Our Last Walt Disney World Hoorah

It has officially been one year since we have taken a step into our favorite Walt Disney World Parks. After being Annual Passholders for years and being just a quick skip to the parks, we have had some withdrawals...especially our oldest son who is always ready to ride Pirates. Our last family trip was in August of 2018, and we made sure to do ALL the things. Ride the rides, eat the eats, and hug all our favorite friends. It was a quick weekend as we had to get back to finish packing for the big move, but it was totally bittersweet.

Some favorites that we made sure to hit at Magic Kingdom were the Country Bear Jamboree. I mean, it's a must do always, but definitely a must do when saying goodbye. Peter Pan, never worth the 75 minute wait, but when you somehow score FastPass+ tickets that aren't at 8 PM, you know it was meant to be. Mine Train, the smoothest ride in the wilderness, one of our favorites in the Magic Kingdom Park, and yes, I 100% made up that nickname for it because after riding Big Thunder Mountain this ride feels like you're just gliding through a mine. It's A Small Word is our youngest's favorite ride so we couldn't miss that!

At Animal Kingdom, we rode the Na'vi River Journey one last night, banged on the drums to call the Na'vi people, enjoyed a seriously delicious Night Blossom beverage, and adopted a couple banshees. I am sure we did a few more attractions, but it was such a whirlwind I can really only recall the highlights.

Epcot is my favorite park, and not because of the alcohol! I just love the feeling and "quietness" of this park. Our oldest LOVES Soarin', while our youngest was all about The Sea with Nemo and Friends. We ate at The Garden Grill for the first time to get some good character interaction, and although it wasn't our favorite meal that we have had in the parks, it was a fun experience for the kids. We also watched Illuminations Reflections of Earth for the final time.

Our last day was spent at Hollywood Studios, because of course we had to say goodbye to all 4 parks. This day was short as we were heading back home, so we hit the new rides in Toy Story Land..Slinky Dog Dash, and Alien Swirling Saucers. Our youngest who is now very into Toy Story, had a meet up with Buzz Lightyear before he even realized his love for these characters. We also rode Star Tours a few times, and most likely saw the Frozen Sing Along show one last time.

I am glad we were able to squeeze in one last Disney run before we moved to Texas, and I do miss being able to wake up and say "Hey! Let's go to Disney!" because goodness knows I was beginning to take my boys weekly. We always had the best times on our random solo days!

Many people have asked when we plan to go back, and the answer is eventually. We don't have plans set in stone, and with so many new attractions and lands opening we're really better off waiting a bit. When we do head back, you better believe it'll be our biggest, best kept secret...from our kids at least! ;-)