Christmas Magic is in the Air!

What a wonderful last day we've had!  We've been blessed with very warm weather but not too hot!  We met Elly and "our girls" at 9:30 am at Disney's Hollywood Studios.  We were quickly off to great rides. There was Toy Story, Beauty and the Beast show, Star Tours and The Great Movie Ride as well as Stars Wars Encounter.  Grant went to ride the big Roller Coaster Ride before taking off for ESPN at Disney Boardwalk to watch the Dolphin's FANTASTIC win!!!! Trey stayed with us through the character lunch where Gaby could see some of her favorites---Jake from Neverland Pirates and June from Little Einsteins!  She danced with June and hugged everyone!  We ended up with great seats at the Beauty and the Beast show and Gaby loved every second of it -- as did we!  Trey bailed after lunch to go catch some of the game, but alas when he got to ESPN zone they were at capacity and wouldn't let any more people inside.  It took him an hour and a half to get back to our hotel. There just wasn't a quick way back to the Grand Floridian. He did make it back to the room in time to see the 4th quarter! As soon as the game was over he and Grant rushed to meet us at Germany.  They will not seat your group until you are all there!  Everyone made it, but it was a bit like herding goldfish!

We had dinner at Germany tonight and had to check in for our resevation at 5:00 pm.  Then it was about a 45 minute wait.  In all the years Bill and I have been to Epcot, we had never been to Germany. It was great. It was super crowded because they do a dinner package there that includes a reserved  seat at the Candlelight Processional in the amphitheater and a reserved viewing section for the spectacular Illuminations and Fireworks show.  The Candlelight Performance is just AMAZING!  We were told it's mostly cast members in the orchestra and in the choir.  They  have Sigourney Weaver as the official narrator on stage this year reading the Christmas Story.  After she reads a few verses, the choir sings the most beautiful Christmas Carols!  When they were singing the Hallelujah Chorus, Gaby made us all hold hands!  It was the MOST precious moment!  Duffy had tears in her eyes...if you EVER get to  Disney at Christmas time, the Candlelight Processional is a MUST see!  One of the best Christmas shows ever!!!

We were sad to leave Elly and our new friends behind, but I know they are following the blog and they know we WILL be back to see them again!  They are very special ladies!  Merry Christmas to everyone!  The Fuller Family has started off this Christmas season in a spectacular fashion!  Thank you to everyone who made this such a special memory!

This is the Gingerbread house in the lobby of our hotel!

Tree outside Hollywood Studios.

She LOVED Princess Sophia!

Dancing with June from Little Einsteins at lunch!

These two liked Manny..

Gaby did a "twirl" for June!  (June twirls a lot on the TV show!)

Gaby with her new friend Elly!!

Jake of Neverland Pirates is a favorite.

Dinner in Germany!

Gaby LOVES to play with her new elephant "family"!  She's putting a bandage on one because he fell on the floor!

The trumpeters at the  Candlelight Procession were awesome!

The choir....

Sigourney Weaver as the narrator....

Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy this joyous season with your family and friends...