Kingdom Hearts

After an invigorating a.m. run, it's off to the Magic Kingdom with my three favorite people in the world to log some more miles, spend some more cash, and make memories that will last us a lifetime.

We've been taking the kids to Disney since 2000, and have always taken advantage of trying on the various hats, ears and headpieces we find at the multiple outlets.

Heather made a beeline for the Main Street millinery where she and mom immediately set to their fashion tour.  Andrew, clearly, didn't approve.

Until he did.  If you can't beat them, join them.  He's mad as a hatter.

A damp start to the morning didn't dampen our spirits

Because sometimes, words won't do a picture justice, I present this one with me and my suffragettes.

Wishing we could keep these memories forever

Check out any of the Wicked Good Disney blogs from over the years, and you'll always see a pic of Heather and mom skipping somewhere through the Magic Kingdom.  There'll be more to come, still.

Equally, going back to his first trip to Disney, Andrew has always held out hope of being the one to draw the Sword from the Stone.  Still remains one of his greatest disappointments in life to find out it can't be done.  But he still keeps trying.  And yes, this scene will also be back in a future post.

And then BAM!  Out of the blue, comes a familiar voice calling Heather's name!  In the middle of one of Disney's multitude of gift shops, we bump into Courtney and Sue Spence!

So natch, we had to take a group pic

Living proof, that yes, it is indeed a Small World, After All.

On to Gaston's tavern for a meeting with the big man himself

When Game of Thrones meets Disney, Andrew strikes a pose.

As does Tywin.

One of these two has biceps like you read about.  However, a point that has to be made:  Andrew challenged the great Gaston to a push-up competition, but alas, Gaston told the guests he was no longer allowed to best them in a duel.  So technically, he ran scared from Andrew's challenge, yes?

Jack's got a future at the Haunted Mansion.  Andrew has a future haunting everyone else's photos

Off to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, this pair's favorite ride!

And post-ride, a nice mother-daughter moment.  Ruined by an unceasing photobomber.

Sadly, Andrew's mother could only laugh as he was attacked by venomous snakes.  She was no help in a crisis.

The Dapper Dan gentlemen songsters are always an entertaining Main Street attraction

Magical, indeed

Basking in the reality that my daughter still takes picture with her old man

My favorite princess deserves her very own castle

Some got more hangtime than others

Finally, it was back to the scene of the great food massacre of 2009.  The legendary night that Andrew fell into a food coma because of the all-you-can-eat buffet at 'Ohana.  (Julie Hay can testify as to the results of that infamous outing.)

He vowed not to make the same mistakes this time around.

And of course, had to pay his compliments to the chef 

I lava these kids