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Disney Land/Sea Vacation (May-Jun 2009)

Kathy decided to celebrate her birthday with Mickey and his friends. She booked a 3 day land/4 day sea vacation at Walt Disney World in Florida. Rachel and Mary Clare joined Kathy for the celebration. We left on Wednesday, 5/27, and spent the night at the Holiday Inn Express at the Orlando airport. We stayed 3 nights at the Polynesian Resort while visiting Epcot (Thu 5/28), Magic Kingdom (Fri 5/29), Hollywood Studios (Sat 5/30), and Animal Kingdom (Sun 5/31). Sunday afternoon we headed on a Disney bus to Port Canaveral to catch the Disney Wonder for 4 nights. The ship docked at Nassau Bahamas on Mon 6/1, but we stayed on the ship to enjoy activities and rest! Tue 6/2 was spent at the Disney private island, Castaway Cay. Wed 6/3 was spent at sea. Thu 6/4 was an early arrival at Port Canaveral (breakfast at 6:45 am) and then many hours spent at the airport waiting for departures back to Denver (410p Southwest) and Dallas (550p American).
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  • Grandmother and Granddaughter at DFW Airport - Mary Clare and Rachel traveled from Denver to DFW Airport to meet Kathy for their final leg to the Orlando airport. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express after a van ride to the Holiday Inn Select and the realization we were at the wrong hotel! Wed - 5/27/09

    Grandmother and Granddaughter at DFW Airport - Mary Clare and Rachel traveled from Denver to DFW Airport to meet Kathy for their final leg to the Orlando airport. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express after a van ride to the Holiday Inn Select and the realization we were at the wrong hotel! Wed - 5/27/09

  • Mother and Daughter at DFW Airport - Mary Clare and Rachel traveled from Denver to DFW Airport to meet Kathy for their final leg to the Orlando airport. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express after a van ride to the Holiday Inn Select and the realization we were at the wrong hotel! Wed - 5/27/09

    Mother and Daughter at DFW Airport - Mary Clare and Rachel traveled from Denver to DFW Airport to meet Kathy for their final leg to the Orlando airport. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express after a van ride to the Holiday Inn Select and the realization we were at the wrong hotel! Wed - 5/27/09

  • Aunt and Niece at DFW Airport - Mary Clare and Rachel traveled from Denver to DFW Airport to meet Kathy for their final leg to the Orlando airport. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express after a van ride to the Holiday Inn Select and the realization we were at the wrong hotel! Wed - 5/27/09

    Aunt and Niece at DFW Airport - Mary Clare and Rachel traveled from Denver to DFW Airport to meet Kathy for their final leg to the Orlando airport. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express after a van ride to the Holiday Inn Select and the realization we were at the wrong hotel! Wed - 5/27/09

  • Mary Clare and Rachel joined Kathy in celebration of her birthday at Walt Disney World in Florida for a Disney 3 day Land/4 day Sea Vacation. We stayed at the Polynesian Resort where the vegetation is lush, and the architectures summons the tropics. Thu - 5/28/09

    Mary Clare and Rachel joined Kathy in celebration of her birthday at Walt Disney World in Florida for a Disney 3 day Land/4 day Sea Vacation. We stayed at the Polynesian Resort where the vegetation is lush, and the architectures summons the tropics. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Mary Clare and Rachel joined Kathy in celebration of her birthday at Walt Disney World in Florida for a Disney 3 day Land/4 day Sea Vacation. We stayed at the Polynesian Resort where the vegetation is lush, and the architectures summons the tropics. Thu - 5/28/09

    Mary Clare and Rachel joined Kathy in celebration of her birthday at Walt Disney World in Florida for a Disney 3 day Land/4 day Sea Vacation. We stayed at the Polynesian Resort where the vegetation is lush, and the architectures summons the tropics. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Rachel and Mary Clare enjoying their first ride on the Monorail which stops at the Polynesian making it a great place to stay for our vacation. The monorail stopped at Magic Kingdom and the Transportation Center which linked to the Epcot monorail. Thu - 5/28/09

