Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2011

We have a slight Disney addiction.  I have no problem with that!

We had plans to go to Disney before Christmas but realized that when we were going they were not having the Very Merry Christmas Party!  When Greg decided to take the NPSI certification course and we decided we would go with him.... Greg suggested we "swing by" and do the party.  YEAH!

So, my parents were going to be down there for the course- and we though, why not invite Greg's parents and make it a "birthday" party for Macy?  I wish SO BAD Gina and Kevin could have come, but she was 37 weeks.  Not a great idea :(  She still hasn't had my niece or nephew yet!  I'm sending her labor vibes right now!!

So, anyway- after a bit of a crazy morning we were OFF for the party.  We all met up at the All Star Music where our parents were staying.  (We stayed at the Wyndham Grand- it was very nice!)  Here are all of the girls (and Brady!)  It was WARM!  Probably 75!

 Macy was SO excited to be on her way to Disney.  The tram was a "ride" haha

 Even Brady liked it!

 My little snuggle bunny for the night

 JOY

 She FLIPPED on the monorail when she saw the castle.  People around us were like... is this her first time?  I said... no it's her fifth.  HAHA  It's ALWAYS magical to see the castle!

Mainstreet was decorated very nicely- I was a bit disappointed they had a LOT of beans, equipment, drop cords etc out.  We found out later Justin Beiber was at the park the next day and they were filming the Christmas special they are airing on Christmas day.  GLAD WE MISSED THAT INSANITY!

 A great one of our crew!

 The first thing we did was take a picture in front of the castle.  The second thing we did was take a picture with Minnie and Mickey.  I wanted to do this while we were "fresh" :)

 HAHA

 The next thing we did was hit the bathrooms, feed Brady and  change him into some warmer clothes.  There was a parade about to come by so Mom, Mary, Glen, Brady and Macy sat right on the curb and watched the parade at the very end of the route.  Greg, Dad and I went to Casey's to grab a hot dog (we had not eaten since breakfast- it as about 5:30!)  As we walked back the parade had just ended!  I really wanted to watch the "Lighting of the castle" so we walked to the front and waited as it got dark.  We got some popcorn, as we had to wait for about 30 minutes.  It was worth it though... watching it light up WAS magical!

 Mickey and Minnie came out to get the castle lights turned on.  Macy (and Glen!) went crazy!! hahaha

 Beautiful

 Reflection in the water

 After that, we headed to ride some rides in Fantasyland.  We rode Smallworld (no wait) Winnie the Pooh (10 minute wait) Cinderella's Carousel (no wait) and Dumbo (15 minute wait)  

 After that it was about 7:15 and everyone was getting hungry and we wanted to go to the Dance Party!  We went to Cosmic Rays and Macy LOVED dancing with Goofy.  Chip and Dale were GREAT dancers but more of a breakdance style.  :)  Chip did come over and fawn over Brady a bit :)

 We all had burgers and salads and some free hot cocoa and cookies!  

After this we walked to the Tomorrowland Christmas Show

 The show was VERY good!

 After the show we headed back to the castle to watch the projection show.  We had no idea what it was, but wanted to get a good seat!

 I have already blogged about the castle projection show.  It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen.  Seriously.  I have NO IDEA how they do it!  Immediately following was the fireworks.  They were SO neat, and Macy did great.  I was SHOCKED- because she is very scared of fireworks and loud noises (She doesn't even like my laugh!  She says it is too loud)  After the fireworks a LOT of people cleared out because most of those people had watched the first parade and were going to ride the rides!  We inched closer and got a great seat for the Christmas show in front of the castle, and were able to turn around to have a front seat for the parade!

  I have to blog about this so I don't forget.  They had these horses in the show that were SO off beat and they were knocking their heads into each other and "doing the pony" dance.  My Dad was ALMOST rolling on the floor....

 Here comes the parade!

  These guys were awesome!

 Hey Santa!  I have been REALLY GOOD this year!

 Snow on Main Street U.S.A!

We has a BLAST.  It was SO FUN to do something Disney that we had never done before!  We already have booked our trip for next year!  (DUH!)