The Magic of Disney

I have never been to Disney before.  A lot of my friends and their families had gone, whether for a band trip or family vacation, but it was always a little more than my family could manage.  Oh, we loved our family vacations immensely, but there's something a little bit sad about saying, "I've never been to Disney."  And for a child's heart like mine, a great lover of Disney movies (old school), the chance to go at age 24 meant no less to me.

I love everything about flying.  Packing, airports, airport coffee, and even waiting a little.  The clouds were especially fluffy on our way there, which added to the excitement a little more.

We stayed at the All-Star Sports Resort.  It's a little cheesy, perfect for a family with children, and a great part of the Disney experience if you want to stay in Disney.

Outside the Hollywood Movie Ride in Hollywood Studios, there are concrete blocks much like you would see on the Walk of Fame.  Karl obviously picked Chevy Chase because Karl's favorite movie is "Christmas Vacation".

A huge part of any small vacation is the food.  And we certainly enjoyed all of it.  I couldn't help but be enamored of this pastry I ate in Epcot.

And of course, we had to see the castle.  It actually was smaller than I had thought it would be, but it certainly was magical.  The light show they have there is amazing!

We had a wonderful time, and even though Karl had been already, he dutifully let me go, eat, and do whatever I wanted since I had never been.  Since we are semi-adults, we enjoyed Epcot and Hollywood Studios a bit more than The Magic Kingdom (or at least, more than he enjoyed that park).  We did not go to Animal Kingdom because there was so much other stuff to do in so little time! I definitely recommend going for more than five days.  We also went to Downtown Disney (not considered a park and absolutely free to go) as well as a water park for a day (because Disney is hot in July).

This little vacation was exactly what we needed before we enter the hustle and bustle of another school year and track season(s).  Disney certainly is magical, even for adults, and hopefully we will be able to go again someday.