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Days 228-232: What do you do after traveling the World? You Go to Disney World.

1/6/2014

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After Puerto Rico, we decided to make a quick stop in Florida before heading back to snowy Massachusetts for Christmas.  We really wanted to check out Universal Studios after hearing rave reviews from several people. Since we were going to be in Orlando anyway, we had to go to Disney World, opting to see the most classic theme park - The Magic Kingdom.  We dodged the insane daytime crowds in favor of the moderate evening crowds by purchasing passes to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party which gives you park access from 4pm-midnight. The longest we waited in line for anything was about 10 minutes, which was a a nice change from some longer lines at Universal the day before.  Check out the bottom of this entry to see our favorite rides at both parks. 

We had a lot of fun being kids again at Universal and the Magic Kingdom, however after two days of being surrounded by crowds, kids and endless chain restaurants we had to get out. We drove east to Palm Beach where we hung out with my old roommate Krista.  She is a competitive paddle board surfer, sponsored by a surf shop called 27 North.  She took us out for our very first paddle board lesson. Despite the windy day, we both learned pretty quickly and really enjoyed it!  Krista showed us around town taking us out to this great outdoor restaurant called Guanabanas in Jupiter.  The atmosphere at this place can't be beat - white lights, palm trees, a big banyon tree, sand, stars and live music. The food was great and the manager was super friendly. I highly recommend it if you are ever in the area!

Here are some pictures from our time in Florida:
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Team B at Disney!
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Main Street
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Is a pub that doesn't serve beer really a pub?
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Fireworks show was impressive. Not recommended if you are prone to seizures.
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Even as an adult, it's still pretty magical.
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This ride was closed when I was last in Disney at age 11. I finally got to ride Space Mountain!
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Snow (ahem..suds) in Orlando!
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Who-ville
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Merry Grinchmas!
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Hogsmeade
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Hogwarts!
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Butterbeer was not bad...but I don't recommend it before going on the roller coaster
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Honeydukes Candy Shop
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Zonko's Joke Shop
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So many of the rides were in 3D
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Christmas in Orlando!
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We strolled through Lake Eola Park
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LOVED this sculpture in Lake Eola Park!
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Nice change of pace - Krista & me at Juno Beach
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Parker!!
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Sand castle we saw in downtown West Palm Beach
Our Favorite Rides at Universal:
1. Harry Potter 3D ride
2. Incredible Hulk
3. Transformers
4. Big Harry Potter roller coaster
5. The Mummy
6. Rock & Roll roller coaster
7. Despicable Me

Our Favorite Rides at Magic Kingdom:
1. Space Mountain
2. Big Thunder Mountain
3. Splash Mountain
We also gained a greater appreciation for It's a Small World! 
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    Eva has been traveling for 15+ years, including an 8 month journey around the world.  

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