The Happiest Place On Earth

So, I just got back from almost a full week in Disney World...and it was AWESOME! Seriously, if you are one of those people who can't have fun in Disney World, you should see a therapist. I know, it's hot, and there are lines, and lots of people...but it's Disney World!!

We did all 4 parks, and two of them twice! The two best, which we did twice, are Animal Kingdom and the Disney/MGM Studios. In case you haven't been there recently, I will elaborate. The best attractions at Animal Kingdom are: It's Tough To Be A Bug (a 3-D experience that will surprise ALL you sense), the Kilimanjaro Safari (which highlights many real exotic creatures that typically call Africa home), and the Rainforest Cafe (a great place to do lunch). We have done all of these things multiple times in the past, but still we love them! The 3-D show is of course the same everytime, but is totally awesome and never fails to entertain. The Safari on the other hand is different everytime, because the animals are unpredictable, and different species will be out at different times. We saw lions, bongos, zebras, hippos, rhinos, gazelle, alligators (or maybe they were crocs, I can't remember), elephants, and many others. We went on 2 safaris this week, and between the two we saw all the species they have. We were very lucky! We also followed the Pangani Trail this time, which we had not done before, and got to see gorillas, and my sister saw bats (I hid from them because I am part of the Goonies generation). Animal Kingdom is also home to my sister's favorite thrill ride: Dinosaur.

The Studios is my favorite park, because that is where I worked!! The highlights at this park are the thrill rides: The Rockin' Rollercoaster and The Tower of Terror. The nighttime show Fantasmic is also AMAZING! But this park also has a lot of great shows, like a few stunt shows and the interactive Who Wants to be a Millionaire show. We had a great time this year. My sister road the rollercoaster for the 1st time, she liked it so much we did it twice!!

The longest line we waited in was 40 minutes for Thunder Mountain in the Magic Kingdom...which really isn't bad. Plus, they have "Fastpasses" now, which means you don't have to stand in any line longer than like 5 minutes. You essentially make an appointment to ride, the appointments are 1 hour windows. You come back during your window & by-pass the line. It's very nice. Disney likes it because a person who is standing in line is not spending any money, but a person with a fast pass spends their wait time in shops & restaurants. It really was a brilliant idea. I hear Universal has copied them.

So, anyway, it was a great week! We came back with great souvenirs! I got a Nemo pillow and an Ewok plush doll. My sister got an Ewok plush and a Mickey Mouse Graduation Cap. We both also bought light-up toys for Fantasmic! Oh yeah, and I got a job! LOL So, when you guys want to come try out Disney for yourselves, you have a friend to stay with!!