    Rachel and Mary Clare enjoying their first ride on the Monorail which stops at the Polynesian making it a great place to stay for our vacation. The monorail stopped at Magic Kingdom and the Transportation Center which linked to the Epcot monorail. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Kathy and Rachel in front of the many beautiful gardens in Epcot - Imagine a place whose entertainment inventory includes both a rich sampling of world cultures and a fun, enlightening journey to the technological frontier. Thu - 5/28/09

    Kathy and Rachel in front of the many beautiful gardens in Epcot - Imagine a place whose entertainment inventory includes both a rich sampling of world cultures and a fun, enlightening journey to the technological frontier. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Mary Clare and Rachel in front of Spaceship Earth, the many-faceted "geosphere" that has become the universal symbol of Epcot. A common misconception is that Spaceship Earth is a geodesic dome. It is a geosphere. A dome is only half a sphere, while Spaceship Earth is almost completely round. Affectionately known to many simply as "the Ball", Spaceship Earth is indeed a sight to behold. Thu - 5/28/09

    Mary Clare and Rachel in front of Spaceship Earth, the many-faceted "geosphere" that has become the universal symbol of Epcot. A common misconception is that Spaceship Earth is a geodesic dome. It is a geosphere. A dome is only half a sphere, while Spaceship Earth is almost completely round. Affectionately known to many simply as "the Ball", Spaceship Earth is indeed a sight to behold. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Rachel in front of the Nemo-themed ride. The Seas with Nemo & Friends is one of the largest facilities ever dedicated to humanity's relationship with the ocean. It was designed by Disney Imagineers, in cooperation with distinguished oceanographic experts and scientists. Once inside, guests can find the animated critter's real-life counterparts, including clownfish, blue tangs, sharks, and puffer fish. Thu - 5/28/09

    Rachel in front of the Nemo-themed ride. The Seas with Nemo & Friends is one of the largest facilities ever dedicated to humanity's relationship with the ocean. It was designed by Disney Imagineers, in cooperation with distinguished oceanographic experts and scientists. Once inside, guests can find the animated critter's real-life counterparts, including clownfish, blue tangs, sharks, and puffer fish. Thu - 5/28/09

  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends Attraction - Imagineered in the style of classic family attractions, this undersea adventure is fun for all ages. In it, guests climb aboard a "clam-mobile" and enter a colorful coral reef. Thu - 5/28/09

    The Seas with Nemo & Friends Attraction - Imagineered in the style of classic family attractions, this undersea adventure is fun for all ages. In it, guests climb aboard a "clam-mobile" and enter a colorful coral reef. Thu - 5/28/09

  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends line was interspersed with many interesting displays. I especially enjoyed this play on words for refund! Thu - 5/28/09

    The Seas with Nemo & Friends line was interspersed with many interesting displays. I especially enjoyed this play on words for refund! Thu - 5/28/09

  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction tells the story of Nemo wandering off again and his teacher, Mr. Ray, needs help finding him. There's a bit of suspense involved - including moments of darkness and a jellyfish encounter - but rest assured, it all ends happily. Thu - 5/28/09

    The Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction tells the story of Nemo wandering off again and his teacher, Mr. Ray, needs help finding him. There's a bit of suspense involved - including moments of darkness and a jellyfish encounter - but rest assured, it all ends happily. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Rachel is posing in front of The Land which occupies six acres. This enormous skylighted pavilion examines the nature of one of everybody's favorite topics - food. It also gives guests a chance to soar above the clouds in a celebration of flight on the attraction Soarin'. We got a Fastpass for later in the afternoon. On this high-flying new attraction, you'll be suspended in a hang glider 45 feet in the air, above a giant IMAX projection dome, and treated to an aerial tour of some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes the state of California has to offer. With the wind in your hair and your legs dangling in the breeze, the multi-passenger hang glider feels so convincingly real that you may be tempted to pull up your feet for fear of tripping over a treetop as you dip down toward the group. During the rather peaceful journey, flyers glide toward the Upper Yosemite Falls of Yosemite Valley, past an active naval aircraft carrier in San Diego Bay, by San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, and then down over the vast deserts in Death Valley and the lush wine county of Napa Valley. Thu - 5/28/09

