Vacation 2010 - Day 11 (Morning at Mary Poppins Breakfast)

Lauren and Ella

Ella and Lauren and Mary Poppins

Alice in Wonderland

Mad Hatter and the girls.

Ella

Lauren and Ella

Lauren on the Monorail.

Day 11 was our last full day in Florida. We started the day with another character meal. This one was at one of the hotels and had a mix of characters. They included, Tigger, Pooh, Alice, Mary Poppins and the Mad Hatter. Lauren and I had gone to the Mary Poppins on Broadway show this year so she knew her and Tigger and Pooh. I have never read her the Alice in Wonderland book nor have we watched the movie. She expected the Mad Hatter to have red hair (like he does in the new movie.) It was a fun morning and it was nice to see a different hotel.

Vacation 2010 - Day 10 (Evening at Hollywood Studios)

Lauren and Ella dancing

We got to Hollywood Studios and they were just ready to start the dance party. We stayed for a little bit but it was hot and the girls were tired. We then headed back to the hotel. We got on the bus and I realized I didn't have my camera. I quick got off the bus and started to go back to where we had sat down to get a drink. It was not there. I was sick. Then I heard "mommy" "Lisa" there came Lauren, Kim and Ella with my camera in hand.

Lauren told me she saw it on the bench outside the bus and they got off the bus,got it and then went to find me. I was so proud of her and I know that she was happy that she was able to help me.

Vacation 2010 - Day 10 (Morning/Afternoon Epcot)

Waiting for the bus. They had some hula hoops for the kids to play with while they waited for the buses. Lauren was showing me that she could do a dance while she did the hula hoop.

Lauren and Ella at Epcot.

Ella with Mulan

Lauren with Mulan.

Lauren in the Mexico area of Epcot.

Lauren and Ella

Being in the band during dinner.

Dancing during dinner.

On Day 10 we decided to go back to Epcot, mainly to get Mulan's picture. While we were there we got fast passes for Soaring in the late afternoon so we decided to stay at Epcot for a while. We saw all the characters again (and got more pictures). We went to a few shows and then we went on Soaring. The girls loved that ride. They thought it was great.

We then had dinner and the girls were asked to be part of the parade and band. They had a great time and this time I had my camera.

After dinner we asked the girls if they wanted to go to a dance party at Hollywood Studios or back to the hotel to swim. Dancing won so we headed to Hollywood Studios.

Vacation 2010 - Day 9 (Downtown Disney)

Lauren in Downtown Disney

Ella in Downtown Disney

Waiting for the bus

Waiting for the bus

Ready for bed.

We said goodbye to Eleanor and her mother on day 9. We all meet in Downtown Disney to do a little shopping and say goodbye. We got a few items and had lunch before heading back the the hotel.

The girls swam all afternoon and into the evening. We went to dinner at a really fun place but I forgot to bring my camera. But the girls rode horses (stick) and did some dancing during dinner.

We then went back to the hotel room and the girls went to bed. It was nice to have a down day during our time at Disney. We were ready to go again the next day.

Vacation 2010 - Day 8 (Pooh and Friends Dinner)

The girls in front of the Magic Kingdom.

Getting fairy dust at the Barber Shop

The girls, Lauren, Eleanor and Ella with fairy dust on them.

Three pretty girls ready for the Pooh and Friends Dinner.

Lauren's favorite. Lauren got the ears a few years ago at Disneyland. She wears them almost every trip to Disney.

Nighttime at Disney.

Ella at nighttime.

After swimming at the hotel we headed for Magic Kingdom and the Pooh and Friends Dinner. Again, it was nice to have the characters come to the table and get the pictures instead of standing in long lines.

The girls had fun. After the dinner we went on some rides and enjoyed the evening. Eleanor and her mother left a bit early to get ready to fly home the next day. Kim and Ella, Lauren and I stayed at the park until later. We got to ride a ton of rides without much of a wait. It was a nice evening. We were all so tired when we got back to the hotel.

The only way to our hotel is either by bus or by boat. Most of the time we went by boat which was always fun.

Vacation 2010 - Day 8 (move to Wilderness Lodge)

Lauren swimming at the resort.

Ella posing

Lauren's pose.

Lauren at the Wilderness Lodge

Ella at the Wilderness Lodge

The girls, Ella, Eleanor and Lauren.

On the boat back to the Wilderness Lodge.

Day 8 was our move from the timeshare condo to the Wilderness Lodge on the Disney property. Kim's parents have a timeshare in Orlando and we spent the first week there and then moved to a Disney resort for the rest of our time.

In the morning we enjoyed the pool one last time at the resort. Kim's parent's dropped us off at the Wilderness Lodge and they went on to the airport. We checked in and then headed for Magic Kingdom to meet up with Eleanor and her mother. We made it to the monorail and Kim and I both said it was way too hot to go to the Park. We called Eleanor and her mother and told them to come to the hotel to swim. We then headed back to the hotel and swam the afternoon away.

Vacation 2010 - Day 7 (Evening with Chef Mickey and Magic Kingdom)

The girls ready to go to dinner.

The girls in matching outfits looking so cute!!!

Chef Mickey Dinner.

Back at the Magic Kingdom after a great dinner.

After Hollywood Studio's we all went to Chef Mickey's Dinner. The girls dressed alike and they looked so cute. The dinner was great and it was nice once again to have the characters come to your table and not have to wait in line.

After dinner we went back to Magic Kingdom for the parade. We were able to ride a few rides and saw a show and the parade before calling it a night.