Orlando was the perfect getaway.
It was crazy fun roller coasters, long lines, and people-watching.
It was a 2-hour+ wait to ride Space Mountain, our first Fast-Pass experience that turned a 45-minute wait into a 5-minute one, and an out-of-this-world stunt show.
It was a toll booth snafu that had one of us throwing an epic tantrum (me) and a calm solution (mom). It was realizing that we would get so much airtime if we were ever on The Amazing Race with how I deal with stressful situations.
It was crowds and crowds and more crowds.
It was seeing a 3-year-old’s excitement and awe at seeing Mickey and Minnie and Woody and Goofy in front of her eyes. It made my day.
It was overpriced park snacks and drinks that tasted oh-so-good in the heat of the day.
It was less time on my phone and more time talking to my mom and opening my eyes to my surroundings.
It was driving the slowest race car on the Speedway, with cars passing me from both sides, while I had the gas pedal floored.
It was a cookie upon arrival at our hotel, hot bubble baths after long days, and the best sleep I’ve had in a while.
It was cinnamon rolls as big as our faces, cake pops, and melting ice cream.
It was 85 degrees, sunshine, and a slight breeze.
It was Cinderella’s castle and a Beauty & the Beast performance that brought my childhood to life.
It was dying iPhones, Candy Crush levels beat, and a barrage of Instagram photos.
It was happiness and tiredness, annoyances and thrills, fighting and laughing.
It was just imperfect enough to feel right.
Orlando, you are magical. I will be back. Again and again and again and again.
So fun! This is why we go almost every weekend. Although I would love that hotel room at the end of the night.
Ha, right? Every night, I was like, “I am SO glad I don’t have to drive home tonight!” It was really, really nice. I hate that drive on I-4!
You know I’ve never been to a Disneyland or World?
LINDA. Get thee to Orlando soon so we can have a Disney weekend together. It’s magical! 🙂
Sign me up next time you go. If only that were possible. When were little and lived in Orlando my parents had a season pass for us for a few years. We would go just to go. It was the best thing ever, seriously. As a result? I’m forever against any other kind of theme park (take that, Six Flags) because unless it’s the magic of Disney, it’s just not worth it.
Will do! It would be so fun to explore Orlando with you. One of these days! Disney vacations can be SO expensive. I’m glad I live so close so I can drive up for a day.
Sounds like such a fun weekend!! Ugh, I wanna go back to Orlando and visit Disney. And Universal again! I loved it there, seriously.
Yes, you really need to! I love Universal a ton and I haven’t been there in YEARS. I need to go back. So. If you ever make it back to Orlando, I’m just coming along. 🙂
this sounds wonderful. i really want to go to Disneyworld one of these days, i’m determined to make it happen, ha.
Disney is just magical. I know you would love it! 🙂
Space Mountain is one of my favorite rides at Disney, but Aerosmith’s Rockin’ Roller Coaster is my ABSOLUTE favorite. I’m jealous that you can just take a random excursion to Disney World on a whim!
I loved Rockin’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios! That one was a blast. The Hulk at Islands of Adventure is still my absolute favorite, though. That one is SO much fun!
Looks like so much fun! Now I really want to go to Disneyland! 😉
Disney is magical! It’s like a whole different world. I love it there, even with the humidity and crazy crowds and crying babies. It’s just fun! 🙂
Looks like a wonderful weekend. I’m definitely jealous!
It was definitely a great way to spend a few days. I wish I could do it more often!
I am glad that you and your mom had such a great time away! It really does sound like a fun and magical weekend! It’s a bummer that we just missed each other as I flew in the same day you left!!
I want that cinnamon roll! I love fair food; all of the greasiness and meats on sticks and the lemonade and the ice cream…yum!