Monday, December 25, 2006
The First Day: An X-Wing in a Wrosr Tree
Ah, our first day at Disney (sure to the first of many this year). We got to the parks mid-afternoon, just after the skies opened up with the kind of Florida thunderstorm that makes you want to look up the definition of a cubit. Riding to the gates in the tram was like riding a never-ending log-flume ride, and had us wondering if we had really made the right decision. We went straight to guest services to get our season passes, which comes with an application for a micro-loan.The Guest Attendant looked at us knowingly and said "The total comes to $1200....worth of fun!"
The first half hour was spent trying to dry off and finding a restaurant with a little bit of cover. After a soggy lunch we caught the end of the MGM Christmas parade. Kira got her hands on a Pluto 'doggie' that she glommed on to like white on rice, and we then proceeded to make our way to Star Tours.
Despite some initial reluctance, Parker took to the ride like a duck to water, riding it an unprecedented three times. After a little coffee, we decided to call it a day. This level of breakneck activity defined our entire trip, and I know that we parents sure enjoyed it.The final attraction of the day was ducks, which proved nearly as popular as everything else. Best of all, no lines.
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