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Today we ate with the main mouse, that's right, Mickey. This is our first stop on the Character meal train. Joining Mickey are his pals, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto. Can you tell we are excited??!!! Below are the items you can find on the buffet. Also, the price per person. These items may vary, according to seasons. $26.62 for Adults, $13.99 for Children 3-9 PREMIUM FRUIT BAR Seasonal Melon and Fresh Fruit Display, Assorted Flavored Yogurts & More CEREAL SELECTIONS Corn Flakes, Fruit Loops, Rice Krispies, Crunchero's, Hot Oatmeal BREAKFAST SPECIALTIES Pluto's Cheese Blintz Scrambled eggs Three-cheese Omelet Chef's Daily Omelet Goofy's Vegetable Lasagna Mickey Mouse Waffles Bacon and Cheese Potatoes Breakfast potatoes Minnie's Breakfast Pizza Powder-Sugar Dusted French Toast Pancakes Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy Sausage Links and Bacon Tator Crisps PASTRY CHEF'S CREATIONS Bagels, Chocolate Croissants, Muffins Cinnamon Rol...

Today we are on our way to the most magical place on earth. We will check into Coronado Springs tomorrow morning. I can't wait!!! I love Coronado Springs for so many reasons; the pools, the quick service restaurant, the price, and the fact that the rooms have recently been refurbished. I am so excited to be staying here again!!! More pictures to come. I promise!! Here is the story behind Coronado Springs. In the early 16th century, the people living in New Spain (now Mexico) began to hear rumors of the “Seven Golden Cities of Cibola” located in the deserts hundreds of miles to the north. The legend told that these cities held vast amounts of wealth just waiting to be claimed by anyone fortunate enough to discover their whereabouts. In 1535 Francisco de Coronado left his home in Salamanca, Spain and came to the New World. He climbed the social and political ladder quickly and was soon appointed to the position of Governor of Neuva Galicia. In 1540, Mexican Viceroy Antonio de...

In an earlier post I wrote about must have items to entertain children in long car rides. This is part 2 of the post. I never leave home without my "bag of tricks". These below are the other items I must have. I know what you are thinking. Play-Doh, really?? Yes! Yes, my friend, it can save the day! I have a car seat tray that my toddler uses for various things. I bought the tray at our local super store for $15. I have to say, it was the best $15 I have ever spent. Play-Doh can break up the day. It is fun, and helps small motor skills.  Also, it is a neat, different car distraction. This is the obvious one. DVD player and lots of DVDs. We would not even attempt any car ride without this little beauty. I have to say, I'm not sure a green worm every sounded so good. This little gem will read the book out loud to your child. Built into the software, are games to play. These fun books are very easy for small hands to use. Now you know my car rid...

Anyone who has ever tried to potty train a child will tell you, it is not easy!!! My daughter was just not going  to potty unless she was super motivated to do so. We tried candy, toys, and even special outings (Chuck E Cheese) none of these worked. I noticed every time she would see coins, she would take them and hide them in her "special place". Sometimes I am slow, but I caught on quick. That day we went to the store and I let her pick out a piggy bank. We explained to her every time she would use the potty she could put money in her bank. We also told her this would be her money she could use at Disney. I do understand that she can not comprehend using her money at Disney, she is only 3. However, she is potty trained!! I am not sure how much money is in the little pig. I will say it is super heavy! I am hoping to teach her the importance of saving for things and how to manage money.  Here again, she is only 3, but you hav...