Disney World Trip - Post #4 - Characters and Max

One of the unexpected delights of our "Best Trip Ever" journey to Disney World was meeting & taking photographs with the Disney characters. On previous trips to Disney we never had a chance to do this. Little people waiting patiently in strollers in the hot sun did not lend itself well to such pursuits.

This time however was different. Not only did we have a chance to meet and greet the characters....we had a grown-up Max along to make the experience a total joy. I have long said that when Max smiles, the room fills with light...and these pictures reflect just that light.

The Crystal Palace was a beautiful restaurant filled with good food and visits from Winnie the Pooh and friends....much to Max's obvious delight....






We encountered Captain Hook outside the Pirates of the Caribbean....


A quick rest in a comfy chair at Mickey's house....


Heading to the Toontown Railroad we met Snow White...


Lastly, on our way out of the park on our last night, we found an area filled with several characters and a chance to take photos with them all!! This was one of the most enjoyable, spontaneous moments of the entire trip.





More characters photos to follow......

Disney World Trip - Post #3 - Glasses....3D & Otherwise

Some of the best Disney World offerings are their 3D shows. And the best part of the pre-shows? Trying on and posing with the fabulous 3D glasses they provide.













And, of course, what would a trip to Orlando be without lots of cool shades?

Our Disney World Trip - Post #2 - Hats, Hats, and More Hats

Something strange comes over people when passing through Disney gift shops. With my family, that strangeness translates into wearing hats....lots of them...

















Next Disney post to follow...glasses....3D and otherwise....

Our Disney World Trip - Post #1 - Amazing Food

So much to remember from our recent family trip to Walt Disney World, so much to cherish and talk about. Many posts on this beautiful trip to follow...the theme of this post...the food.

Again, public thank yous to Christopher and Melissa for all that you gave us on this trip. I will never forget this.

At Chefs de France in Epcot....
Profiterolles au Chocolat


Lemon Tart....


Assiette de Sorbets du jour et son palmier....


Dole Whip at Magic Kingdom....


Gigantic Cinnamon Roll at Animal Kingdom....


Rainbow Cheesecake at Pop Century, our fabulous hotel....


Teppan Edo at Epcot-Japan....
Nihonbashi....food as theater....


Green Tea Pudding....


Ice Station Cool at Epcot, one of Disney's best kept secrets. Cool, refreshing, FREE, sodas available all day long....


Mickey Mouse Ice Cream at Epcot, a must-have while at Disney World....


And on our last night at Disney, a wonderful dinner at Epcot's Coral Reef, the perfect ending to a perfect journey....
Blue Glow-tini....


Speciality Drinks....


Catch-of-the-day, Giant Grouper....


Chocolate Wave....


Baileys and Jack Daniel's Mousse....


And lastly, Citrus Creme Brulee, Bill's favorite....


Still to come, many more posts chronicling seven days of family, food and fun. Love to all....