{"id":52,"date":"2008-01-02T15:26:00","date_gmt":"2008-01-02T15:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wjimhudson.com\/?p=52"},"modified":"2008-01-02T15:26:00","modified_gmt":"2008-01-02T15:26:00","slug":"200812a-visit-to-the-magic-kingdom-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wjimhudson.com\/?p=52","title":{"rendered":"A Visit to the Magic Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"yui_3_10_1_1_1390357893350_151023\">This morning we checked into Port Orleans Riverside and got a room in the Acadian House.  The rooms here have not changed a whole lot over the years \u2014 almost like visiting a friend\u2019s place.  After dropping off our bags, we headed over to the Magic Kingdom and took the Jungle Cruise, rode Magic Carpets of Aladin, visited the Tiki Room, explored Swiss Family Tree House, experienced Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, cruised the Tomorrow Land Transit Authority, and enjoyed Mickey\u2019s Toontown fair.  We were going to ride Pirate of the Caribbean, but the theming and presence of Captain Jack made it a little too intimidating for Emily.  We ate at El Pirata y el Perico (we\u2019re doing the Disney Dining Plan again this year, but unlike years past, there is no appetizer or gratuity included any longer).  The Magic Kingdom is still beautifully decorated for Christmas \u2014 this is a new experience for us visiting this time of year.  Poinsettias, garlands, and candles seem to be everywhere.  As soon as you enter Main Street USA, you can feel the Christmas ambiance in the air.<\/p>\n<p id=\"yui_3_10_1_1_1390357893350_151026\">We left the Magic Kingdom mid-afternoon and drove over to Animal Kingdom Lodge.  They have an amazing tree in the lobby.  I really think we\u2019re going to need to come and stay here one of these years.  We watched the animals out back for a while, then we came in and sit by the fire (it\u2019s a bit chilly!).  We had dinner at Boma \u2014 one of our favorite restaurants on the property.  The food as usual was very good.  After dinner we headed back to the hotel to rest up for tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p id=\"yui_3_10_1_1_1390357893350_151029\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwjim.squarespace.com\/static\/5005bec124ac859904574947\/50e3ba24e4b0c9d686528872\/50e3ba24e4b0c9d6865288f2\/1305383371287\/magickingdom2jan20081.wmv\">Click for Video Highlights From January 2nd<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2317\/2742709357_80f6821f2b_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3277\/2743547926_c65dcb8a2f_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3049\/2743548076_0f3324097e_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3201\/2743548224_13f45d9bfb_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3295\/2742710005_7b988508e7_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3262\/2742710091_e9d3cf9097_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3259\/2742710241_776a483884_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3063\/2743548794_1627065e28_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3229\/2743549042_043ca8a2c6_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3273\/2742710811_8d8ec773cf_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3256\/2742710925_018dc77e5e_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3229\/2742711055_7869860e23_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3199\/2742711153_1e5ebcd4d0_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Magic Kingdom Fun\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3230\/2743549720_3d3309a6b6_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Animal Kingdom Lodge Decorations\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3112\/2743549904_1b09d02516_m.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"Our room\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This morning we checked into Port Orleans Riverside and got a room in the Acadian House. 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