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of disney, new friends and balloon hats

April 7, 2009 | Florida, bloggers I adore, vacations

I got back from Florida late Sunday night. It was a very much needed break filled with sunshine, magic and rollercoasters.

Even at 25 21 years old, I can’t explain the feeling that initial walk down Main Street and first setting eyes on Cinderella’s castle gives me. (sorry for the dark iPhone photo, it had just finished raining as well)

It also never fails to make me feel like I was jipped out of my childhood. I never got run around Disney World dressed up as a princess like all the little girls I seen this past weekend. Damn it, I want a princess dress and I want it now!

(Halloween 2009: I’m stuffing my ass into a pink Sleeping Beauty dress. Princess party, bitches!)

The following day was Universal Studios. We crammed both parks in one day which was either incredible stupid or incredibly smart. Let’s just go with smart though, okay? I geeked out a bunch over the signs that boasted of Harry Potter’s theme park being built. You couldn’t see anything because everything was blocked off but I sure as hell tried while we flying around upside down on Dueling Dragons. Rollercoaster are high up so I figured I could sneak a glimpse. Too bad I forgot to factor in the upside down loops, going a million miles an hour and screaming my face off thing.

(I will be there when it finally opens in 2010 nerding out hardcore.)

That night we met up with Lauren and Alexis, as well as a couple of Jenn’s friends, for dinner at some Latin place on CityWalk. The food was kind of bland but there was great company and Alexis and I narrated the cheesy Spanish music videos that were distracting us while we were suppose to be mingling, then the fajitas set off the fire sirens and we left only to stumble across this:

Yes, that is a group of eight people with a balloon hat. And yes, you read that right HAT. An eight person balloon hat and all eight of those people were getting down to the live band that was playing.

Together. In their balloon hat. Connected. Eight people.

What is wrong with life?

But I will say seeing that kind of made up for the fact that our visit with them was so short.

(I wish you could submit photos to Fmylife.com, except in this case it would be this picture with FYL (fYOURlife) because you look like a goddamn fool.)

P.S. Going from 90 degree weather to 30 degree slushy snow in the same day really is depressing. Things like that should be illegal.

P.P.S. A million thanks to my guest bloggers: Tia, Alexa and Jess. You all are the bestest ever!

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WHAT? How did I miss that you guys were here in Orlando?

Miss Maries last blog post..When the moody artist side takes over…

I was hoping for a pic of you & jenn with the mouse ears on.

Matts last blog post..Not a man crush but I am jealous

“except in this case it would be this picture with FYL (fYOURlife) because you look like a goddamn fool.”

hahahaha you are so badass!

Bens last blog post..A lot can happen in a week

OMG a Harry Potter park??? I am all over that.

You got out in good time – it’s cold here now!

So, I really suggest you getting a 20 person balloon hat…for the 20SB meetup. Perfect, right? RIGHT??

Great meeting you

Laurens last blog post..Hangover

AH! Now I want to go to Disney World!

Disney is my faaaaavorite. I am so jealous of you! And if you need another princess for that party, just give me a call. I love me some princess dresses (and in my opinion, you are NEVER too old to wear one).

SuperCareos last blog post..The Conditional Confession of the Mess Maker

Who doesn’t still love Cinderella and her glass slippers?

Allisons last blog post..schick says mow your lawn

I just want to know how those people managed to be dancing in-sync without practicing, or even more so how they all managed to walk away together without disrupting that monstrosity of a balloon hat.

It was so nice to meet up, here’s hoping for even more time to hang out in the future!

Alexiss last blog post..I almost missed my dad’s birthday

So glad to hear you had such a great time! Also, where the eff is spring?

Sunshine, magic and roller coasters are exactly what EVERYONE needs every once in a while. I wish I had a friend that would and could go to Disney with me. I’d jump at the chance.

The first time I saw Cinderella’s castle, my eyes started tearing up with happiness. I loved every minute of being in Disney.

