Day Four - The Florida Mall and 'Old Town'

We had what was initially described as a 'rest day' and spent nearly four hours walking around the Florida mall!  Boys were happy to find the M&M world and were able to enjoy some after.  To be fair, the boys were really good being dragged around and they all got a pair of sunnies at the end of it.  Later on we went the Steak and Shake for dinner which was very good and cheap.  The milkshakes were amazing.  We then went on to see the car show at Old Town but were not allowed to go on the amusement rides as they were expensive and it was late. During the day the boys had time to play with their new toys that Nanna and Poppy bought them.

Getting to the Magic Kingdom - Day Three

Just when we thought we had arrived at the Magic Kingdom, we parked and were picked up by a train, we had a boat journey too!

Relaxing at the house

As the Animal Kingdom was so busy we left early as we have flexi-passes so we can when we like over a two week period.  The boys were determined to use the pool and even though Poppy has left the heat pump on its still very cold.  Alex and Poppy stayed in for fifteen minutes, Tom however lasted fifteen seconds!

Day Two - Animal Kingdom

We had a great but busy day.  For some reason, we can't work out why but the park was packed and so we had to choose carefully.  The safari ride was brilliant as you get to see all the animals close-up, not sure how they do it but all the animals were out in the open and boys were amazed.  They really enjoyed meeting some of the Disney characters and a train trip behind the scenes.  We are hoping it gets less busy though!

Disney Hollywood Studios

By the time we had unpacked it was getting close to 3pm, that did not stop us for getting to a park asap.  My mum was keen to see Fantasmic and so a decision was made.  It took about 15 mins to find the park and we were on the mini train to the entrance.  All xmas decorations were still up and we stayed late to see them as they were amazing.  We did a couple of rides including star tours and 3d muppet show which the boys were blown away with, real 3D - right up to the face! The show was fantasmic particulary when all the water caught on fire, bit disappointing about the lack of hot chocolate though, it was a bit chilly.

And the sun arrives!

It takes forever to upload the pictures so there will be less photos, sorry.  Anyway, thank you to Team Bisson for being such awesome hosts and putting up with us for so long and keeping the boys constantly entertained. 

Biss kindly dropped us off at 7am in the morning at Cleveland aiport and we arrived in Florida at 11.30 to blistering sunshine! Yippee.  Fortunately we bumped into my mum as we were searching for baggage claim and we quickly drove off to our lovely villa in a gated community with a gym - we promised ourselves we would use it.  Even though the sun was shining it was a bit chilly and so we were still wearing some of our 'warmer' clothes.

And the snow arrives!

The boys were so excited to help clear the driveway, tomorrow should keep the busy - two feet forecasted! Today we visited an arcade where the boys play games and collect tokens, they loved it. After we went to a Bailey/Bisson favourite, Red Robin which is a burger restaurant with amazing onion rings!