This Thanksgiving, Wilson and I traveled to Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. This was my twenty-fifth time going to Disney (yes, my family is a little obsessed). I am not normally a theme park person, because I do not like heights; but, I love Disney because the rides are smaller, the people are fun to watch, and everything there is just more magical. Yes, I am still that person that will stand in line to see my favorite Disney character. 

Our Disney Highlights:

-Animal Kingdom Lodge is definitely the best Disney resort I have ever stayed in, because the exotic animals from Animal Kingdom’s safari literally come right up to your balcony. One feels like they are having a safari adventure right from their luxury hotel room. Wilson and I saw over thirty species of African wildlife on the resort property-including giraffes and flamingos (my favorites). 

-Wilson and I went to the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, where we enjoyed an enchanting luau at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Not only is there a tropical feast that is wonderful; but, the hula and fire dancing are amazing to watch.

-Many of you probably have heard about the new ride at Animal Kingdom: Pandora. Just like the Avatars did in the movie, the rider flies on the back of a mountain banshee. Wilson and I saw so many great reviews about the ride before we went to Disney; therefore, we were so excited to finally be there and ride it! We got there right when Animal Kingdom opened; but, still had to wait over two hours (it was so worth it)! However, that beats the six hour wait people had right when the ride first opened this past summer…

xoxo, rebecca