Friday at Magic Kingdom

On our last full Disney day, we went back to the Magic Kingdom.  In the morning we toured at a more leisurely pace and concentrated on group pictures. 

Mickey Mouse meets on Main Street and didn't have much of a line so we headed there.  It's a pretty cool set-up made to look like his backstage dressing area.  I especially like the wardrobe with his extra pairs of huge gloves. 

In Adventureland we stood in the long line for the fairies.  Tessa didn't mind waiting because they play Tinkerbell movies while you wait.  Once we made it around the corner we discovered that Rosetta was meeting with Tink.  The cast members keep it super secret which fairies are there that day.  My little fairy was too cute with her sparkling wings and puff shoes.   

Heading back across the bridge we found Peter Pan who wanted to hear all about what the fairies were doing. 

We had midday reservations at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.  Tessa was anxious to have her turn in the castle salon and had been waiting patiently for this day all week.  After being escorted to a dressing room she stepped into her Snow White dress and matching high heeled shoes.  Then Tessa happily climbed into the chair for hair and make-up.  This time, she didn't need me to sit with her or even help pick her hair style, tiara, or make-up colors.  My mom and I watched from the couch as she grew up before our very eyes.  I have to say, she made great color choices.  Before long, our princess was sprinkled with pixie dust and ready for her photo shoot.  I'm not biased, she is the prettiest of all the princess.       

If you ask, Tessa might tell you this was her favorite part of Disney.  I think it's mine. 

We left the castle in search of characters.  We met White Rabbit in front of the teacups.  Unfortunately, we didn't catch Alice in Wonderland because she has crazy short hours.   

We watched the afternoon parade from Frontierland while munching on a Pecos Bill burger.  They do make a great hamburger at Disney.  All Tessa wanted was a popsicle.  Now that we have discovered popsicles, they are one of her favorite things. 

Back by the train station we found Woody and Jesse.  While waiting in line, Tessa told me she didn't feel good.  I asked her if we needed to go to the bathroom and was she going to throw up.  She responded that she could wait.  Not a good sign.  But, when it was our turn, Tessa danced and played with Woody. 

She was strangely shy with Jesse and wouldn't get near her until my mom and I got in the picture.  Again, not a good sign.  The weather was turning freakishly cold so we decided it was a good time take a break.

We took the boat back to our hotel and Tessa cried miserably.  We bundled her in the stroller, used Ryan's sweatshirt like a blanket but no sooner did we dock and start toward our room than she threw up.  Bless her heart, she was pitiful.  Back in the room, I dosed her with Zofran and snuggled with her in a chair.  She had a fever so I gave her some Motrin when I thought she could hold it down.  Of course, this was only a couple of hours before our reservation at the coveted Cinderella's Table.  Ryan was nice and said it would be okay if we cancelled even though that would mean losing our money because you have to prepay this meal.  Tessa napped on me and her fever came down so we decide to try to make it to dinner.  Yes, I toured Disney with a feverish kid who I would not have sent to school in such a condition.  I am convinced I am not the only mom to make this same decision, hence the nasty bugs we seem to pick up here at the happiest place on Earth.  By the time we arrive at the castle, Tessa seemed to be feeling better.        

While Tessa may still have not been one hundred percent, she had plenty of hugs for her hostess princess.

We were seated before the sun went down and the dining room was beautiful in natural light.  At the table right next to ours, a guy proposed to his girlfriend.  It was sweet, what a romantic setting!  At least it was until they pulled out their phones and started tweeting or texting rather than talking to each other.  Kids these days!  Back to my two loves, Tessa is gorgeous in her pink Ariel gown.  

The princesses made the rounds and you may notice that Tessa's dress is different.  This is one of my favorite dresses because it's reversible.  It is now Ariel's wedding dress.  She had wanted to take her dress off while we were waiting, which was fine, but I insisted it go back on for pictures with the princesses.  Snow White made it to our table first and she looked sweet as could be.        

 Aurora was next, beaming when we told her that she was Ryan's favorite princess.

 Ariel positively bounced with excitement when she met Tessa.  Ariel loved the wedding dress and I loved her reaction.  For the moment, Ariel is Tessa's favorite princess.    

And last, but not least, was Jasmine.  She remembered us from Epcot and again I wonder what is it that makes our family so memorable.  But, I am totally impressed that she remembered because she must have seen countless kids in the meantime.  Jasmine stayed and talked with us the longest of all the princesses.  By Jasmine's outfit, you can tell how cold it is getting.   

After dinner, Tessa seemed to be feeling much better, thank goodness.  My parents took her to Tomorrowland where she rode the rocket ships with Gampa.  They also drove the cars again at the Motor Speedway.  It was positively freezing by this point and Tessa was dressed in shorts and a t-shirt with only a lightweight jacket to keep her warm.  So my mom bought Tessa pants and gloves, cute little Minnie Mouse gloves.   

Ryan and I had taken off to ride Pirates of the Carribean and explore the Swiss Family Tree House.  By luck, we were up in the tree house when the fireworks started.  It's a great place to see the fireworks over the castle.  We met back up at the Magic Carpet ride and went for a spin.  My parents called it quits, deeming it too cold to do anything else.  We went to the Tiki Room to try to warm up a little.  Then I think we rode the Jungle Cruise, I honestly can't remember.  Tessa was feeling lots better and I just didn't want our last day at Disney to end.     

But eventually, it did.  One last shot of the beautiful castle at night and then we went back to the hotel to pack.