After Christmas, we met the Stewarts for a family vacation to Universal Studios and Disney World, where we rang in the new year. I took so many pictures and video, that I decided to break it up into several pages. This is Day 4 - Magic Kingdom.

I went to Magic Kingdom with my folks when I was about 12 years old. I went again back in 2003 when Lauren was only 2 years old. As I said before, I'm always impressed with Disney's attention to detail - and the excellent service. They keep everything sparkling clean, and seem to update the rides every few years. Well, it still has that 'vintage feel' as many rides are about 40 years old - but regardless - we all had a blast, and it was a great way to ring in 2012.

The famous Disney Main Street was decorated for Christmas

One of my favorites....

Lauren plays the haunted organ

...and Jay throws water...

Waiting in the Hall of Presidents

And of course, we had to see the famous Pirates of the Caribbean ride

These guys have been playing that same game of chess FOREVER

A quick pic from inside the ride

...and then it was time to go racing!

Lauren and Claire are so happy to be in a car by themselves

There they go - ZOOOM~!

BAM! ...OUCH MY HEAD~!!~

WHO KEEPS CRASHING INTO US?!??!

Oh, it's that crazy Jacqui.

Claire tells her mom how much her head hurts by being crashed from behind.

The People Mover was neat (and relaxing)

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO #7 - A view from the People Mover (part 1)

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO #8 - A view from the People Mover (part 2)

We also saw the Electric Light Parade

The boys had the best view.

Some great pics of the Rocket Ride
...not sure how Jacqui and Jay both fit in that thing...

The Buzz Lightyear ride was also pretty neat

HAPPY NEW YEAR~!~!

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO #9 - The New Year's Fireworks Display (part 1)

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO #10 - The New Year's Fireworks Display (part 2)

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO #11 - The New Year's Fireworks Display (part 3)

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