Hollywood Studios

My least favorite park. Why? Well, its spaced out, there isn't alot of shade, and I have so many great ideas of things they need to add to the park and since I don't work for Disney....nor do they offer me free vacations in swap for my ideas...I just get sad going there.

But we went and let me tell you about what we did do!

We started off with Breakfast at Chef Mickeys

Then we headed to Hollywood Studios

We met up with some of our friends

and some Einsteins! (I love this picture bc Annie pulled out Aubrie's Paci right before I took it so aubrie might smile!!)

We played on the Honey I shrunk the kids playground

we did the Great Movie Ride, We played Toy Story Mania, We rode Tower of Terror, Rockin Roller Coaster, We did the Backlot Tour, We saw the Parade

Madyson even got a trophy for participating in the pre parade show!

She answered a question about Hannah Montana correctly (thanks to my nieces Emma and Ellie!)

But here is my two favorite parts!

After the parade we were starving and we were going to use our Quick Service Meal at the Pizza Planet. We walked by the Hollywood Brown Derby (one of the BEST places to eat in Disney) and I was telling Todd how I tried to get reservations there but they were booked. The next thing I know Todd is walking into the restaurant. He explained to the people how I have been dying to eat there and is there anyway a party of 6 can be seated in the next hour. Yall, God was with him. The lady at the desk said, "well...actually...we just had a party of 6 cancel their reservation in 15 minutes!!! I was so excited! We ate and it was fabulous! If you go and you get to eat here PLEASE order the COBB SALAD appetizer. Don't say "oh I don't want this on it.." Just get it. It is THE BEST SALAD you will ever have! I have been craving one since we got back! I even called and asked for the receipe but mine is nothing like theirs!!

my 2nd favorite part of the park is Fantasmic. My parents were exhausted at this point. (remember we had been at the hot boring park all day bc it was the only day that week that Fantasmic was showing and the park usually fills up fast.) But I kept telling them we are going and you will love it. We waited in line 35 minutes, waited at our seat for 1 hour 45 minutes but it was worth it!

My parents were in awe of the firework, theatrical show and they haven't stopped talking about it!

So there is our trip in a wrap up! Remember, if you have any questions about it or about taking kids to disney, feel free to leave a message here or email me at thebroadusbunch@gmail.com!

The Animal Kingdom

AKA...my favorite park! A lot of people skip out on the Animal Kingdom but it is my #2 favorite park (next to Magic Kingdom

The first thing we do as soon as we get into Animal Kingdom is go to the Kil. Safari! Here is Aubrie and Todd!

Next we joined Pocahontas and her friends for a dance party!

We rode the Kali River Rapids (used the child swap since AK isn't big enough)

We saw "Its tough to be a bug", The finding Nemo Musical, We met more characters

watched the jammin jungle parade...

Even stumbled upon a croc!

That night we ate at BOMA. Which I WAS SOOOO EXCITED ABOUT! I wish I could report positive things but it was terrible. I love African Cuisine...LOVE IT. but this food was plain and unflavored. The only good thing was the desserts. But for $34.99 a person (if you don't have the dining plan) It def. wasn't worth it.

The Magic Kingdom

When you hear Magic Kingdom what do you think about? I think about dreams, wishes, and well...magic.

This year at the magic kindom was nothing less than I expected. We started off with reservations at Cinderellas Castle. What we got was a whole lot more! Let me explain....

We had early reservations, well they opened the gate and off Madyson went. She RAN the entire way up main street to the castle.

She passed everyone and it was like it was her and the castle.

Because we were the first there...the girls got to be "Princesses of the Day" They got stickers, special time with Cinderella, and got to lead the rest of the breakfast goers up the stairs to the dining hall.

Here is me and my birthday girl

and my momma and her birthday girl..(get it? Madyson and I share a birthday!)

Well breakfast was very nice! I loved the orange juice and hashbrowns

It was great celebrating mine & Madyson's birthday with our family!