    Rachel is posing in front of The Land which occupies six acres. This enormous skylighted pavilion examines the nature of one of everybody's favorite topics - food. It also gives guests a chance to soar above the clouds in a celebration of flight on the attraction Soarin'. We got a Fastpass for later in the afternoon. On this high-flying new attraction, you'll be suspended in a hang glider 45 feet in the air, above a giant IMAX projection dome, and treated to an aerial tour of some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes the state of California has to offer. With the wind in your hair and your legs dangling in the breeze, the multi-passenger hang glider feels so convincingly real that you may be tempted to pull up your feet for fear of tripping over a treetop as you dip down toward the group. During the rather peaceful journey, flyers glide toward the Upper Yosemite Falls of Yosemite Valley, past an active naval aircraft carrier in San Diego Bay, by San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, and then down over the vast deserts in Death Valley and the lush wine county of Napa Valley. Thu - 5/28/09

  • We captured the Monorail in front of some of the spectacular gardens throughout the park. Epcot - Imagine a place whose entertainment inventory includes both a rich sampling of world cultures and a fun, enlightening journey to the technological frontier. Thu - 5/28/09

    We captured the Monorail in front of some of the spectacular gardens throughout the park. Epcot - Imagine a place whose entertainment inventory includes both a rich sampling of world cultures and a fun, enlightening journey to the technological frontier. Thu - 5/28/09

  • We picked up a Kimmunicator from Kim Possible which took us to Norway and then Mexico for a special mission. Rachel's mission allowed us to spend time inside the great pyramid which included the Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros attraction. The Three Caballeros (Donald Duck, Jose, and Panchito) are reuniting for a big show in Mexico City! Unfortunately, the ever-mischievous Donald has gone missing in Mexico - and guests join Panchito and Jose in the quest to find him. In doing so, you will be treated to a whirlwind (if slow-moving) boat tour of the country. The cheery montage of film, props, and Audio-Animatronics figures is reminiscent of It's a Small World, though on a much smaller scale. We were happy to look around the Plaza De Los Amigos inside the pyramid during the thunderstorm. After Mexico, we proceeded around the World Showcase and visited Norway, China, Germany, and Italy. Along the way to The American Adventure we found this delightful display of a village with several running trains. Thu - 5/28/09

    We picked up a Kimmunicator from Kim Possible which took us to Norway and then Mexico for a special mission. Rachel's mission allowed us to spend time inside the great pyramid which included the Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros attraction. The Three Caballeros (Donald Duck, Jose, and Panchito) are reuniting for a big show in Mexico City! Unfortunately, the ever-mischievous Donald has gone missing in Mexico - and guests join Panchito and Jose in the quest to find him. In doing so, you will be treated to a whirlwind (if slow-moving) boat tour of the country. The cheery montage of film, props, and Audio-Animatronics figures is reminiscent of It's a Small World, though on a much smaller scale. We were happy to look around the Plaza De Los Amigos inside the pyramid during the thunderstorm. After Mexico, we proceeded around the World Showcase and visited Norway, China, Germany, and Italy. Along the way to The American Adventure we found this delightful display of a village with several running trains. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Along the way to The American Adventure we found this delightful display of a village with several running trains. Thu - 5/28/09

    Along the way to The American Adventure we found this delightful display of a village with several running trains. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Along the way to The American Adventure we found this delightful display of a village with several running trains. Thu - 5/28/09

    Along the way to The American Adventure we found this delightful display of a village with several running trains. Thu - 5/28/09

