A blog about the unexpected pleasures of raising two not so typical, but truly wonderful girls, one of whom was born with a little something extra; and learning each day what is truly important in this blessed life.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The wonderful world of Disney

We went to Disneyland for the Memorial Day weekend.  Flew down on Friday and back on Monday and did the whirlwind tour of Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure.  Spent tons of money (of course) but it was well worth it, for the smile quotient if for nothing else.  Roo had a grand time.  She loved the character breakfast where we met Minnie, Tigger, Chip & Dale, Eeyore and even Captain Hook.  We tried to wait in line for a visit with Mickey in his house in Mickey's Toontown, but that wait proved a bit too overwhelming and we had to settle for Goofy instead.  Oh well, she loves Goofy too!  Big Sis brought a friend with her who had never been to Disney before and they both had a blast.  Having a friend along allowed for more flexibility; and this particular friend has always loved Roo and was great with her on this trip as well.  The weather was warm and mostly sunny, so we got a chance to replenish some Vitamin D.  

One of my friends told me about the special pass for people with disabilities.  I told her that Roo wouldn't need one because she is so mobile, but she said "Get it!"   We did and were glad we did.   It cut down the wait time considerably at some rides and saved us from any threat of grumpiness (Roo's or ours).  Roo did have a little trouble waiting in line to see the Aladdin show and then again when it got dark in the theater, but then she totally got into the show and laughed, sang and applauded throughout.  She loved the gigantic Ferris Wheel, the new Ariel ride (we got a sneek preview), Soarin' Over California, the World of Color show and lots more.  She was a real trooper both days.  We only took a short break the first day and then the second day we stayed on the Disney grounds the entire time from about 8 am until 11 pm.  She really didn't fuss much and seemed to be having a great time almost the whole day.   We couldn't ask for more than that.  

Poor Big Sis has been dealing with a bad cold for a couple of weeks and finally ended up on antibiotics today.  She was still a trooper at Disney, probably thanks to having her friend with her. 

Now I'm counting down the days until summer break.  This is the first year I'm really looking forward to it.  We all need some R & R and I don't have too much scheduled.  It will be a good thing.

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