Parents Visit

Sorry I havent been posting as much I literally never have any free time anymore especially since we are getting into our busy season. This past weekend my parents and Becky and Jim came to visit me! It was a lot of fun and they actually wore me out.

Friday
I had class and then I eagerly awaited my parents arrival. They got in around 5:30 and picked me up at my apartment we went and checked into our hotel. We stayed at the Pop Century for the first night. Its a little value resort on the Disney Property but its actually pretty cute. We got settled in and left for the Polynesian Hotel where we had dinner reservations at Ohanas. I have been waiting to eat here for weeks and it was definitely worth the wait. Probably one of my favorite restaurants of all time. I wanted to take my parents to the little beach they have there that is on the same lake as Magic Kingdom so you can see the entire castle and the fireworks show, but my dad said no way I need to get to the bar. (I mean are you surprised by this) so we got drinks while we waited. Ohana's is family style buffet served to your table. The first thing we had was salad which was a lime ginger dressing I think, then we had dumplings and chicken wings. Next was peanut noodles (which were hands down the best noodles I have ever ever had... seriously) and some vegetables. Then the server comes around with this giant skewer of meat and put its on your plate. There is chicken, pork, steak, and shrimp. The pork and shrimp were our favorites. and lastly DESSERT! it was a bread pudding with vanilla ice cream then topped with caramel bananas and it was delicious! After we no longer could take a second bite we headed back to our hotel.

Saturday
We slept in then ate at our hotel before checking out. We then went to Walmart and did a shopping trip! I hadnt gone grocery shopping in almost a month so I desperately needed some food. After that we went back to my apartment to drop everything off and give a tour of the apartment complex. Then we went to Downtown Disney to do a little shopping. My dad left to pick up Becky and Jim at the airport and my mom and I stayed and just walked around and also do a little pin trading. When they all got back we went to Earl of Sandwich for dinner. It is really one of the best sandwich places in the world. After that we went to my store so they could meet my friends and see where I work.

Sunday
We got up early and went to Hollywood Studios for the day. We went on Rockin Rollercoaster, saw the American Idol Experience Show, Star Tours ride, Animation Academy where we learned how to draw Jiminy Cricket, shopped and then went and saw Fantasmic. It is by far my favorite show at Disney World and it was also my first time seeing it. After that we went to the Osbourne Spectacle of Lights show which was also the coolest thing I have ever seen. We then took the boat over to Epcot to do Food and Wine but were only able to go for the last half hour. I was so excited to take them there but then they decided to go to the American Pavillion to the quick service restaurant for a hamburger... so that was a fail. We also were able to see Illuminations (the show at Epcot). We then went home because we were all exhausted.

Monday
We went to Animal Kingdom first and it was the first time for all of them. We went on Kilimanjari Safari first which is my favorite. We then headed over to Expedition Everest (its kind of like the Matterhorn). After then we went on the ride Dinosaur (its like Indiana Jones). then it was lunch time. Becky and my dad got Turkey legs while we got hamburgers. We then went to the Lion King show which was really cool. It has music, singing, acrobats, and dancing all in one. Then we went to Magic Kingdom for Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party. We were able to get into the new Fantasyland which doesnt open until December 6th. We did everything there and they all loved it! We then went on the people mover, space mountain, then watched the Christmas Parade. After that we headed over to watch the firework show which was really cool. We went on Pirates last and then headed home to beat the crowds.

Tuesday
This was their last day here and I stayed at my apartment last night so I could get everything settled before work. They stopped by to say bye on their way out, then it was back to reality and get to work. It was long and exhausting. I was ready to just go home and when I finally got off and went home I came home to a fire. The apartment below me caught fire. Thankfully everyone is ok and my apartment is fine. We will probably know more tomorrow.

Thats all Goodnight!