Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

We had a l-o-n-g day yesterday. When we left the house at 8:30 a.m. to go to the synagogue for a rehearsal, we knew we wouldn't get home until late, but I never suspected it would be 1 a.m.!! Wow!

The rehearsal was fine, and then I went to the salon for my appointment. That was fine, too. I am letting my hair grow out a bit, so Angel only trimmed the bangs and the back. She had it all poofed up in a very glamorous style, but that only lasted until we got to Epcot. It was sunny, so I put my hat on and that was the end of the glamorous hair.

We had the Australian moscato, which was excellent, but the ice cream was sold out. I had the coconut cake from Australia instead. Mark got the macadamia mousse from the dessert pavilion. After a quick trip up to the UK for some last minute shopping, we started our trek over to the Magic Kingdom. If you have never tried to go from one park to another, you may not know that it can easily take an HOUR!! By the time we walked from Epcot's World Showcase, rode the tram to the car, walked the long aisle to the car, drove to the Magic Kingdom, rode the tram to the Ticket and Transportation Center, rode the monorail, walked to the park entrance, and got to Cosmic Ray's in Tomorrowland for dinner, over an hour had elapsed. We left World Showcase at 4:00 p.m. and arrived at Cosmic Ray's at 6. TWO HOURS!! Distances are amazing here.

This was my first time at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and it did not disappoint. It was just so much fun. You have to buy a special ticket for it, although our season passes did get us a nice discount, also going early in the season is cheaper. The park actually closes at 7 for the party, and then people come in with the special ticket and get a wrist band.

The usual shows, most of the restaurants, and some of the rides are closed, but the special things that are open are awesome. Pecos Bill and Cosmic Ray's are the two main restaurants where you can get a dinner. In some of the other restaurants, you can only get four things: hot chocolate, sugar cookies, apple slices, and apple juice. BUT, these things are free and unlimited all night! We did our share.

It was a great time! I think we will be making this an annual event.