  • We had a late lunch at the Liberty Inn in the American Adventure and were able to enjoy the unexpected treat of a Fife and Drum corp from the American Revolutionary War. Thu - 5/28/09

    We had a late lunch at the Liberty Inn in the American Adventure and were able to enjoy the unexpected treat of a Fife and Drum corp from the American Revolutionary War. Thu - 5/28/09

  • After lunch in the Liberty Inn, we headed to the American Adventure Show. While waiting for the doors to open, we enjoyed the a cappella vocal group called Voices of Liberty. The 26-minute presentation celebrates the American spirit from our nation's earliest years right up to the present. The show stands out because of it wonderfully evocative settings, its detailed sets, and the 35 superb Audio-Animatronics players, some of the most lifelike ever created by the Disney organization. Thu - 5/28/09

    After lunch in the Liberty Inn, we headed to the American Adventure Show. While waiting for the doors to open, we enjoyed the a cappella vocal group called Voices of Liberty. The 26-minute presentation celebrates the American spirit from our nation's earliest years right up to the present. The show stands out because of it wonderfully evocative settings, its detailed sets, and the 35 superb Audio-Animatronics players, some of the most lifelike ever created by the Disney organization. Thu - 5/28/09

  • After enjoying the show, we continued through The World Showcase and walked through Japan, Morocco, and France. In France, we stopped to enjoy Serveur Amusant, the comedic waiter who does one heck of a balancing act! Thu - 5/28/09

    After enjoying the show, we continued through The World Showcase and walked through Japan, Morocco, and France. In France, we stopped to enjoy Serveur Amusant, the comedic waiter who does one heck of a balancing act! Thu - 5/28/09

  • After enjoying the show, we continued through The World Showcase and walked through Japan, Morocco, and France. In France, we stopped to enjoy Serveur Amusant, the comedic waiter who does one heck of a balancing act! Thu - 5/28/09

    After enjoying the show, we continued through The World Showcase and walked through Japan, Morocco, and France. In France, we stopped to enjoy Serveur Amusant, the comedic waiter who does one heck of a balancing act! Thu - 5/28/09

  • After enjoying the show, we continued through The World Showcase and walked through Japan, Morocco, and France. In France, we stopped to enjoy Serveur Amusant, the comedic waiter who does one heck of a balancing act! Thu - 5/28/09

    After enjoying the show, we continued through The World Showcase and walked through Japan, Morocco, and France. In France, we stopped to enjoy Serveur Amusant, the comedic waiter who does one heck of a balancing act! Thu - 5/28/09

  • After enjoying the show, we continued through The World Showcase and walked through Japan, Morocco, and France. In France, we stopped to enjoy Serveur Amusant, the comedic waiter who does one heck of a balancing act! Thu - 5/28/09

    After enjoying the show, we continued through The World Showcase and walked through Japan, Morocco, and France. In France, we stopped to enjoy Serveur Amusant, the comedic waiter who does one heck of a balancing act! Thu - 5/28/09

  • We spotted Sleeping Beauty, Princess Aurora, in the beautiful garden between France and the International Gateway. Thu - 5/28/09

    We spotted Sleeping Beauty, Princess Aurora, in the beautiful garden between France and the International Gateway. Thu - 5/28/09

  • We spotted Sleeping Beauty, Princess Aurora, in the beautiful garden between France and the International Gateway. Thu - 5/28/09

    We spotted Sleeping Beauty, Princess Aurora, in the beautiful garden between France and the International Gateway. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Rachel wanted to see the Eiffel Tower - unfortunately, it's behind the scenes but we were able to get a picture of Rachel with the tower in the background. Thu - 5/28/09

    Rachel wanted to see the Eiffel Tower - unfortunately, it's behind the scenes but we were able to get a picture of Rachel with the tower in the background. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Our tour of the World Showcase took us to the United Kingdom; Rachel had to check out the telephone booth. Thu - 5/28/09

    Our tour of the World Showcase took us to the United Kingdom; Rachel had to check out the telephone booth. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Rachel enjoyed visiting with Thumper, Bambi and Flower in Canada. Thu - 5/28/09

    Rachel enjoyed visiting with Thumper, Bambi and Flower in Canada. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Rachel is in front of the sign for our building at the Polynesian Resort. We headed back to the hotel to rest and swim! Our plan was to head back to Epcot for our Fastpass time at Soarin' and other park attractions since the park was open until Midnight for resort guests! Thu - 5/28/09

    Rachel is in front of the sign for our building at the Polynesian Resort. We headed back to the hotel to rest and swim! Our plan was to head back to Epcot for our Fastpass time at Soarin' and other park attractions since the park was open until Midnight for resort guests! Thu - 5/28/09

  • Rachel and Mary Clare Kane sitting in the front car with the monorail driver inside the Contemporary hotel as we headed back to Epcot after our rest and swim at the Polynesian. It was raining again! Thu - 5/28/09

    Rachel and Mary Clare Kane sitting in the front car with the monorail driver inside the Contemporary hotel as we headed back to Epcot after our rest and swim at the Polynesian. It was raining again! Thu - 5/28/09

  • After we visited Soarin', we walked around the park and then headed to the Electric Umbrella for dinner. Thu - 5/28/09

    After we visited Soarin', we walked around the park and then headed to the Electric Umbrella for dinner. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Kathy and Rachel are in their rain gear as we had back to the hotel. We had a great time on my birthday at Epcot. We had planned to watch IllumiNations but the lightening and thunder curtailed those plans! We did get to see Honey I Shrunk the Audience, The American Adventure show, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Turtle Talk with Crush, Caribbean Coral Reef, Soarin'; purchase Minnie Ears Headband, flashlight, and Epcot Pin; walked the ENTIRE World Showcase; and eat. It was a full day starting with our 7:30 a.m. trip back to the airport to catch the Disney bus transport to our hotel, The Polynesian, and then two visits to Epcot with a break at the hotel for lunch and swimming. Thu - 5/28/09

    Kathy and Rachel are in their rain gear as we had back to the hotel. We had a great time on my birthday at Epcot. We had planned to watch IllumiNations but the lightening and thunder curtailed those plans! We did get to see Honey I Shrunk the Audience, The American Adventure show, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Turtle Talk with Crush, Caribbean Coral Reef, Soarin'; purchase Minnie Ears Headband, flashlight, and Epcot Pin; walked the ENTIRE World Showcase; and eat. It was a full day starting with our 7:30 a.m. trip back to the airport to catch the Disney bus transport to our hotel, The Polynesian, and then two visits to Epcot with a break at the hotel for lunch and swimming. Thu - 5/28/09

  • Rachel with a birthday cake sent by friends Paula and Ashlee Yates to our room at the Polynesian. It was a great surprise to a fun-filled day! Don't look at the time stamp - it was after Rachel's bed-time curfew (10 pm). Thu - 5/28/09

    Rachel with a birthday cake sent by friends Paula and Ashlee Yates to our room at the Polynesian. It was a great surprise to a fun-filled day! Don't look at the time stamp - it was after Rachel's bed-time curfew (10 pm). Thu - 5/28/09

  • Rachel, Mary Clare, and Kathy started their 2nd day at Walt Disney World with a trip to the Magic Kingdom with a boatride from the Polynesian marina. Grandma thought it would be an easier walk from the dock to the park entrance! It was certainly a relaxing alternative. We spotted Mary Poppins at the Character signing area and she didn't have a long line - Rachel was thrilled! Fri – 05/29/09

    Rachel, Mary Clare, and Kathy started their 2nd day at Walt Disney World with a trip to the Magic Kingdom with a boatride from the Polynesian marina. Grandma thought it would be an easier walk from the dock to the park entrance! It was certainly a relaxing alternative. We spotted Mary Poppins at the Character signing area and she didn't have a long line - Rachel was thrilled! Fri – 05/29/09

  • Stepping onto Main Street, USA, is like jumping through a time portal. Welcome to the turn-of-the-20th-century America! Fri – 05/29/09

    Stepping onto Main Street, USA, is like jumping through a time portal. Welcome to the turn-of-the-20th-century America! Fri – 05/29/09

  • Our first stop was breakfast at the Main Street Bakery. Main Street represents an ideal American town. It is believed Walt Disney got the idea from Marceline, Missouri, the tiny rural town that was his boyhood home. Most of the structures along the thorough-fare are given over to shops, and each one is different. The trolleys are drawn by Belgians and Percherons, two strong breeds of horse that once pulled plows in Europe. These animals - weighing in at about a ton each and shod with plastic - pull the trolley the length of Main Street about two dozen times during each of their working days. Fri – 05/29/09

    Our first stop was breakfast at the Main Street Bakery. Main Street represents an ideal American town. It is believed Walt Disney got the idea from Marceline, Missouri, the tiny rural town that was his boyhood home. Most of the structures along the thorough-fare are given over to shops, and each one is different. The trolleys are drawn by Belgians and Percherons, two strong breeds of horse that once pulled plows in Europe. These animals - weighing in at about a ton each and shod with plastic - pull the trolley the length of Main Street about two dozen times during each of their working days. Fri – 05/29/09

  • The Magic Kingdom has seven lands - Main Street, USA; Adventureland; Frontierland; Liberty Square; Fantasyland; Mickey's Toontown Fair; and Tomorrowland. The Cinderella Castle with soaring spires is in the Central Plaza. Fri – 05/29/09

    The Magic Kingdom has seven lands - Main Street, USA; Adventureland; Frontierland; Liberty Square; Fantasyland; Mickey's Toontown Fair; and Tomorrowland. The Cinderella Castle with soaring spires is in the Central Plaza. Fri – 05/29/09

  • Rachel and Kathy are standing in front of the Cinderella Castle. Fri – 05/29/09

    Rachel and Kathy are standing in front of the Cinderella Castle. Fri – 05/29/09

  • Rachel is in front of Cinderella Castle. Fri – 05/29/09

    Rachel is in front of Cinderella Castle. Fri – 05/29/09

  • Our first stop in Adventureland was the Swiss Family Treehouse. Rachel is posing in front of the sign. The treehouse from Disney's 1960 rendition of the classic story Swiss Family Robinson has many levels and comforts - patchwork quilts, lovely mahogany furniture, candles stuck in abalone shells, even running water in every room. Fri – 05/29/09

    Our first stop in Adventureland was the Swiss Family Treehouse. Rachel is posing in front of the sign. The treehouse from Disney's 1960 rendition of the classic story Swiss Family Robinson has many levels and comforts - patchwork quilts, lovely mahogany furniture, candles stuck in abalone shells, even running water in every room. Fri – 05/29/09

  • Rachel is amazed the Spanish moss draping the branches of the tree is real while the tree was constructed entirely by the props department! The roots, which are made of concrete, poke 42 feet into the ground, and about 300,000 lifelike polyethylene leaves "grow" on the tree's 1,400 individual branches. The castle is in the background. Fri – 05/29/09

    Rachel is amazed the Spanish moss draping the branches of the tree is real while the tree was constructed entirely by the props department! The roots, which are made of concrete, poke 42 feet into the ground, and about 300,000 lifelike polyethylene leaves "grow" on the tree's 1,400 individual branches. The castle is in the background. Fri – 05/29/09

  • Adventureland - The Magic Carpets of Aladdin features 16 carpets that fly through the air in a fashion similar to those airborne elephants in Fantasyland. Rachel controlled the carpet's vertical movement from the front seat with Grandma. Kathy didn't know she had the ability to control the side-to-side movement! Grandma was unpleasantly surprised with a stream of liquid from an expectorating camel! Fri – 05/29/09

