’s first haircut but it was too crazy so she will just have to wait.
We would have then been on our way to Hilton Head but earlier in the day, Robby had said “I have a crazy plan…” It wasn’t that crazy and why waste half a day at Disney? So we headed over to Epcot via the monorail. The first stop there was riding the ball ride and then onto the picture spot to have our pictures made with Minnie and Goofy. Robby really wanted a picture of Campbell since we didn’t get one the other day. And she didn’t do as well but did okay. I was a bit disappointed that Mickey wasn’t there but Minnie matched her shirt and everyone else was pleased.
Next up was the favorite spot of all 4 Dennie kids-the coke spot. We all had as much coke as we could drink. Anderson even said “my tummy feels sick” after drinking his 4th or 5th cup of coke. Next up was the Nemo ride then a walk through the aquarium followed by the Land ride. We then had supper in that building at the Sunshine Seasons place. See I told you were trying to use up our dining plan. We weren’t going to waste a single one.
After supper, we walked back to our buggies. When leaving Magic Kingdom, Robby had bought popcorn for the big kids to split and Graham had finished his and put his cup up. Reagan and Anderson had left theirs in their seat. On the way back to the buggies, I wondered aloud if the birds had gotten to it. And sure enough, when we made it to the stroller, there was a bird setting in the top. I don’t think they had gotten in the popcorn but Reagan was certain that she had less than when we left.
Things were going well and we would have been back to the car before our goal of 5 pm….if it weren’t for the sign that said that the monorails weren’t working. And we had just been talking about how nice it was to never have to get on the bus. Well, sure enough we had to walk to the farthest spot to catch the bus. Thankfully, we were able to get on the first bus there. The kids all do very well but Robby has to manage 2 folded double strollers while I manage 2 bags, holding Campbell and 3 other kids. This just reaffirmed that when this Dennie bunch goes to Disney, they will have a car.
Robby had one last snack credit and even stopped to buy a coke (that was all they had) before leaving the park, Soon we were in the car preparing for a 5 hour drive. We changed a diaper, passed on candy and juice boxes, started the movie and got my license plate game out. Though we were so busy re-hashing our trip that we only saw one new state license plate.
We had a bathroom stop where we bought icees and another one for Graham. On the second stop, the signs said that bathrooms were for paying customers so Robby bought a bit of gas-28 cents worth (well, a bit more than that but not much more). The kids had some prizes on the way there, one being a slinky. This is when Graham said “you are the best momma in the whole world” to me and then he added “you too Daddy.” Graham also spent his time working on doing Thumbs Up well with both hands and telling us that he was a big boy now. Campbell spent most of her trip asleep, pooping, drinking milk or playing with the etch e sketch. Reagan’s time was passed looking at her present from the trip and asking me when she could open it.
Our one event on the way here, was when I was putting candy in a little spot on my door. My hand accidently pushed the window button which caused my window to go down. This surprised me and I jumped and squealed. But all of my racket along with the rush of air and loud sound from the wind scared Campbell. She jumped, lifted her leg like she was on a ride and then started clapping. We laughed and laughed.
Even though our trip was 5 hours, it didn’t seem to long. We even decided to stop at Vinnie Van Go Go’s in Savannah for pizza. Please don’t call SCAN on us because we had he kids out and about at 10. We sat outside and the kids enjoyed the view of the street. They also noticed the ghost tour that takes place in a hearse. They want to come back to do the tour-they think riding in the back of a hearse would be cool.
While waiting for our food to come, we were playing I Spy and Reagan said "I spy something that is tired" and then she said "the kids!" It was a long day.
After dinner (which was our second dinner if you are keeping up) we made it to Hilton Head Island. The drive would have been much prettier in the daylight but instead it was much scarier at night time. The hotel here is right near the beach and huge. But they don’t have luggage carts but we made it anyway.
While we unloaded and unpacked everything we could, the kids all played with their new toys. The boys had toys from Test Track, Reagan had her Sleeping Beautfy doll and Campbell played with her new Minnie Mouse toy. I wasn’t going to get her anything but I gave in.
They played and played until we managed to get everything done. By now it was nearing 1 and soon I looked up and Anderson had on his pajamas and Graham was naked and trying to get on his pajamas. They were some tired kiddos.
In a few days, I will post our Disney hints and favorites. Someone remind me if I forget about it. Since it is very close to 2 am I better not tonight.
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