Trip #5

Just the fast facts, before I forget them...

Trip number 5 was in September of 2010. Charlie Brown was 4 and a half, and right at 44 inches tall. Busy Bee was 3 and a half and right at 38 inches in sneakers. Boo, whose nick name evolved from Boo to Bug a Boo, to just plain Bug and that's what's sticking, was 14 months- and not the greatest age to enjoy Disney, or maybe it's just his personality. Disney Mom was also 33 weeks pregnant with baby #4, who has since arrived and acquired the nickname Bird for the funny sqwuaking noises he makes (yes another boy, and we couldn't be more pleased.) Our family dynamics made trip number 5 an interesting one.

We stayed at the Pop Century, somehow we have been in the 50's area all 3 times we've stayed there. The room we were in had been newly updated, meaning we are fairly certain we were the first guests to stay in it. They were working on the floor below us. The new entertainment set-up actually created more floor space for strollers and pack n plays. This was nice. As was not having to worry quite so much about who else had used the furnishings/comforters/etc.

This trip was a shorter trip for us... only 4 days and no park hoppers. We visited Epcot the evening we arrived. Then Animal Kingdom for our first day, Magic Kingdom for our second day, Epcot for our third day and ended our week at Magic Kingdom. Before heading home the final morning, we enjoyed a character breakfast at the Cape May Cafe.

Charlie Brown decided he loves roller coasters... and anything that goes fast for that matter. He LOVED Space Mountain, though we were a bit nervous about putting him on it at just 44 inches tall. I had Disney Dad sit behind him and hold his shoulders, at 33 weeks pregnant, I couldn't ride :( Dad says holding the shoulders is probably a good thing, but it's also a great ab workout.

Busy Bee decided that he really does NOT like Dumbo, but he LOVES Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin... on our second day in Magic Kingdom, he and I walked around and got fast passes (not that they were necessary in September), while everyone else rode Dumbo.

Bug enjoyed the rides in his serious way. He didn't enjoy anything about 9am at all, which is his usual nap time at this age... we're talking screaming during the Magic Kingdom Welcome show. He also didn't enjoy anything about sitting still on a bus, being hot, or being tired in the parks. Note to self, in the future, remember that our car is parked in the parking lot of the hotel and we can always drive to the park if that will keep everyone a bit more sane.

As to being 33 weeks pregnant... I don't recommend it, but I think everyone else already knows better, because during our time in the parks, I think I managed to spot 1 other noticeably pregnant lady each day. Those of us who are that brave or foolish, to do Disney late in pregnancy are evidently few and far between!