Downtown Disney - Day 1

Downtown Disney has always been a place to hang out after a long car ride and even after we didn't have a room at the time we showed up at Downtown Disney and the area was there for us to hang out at and I found a few more pins to my pin collection.                                

            Our dinner at Planet Hollywood was as amazing it could have been. Being surrounded by movie memorabilia while enjoying a Philly cheese steak, it was basically heaven.                                           Following our meal at Planet Hollywood we explored the many stores that Downtown Disney has to offer. Of course stopping at the World of Disney to see all of the merchandise. To end the day we stopped at the baby cakes bakery for dessert, a gluten free dessert I might add. 

The entire drive was exhausting but by knowing that we had the magic of Disney waiting for us in the end helped immensely to get through it and of course the Waffle House count helped. 

Day one food record

51 Waffle Houses

We have finally arrived!! And we counted 51 Waffle Houses on our way down, but there were probably even more as there are more Waffles Houses south of Illinois than there are Starbucks. We're checking into our first, off-resort hotel, before we go to Downtown Disney and eat at Planet Hollywood for the first day of our vacation!

A pleasant surprise

Of all the surprises that could have happened this one makes me the most excited. A night early, the chance to eat at Planet Hollywood, and I get to check out the pin trading hub in Downtown Disney. About two more hours!!! 

Twelve hours to go

Shirts are packed and I am ready to go. 

Almost There!

Just one week until we're home. I can't wait to see all my favorite characters again and to finally get to trade some pins again. It has just felt like so long since we've been there it is going to feel fantastic being there again. 

Mickey Mouse Waffles

11 days and the need to have a Mickey Mouse waffle is growing. Seriously I think this might be a major issue, normal waffles will not cure this hunger and the only thing that will is a Mickey Mouse waffle, or just being at Disney World. Only 11 days!

I also got a Hidden Mickey books and 25 Disney Trading pins to use for trading, and after giving my family their favorite pins I still have 22 pins left with the extras from the last trip. It is going to be awesome. I cannot wait to get everything in the car and then being there!

Getting closer!

I have already switched to vacation mode. I just want to go to Disney now! I don't think I'm going to make it.