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Thanks Lou, for the trip report compliments. I agree the costume was super cute. The only draw back was that the costume was super hot. Adrian did pretty good by keeping the costume on most of the night. I think he kept it on, because he absoultley loves pumpkins.

Great trip report Ted, It was a great day hanging with both you and Catrina. Those desserts at the end were pretty good! I'm glad to see the photo you took on the train didn't look like my head was a thousand times bigger than everone else and I could eat all of you in one bite! Hopefully you got home ok last night. I'll definetly keep Solace in March in mind. Take care.

More Pics: BGA with Ted and Catrina was a great day! Again, congrats Ted & Catrina on your Spring wedding. I wish you both the best of luck. We'll have to get together again! Thanks for reading. We all agreed our desserts were all Yumo! And I am in total love with my dessert. Catrina looks like she wants her banana split. I think Ted is really happy to eat his ice cream crepe. Ted and I had to give Guazi some love today. The happy couple. Awh how cute! The birds in Lory Landing were kind of evil! (checkout Ted's TR, you'll see the birds were not to friendly with me). Kumba was smoother than my recent visits.

More Pics: Took the relaxing train ride around the park. Ted was super scared in Tut's Tomb. Ted and Catrina were happy that Montu was a walk on. Catrina and I before riding my favorite inverted coaster, Montu. Enjoying all the Fall Haverst theming throughout the park.

Hey everyone, Today I got to spend a great day with some former TPR UK trip particpants, Ted and Catrina. It was nice hanging out catching up with these Coaster Fanatics. The weather was very perfect, not to hot and not to cold. The park was pretty empty, walk-ons on Shiekra and Montu! Onto the pics: Ted and Catrina waiting to experience "the sting" of the Scorpion. The very cool view from the first drop. Darn, Shiekra was a walk on. The always cool Shiekra. As you can tell, The Desert Grill was packed!

Final Trip Pic: The next day we all headed home and went our seperate ways. We really all had fun! I can't wait to take little Adrian to more parks in the future! Thanks for reading!

Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular Photos: Sea World's Halloween event was perfect for the entire family. Adrian absoultey loves Shamu! The Believe show was pretty cool. Adrian loves Shamu!

Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular Photos: The video screens used in the show were pretty awesome. Time to check out the new Believe Shamu show. What a cute pumpkin! Uncle Eric and Adrian in the pumkin patch. Mom, Dad & Adrian in the pumkin patch. A little pumkin returns to the home pumkin patch. The Flamingos were a little overwelling for Adrian. Shamu Express wasn't that bad, it took longer to load then the entire length of the ride! Had to get the new coaster credit. Adrian loved the Jumpin' Jellies. Got to pet a sloth, which was very cool.

On Halloween afternoon and evening we decided to head back to Sea World to checkout their Halloween event: Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular. I had never been to the event, and we all thought is was great. This was perfect for families and it was included in the park's admission. There was plenty of trick or treating, shows for kids and lots of kid-friendly sea creature characters walking around the park. I think this is a great first Halloween theme park event for a yound one to attend. As they get older they can graduate to MNSSHP, then HOS and HHN. Onto the photos, enjoy! Dad modeling Adrian's pirate hat creation. Making some arts and crafts. Time for some trick or treating. Adrian seemed to love the Sea Witch. Boys with the hott mermaid. Amanda and I met some interesting sea creature characters. Everyone loves bubbles! Time for Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular.

^ It is going to be pretty crowded the time you're there before New Year's Day. Just be sure to always have a Fast Pass in your hand at Disney throughout the day. If your going to Universal, buy the Universal Express passes. New Years Day through the 6th should pretty calm and not to bad. So no worries after New Year's.

January is a perfect month. Sometimes can be cold, especially to us Floridians! The only weekend in Jan. I would suggest to avoid is Martin Luther King Jr. The schools are off so the parks might be a little busy. Otherwise any other time in Jan., a walk-on for everything Usually January, May, September & November are the most off-times to visit the parks down here. If you ever want to see the parks decorated for the holidays then check them out anytime between Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas Eve. The parks are empty, everyone is doing last minute shopping. Avoid visiting between Christmas and New Years, that is one of the most busiest times of the year. Most of the parks reach their compacity by mid-morning. You don't want to have to wait 90 minutes to 2 hours for a ride like the Jungle Cruise or anything for that matter! Hope that helps and have fun whenever you visit.

Sea World Orlando Day 1 Photos: Adrian in the Shark Encounter. Next up: Day 2 at Sea World and Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular. Stay tuned! What kid doesn't love the polar caves in the Wild Artic. Adrian got a few new feathered friends. Brett and I were all thumbs up for this floorless coaster. Before conquering the beast known as "Kraken". One of the coolest aquariums ever: the Windows Of The Sea located next to the Journey To Atlantis gift shop. Amanda and Brett enjoyed the wet Journey To Atlantis. The always cool original Journey To Atlantis. We didn't have to fight other park guests to get good views of the exhibits. The park was not very crowded. Dad, Mom, Adrian, & some Manatees.

We spent a few fantastic days at Sea World Orlando. Amanda & Brett were able to get a "Anytime Pass" which let them come and go to Sea World for up to 7 days. This worked out perfectly. We split the park in half. Did a few hours, then went back to the park after a nap. We then did the rest of the park on Halloween for Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular. I think everyone enjoyed the park a lot. Adrian absoultely loved all the marine exhibits. Here are the photos from our first day at Sea World Orlando: The underwater viewing area is very awesome. A lot more to it then an average dolphin show. The new Blue Horizons show was very cool. Uncle Eric & Adrian. The dolphins looked like they were sitting at a bar waiting for drinks. I always forget how cool Dolphin Cove is. Adrian maps out our adventure.

