Princess for a Day (actually 3)

Pixee (L) and Me!

I had not see her since our tip to Hawai'i, some 3 years ago, and when the opportunity arose for us to spend some valuable time together and go to Disney World, we couldn't refuse. Our sweet husbands offered to watch the boys for us, so all we had to do is pack and go!

With our husbands and children left at home, me and my best girlfriend, AKA PIXEE, and I set off for three fun-filled days and restful nights with no dishes to do, no beds to make and no schedule to meet.

Since we both have little boys, we seldom get to enjoy the girlie side of Disney, so this trip we dined with the princesses and had breakfast with Mary Poppins. She was in spit-spot form and was making sure all of the children-and most of the adults- were eating every bite on their plate! She even added a "spoonful of sugar" to my coffee!

We also went to the fabulous night of enchanted adventure at the Princess and Pirate Party at the Magic Kingdom. Cinderella's Enchanted Carriage float was beautiful, Jasmin arrived on horseback, Aurora and Ariel had their own floats...while I loved the glittery and sparkly girlie floats...

I really liked the Pirates best.....they were so un-Disney-like, but full of magic and wonder and every little boy squealed in delight...although many grown women squealed when they say the "look-alike" Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow!! After the parade the pirates do a "pirate academy" and teach the kids how to speak pirate " Aye," "Ahoy" and some other piratey words. According to one of the castmembers, the biggest demographic of those waiting in line are not kids, they are the MOMS!!

Finally Disney has added an attraction for those of us over 35!

I love the parades, the shows and watching all of the children as they meet their favorite character. I guess I am kinda like Peter Pan, I refuse to grow up and miss out on this kind of fun.

I really like this shot of Cinderella Castle, with the skull & crossbones, this is the scene at the close of the party, when the pirates take over the castle!

Pixee and I went from Land to Land throughout the party, each area had a scavenger hunt station, which gave out all sorts of treasures, mardi gras beads and faux gems aplenty!

Many people do not realize how much shopping one can do at Disney World. aside from the prerequisite Disney T-shirts, there are tons of other things. Mouse ears, icon Mickey-shaped Rice Krispy treats, Mickey-shaped pretzels, not to mention the icon Mickey bobble headbands! Disney themed jewelry...see the wonderful bracelet Pixee bought me as a keepsake?? !!

All in all it was a wonderful way to reconnect, my best girlfriend, my best scrapbooking buddy and my favorite place to visit.

So now we have to decide when we can go back again.....I have a suitcase of Disney-themed everything waiting to board Southwest to Orlando!