Hong Kong DISNEY

Money-Check

Backpacks-Check
Stroller-Check

Jaxon-Check

One super excited girl whose only dream is to meet the Princesses, AKA Abigayle-Check

Hats, b/c it is blazing hot--Check (After hitting the very first kiosk available in the park)

So, today (well actually) about a week ago, we loaded on the Mickey Mouse subway and headed over to HK Disney for the day.

Jaxon, who is very wary of new places and people, decided that this was way overstimulating for him and announced that he WOULD be carried around the park or else we would all suffer the consequences of a screaming child. First up, Winny the Pooh's Honey Pot ride. Luckily it was air conditioned and both kiddos and adults really enjoyed it. We also hit the Merry Go Round, Tea Cup ride, Train, and It's a Small World.

What struck us as funny is that in the majority of theme parks, or at least all the ones I have ever been to, you eat hamburgers or hot dogs or pizza for lunch, well, not here. When you are at the theme parks in China, you eat Rice and Stir Fry.

By early afternoon, we were all pretty much at our limit, so we headed off to eat ice cream and do our shopping.

We came upon the afternoon Parade of floats and characters. Abi and I enjoyed this time together while Eric and Jaxon emptied out our pocket books on souvenirs.

The crowning point of the day was when Abi got to meet Belle and Cinderella. We were 3rd in line and she was absolutely star struck. Jaxon was interested, but would not get off my hip for a picture--I am sure he will learn just how great the princesses are in the very near future. We went around the corner to rest, hydrate, etc when we noticed the princesses were leaving. Eric took Abi to wave goodbye and they both took her hands and led her through the castle. It was priceless. There was a long line of other children and parents tagging along behind, but they held tight to her. Eric later asked me if I had a good time and I started crying. My daughter's dream of meeting the princesses had come true. It was worth all the sweat and carrying of Jaxon for her to have those magical moments.