November 19, 2011 – PJ's Little Tiger's Site

Of all the theme parks in Orlando, and there are plenty, we felt we need to checkout Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. After entering the Magic Kingdom, our first thought was, “wow, this is EXACTLY like Disneyland”…then realized, oh, I get it…this IS Disneyland. Yes, Tiger’s parents can be a bit slow sometimes…but don’t tell me you knew that Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was exactly like Disneyland? Oh, are we the only ones then?

Either way, it still made for a great time for Tiger as he got to complete a few firsts: first theme park, first theme park ride (Prince Charming’s Carousel), first parade (Move it, shake it, celebrate it), first time on “It’s a Small World”, and the first time flying on the “Magic Carpets of Aladdin”.

If I sit down, will this mouse eat me?

Okay, I guess he’s safe

So what’s the difference between this and Disneyland again? That’s right, nothing.

A rare picture of the three of us…

I think my mama is trying to copy me

My first ride! Why can’t I make this thing go any faster? Giddy up Tonto!

I love elephants, their ears remind me of my dada

My first water ride with one of my favorite songs playing throughout

40 days until I get to see Santa again…I wonder if he’s still at the Santa Anita Mall?

Me and my homie, the Nutcracker

If you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you area,
Every child that comes to Disney World,
Will fall…asleep…

I’m not sure if Tiger will ever be a Disney Imagineer, but he can certainly try to be if he wants. We almost got Tiger into the Disney button collection hobby, but cooler heads (dada) prevailed and we didn’t. I have a feeling Tiger’s going to like both Disney and Magic Mountain when he grows up…let’s just hope we’re back in California when that happens.

Orlando has tons of activities to offer for families…things like Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and the Annual Open Text Content World Conference. The Open what? Yes, that’s an annual conference to talk about IT-related things, with this year’s conference held at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando. One of the cool things about this conference is that it’s a week long conference, which means a nice getaway from oft rainy New Jersey.

Orlando’s weather held up nicely (although some days were humid), and gave us a chance to checkout a few tourist attractions, as well as give Tiger his first chance at playing in a pool, eating cheesecake, and flying on a magic carpet (more on that later).

Dude! This isn’t New Jersey…