DisneyWorld: Days 3-5

After some more conference activities, we went back to the Magic Kingdom on Saturday. Ainsley was rested up and ready for some more Disney fun. We finished the rides that we missed on our first day, and watched one of the parades. It was raining on and off all afternoon but it didn't dampen her spirits. We had a special dinner at Cinderella's castle, and she got to meet 5 princesses. You can imagine how thrilled she was!

Sassy girl!

Waiting for Pirates of the Caribbean

 We rented a stroller this day because she was still a little tired from being sick the night before. Plus it gave her a little place to escape the rain.

Dinner in the castle!







While heading out of the park we managed to meet Tinkerbell. There wasn't anyone else behind us so they got to talk for several minutes!



Our hotel was starting to put up Christmas decorations. 

 Some snuggle time on Sunday before heading to Universal Studios.

There weren't quite as many rides, but we did get to see several live shows. I think she actually enjoyed them more - plus she got to meet more characters! She collected lots of autographs on our trip.






After a quick nap we all spent some time at the pool and water slide. Sunday night I had another conference dinner, so Eric and Ainsley had a special date night.They made s'mores at the hotel beach, enjoyed dinner out, followed by ice cream. On Monday we headed back to Richmond. Although it was a whirlwind weekend, my conference presentation went well, and everyone had a fun time at DisneyWorld! We look forward to taking the whole family back again in a few years!

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