They even sang happy birthday to us and brought us a cake!

We added some new characters to our autograph book!!

And with my parents there this year...I even got to ride some rides with Todd!!

We watched the Disney Electrical Parade! It was fantastic!

When you visit Disney...You know what they say!

and boy...did they!!

How Terrible am I??

Its been almost 2 months since we ventured off to Disney and I have written nothing to tell you about it!

Well, First off. It was magical. The most magical Disney trip I have ever been on. The girls were a great age (4 & 2) We saw so much and experienced alot!

Let me tell you a small description of the highlights

Epcot
*where we went our first day*
It was perfect weather! madyson rode test track, her first big girl ride...she didn't get on another "height ride" the rest of the trip ;) We had princess dinner at Norway and watched the fireworks! Here are my favorite epcot pictures!

I am scheduling post right now for each day so you can see the whole trip this weekend! Remember if you have any specific questions about Disney or planning a trip with kiddos feel free to leave a comment or email me at thebroadusbunch@gmail.com

Getting Ready!

We are so close to leaving for Disney! I have been going over my packing list, shopping list, to-do list for the past several days! I plan on starting to really pack this Thursday because next week I will be getting ready for Madyson's Birthday Party (which is on the Thursday before we leave!!!)

SO! I thought I would do this: If there is any questions that you have about a trip to Disney send them to me. And while I am there I will do my best to find the answers for you! Want to know about a certain hotel? let me know!!! How is golf? I will find out!!!

Send any question that you have to : thebroadusbunch@gmail.com and I will take my list with me to Disney!!!

Day 4

Day 4: Starts with Breakfast at Chef Mickey's! This was AK's favorite place last year and I am sure it is going to be my dad's favorite as well!

After Breakfast we are going to head over to Hollywood Studios to spend the morning!

The kids liked this park last year because of the Beauty and the Beast show, the playhouse disney stuff, the little mermaid show and a few other perks (toy story!!)

But it was not their favorite park. We plan on leaving around 2ish to go nap and such then come back because this is the only night they are showing Fantasmic while we are there. My mom and dad are very excited about seeing this show!

We are getting so excited about the vacation that we have almost started packing!

Cinderella's Golden Carousel to Undergo Name Change

According to the Disney Park Blog on June 1, Cinderella's Golden Carousel will become Prince Charming Regal Carrousel.

They say this is because they want to make the carousel tie in with the rest of the cinderella story...(see below)

"Following their fairy-tale romance and happily-ever-after wedding, Cinderella and Prince Charming took up residence in Cinderella’s Castle. With peace throughout the kingdom, Prince Charming had time to practice for jousting tournaments. In the countryside near the castle, he built a training device of carved horses, on which he could practice the art of ring-spearing, a tournament event in which a knight rides his horse full speed, lance in hand, toward a small ring hanging from a tree limb, with the object of spearing the ring. This event was known by various names throughout the lands, but generally came to be called “carrousel.”

The carrousel device drew the attention of the villagers, who wanted to take a turn on this amazing spinning contraption. So Prince Charming had a second carrousel constructed closer to the Castle, where everyone could take a spin on this wondrous invention. Instead of a working knight’s training device, however, this new carrousel is more befitting its regal location in the Castle Courtyard – its rustic training horses replaced with ornately decorated prancing steeds adorned with golden helmets and shields, flower garlands, feathers and other festoons. Prince Charming invites one and all to test their horsemanship skills and to enjoy their own happy ending."

I personally love where Disney is going with all the changes in Fantasyland. I love the idea of having a princess area. However, many people on the Disney Blog feel that this name change is unnecessary, grammatically incorrect, and pointless. 

I could care less what they call it (however I do like the name Courtyard Carousel over Prince Charming Regal Carrousel (notice its not Charming's)

My thought is this: The Carousel is the oldest ride in Disney. Giving it a little tweaking is to be expected.  As long as I can still sit and spin and watch my little ones ride and smile. I am good to go!