Photo Friday: Story Time with Aladdin

Welcome to another Photo Friday!

This week, I wanted to share a photo from an experience that few get to experience.  In 2008, I booked a trip through AAA (now I use and recommend MouseFanTravel).   One of the benefits of booking with AAA is guests can book an exclusive story time opportunity.  In 2008, when this photo was taken, this story time took place in the Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom.  Now, with Mickey's meet-and-greet moving to the Town Square, the AAA story time was moved to the Norway pavilion in Epcot.

What made this story time interesting was how intimate it was.  There were only a handful of kids sharing a story with Aladdin, so the kids got to really connect with the character.

PhotoFriday: Aladdin's Magic Carpet

Welcome to a belated Photo Friday!

With everything going on at the D23 Expo, I sort of forgot to post a photo for Friday -- so here you go!

I happened to catch this photo one cold morning during the 2010 marathon. I had just run the half marathon the previous day and we were in the Magic Kingdom just as the majority of the runners had passed through.

The kids wanted to ride Aladdin's Magic Carpets and lo and behold there was Aladdin and Jasmine riding the carpets themselves! Of course, I quickly snapped a photo!

Until next Friday...