Jaime @ Fast Timess last blog post..Re: Oh HELL No!

Oo I remember reading about the HP theme park when it was first announced and thinking “YES! I HAVE TO BE THERE,” so clearly I’m coming with you.

No, seriously.

nicoleantoinettes last blog post..life lists, the apple store, and chinese foot massage

Hahhaha that hat is awesome. I’m glad you had a fun trip.

AshleyDs last blog post..Dreaming of him

Looks like you had a blast! I haven’t been to Disney in years but I would love to get there for a long weekend!

Mariss last blog post..Let’s Do Brunch

I just went to Disney World last October for the first time in my LIFE and I loved it! It’s just fun and happy and I totally wanted a princess dress too. Though we went to Cinderella’s Castle for breakfast and I had my photo taken with her, Snow White, Jasmine, Belle and Princess Aurora!

Lexis last blog post..I’m a winner!!!!

I just found your page via 20sb! I love it so far.

And Disney is pretty much the best place on earth.

Lisas last blog post..London over the years

So jealous!

Megans last blog post..Blogoversary Giveaway

aw glad you had so much fun! and that balloon hat is ridiculous.

i want it for my birthday, haha.

I don’t care I’m going there on 2010..mygosh harry potter.

Ps. Maybe they’re in holiday mode.

Pss. Although it’s still illegal to be idiotic on holiday :p

You know, I have never been to Disney either. What’s worse is I’ve been to Orlando numerous times, but my Ex never got his act together well enough to take me. The sad.

I’m glad you had fun!

Beauty of Arguments last blog post..End of (Psychology) Days

Oh, man. I want to go to Disney now. And what is up with those people with the balloon hat on!?

I love City Walk! Orlando is the perfect getaway or realistic vacation (as opposed to some tropical places) because of the area and surrounding hotels and restaurants.

Katie Ks last blog post..My love for Quotes

I didn’t go to Disney for the first time ’til I was 22 and it was AMAZING. Sure, I was also jealous of all the little girls running around – did you see their hairstyles that their crazy parents all paid about $70 each for? – but I think as adults (ick, hate that word), we can appreciate it more than we might’ve as kids.

Hope you had a fabulous time! I know I did when I went to both of those parks last year – er, Oct. 2007 – for the first time.

Mindys last blog post..Three down, 47 to go.

So fun! I have never been to Disney.

I’m so glad you guys had fun at Disney. You both so deserve it.

Jessicas last blog post..Adventures in bra shopping

I read your last bit about the balloon hats out loud to the boy… to which he responded, “Wait, fuck you life for the balloon hats? That’s dumb. An eight person balloon hat is AWESOME.”

Jamie…. fml.

It’s fun to experience Disney(land for me) as a grownup, sans the parents who only wanted to watch parades. BORING!

michelle woos last blog post..Cousins

So happy you had such a fab time! I love the feeling I get when I walk down main street too…so nostalgic and wonderful!

Awww you made me want to go back to Disney too!

And omg Harry Potter’s land is going to be amazingggg. And SO popular!

aww! Everyone is going to Disney lately. No fair! I wanna go.

Kimberlys last blog post..Apologies!!

yay! i’m glad you had a good time.

tias last blog post..28.

I would be the one to pop that balloon hat, I swear. But by accident. And it would probably make people cry!

So glad you had a wonderful trip! Disney truly is a magical place.

we are SO having a princess party for halloween!!

Maggies last blog post..Adventures Elsewhere

I’m going back to Florida when the HP park opens too…
Slightly longer treck for me though, seeing as I’m in Australia. Will be totally worth it though.

Disney is the bestest place in the world.

missKs last blog post..OMG there are pictures!

I live less than 2hrs from Disney but don’t go nearly as often as I should! I went in Sept with my 9 year old niece and we got to have dinner with the Disney Princesses in Epcot!!!!! I really think I was more excited to meet them than she was!

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yay! i'm glad you had a good time.

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