    Adventureland - The Magic Carpets of Aladdin features 16 carpets that fly through the air in a fashion similar to those airborne elephants in Fantasyland. Rachel controlled the carpet's vertical movement from the front seat with Grandma. Kathy didn't know she had the ability to control the side-to-side movement! Grandma was unpleasantly surprised with a stream of liquid from an expectorating camel! Fri – 05/29/09

  • Our trip through Adventureland included a stop at the Enchanted Tiki Room. The Tiki Birds starred in the first Audio-Animatronics attraction and now has new costars and zippy new tunes. This nine-minute show features Michael, Pierre, Fritz, and Jose plus 200 birds, flowers, and tiki statues singing up a tropical storm. Rachel and I spotted Frontier Goofy as we headed to Splash Mountain to get our Fastpass tickets. Fri – 05/29/09

    Our trip through Adventureland included a stop at the Enchanted Tiki Room. The Tiki Birds starred in the first Audio-Animatronics attraction and now has new costars and zippy new tunes. This nine-minute show features Michael, Pierre, Fritz, and Jose plus 200 birds, flowers, and tiki statues singing up a tropical storm. Rachel and I spotted Frontier Goofy as we headed to Splash Mountain to get our Fastpass tickets. Fri – 05/29/09

  • Adventureland Jungle Cruise - Grandma wanted to ride this one! Inspired in part by the 1955 documentary film The African Lion, this ten-minute adventure is one of the crowning achievements of Magic Kingdom landscape artists for the way it takes guests through surroundings as diverse as a Southeast Asian jungle, the Nile Valley, and an Amazon rainforest. Fri – 05/29/09

    Adventureland Jungle Cruise - Grandma wanted to ride this one! Inspired in part by the 1955 documentary film The African Lion, this ten-minute adventure is one of the crowning achievements of Magic Kingdom landscape artists for the way it takes guests through surroundings as diverse as a Southeast Asian jungle, the Nile Valley, and an Amazon rainforest. Fri – 05/29/09

  • Adventureland - Along the way on the Jungle Cruise, passengers encounter zebras, giraffes, lions, headhunters, and more (all of the Audio-Animatronics variety). Fri – 05/29/09

    Adventureland - Along the way on the Jungle Cruise, passengers encounter zebras, giraffes, lions, headhunters, and more (all of the Audio-Animatronics variety). Fri – 05/29/09

  • Adventureland - We saw elephants bathing and toured a temple - while listening to an amusing, though corny, spiel delivered by the skipper during our Jungle cruise experience! It was corny but cute! Before leaving Adventureland, we enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. This cruise is a Disneyland original. Guests board a small boat and set sail for a series of scenes showing a pirate raid on a Caribbean island town, dodging cannon fire and weathering one small, though legitimate, watery dip along the way. Fri – 05/29/09

    Adventureland - We saw elephants bathing and toured a temple - while listening to an amusing, though corny, spiel delivered by the skipper during our Jungle cruise experience! It was corny but cute! Before leaving Adventureland, we enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. This cruise is a Disneyland original. Guests board a small boat and set sail for a series of scenes showing a pirate raid on a Caribbean island town, dodging cannon fire and weathering one small, though legitimate, watery dip along the way. Fri – 05/29/09

  • Frontierland - We had a little bit of time before our Splash Mountain Fastpass time so we visited the classic Country Bear Jamboree. Disney's brood of banjo-strummin' bruins has been playing to packed houses in Grizzly Hall for more than a quarter century. Fri – 05/29/09

    Frontierland - We had a little bit of time before our Splash Mountain Fastpass time so we visited the classic Country Bear Jamboree. Disney's brood of banjo-strummin' bruins has been playing to packed houses in Grizzly Hall for more than a quarter century. Fri – 05/29/09

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