In fact I think it made him downright piratey! 

We came all this way ... and we can't leave without taking a spin in the teacups! 

WOW ... those teacups are tough! 

Maybe the carousel would be a good place to slow things down and settle our stomachs! 

The merry-go-round ... one of her favorites! 

What can top practically being in a shooting game with your best friend? WINNING! Next time ... I win. 

After we came out, everything was dark and hauntingly beautiful. 

Our dining reservations happened to be at a place on the main square ... how blessed are we? With the exception of stray balloons, we had quite an amazing elevated view for the parade. 

Stunning ... as with everything Disney, it's over-the-top and I loved it! Both me and my camera loved it! 

Three favorite people during the mass exodus following fireworks. 

Our first Magic Kingdom day ended with some very happy kids. 

Yeah ... Disney is over-the-top fun but there were little mishaps along the way ... including little Lady's leg. 

... and a skinned knee/elbow combo which got her some free rides on Grandma's scooter and some shoulders! 

My personal favorite? Narnia. The whole presentation and atmosphere was moving. Outside was a perfect place for pictures. 

It even included snow!!! 

Finally ... we got to the coaster of the day. By the way, I love those Fast Passes! 

After the ride? ULTIMATE! 

Oh, wah, Gaston!  

We had the amazing fortune of acquiring a Mermaid at MGM Studios! 

The show "fantasmic" was pretty amazing. Fire on the water, video on screens of water spray, a huge boat that travels through with beloved Disney characters ... impressive! But the best part? Free strollers after the show to bring little ones (including 6 year olds) to the front gate. 

Cinderella's coronation was quite a big deal. 

A lunch with Pooh? What can get better than that?? Well, except for seeing princesses! 

Autographs were definitely the order of the day. 

This night we actually got to see Tinkerbell during the fireworks show. 

I stayed a little longer to catch the excitement of the Magic Kingdom parade ... and it made me think back to the night before when my best friend in the world was by my side (sob).