It was a LOT more crowded today then was forecasted (touring plans said it would be a 1 but its more like a 5) We spent an hour Meeting rapunzel so we lost some valuable morning time. If you plan to meet her, make sure you line up no later than 9:30 am.
When the lines became unbearable, we spent some time roaming the parks doing small things. We have a ton of fastpasses though that we are going to use here in a little bit. Jason even found himself a fastpass for Space Mountain on the ground. He’s happy. Crowd or no crowd, we are blessed.
A 1? They actually said a 1?? I’ve never seen a 1.
The lowest I’ve ever seen them forecast is a 3. That is odd.
I love MK. Its my absolute favorite of all things Disney! I love seeing your pics! Have a magical trip!
Oh I LOVE Chip and Dale! Great photos
Glad to see that you all are having a blast!
Peter Pan looks great!
Looks like everyone is having a great time. The picture of your son is adorable. Love his smile.
I need to see a picture of rapunzel! Where is she located in toon town with the princesses?
Soo glad you got to see Rapunzel…will def get there early when we go next month. So how does one get their hands on some fast passes???
I love that you feel blessed even when things aren’t going exactly as planned (I’m a planner too and know how that can just bum an attitude)!
HA! LOVE the Peter Pan pic :)
those are some really cute pictures!
Absolutely love these pictures. Unfortnately, when we were there this summer we weren’t able to slow down and enjoy the little things around MK. We were only able to spend 4 days at the parks. That is DEFINITELY not enough!!! The next trip will be 7 days at the parks. I want to enjoy everything with the kids. The Peter Pan photo is my favorite. We just got to see him running past us and I was so bummed, because I love that movie.
a few counties around disney, like lake county have off from school until tomorrow.
Great pictures, especially the last two. The kids’ smiles say it all.
Aww, LOVE the pic with Peter Pan! We are HUGE Peter Pan fans in this house! When I took my son (6yrs.) to Disney last Jan. he met Peter Pan and was overjoyed! Our whole family went this past Nov/Dec and we were fortunate enough to see him again, and this time my 2yr old was overjoyed! Funny thing is, it was the same Peter cast member- we have 2 pics side by side from each trip in a frame (almost a yr apart) and Peter is the same :) I thought perhaps there was only one Peter cast member, but the pic you have is def a different Peter… how funny!
I thought it would have been less crowded also but I saw that the marathon is this week so that is probably the reason. I’m glad you are enjoying yourselves!
Wow! I didn’t know Rapunzel was out for character greetings. That’s great news to hear. We were at Animal Kingdom and the line for the safari was the longest I’ve seen.
Where do I look for crowd forecasts?
Thank You so much for the photo of Chip and Dale that just made my day. I am so glad that you had a great day at MK even with how busy the parks are.
I agree the crowds were busy today! We were at Magic Kingdom today also! My 8 year old kept saying this is not a 1 crowd level, Mom. It is more like a 5! LOL
Fast Passes ROCK!
Where do you find about about the crowd predictions? I take it that 1 is less crowded and 5 is huge crowds? By the way we took our first trip to Disneyland (w/ the kids) in November and LOVED it. I found you blog (love it) and have to figure out a way to get back there.
My sisters and I were just discussing the fact that we could spend a few days at MK, never ride a ride, and still have a wonderful time!
You’re gettin some great pics!
Love the pictures! Thanks for allowing us to live your Disney experience through the blog.
Looks like a fun day!
Love the pictures. Sometimes just roaming around you get to see the small things that you would miss if you were running from ride to ride.
I love the picture of the Peter Pan and your daughter. It is so fun following you on this trip!
Thanks for the tip regarding Rapunzel. Great pictures of the little ones. They look like they’re having a great time. I’m so happy for you guys!:)
ohh we have never seen Peter before. Love the pics in the stocks – what a cute bunch of prisoners!
kristin – so glad to see smiles on the kids faces!! crowds aside, it sounds like you guys are having a great time!!!
