All Things Hilton: Disney

Dave and I are very blessed that we are able to take two vacations this summer at very little cost to us....notice I say BLESSED. We went to Disney last week with the Hilton side of the family and will go to the beach in August with the Huston side of the family.

This was J's third trip to Disney...the first one was at 6 mos, then at 18 mos., and this year at 30 mos. Each year has been totally different since this is a time in his life when he is changing so much! We weren't sure what to expect from him since I had talked to four other moms who took their 2 year old to Disney, and they didn't quite describe it as the happiest place on earth...lol! Well, we are happy to report that J did great...much better than we expected. Our biggest battle was transitioning in and out of the stroller. He took in every detail, was adaptable, waited in lines (no more than 20 min.)like a champ, wasn't scared of the rides or characters, traveled REALLY well (only one DVD but lots of books,a Leap Frog Letter Factory, Magnadoodle, etc.)and could appreciate even the small things like...an elevator! Ha! We are pretty sure his favorite ride was Peter Pan as he felt like he was flying and the classic carousel was a hit. He also experienced Dumbo, It's a Small World, The Barnstormer (his very first roller coaster), Playhouse Disney Show, Finding Nemo, Winnie the Pooh...just to name a few! He loved getting to check out Mickey's house and stopping by to meet him! As always, he loved the pools at the Polynesian Resort and Typhoon Lagoon. I didn't get a pic, but J went on his first water slide!

The trip was a lot about our little guy, but Dave and I did get to spend one dinner away for a date night. We ate at California Grill, a restaurant at the top of the Contemporary Resort. It was so nice to be able to enjoy a delicious meal and talk without any interruptions. ;)