Senior Designer Jennie Shannon recently spent a week with her husband, Brian, and their 4-year-old son, Mac, while leaving 21-month-old Cade at home. They plan to introduce him to Mickey next time. Here are their family faves.
Riding Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom.
Eating breakfast with Pooh, Tigger, and Piglet at The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom.
Hang gliding virtually on Soarin’ in Epcot’s Land Pavilion.
Using the Photopass allowed our family to have a picture taken together.
Watching Mac paint and decorate Mickey Mouse cookies at the Concourse Steakhouse in the Contemporary Resort.
Riding in the front car of the monorail.
Viewing the Fantasmic! evening show at Disney-MGM Studios.
Watching Festival of the Lion King’s singing, dancing, acrobatics, and audio-animatronics in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Interacting with Nemo’s friends at Turtle Talk with Crush at Epcot.
Housekeeping magic. Mac’s toys had fun while we were in the parks. We would often return to find The Incredibles climbing the bunk bed.
ARTICLE BY Annette Thompson / Photography Gary Clark