Jacob’s face is priceless! As is Emily’s face. You can tell that your family is having a great time no matter what the crowd level is!
This is just awesome, I feel like im there! Keep on with the updates, they are fun to read and the pictures are nice
I love just doing the little stuff!!
Love Jacob’s tiny feet in those stockades :)
Your son looks so cute in the last picture of him!
Looks like you’re having wonderful weather! Kinda jealous! We’re freezing in 32 degrees today in the NW! Eek!
I love that you’re blogging from Disney! Looks like you’re all having a lot of fun and that is so great! Also looks like it isn’t blazing hot- what a great time to go!
It is great!
Look s like you are all having a great time!
Even with the crowds, Disney is magical. Your children’s faces show it! Glad you are enjoying!
Your kids look so cute ‘locked’ up. I hope their time was cut short due to good behavior.
CUTE! Love the pictures!
Sorry the crowds are a bit more than you planned.
Glenda
Also…every time we’ve been we’ve never caught Peter Pan…where do you find him?
We’ve caught him (normally with Wendy) outside of Pirates of the Caribbean, heading toward Splash Mountain. It’s kind of secluded back there and I always look for Cap’n Hook (normally w/ Smee) as he is my favorite :)
The kids look like they are having a blast! Sorry the crowds are a little heavy, but I know you all are having fun anway :) LOVE the pics!!
I am loving “joining” your family on vacation, thanks for bringing us along. I really really like the picture of your daughter in the carriage.
Cant wait to surprise my boys..have fun!
wow- they forcasted a 1 and it was more like a 5, that has me worried for my trip of 6, 7, & 8’s! i guess it’s hard to predict though. glad you are having fun!!! i agree– crowds or no crowds, just being there is a treat!
LOVE the cute photos! I can tell your kids are having a blast, and it is rare to see a smile this late in the day on kids faces at Disney! :) Usually I see or hear whining, but your kids look so excited, I love it! You are so blessed! I know that reflects on what great parents they have! :)
Looks like y’all are having a ball!!!
Nice picutres, looks like you’re having lots of fun.
Looks like you are having a blast! Chip & Dale are my sons favorite! Love the pictures of them in the stocks. They have the biggest smiles!
I LOVE that you guys are making the most of your day – crowd or no crowd. Gotta love the big smiles on the kiddos!
Looks like you all are having a fun time! I can’t wait until my next trip to Disney, It’s only been a month but seeing your pictures makes me miss it.
Love the pictures! Happy he found a fast pass!!!!!!!
Sorry it is crowded, but so glad you guys are having fun!! I bet it is a little cooler this afternoon. I live in Gainesville and it has cooled down here. So I hope it is good weather for you guys!
awesome! Enjoy a more slower paced day ;0)
looks like everyone is having a good time!
I think everyone looks at the crowd calender and decides when to go because everytime we go it says it is going to be like a 4 or 5 and it is way more crowded.. Looks like the kids are still having fun and thats all that counts.
Fast Pass is the way to go.
lovin the pics!
A 5 seems nice to us, we go during Thanksgiving, but not if you are expecting a 1. :( But, any day in Disney iis better then a day anywhere else.
Oh, and remember guys theese are just her I-phone photos, she may be having Photopass photos of her and the family, she has some of those posted from the last trip. I know as the mom it’s hard for me to be in photos too, that is why they have Photopass.
The last two pics gave m a huge smile! love them!
Marathon week- it’s always a little more busy. Have fun!
The pictures of the kids in the stocks are cute, I’ve never done photos of my 4 there. What a funny photo op!
Glad you are having fun! I didnt know you could get more than one fast pass at a time?! Thats great!
Isnt the Disney Marathon this week? I think that is a super busy time of year for them.
So glad you all are having a magical time:)
So that’s one way to keep the kids in one spot!
Everyone looks like they’re having a blast! Don’t forget to have someone take a picture of you too!!! Get out from behind that lens! :)
I agree with Sara. . . we need some pictures of you Kristin! And with the hubs! LOL And the kids too of course :)