Another WDW trip

Since I am so far behind in posts, I thought I would start with our last BIG trip of 2008. We went to Florida the first week in December. We drove this time and honestly, it wasn't too bad. We left on Black Friday and came home on Sat Dec 6th. We stayed in a time share called Liki Tiki Village. It was so nice to have SO much room, but for me I lost some of the WDW magic since we were not on property. It was a little stressful making sure that we got everywhere on time--even though it was really easy and the routes to the parks were very easily marked! Also we usually get the dining plan and not having that was a true bummer for me!

The best parts though:
Bryce tried rides that he said at home he would NEVER get on and LOVED them. He rode Splash Mountain (3 times), Big Thunder Railroad, and Soarin. He also rode Star Tours for the first time and loved it. He was always going to ride that one though. Now next time, he says he is going to ride Expedition Everest if he is big enough. I think we will try Space Mountain too.

My Mom rode for the first time ever: Splash Mountain--after chickening out the first time, Big Thunder Railroad, Soarin, and Aerosmith's Rockin Roller Coaster. I am SOO proud of her and now Bryce has made it his mission to make sure she rides Expedition Everest next time we go.

Now here are some of my favorite pics:
Bryce's favorite character!

Dinner at Chef Mickey's

Posing with our table companion at the new T-REX restaurant. This little animatronic guy was right beside our table.

Trying on a sombrero in Mexico

My Mom and Bryce looking at the HUGE Christmas tree in America in the World Showcase. There were trains running around the base and Bryce loved them!

Bryce wouldn't pose alone with Capn Hook and Smee, so I went along!

Tigger taking a rest on Bryce.

Posing in front of Splash Mountain after they both rode it.

The wait was well worth it to get to meet Disney's newest characters: Rhino the hamster, Mittens the cat, and of course BOLT the super dog.