Our anniversary was spent as you know, in Florida at Universal Studios and Magic Kingdom at Disney World.

Now, many people gasped when I said we were only spending one day at one park while we were there. Let me explain.

We got engaged at Magic Kingdom so that will always hold a special place in our hearts and memories. And it means so much more to us because of that. And we had a limited 4 days that we wanted to spend doing something new. Universal Studios.

And the other biggest reason it was Magic Kingdom? The new Fantasyland. If you know anything about me, you know just how much I love Beauty and the Beast, Belle, all of it.

I named my childhood dog, Beauty. I had a 6th birthday party themed Beauty and the Beast, pinata included. My mom got me Belle gifts up until I was 22. And my sorority nickname? Little Belle. Case Closed.

I have been itching to get back to Magic Kingdom since we went the last time just for this very reason. And it did not disappoint.

Gaston's Tavern

 Step right into Gaston's mancave straight from the movie. It includes horns hing on the wall. Scores of tavern games. And the best part is you can indulge in a sip of LaFou's Brew.

Gaston's Tavern

It is a mixture of no-sugar-added frozen apple juice flavored with marshmallow and frothed with some sort of passion fruit. Kind of makes up for the ale, right?

Complete with souvenir cup

 Be Our Guest Restaurant

During the day, this reasturant is a quick service meal. Meaning, you can go in, order from the counter and choose your own seat. But dinner is the sit down dinner where you need to make reservations.

We booked our whole vacation 2 weeks before we went. Now, if you have heard from Disney and other people that go to Disney, booking character dinners requires at least 6 months in advance.

Well, that is not the case. Let me give you a trick. Two weeks out is when people tend to cancel reservations as they maneuver all their dinners and lunches. So what did we do to secure a prime 6:30 dinner reservation a week out from our date? Called every.single.day. Yes, we did. And my man came through for me. Call me crazy but I wanted to eat at the Beast's castle!

Model.

Lumiere directs you to your seat

The restaurant even serves you "the grey stuff." I had to sing the song for about 5 or 6 people when I told them for them to really understand the importance of it. It was delicious. And I wanted seconds. And thirds.

It includes the West Wing and wilting rose.

Unfortunately, due to the inconsistent downpours, really touring the rest of Fantasyland was hard. We did get to enjoy The Little Mermaid ride. It was taken from Epcot and brought over to Magic Kingdom.

And now I will sit and think about going back the next time.

Our {First} Anniversary

It is still hard to believe our FIRST anniversary has already come and gone. We have been married a whole 365 days? No way.

We are so last minute with our whole lives that we booked this anniversary vacation 2 weeks before we went on it. But it was amazing nonetheless. And the perfect way to wrap up our first year. Enjoy the serious picture overload of our trip and anniversary.

Eat Cake and Universal

Surprising: The cake was actually still pretty good. A little freezer burnt on the icing but I was pleasantly surprised for my 6 am cake feeding.

Who knew we would end up at Mardi Gras on our anniversary?

And see Robin Thicke in concert?

Where This Journey Began, At Magic Kingdom

We just had to

New FantasyLand

Be Our Guest Restaurant for Dinner

Folks, I was seriously beside myself. We even went in a half hour before our reservations. I mean, I was there 3 years ago when they started building it. And Beauty and the Beast is my absolute favorite. I have the best husband who agreed to spend a day here. And even got the best seats, in the grand ballroom.

A rose.

The Grey Stuff..It was Delicious!

Harry Potter World

Once again, best husband. We were able to get breakfast at the Three Broomsticks and then tour Harry Potter World. I will admit, it was approxiamtely 100 degrees. And no, that isn't being dramatic. So naturally, it was hard for us Jerseyans that haven't been exposed to above 83 degrees on a consistent basis lately. We sat and waited for rides. Then sat again. 

The Harry Potter ride, is no joke. That is a serious ride that if you have the slightest aversion to motion sickness, do not go on this ride. I repeat, do not go on this ride. We saw at least 3 people head for the nearest trash can after we got off and Brian and myself were doing some serious dazed and confused moves as we left.

We didn't even sadly, get the picture of ourselves on the ride because we both looked sick and dazed. Not the cutest look I have had. 

MMM Pumpkin Juice

ButterBeer

And the husband got to enjoy himself in superhero heaven.

Iron Man *sigh*

Of course, there is a video that captures ALL the pictures from our trip. Feel free to indulge.




First Anniversary from Krista Moy on Vimeo.

Disney Gift Card Giveaway!

If you have been around here for a little while or know me well, you know I absolutely love, love me some Disney.

As if getting engaged in Disney didn't tell, maybe the Disney wedding details tipped you off or the fact I mention Beauty & the Beast on occasion. Any of these will do.

Which is why I am very excited to be giving away a $20 Disney gift card with some other lovely ladies. The giftcard can be used at the Disney store (which might be one of the best stores on the planet) or on your Disney vacation. And if you are going on a Disney vacation, I am officially jealous.

No matter where you spend it, you have to enter to win!


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