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February 2014 Disney Trip Recap: Part 2

March 27, 2014 | Disney, family, runDisney, Travel

We left off part one of my recap on Saturday night after eating at Trail’s End Buffet. The next morning, I was up at 2:45 for the runDisney Princess half marathon.Ā  I ran the race, Bobby met me at the finish, and we went back to the resort so I could shower and eat. I was feeling a little better this day, so instead of napping we all headed to Animal Kingdom.

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We did a Bug’s Life, and Bobby did Everest. We happened to be walking by right before the Flights of Wonder show started. They were doing a fun pre show with some ofĀ  the birds and Bobby was a volunteer.

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We watched the show after and really loved it. Those birds can do some cool things! If you have never seen it I highly recommend it.

We had lunch at my favorite, Flame Tree BBQ, and then headed back to the resort (and THEN I took a nap!) That night we had dinner at California Grill. I was so looking forward to it and was bummed that I started feeling crappy and sick. We had a great view, but I just felt bleh the whole dinner.

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Mom and dad wanted to take the monorail to the Grand Floridian and walk around after dinner, but I was ready for bed so Bobby and I took a cab back to the resort. I was SO glad the next day I didn’t have to wake up early and maybe would be able to make it through the day at the Magic Kingdom!

On our last day, we went to the Magic Kingdom.

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We introduced my parents to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. I’m not sure my dad got it ha.

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We may have had Dole Whips at 10:00 in the morning.

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We had fastpasses for Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan, and the guys rode Big Thunder Mountain.

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They crack me up.

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We had fastpasses for lunch at Be Our Guest, and then we headed back to the resort for a nap, then we wandered around the Boardwalk and the boys got into trouble.

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That night, we walked over to the Beach Club for dinner at Beaches ā€˜n Cream. My parents had never been there, so it was a fun experience. We all split burgers so we would have room for dessert.

We split burgers AND all four shared this thing. We barely finished it. I have no idea how people eat one all by themselves.

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The next morning we took Magical Express back to the airport, and just like that our trip was over. There were some really fun moments, but I was also really bummed at how sick and tired I felt most of the time. It was really hard to just have fun and enjoy everything, and after all those months of planning I was bummed at the timing. Oh well, just means we have to go back again!

QOTD: Do you order dessert on vacation? Have you played Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom?

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  1. Lauren @ Lauren's Glass Slipper says

    March 27, 2014 at 5:30 am

    Dessert on vacation is a must! That ice creams looks sooooo delicious. And dole whips are good at any time of day! :0)

  2. Lesley says

    March 27, 2014 at 7:03 am

    I will gladly have a Dole whip any time of the day. I love dessert on vacation and my mom and I split a Ghiradelli creation in November at Disneyland. We couldn’t finish it though.

  3. Pam says

    March 27, 2014 at 7:08 am

    Dole Whips are always a good dessert choice, but I have to admit, that ice cream sundae looks amazing! Glad you enjoyed some of the vacation….being pregnant with the sickies is no fun!

  4. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    March 27, 2014 at 7:20 am

    So glad you felt a little better the next day and could enjoy yourself!

  5. Jen says

    March 27, 2014 at 7:32 am

    I want that ice cream right now! I know you’ll feel better on your next trip!

  6. Kristen @ The Smith Summary says

    March 27, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I think we sat at that same booth at Beaches and Cream on Friday šŸ™‚ It was our first time eating there – dessert is definitely worth the trip!

  7. Krysten says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:22 am

    I always order dessert on vacation šŸ˜€ That sundae looks amazing, Beaches & Cream is definitely in order on my next trip, I’ve never been!

  8. Haley @ Running with Diapers says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    I absolutely love California Grill! I used to eat there all the time when I lived in Orlando.
    We stayed at the Yacht Club a few weeks back and there was a ice cream diner place off the boardwalk that had the “kitchen sink” ice cream platter. It was monstrous! We didn’t get one, but I saw a few groups attempting to put a dent in theirs. I can’t imagine the sugar rush after something that size.

    • Heather says

      March 27, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      That’s where we were eating, Beaches n cream at the beach club lol! The Kitchen sink was WAY to big and just turns into a sloppy mess, but this one was still huge, but very good!

  9. Greg says

    March 27, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    My wife and I LOVED Beaches n Cream! We did the same as you. We split a burger (the cook actually split it for us). And then split the No Way Jose for dessert. Love that place!

  10. Kelli says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Um, YES I order dessert on vacation. Isn’t that what it’s for? šŸ™‚

    Love seeing the pregnancy updates, I just had a baby boy 7 weeks ago.

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    March 27, 2014 at 2:31 am

    February 2014 Disney Trip Recap: Part 2

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