Disney Day: A Few of My Favourite Things

 

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

These are a few of my favourite things!

 

Admit it, you read the lyrics and burst out in your best Julie Andrews or at least fondly recalled the scene from the film. That is if you are old enough to remember the classic, Sound of Music movie. But moving along, let's talk about some of my and maybe your favourite Disney things.

 

Disclaimer: These "favourite things" may be found to be irrelevant in the near future, not based on scientific data, but because my preference may change by tomorrow!

 

MK= Magic Kingdom   DAK= Disney's Animal Kingdom  

HS= Hollywood Studios   Epcot= Epcot

 

 

1. Favourite Theme Park-- Okay, let's be honest. Can you really have a favourite theme park with Disney? For a while I thought I could until a few years later my park went from Epcot to Magic Kingdom. So yes, I started the list off with something I can't really give an answer to!

    Each park is so distinct that it would be like comparing apples to oranges. And sure they give the whole "Four Parks, One World" to make it seem easier to choose, but it isn't. Like countries in the world, each park has its own unique theme, décor, character, and story line.

    Now since I can't name a favourite I will rank them! (Keep in mind that even this ranking is subject to change) A) MK   B) HS   C) DAK   D) Epcot

 

 

2. Rides-- Toy Story Mania at HS hands down. It's the one where I will throw a tantrum like a two year old if we don't get fastpasses! Okay, I really don't through tantrums, but you get my point right? This ride is awesome and I look forward to it on every Disney visit. I don't even high scores and I love it! My accuracy? Let's say that it is well south of 50%.

    Of course a close second for my favourite would have to be Expedition Everest at DAK. All other rides are tied for first! I know, I know. You may think that's cheating, but you try to pick a favourite only to remember another ride that you know you love.

 

 

3. Restaurants-- I don't even have to think twice, blink, or use any brain cells for this one. My absolute favourite Disney restaurant is (Drumroll please) -- 'Ohana's! Who can beat sizzling skewers of beef, chicken, pork, and shrimp. Unending bowls of noodles and vegetables. Waiters who make you feel at home and call you cuz (Short for cousin, because we're all family there!). Oh! And the bread pudding. Mmm. I can taste it now....*Ahem* Excuse me while I snap out of my food trance and go clean the drool off my keyboard.

 

 

4. Sweet Treats-- And I'm back to talk about my favourite sweet treat. Now not a lot of people know of this place and most even walk on by without a second glance, but I'm going to let you in on one of the best deserts in MK. Are you ready? Pineapple Dole Whips. Located in a little shop just a few steps from the Swiss Family Robinson Tree, the Pineapple Dole Whips are a must have at once on our trips. Like I said before, not a lot of people know about it and so when we have friends going down we try to mention it so they don't miss out.

    However, I will whine just a moment and ask if the Disney Fairies could possibly make one for those of us with dairy issues. I would love to have more than a couple bites at some point in my life! Please and thank you!

 

5. Snacks-- The Egg rolls at the DAK's Yak and Yeti counter service. One word--Yum!

 

 

6. Resorts-- For my family it would be the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. Setting up tents, hearing the boat horns on the waters, and grilling out. It can't get better than that--Well, except for when they greet you at the front gate with a happy "Welcome Home" is a great way to start it out.

 

 

7. Bathrooms-- Yep! There's no need to double check. You read that right. I know the Disney park bathrooms like the back of my hand. The reason being: I'm a Mom with three kids--don't judge! And so my favourite bathroom is the one to the side of the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop. It's quiet, cool, and usually unoccupied.

 

Well that's a wrap for now! What are some of your favourite things about Disney?

 

Pixie Dust Corner: "Oh look! I've been impaled!" Olaf from Frozen.

(Favourite Disney movie quote. Short, sweet, and to the point! Get it? Point! :) )