Disneyland - Paris

We decided the kids were at the perfect age to go to Disneyland.  Since we are in Europe that really means Disneyland - Paris.  The park opened at ten in the morning so we go there just after it opened. We made a pit stop at the Starbucks in Disney Village so that Jason and I could prepare ourselves for the whirlwind of Disney.  The kids were very excited.  It was definitely the perfect time to bring Sofia to Disney.  She could barely contain herself.  You could see all this happy emotion running through her as she tried to rush from place to place.  We slowed her down a bit but didn't want to dampen her spirits.  She talked a mile a minute in her excitement.  As we entered the park we saw Mickey and Minnie so we walked over to stand in line.  As we were debating whether to wait in line Princess Tiana  and Prince Naveen came outside.  The kids quickly forgot Mickey and Minnie and we ran over to take a picture with the princess and the prince.  Ali was shy and needed some coaxing and help from her big sister to have her picture taken but once she had Sofia's hand she was ready. 


Jason and Sofia on Dumbo's Flying Elephant



After seeing the prince and princess the kids were ready for some rides.  The great thing about going to Disney in February is that there are hardly any lines for all the attractions.  If there was a line it was max ten minute wait which was perfect.  Ali was a little scared by a couple of the rides because they were dark and had some spooky sounds but overall she had a great time as well. 

Ali staring in amazement on the "It's a Small World" ride

Sofia is on the cusp on not believing but Ali believes it all.  We went on the "It's a Small World" ride and the kids looked around them in amazement.  After we finished that ride Ali said "that was all real right mommy?" to which I replied, "of course!".  Such joy and innocence in our children just warms the heart. We went on many rides, headed up into the tree of the Swiss Family Robinson, walked across suspension bridges on adventure island and went in Sleeping Beauty's castle. 

As we were finishing exploring the Swiss Family Robinson tree house we stopped to have a look at the map.  As I was looking at the map there was a man with his face next to mine.  I screamed very loud since it really startled me.  It turned out to be Jack Sparrow! He was on his way to the area where he does his meet and greets.  After scaring me near to death I told him he owed me a picture.  He was nice enough and stopped for a picture so I didn't have to stand in line (which i wouldn't have done).  We all had a good laugh at how loud I screamed.

For all the expense of going to Disney it is worth it.  Disney runs the park so well.  There were a couple parades to watch during the day as well as a performance and then another bigger parade at the end of the day that had all the princesses.  It was a very fun day for all of us!