amazingact21
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- Nov 6, 2010
Hey howdy hey, everyone! Sorry I haven't been on the DIS for a few weeks. Apparently, I'm a fair weather Disney fan. Between adapting to this new way of life, learning how to assist Landon in virtual learning, and keeping normalcy within the home, I haven't had a desire to think about Disney.
However, Landon starts his Spring Break tomorrow (my parents were supposed to be here and we were all supposed to be getting ready for our week in Scotland ) I have promised myself I will catch up here on the DIS. So slowly but surely, I'll be getting back to your reports and saying hello!
June 10th, 2019 Part 1:
This was our fourth full day in the parks, and the long days were beginning to catch up for me. I think from now on, whenever I plan a long Disney trip I am going to insert a rest day after three straight park days. Definitely during the summer months, at least. I’m a wimp and can’t take the go-go-go of the theme parks in the heat.
At Shades of Green there is a patriotic Mickey statue that the kids have posed in front of during all our stays.
[July 2017]
So on our way out to the parks this morning, my mom and Alex had the kids stop for the traditional shot:
[June 2019]
Stop growing up so fast, kids!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom had extra magic hours that morning, and I had planned for us getting there so Alex and I could ride Expedition Everest.
That didn’t happen.
I was dragging my feet, and we arrived at the park just in time for our 9:30 Fastpasses for Navi River Journey.
Similar to Alien Swirling Saucers, this was the first time any of us had ridden Navi. Lots of firsts this trip! FOP, ASSaucers, Navi, and later SDD.
The queue was beautiful. I enjoyed admiring the light fixtures along the way.
Can you guess who the kids sat with on this attraction???
If you said me, clearly you’re new to this report and haven’t seen the photographic journey of my children abandoning their parents for their awesome Nana. Don’t worry, I didn’t hold a grudge. I think my mom’s pretty awesome. I’d sit next to her, too….
The tides turned on Navi River, though, and my mom came to the realization that she didn’t want to sit next to two curious kids on their very first time through a ride. From my spot behind them, I heard a constant stream of:
“What’s that, Nana?”
“I don’t know.”
“What are those things?”
“I don’t know.”
“Are those animals from the movie?”
“I don’t know.”
“What about-?”
“Just sit back and enjoy the ride, baby.”
“But who’s that?”
“I DON’T KNOW, SWEETIE.”
My mom was all too happy to see the shaman at the end, signaling the finale of the ride and end of her inquisition.
She walked out into the bright light of Pandora looking a wee bit frazzled.
Poor Nana. The kids bombarding you with questions when you least expect it is tough even for seasoned pros like Alex and me. We’ve had years of experience of Landon coming into our room at 5 in the morning asking why different countries use different currencies or how many bones are in dogs’ bodies, or what the current time in California is. (All real questions that have been asked…)
Landon’s rapid fire required a rest, and I found a nice bench out of the way of the main hustle of Pandora to settle us down at.
The land was looking especially vibrant that morning, and I made my party members pose in front of the water.
Whatever exhaustion was hitting me had no effect on Landon. He was dancing and grooving to the land’s music, excited to see what the rest of the day had in store for him and struggling to keep the walkways clear.
We needed to take the dancing diva to another entertainment venue. I got up and steered us towards the back entrance/exit of Pandora, in order to stop and catch a glimpse of my favorite spot in the park.
I love this view.
Could Disney set up a handful of benches along the bridge and allow me to sit and stare at this sight? I’d never leave.
CONTINUED IN NEXT POST:
However, Landon starts his Spring Break tomorrow (my parents were supposed to be here and we were all supposed to be getting ready for our week in Scotland ) I have promised myself I will catch up here on the DIS. So slowly but surely, I'll be getting back to your reports and saying hello!
June 10th, 2019 Part 1:
This was our fourth full day in the parks, and the long days were beginning to catch up for me. I think from now on, whenever I plan a long Disney trip I am going to insert a rest day after three straight park days. Definitely during the summer months, at least. I’m a wimp and can’t take the go-go-go of the theme parks in the heat.
At Shades of Green there is a patriotic Mickey statue that the kids have posed in front of during all our stays.
[July 2017]
So on our way out to the parks this morning, my mom and Alex had the kids stop for the traditional shot:
[June 2019]
Stop growing up so fast, kids!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom had extra magic hours that morning, and I had planned for us getting there so Alex and I could ride Expedition Everest.
That didn’t happen.
I was dragging my feet, and we arrived at the park just in time for our 9:30 Fastpasses for Navi River Journey.
Similar to Alien Swirling Saucers, this was the first time any of us had ridden Navi. Lots of firsts this trip! FOP, ASSaucers, Navi, and later SDD.
The queue was beautiful. I enjoyed admiring the light fixtures along the way.
Can you guess who the kids sat with on this attraction???
If you said me, clearly you’re new to this report and haven’t seen the photographic journey of my children abandoning their parents for their awesome Nana. Don’t worry, I didn’t hold a grudge. I think my mom’s pretty awesome. I’d sit next to her, too….
The tides turned on Navi River, though, and my mom came to the realization that she didn’t want to sit next to two curious kids on their very first time through a ride. From my spot behind them, I heard a constant stream of:
“What’s that, Nana?”
“I don’t know.”
“What are those things?”
“I don’t know.”
“Are those animals from the movie?”
“I don’t know.”
“What about-?”
“Just sit back and enjoy the ride, baby.”
“But who’s that?”
“I DON’T KNOW, SWEETIE.”
My mom was all too happy to see the shaman at the end, signaling the finale of the ride and end of her inquisition.
She walked out into the bright light of Pandora looking a wee bit frazzled.
Poor Nana. The kids bombarding you with questions when you least expect it is tough even for seasoned pros like Alex and me. We’ve had years of experience of Landon coming into our room at 5 in the morning asking why different countries use different currencies or how many bones are in dogs’ bodies, or what the current time in California is. (All real questions that have been asked…)
Landon’s rapid fire required a rest, and I found a nice bench out of the way of the main hustle of Pandora to settle us down at.
The land was looking especially vibrant that morning, and I made my party members pose in front of the water.
Whatever exhaustion was hitting me had no effect on Landon. He was dancing and grooving to the land’s music, excited to see what the rest of the day had in store for him and struggling to keep the walkways clear.
We needed to take the dancing diva to another entertainment venue. I got up and steered us towards the back entrance/exit of Pandora, in order to stop and catch a glimpse of my favorite spot in the park.
I love this view.
Could Disney set up a handful of benches along the bridge and allow me to sit and stare at this sight? I’d never leave.
CONTINUED IN NEXT POST: