We're Going to Disney World!!

It has certainly been a stressful couple of weeks, waiting for the verdicts on our job applications and trying to be flexible in light of ever-changing short term plans! Whew! So, I am especially looking forward to a relaxing 9 days in--DISNEY WORLD! That's right. We are going to join Kel's god-sister and her parents in the (second) Happiest Place on Earth. We knew we wanted to give Kel a special vacation for his birthday (which falls mid-November) and where better to seek out magic than in our favorite vacation destination, Mickey's house!

We'll spend the first 7 days at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, famous for its rooms with views of live animals in a savannah-like setting. We brought Kel to this resort for his first visit a couple of years ago, but there'll be a lot of new things he'll discover at this age. 

Our last two days we'll be hopping over to Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for a stay in their new Royal-themed rooms, complete with Sassagoula River view. 

Aside from our Disneyland Paris visit last December, we've never visited WDW during the holidays, so we're thrilled to be visiting during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. 

In addition to this special holiday event, we've got some other very cool events lined up. Our goddaughter will be receiving a princess makeover at the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique, and Kel will get a Captain Jack Sparrow makeover at the Pirates League. 

We'll follow the festivities up with dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table in the castle where we'll be greeted by Cinderella herself and a few of her best girlfriends: Aurora, Snow White, Ariel and Belle. 

Speaking of royal experiences, we'll have an opportunity to eat in the Beast's Castle, lunching at the Be Our Guest Restaurant. 

We have reserved seats for Epcot's annual Candlelight Processional; a telling of the Christmas story backed by a full choir and orchestra, and our celebrity narrator will be Whoopi Goldberg! 

Best of all, we'll be doing special birthday celebrations for both the kids (they're two months apart) including a Welcome to Disney party at our resort complete with Disney-themed birthday presents. And even the other adults are in for some holiday surprises I've spent weeks planning!

This will be a great opportunity for us to relax and unwind after coming into the States, time we can spend reconnecting with friends and making new experiences as a family:)