^ Thanks Rich. It figures, the very next day everyone left Florida from the "TPR Real World Orlando", the weather became gorgeous! No humidty high 70's low 80's. And it has been like that ever since.

Dinner Pics: Another high school reunion pic. Next up: Our 1st day at Sea World Orlando, stay tuned! We were so glad that Cristina and Kevin could make it up. Best pizza ever. One slice and I was done. So I had two and I thought I was going to die! He loves Thomas the train. At Giordanos - best pizza place!

Downtown Disney Photos: Ok, this might tie as cutest photo. Adrian with his favorite uncles. Mom, Adrian and Dad. High School Reunion: Amanda, Cristina and me. Cristina, Adrian, Amanda, Brett & Kevin Look at the fishies! Me, Kevin, Cristina, Adrian, Amanda & Brett.

Kevin and one of Amanda and my best friends from high school, Cristina came up Sunday afternoon to hang with us at Downtown Disney. It was such a nice day. Brett had a long break from his meeting so he was able to join us. Adrian loved the World of Legos and the Pooh store - Suprise suprise! We had lunch at the Rainforest Cafe. We thought it would be neat for Adrian seeing all the animals. He enjoyed it, except the thunderstorm that comes through the resaurant every 20 minutes or so. None of us ever noticed how long they last until this visit! I think every kid jumped out of their seats/high chairs when the first crash of thunder hit. It seemed liked the storms lasted forever! Overall he seemed to like the Rainforest Cafe. After a nap for all of us, we ended the day with a bite to eat at Giordano's Pizza. This is the best pizza place period! I first went to one in Chicago and was so thrilled to find one outside of Disney property. It was Yumo! How cute is that! Adrian loved the World of Legos Adrian and Mom taking a train ride. Adrian and Dad enjoying a ride. Uncle Eric, Adrian & Brett

Thanks everyone for the kind responses. ^ Elissa you and Robb are going to be theme park enthusiest's dream parents! I can hear it now: Robb & Elissa: "Ok, little one we have to go to another theme park" Baby: "If we have to"

Magic Kingdom Photos: After a long day of magic at the Magic Kingdom. Next up Downtown Disney. Stay tuned! I think one of the main hightlights for Adrain were the ducks. We took a a ride on the Magic Carpets. Peoplemover is always a nice way to relax. After the nap, Adrian was already to zap some alien butt on Buzz lightyear. After all the excietment of lunch, Adrain slepted for 2 hours, even through the parade. The parade was cute.

Magic Kingdom Photos: The food was really good. An all-you-can-eat buffet, and the characters all for only $20! Worth every penny! I think Adrain will always remember this lunch. He couln't stop smiling! Adrain is one of Pooh's biggest fans! It was great, we didn't even have to move, all the Pooh characters came right up to our table. Adrian loved every minute. Actually I think both Amanda and I loved it just as much! I set up a surprise character lunch with Pooh and friends at The Crystal Palace.

Magic Kingdom Photos: But went crazy for Mickey and gave him a kiss on the nose. Amanda and Adrian with Mary Poppins. He wasn't so sure about Donald. Adrain, like another certian TPR member loves Chip and Dale.

^ Yes, when we arrived at the park we stopped at Town Hall/Guest Relations and mentioned that it was his first visit and they gave a button for him to wear. This was great because all the Disney cast members paid even more attention to him. I did this last year on my friend Lynn's birthday. She wore the button and she had 55 Disney cast members wish her happy birthday everytime. Very cool!

This past weekend my best friend, Amanda, her husband Brett and their 2-year old son, Adrian came down from up north for a visit. They were in Orlando for a conference for Brett's work. So I decided to come up and visit with them and checkout the Magic Kingdom and Sea World. "Uncle Eric" gave them the tour. It was a lot of fun doing these parks with a 2-year old. You really do see everything totally different. The light of wonder in Adrian's eyes will always be remembered. Tha Magic Kingdom was perfect for Adrian. His eyes looked as if they were going to pop out of his head with amzement! At the Magic Kingdom he got his first coaster credit ever on Goofy's Barnstormer. He really loved Sea World. We also checked out Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular on Halloween. Adrian had a lot of fun trick or treating around the park. First up: our day at the Magic Kingdom. Brett had to go to the conference so Amanda, Adrian and I headed over to the most Magical place on Earth. Mom and Adrian I think along with Pooh, Small World was Adrian's favorite of the day. Lot's of wonderment. Brought back memories of when I was a child. It's A Small World was a big ht. This has to be one of the cutest photos ever! Mom and Adrian Adrain and "Uncle Eric" Couldn't visit Fantasy Land without a ride on Dumbo the Flying Elephant. The new Pooh todler playground was perfect for Adrain. We rode a few times, after each time, Adrian was like: "Again! Again! Pooh was a big tumbs up from Adrian! First up, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. With a little pixie dust, we helped open the Magic Kingdom. Everyone enjoyed the Welcome show and train arrival of the Disney characters. Looks like Adrain notices a certain castle coming up. He recieved his co-pilot monorail license. Adrian loves trains, so we sat in the front of the monorail. He added the "choo choo" sound effects.

Chuck your trip report was kick A$$!! It was a lot of fun hanging out, we'll have to do it again sometime!

Great photo report Erik! It was nice having another meeting of the "Eric(K) Johnsons! We'll have to do a another park meet sometime before the Midwest!