Disney Trip - Day 2 cont.

After lunch, we used our fastpass for the Big Thunder Railroad (a smaller roller coaster), which turned out to be Rylee's favorite ride of the day. Then we walked around Tom and Huck's island for a bit, and caught the train around the park. We happened to arrive at the front of the park a few minutes before one of the parades. We lucked out with a front row balcony view.

Afterwards, we took the train back so we could do The Pirates of the Caribbean ride.  Then we ducked into the Enchanted Tiki Room for their "bird" show.  It's a little lame, but Rylee actually adored it.  Then Jon and Rylee went through the Swiss Family Robinson tree house while I stood in line for Dole Whip (probably the longest line we stood in all day besides Cinderella), because they had milk-free soft serve for Rylee.  That little treat really perked everyone up though so it was worth it.

Rylee really wanted to buy her Minnie Mouse doll so we found a store and checked that off her list.  Then she changed into her princess dress.  Sadly, I didn't want to haul one of her fancy dresses so the one below had to suffice.  We quickly rode the Carousel before waiting to meet Cinderella.

  

The bonus princess was Aurora, the favorite princess of Rylee's best friend, Kenzie, so Rylee was pretty excited about meeting her.

You'll notice Rylee's wearing a necklace in the next picture.  She decided to spend some of her money on an Ariel necklace.  Oh, and Cinderella's castle looked beautiful all lit up with Christmas lights.  :)

 

We had a quick dinner and then tried to get a good spot for the Electric Light parade.  Not easily done. Rylee was getting tired, Jon had pretty much had enough too, but we held out.  Rylee loved the parade once it started, but wanted to go home after it was over so we missed the fireworks.  I caught a little bit of the show as we drove away on the shuttle.  Rylee was asleep on my lap before we even got back to the hotel.  :)