Disney World, Day 2

Sunday started early....Arabelle and Bo were sharing a room with 2 twin beds. Supposedly, they both woke up at the same time at 5:55. I'm sure one woke the other, but they NEVER wake up that early at home! Mamaw and Papaw's room was right next to theirs and they heard them in there talking (and Bo jumping off the bed). When they got in there, Bo already had his flip flops on for the day. ;)

We had a character breakfast scheduled for Sunday morning at 9:30 at Chef Mickey's. So, we had a LONG morning waiting for breakfast!

We were all excited when it was time to enjoy breakfast! The food was SO good!

Bo's favorite was the Mickey waffles and bacon.

Arabelle's favorite was the watermelon!

Donald came around first. Arabelle was hesitant in the beginning, but Bo ran right up to them for hugs. He was really hyper by the time Mickey and Minnie came around!

The characters come around to each table once you've had time to eat some and there's a few minutes between characters. Bo and Arabelle had trouble waiting for the next ones they saw coming!

Hugs for Mickey

I love this smile on Bo's face!

Arabelle looks so grown here to me.

I really love this one too.

Bo was super hyper at this point.

We really loved doing the character breakfast! It was pricey, but a perfect start to a Disney trip!

From there, we went to pick up Mamaw and Papaw for the day at the Animal Kingdom. Because the kids were up so early, this is what happened in the 10 minute car ride. 

They both slept about 30-45 minutes and woke up ready to go!

First ride, the Triceratop Spin!

First fail at a family photo:

We all really liked the Kilimanjaro Safari! We saw giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and much more!

Then we found a spot for Mickey's Jammin Jungle Parade and enjoyed snacks.

Bo waved with all his might as the characters came by.

And had to show Mickey his Jake and the Neverland Pirates t-shirt. I don't know why he was so into showing off that t-shirt!

We also watched the It's Tough to be a Bug 3D movie. That didn't go so well...Arabelle and Bo were both scared and Bo was wailing, but he wouldn't take the 3D glasses off and stop watching. This is the 'before' picture. ha!

Arabelle, Mamaw, and Papaw rode the Kali River Rapids ride Sunday afternoon too. Arabelle liked it, but the water was really cold she said.

We were winding down at this point, but decided to see what the wait for Mickey and Minnie was. Surprisingly it was under 5 minutes! Arabelle and Bo both said they wanted to go see them again that day. 

 *We did do several more rides/attractions that I don't have pictures of.

It was a fun day at Disney's Animal Kingdom!

Minnie Mouse

If you know Arabelle and Bo, you know they both really like Mickey Mouse and all his pals. As you know, Bo is especially fond of Minnie Mouse.

When I saw this Minnie Mouse dress on clearance at Target, I knew Arabelle would love it! It was a size too small, so I knew it'd be short, but it looks cute with pants. I was right, she loves it!

Bo also was enamored by the Minnie dress. He just HAD to wear it Sunday afternoon. To protect him in the future, there are no pictures of him in the dress. ;)

M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E, Mickey Mouse!

Bo has a slight obsession.

It all started 2 weeks ago during Vacation Bible School. He got hooked on the little stuffed Minnie Mouse in the church's nursery. All week long, if I said something about VBS, he'd say "Minnie Mouse!".

Then last week, he found the Minnie Mouse that was on Arabelle's birthday cake last year. He held her all day and all night. Sunday, I noticed the leg was about to fall off, so when I was at the store Monday, I found him this Mickey Mouse! 

Good timing too, because Minnie's leg fell off Monday and he was SO upset. He'd get over it, then remember and cry again. Poor thing! I've hidden away the Minnie and he's super happy with the Mickey, as you can see. 

And of course, when it's Bo's turn to pick the show they watch before bedtime, he always chooses Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. :)

It's interesting because at this age, Arabelle was all about Elmo, hence the Elmo birthday party when she turned 2. For her 3rd birthday, she was into Mickey Mouse. I wonder what Bo will be into in a few months for his birthday!

Here's a blurry but cute video of Arabelle and Bo playing on the slide.