Disney Day 1

We truly did have a lot of fun at Disney this year. The big boys were at a perfect age to soak up all of the atmosphere and enjoy some of the bigger rides, while Jack just experienced a day full of wonder. As their parents, we got a huge kick out of seeing their faces light up with amazement and delight. It makes me smile just thinking about it!

So here is day one recapped through pictures.



We visited the fountains and played in the water.

 

We saw Lightening McQueen!
Shawn was really impressed!

Jason and I went on our first ride, Luigi's Flying Tires.
(We're pretty much centered in the picture.) 

Shawn and daddy wanted to check out the Tractors in Cars Land.
 

We all went on Heimlich's Chew Chew Train.
Shawn wasn't sure at first, but he did it!

Daddy, Jack, and Jay on the train.

Jack can't figure out what the big deal is. So what?
We're on a ride, boy. That's what!

 

We had a little lunch at Flo's Diner.

Jason and I went on the Radiator Springs Racers ride.
He was so excited.

Racing another car...we won!
We're in the car closest to the mountain. :)

Jay made a wish in the lake.
When he saw the ripples from the coin hitting the water,
he swore that meant his coin turned into his wish. I believe him!

We headed over to the big park and watched Goofy
conduct the fountains of Paradise Bay.

Jason shook the Maestro's hand.

Shawn gave him a high 5!

We all went on the It's a Small World ride.
Jack LOVED it!

Shawn liked how the characters from the Disney movies
were in the different lands throughout the ride.

Jason thought the whole thing was pretty cool.

Loving what he saw.

It's Donald, mama!

We went to Toon Land and sat in the goofy cars.
Jason drives like a maniac, I tell you!

We split up for a bit. Shawn and I went to go see
the different characters. He saw Pluto...

Gave Mickey a little love...

 

and chatted with Goofy. Goofy is his favorite by far. :)

 

Meanwhile, daddy took Jack and Jay on the Disneyland Railroad.
Jay's not a fan of the whistle in his ears. Can't say I blame him.

After that, Jay got a special wish granted by a
Disney employee. They made it so he could ride
Autopia without standing in any lines at all. We just walked
up through the exit and were met by a person who took us
straight to the loading area to get on the ride. It was so neat!
Jay kept saying, "I'm so lucky!"

 

While Jay was on the ride, Shawn kept everyone around entertained
with his jokes and Jack took a power nap.

Jay just after we got off the ride. He loved it!
He did drive a little crazy, though. "Mom, this car has a mind of it's own!!!"

While we tried to capture as much of our adventures as we could, there is still so much that we got to do this day that we didn't get on film. We laughed a lot, marveled at all the sights, and ate a lot. We played in the water and saw some parades (from afar). It was fun, fun, fun!