Sea World

Once again....another wonderful day! Although a bit different. It began here at the Village where some of the Disney characters came for a private meeting with the kids. It was a surprise as we walked out of the House of Hearts and came face to face with the one and only Goofy. Reagan and Caed were beside themselves and ran to give him a big hug. We were then told to head over to the theatre where Mickey and Pluto would be waiting for us. Once again....it was SO nice.....everyone here at GKTW is made to feel like kings and queens. No lines....just walk up and see Mickey! They were wonderful to the kids here. Not rushing anyone away, but letting each child/family take their time.

Next we headed off to Sea World. The one in Orlando is definitely extra special. Lots of neat things the San Antonio one doesn't. Again, Reagan and Caed had lots of fun seeing Shamu and feeding the dolphins. The 2 things they most certainly didn't want to miss! Todd and I tried to talk Reagan into riding the Manta. (big roller coaster) Reagan is our coaster girl.....loves riding them. However, this would have been the biggest one she had been on. She wasn't sure at first because it went upside down....and every which way. But, finally she consented. She was SO excited! Then.....she was measured and fell just a couple of inches too short. Oh..the disappointment. Utter devastation. ha! We tried to reassure her by next year, she would surely be tall enough to start riding all the BIG roller coasters.

Then, we headed over to Aquatica. (one of Sea World's water parks) By the time we caught a shuttle and got there, a new rain shower was brewing. So, we decided to "call it a day" and head back to the Village a little early today. We knew we all needed some rest seeing we have had 3 busy non-stop days and still 4 more to go! (the kids were NOT excited about mommy and daddy's decision) After they rested a bit, Todd took the kids to the GKTW pool (while mommy got another hour of sleep!.....ughhhh, I was tired) Then, after supper, we all walked back over to the Candy Land playground and had a fun time of hide and go seek (boys vs. girls) This is Reagan and Caed's favorite part of the Village.

There are some other things here that we need to make sure we find the time to do. They have given each Wish child a glass star. You then go to the Castle of Miracles and get to write your name, etc... on your star and "the fairy" takes it, flies around the room and throws it into the "sky." Later, you can come back and see where exactly your star is located. There are literally thousands! (there is a bar code on the back of each star.....and that is how they can locate yours exactly) There also is a pillow factory where Reagan and Caed can make their own pillow (kinda like Build-a-Bear). SO many fun things.....SO little time!

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! We will probably head to Animal Kingdom and Epcot.....and then do Disney Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom the following 2 days. It's tough. We came here to see Mickey Mouse and Cinderella's castle, and yet we have saved them for the last few days. The build up and anticipation make it all worth it! We have been in contact with a guy named Travis that works for Disney (and is a friend of Todd's aunt and uncle). Our plan is to meet up with him sometime on Wed. Should be FUN!


meeting Goofy after breakfast


Caed kept telling us "how soft" Pluto was. "I just wanted to stay with him forever!"








waiting for Shamu!