Day 2 at Disney was incredible. Being that it was Christmas Eve the parks were crowed, but we didn't think it was any worse than the Minnesota State Fair. We started the day in Animal Kingdom and just as we imagined MacKenzy loved every minute of it! We started off with their Safari ride where we got to see grazing Giraffes, sleeping Lions, bathing Hippos, and a herd of Elephants. We made it our goal early on to make sure MacKenzy got to meet some of the characters, as we didn't get the chance the first day. We stood in line to meeting Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger & Goofy and Pluto while in Animal Kingdom. I'd have to say meeting Tigger was by far her favorite!
MacKenzy loves Dinosaurs and Animal Kingdom has quite an exhibit. You can dig for fossils, ride dinosaur themed kiddie rides, and a scary Dinosaur ride. MacKenzy was insistant on going on it, so crossing our fingers we took her...and she LOVED it! I held her hand and had to hold her back in her seat (the ride is pretty jerky) and the entire time her eyes were wide open with amazement...again, I'm sure she thought they were real (she doesn't understand that whole extinction thing yet!). She was a brave little solider! A woman and her teen-aged daughter approached us as we exited asking what the ride was like...they figured since a small girl came out of it all smiles it couldn't be too bad. Little do they know our little Braveheart!
We made our way over to the Magic Kingdom around 3 o'clock and set out to do the things we hadn't done the previous time. On the first day the Tea Cup ride was closed, and that was one ride MacKenzy saw on the promo DVD and said she wanted to ride, but this time it was open. I mistakenly trusted my husband to be gentle and midway through the ride I had to give him the ol' knife across the throat sign. I used to be able to sit on the Tilt-O-Whirl fours...but 10 seconds into the Tea Cups and I was about ready to toss my cookies! MacKenzy loved it and laughed afterwards about how dizzy she was...meanwhile I fought off the desire to stick my head in a garbage can!
After the Tea Cups we decided to stand in line to meet some Princesses! MacKenzy isn't into the Princess scene. Once and awhile when I actually get a dress on her, she'll twirl and say, "Look Mommy! I'm a princess," but other than that she's into Lion King, Finding Nemo, and Buzz Lightyear (or as she says it, "Buzz Ight-ear:). She does however love Ariel (the Little Mermaid), but I think it has more to do with the fact that she swims with fish than anything. The line moved pretty quickly and before we knew it we were ALONE in a room with Cinderella and Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty). When I say ALONE I mean...ALONE! A couple staff, the princesses and us! It was completely the coolest thing! They were so genuine and sweet I almost tear up when I think of it. Princess Aurora greeted MacKenzy and said, "Wow! Aren't you a beautiful princess! What is your name?" They asked her how old she was and if she was having fun....it was so personal! She first had her picture taken with Cinderella and they sat and chatted. Then Aurora joined them...and then Aurora held MacKenzy's hand and walked her over to her thrown for pictures. It was one of those moments that will forever be etched in my memory!
After that incredible experience we stood in line for Mickey Mouse. The was a bit longer but it too was a neat experience. 
After the characters we had dinner and took a chances at letting Kenzy drive. We drove the little race cars where I pressed the gas and MacKenzy took the wheel. We were all over the road and she had a blast!
Lastly we watched the evening's fireworks and made our way to the front of the park. We called it an early night and said Good-bye to Mickey and his friends.
This trip was unforgettable!!!
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