Disneyland 2016… They did it again!

I start off by saying that I realize how very, very blessed we are. My parents have once again completely spoiled us. They treated us to a wondrous, magnificent, amazing vacation once again. First whisking us away in a Limo to the airport and taking us all to the “happiest place on earth.” We spent four jam packed days in one of our very favorite places…Disneyland!

We stayed in the glorious Grand Californian. We rode all of our favorite rides (most more than once!). We completely gorged ourselves on decadent food. We played with some of our most beloved character pals (thankfully both A and a embraced the magic and still loved the character experience!) Most of all we got to spend 4 wonderful days making amazing memories with the people we hold most dear. This is what makes these times the most special.

Disneyland 2016 brought us so many, many wonderful memories; bonding memories of things not going quite as planned (a canceled flight! Craziness at LAX!), Funny memories (PaPa using the child strap in Soaring!) Sweet memories (The innocent beaming faces of A and a as they hugged their favorite character friends), Tasty memories (waiting in line almost an HOUR for the most delicious corndogs I have ever tasted!), loving memories (My Mom and Dad walking hand in hand down Disneyland main street with A and A, all 4completely brimming with pure love and happiness). Our trip may be over but the memories of Disneyland 2016 will last forever!

Disney's Zootopia Fun for ALL

 

Disney has done the impossible. They have come up with a way to give us an insightful social commentary on racism housed in an entertaining, fast paced cop show. Oh, and did I mention the cop is a bunny rabbit and her partner is a fox?

Disney’s Zootopia completely succeeds at the one thing that makes an animated film great, it addresses both the kids in the audience as well as their Parents. A and a absolutely loved the movie. The fun antics of the Bunny and Fox tracking down a rabid Otter were a huge hit. The subtle (and not so subtle) references to Breaking Bad, The Godfather, and numerous other adult programs kept Jeff and I rolling with laughter. Definitely 2 thumbs up (or as A and A say… 10 thumbs up!)

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Disney World

We were lucky enough to be able to enjoy a little break from the cold of January in Utah with a trip to Florida. There was no way I could travel all the way across the country and NOT pay a visit to Disney World.

As you know I LOVE Disneyland, almost to the point of it being a little embarrassing (being a grown woman, mother of 2). Disney World is a whole different animal (I'll cover my Disneyland vs Disney World opinions in a later post!), the planning is intense! We had a fantastic time!