What’s a secret island without a fort?

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John confessed that he dragged us all over here for this: a fort. It is a parent ride. Kids run around while parents sit. It’s all good.

John comes home

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John has been talking about getting to Tom Sawyer’s Island all day. And, at last he’s made the raft ride over. But, what’s the fascination?

If only they were so anxious to walk a real one

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After surviving The Haunted Mansion, we were exited into a gift cart–go figure. The kids found these haunted dog leashes. We all thought about our sweet Asta and wondered how he was doing–for about five seconds.

Finished with Fantasyland

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That was fast… Tomorrowland, Toontown, and Fantasyland done. Well, almost. We need to return this afternoon to ride Peter Pan’s magical flight. The wait is 55 minutes right now. With our Fast Pass, it will be less than ten.

Last time here, I was Stella’s age

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Not a thing has changed since mom held my hand and led me through this line. It seems a parental rite of passage to return the favor. Or, is it, inflict that looping song into their long-term memories. Remember it? Sing with me: it’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small, small, world. (repeat)