Laughter, magic, fun, love.
The Clickmans, Grammy & yours truly got together Feb. 21-29 for an epic winter getaway in Orlando. The Beaupre’s were on a cruise this time around so unfortunately it didn’t work out.
Highlights!
Friday, Feb, 21 – Grammy and I wore our winter parkas walking around Disney Springs before you arrived – it was that cold. As we suspected, this didn’t stop the Clickman kids from hitting the pool at our home-away-from home in Kissimmee.
Saturday, Feb. 22 – Our first full day; off we go to Hollywood Studios. Hot, sunny, a perfect blue sky.
Galaxy’s Edge, the brand new Star Wars theme park, greeted us first. The set designs were mind-blowing, way bigger than I envisioned. We ate a creative Star-Wars themed lunch at Ronto Roasters (I had the “Ronto Wrap” & “Tatooine Sunset,” both yummy). Stormtroopers were everywhere; I ran down the street to catch up with Chewbacca. My favorite setting was the Millennium Falcon (middle pic). We couldn’t get on any rides – super packed everywhere. Cool nevertheless.
Next up, the Tower of Terror. Here’s a funny photo of us on the ride (bottom right).
Ben and I got ice creams & water for everyone – a refreshing treat. We saw the 3D Muppet experience. Ben & I saw Star Tours while the rest enjoyed Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom. The highlight of the day was dinner at Maria & Enzo’s italian restaurant. A brightly colored, fun atmosphere; delectable food; musicians visited tables; you got custom painted Venice masks. Everyone loved it. We walked off our dinner afterwards, touring Disney Springs and buying souvenirs. 
Sunday arrived, Animal Kingdom beckoned; another steamy day. You always see interesting sights in Orlando!
Bug’s Life was dark and fun with its water squirts, 3D bugs up close, stink bug smells and cockroaches running across your bottom. Once again we celebrated Ben’s “birthday” at Rainforest Cafe where singing waitstaff and lava cakes with candles made us laugh. It’s what we do! We walked through Africa where your Dad & I went on our favorite ride where we saw Everest and Yetis in Nepal. That night we enjoyed Jersey Mike’s and went in ‘da pool.
Monday was an epic day, from start to finish. A fabulous buffet breakfast at Grand Floridian (where Poo Bear gave Ben the world’s longest hug); Magic Kingdom with Pirates of the Caribbean; Haunted Mansion; Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin; Hall of Presidents, Liberty Tree Tavern for snacks; people mover. The monorail still rocks. Disney World ended with ice creams on Main Street while the parade zipped by. At night, we enjoyed pizza at Capone’s, followed by wild times at a big Arcade nearby You managed to catch four giant, colorful balls with a giant claw! Grammy and I kept them with us for three weeks (no room on your flights!) and brought them back to New Hampshire!
To be continued – see part 2