We woke up on Sunday and Samantha was officially FOUR! We had another full day planned, unfortunately, the weather was not cooperating. It was raining when we woke up and did not stop all day long. Soaking rain! But, we weren’t going to let that stop us! We put on our raincoats and ponchos and headed to Epcot!

Samantha had the best set up with this rain cover over the stroller!

Our first stop was Soaring and it’s still a really cool ride…

We then headed over to Norway where we got to meet Elsa…

and Anna!

We then had lunch at Akershus where we got to see even more of our princess friends including Belle…

Aurora…

Snow White…

Cinderella…

and even Ariel – in her dress and with her legs this time! ha!

We then went back over the Magic Kingdom. Because of the rain (it was really, really raining nonstop) there were no lines for anything. So, we rode Big Thunder, Splash Mountain, Buzz Lightyear and a couple of others. After a few hours, we were pretty wet and tired so went back to hang at the hotel before heading to the airport. We made it home late that night super tired but super happy.

What a trip it was with to celebrate my best girl on her 4th birthday! A huge thanks to GJ for everything. As they say at Disney, dreams do come true!!!

 

So, after the debacle of the Bippity Boppity Boutique, Samantha was not a happy camper and really wanted to take off all of her princess garb. But, we had a lunch reservation to eat in Cinderella’s castle in one hour so my mom and I convinced her to leave it all on until then. There was a lot of whining but we managed to distract her by going on The Little Mermaid ride where I got a little smile (for the picture only!)…

and the Teacups! She loved the Teacups! I’m still dizzy.

We then stopped by to meet two princesses before lunch. Samantha was really unhappy and cranky at this point and, despite having on her beautiful Rapunzel dress, would not take off her coat for the picture with Rapunzel. Sigh. She made me get in the picture with her (I had also put on the pink hair in an attempt to make her smile).

We also met Tiana…

and this pretty much sums up her experience with Tiana. Pout.

It was finally time to go into the castle and I do think Samantha thought all of that was pretty neat! We met Cinderella downstairs…

and then headed up to lunch.

She was all smiles for Snow White…

Aurora…

and Jasmine!

She even got another birthday cupcake!

Lunch was good and things were looking up!

As soon as lunch was over, Samantha insisted that I take off all the princess stuff before we even left the table.

As soon as it was all off, she was back to my happy girl!

As she said, “I just like normal me, not princess me.” I couldn’t agree more! We then had the best afternoon riding all “fast rides” like she wanted! This girl rode Barnstormer…

Big Thunder…

Splash Mountain…

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train…

and couldn’t have been happier! We met Ariel…

and stood in line forever for Aladdin’s Flying Carpets before riding Pirates of the Caribbean.

We then got to watch the night time show and Samantha danced away to the music and loved the fireworks!

What a way to spend your last day as a 3 year old! It really did turn out to be a fantastic day at the happiest place on earth!