Nico and Christopher Disney Resort Art and Animation
November 5, 2014
“Let’s do this,” I told my boys once we arrived at Walt Disney World, yet again. It seems as if these trips are becoming a right-of-passage for my boys. And they are sure acting cocky about our frequent visits. I wouldn’t say they’re spoiled due to our Disney trips. Even though I went for my birthday in July, again in August, September and now this October for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. After all, this family does hold annual passes and the intent of the annual pass is to go frequently, isn’t it?
The boys are respectful though, not selfish during these trips; they are polite and friendly and really care for those around them, especially guest of Disney World. My boys are acting as unofficial hosts to the arriving visitors, as if these people were visiting our very home. However, it’s just when Nico and Christopher are walking around any Walt Disney Resort, they act as if they have lived there forever and know a thing or two they can teach other guests.
“Oh, the pool?” Christopher asks a bewildered guest.
Walk down the path until you see a green pole that has a sign that reads Building 1, make a left, a right, follow the path and then you’ll see the gate for the pool.”
That was mighty nice of him. If only Christopher knew if those were the right directions that will get those lost guests to their final destination. No matter though, this is his place and he was polite and sincere.
“Food?” Nico asks a little 9- year old, “ Well, I like the chicken nuggets or even the pizza. Give me a side of fries and wash it all down with Nestle Quick Chocolate Milk. The dining area has the perfect place for those items, but you may like the other variety of choices they have. More than my own favorites”
Well, Nico may not have said that much to the bored 9-year old. But he helped out as much as he could when it came to his food choice and helping with a hard decision. Albeit choices from a picky six year old to a picky 9 year-old may be a losing situation! And he still strutted away like he gave good advice and he was feeling like the unofficial Walt Disney World Ambassador. It’s like both boys are proud of their Disney lineage.
The Disney parks like the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios is where most people want to go, but there is so much to do at a Disney resort. I recommend they be explored if you can stay out of the parks, for at least one day, I suggest enjoying the hotel for their many amenities.
On this trip we stayed at Disney’s relatively new Disney’s Art and Animation Resort. There was so much my boys wanted to touch and play with as we walked down the life like Radiators Springs while the surrounding area felt like Ornament Valley. I felt safe if I turned my back for a second on my boys. I knew they wouldn’t go too far due to the stimulation of the cartoon world of Cars, the movie and they captivation it had on them in this controlled environment. They also have Finding Nemo, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid themes rooms.
The scenery was great as we were walking to our rooms. This little slice of earth was transformed from the big screen and placed here by the Imagineers who took it from the minds of Pixar’s imagination. This Disney environment could have been like Toon Town if we were in the real life of, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Our emotions had that type of feeling that these characters were going to talk any minute!
Instead of Roger Rabbit we had Lighting McQueen, Mater, Sally, Doc Hudson, Flo, Ramone, Flo, Sarge and that’s just naming a few. We were in the world of Disney’s movie, Cars. I wanted these life-like cars, that seemed to drive right off the silver screen and onto the resort grounds, to speak to us.
The boys were running down the sidewalks that were painted like a real roadway from Route 66 leading into Radiator Springs. I have to admit though, I kind of felt like a hypocrite telling the boys to get out of the road when they are playing at home and here I am letting them play in a simulated road way.
My sons, Nico and Chirstopher, loved it. I loved it. And we enjoyed what this imaginary world gave us because this resort removed us all from the daily dealings of what life has in stored for us on a daily bases. And forgetting about the reality of the world is what anyone can ever ask for. Whether it’s a two-hour movie, a quick trip out of town or a hobby that clears our minds.
Escaping our life to enjoy the lives of our children represents all that we are when we chose to be parents. And why not use our yearly passes to enjoy our childrens laughter to remind us what it meant to be young.
Go on boys, this is Disney, let your imagination run wild as long as you take me for the ride. But please make sure, as hosts, I can ride with Lightening McQueen.
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