A "2 week" Safari, train rides and hugs from Mickey!

Today was the day I became a kid again and got to say I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!

Eric and I woke up early and enjoyed our version of a continental breakfast out on our balcony and enjoyed this beautiful view.



Eric was up earlier than I was today and was telling me that he spent a little time out on the balcony and saw some hot air balloons launching from a field nearby. I can only imagine how beautiful that must have been. After breakfast we got ready and went to pick Andrea up and we headed straight for Disney's Animal Kingdom.



We got there just after it opened and made our way to the center of DAK (Disney's Animal Kingdom) and made a stop at The Tree of Life.



With our "passports" scanned at the gate we made our way to Africa where we were scheduled for a 2 week safari through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve.



We saw elephants and hippos, rhinos and lions. I even saw Rafiki hiding on a rock.



After our safari came to an end we hopped on the train to ride and then off to Asia for a visit to gander at Mt. Everest. Eric and Andrea went for a ride on the Everest Adventure (i think that's the name). I opted out as Andrea said that it goes backwards and I don't do backwards. I went over to where Andrea said I could catch them coming down the mountain side and snapped a picture of their "train". After Asia we headed over to Dinoland where I met Pluto and Goofy.



After a stop at the gift shop we hopped in the car and headed for the Magic Kingdom. We found parking again and then hopped on the little tram that took us to the entrance for either the ferry or elevated tram that would take us over to MK. We took the ferry over to the park which was a nice little ride filled with anticipation for what was to come.

We were greeted by the Magic Kingdom train depot which if there is a train you know it's going to be a good day. :)



As soon as we entered the kingdom I got to meet Snow White and have my picture taken with her. As soon as I said my farewells it was off to earn my ears. We were going to go with the bride and groom ears but opted for just the original ones.



As we rounded the corner to Main Street we were greeted with this amazing view. I felt as though I was dreaming because it didn't seem real that I was actually in DISNEY WORLD!!!!



A spin through the haunted mansion and a ride through a small world, Andrea and I took a breather on the carosel before I stood in line for a ride on Dumbo. I was the biggest kid in line and could not wait to fly through the air with Dumbo. My turn finally came and I found myself speed walking to my elephant. I don't think that the goofy grin on my face disappeared the entire time I was on there.



After my flight with Dumbo we headed to Toon Town where we got to meet Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Then we walked through Mickey's house and went to the judge's tent where we met Mickey and Minnie.

I have NO idea why I am bent over like a goober.... :P



We jumped aboard Walt's train and took a few spins around the park before deciding we were all beat and ready to call it a day.



While I didn't get to do everything I was hoping to at DAK and MK I can honestly say that my first visit ever to Walt Disney World was everything I had always dreamed it would be.

This says it all....



Stay tuned for more....I am beat and my feets are needing a soak.