Tuesday February 9th 2016

Florida winter weather continues here in the center of the state. In didn’t get out of the 50s today and the wind was blowing strong. They are predicting lows in the high 30s or low 40s with a wind chill in the 20s over night, but I’m nice and comfortable in my RV home.
This afternoon I went back to Disney’s Magic Kingdom. I thought the low temperatures and being late in the day the crowds would be manageable. It looked promising in the parking lot as I parked a lot closer than last week, but once in the park it was jammed. The park was open until 11PM. People were still arriving when I left at 7:30PM.

Cinderella’s Castle

Today I caught a few more rides and shows. My old favorite, the Carousel of Progress, is showing its age. While they updated the last scene a few years ago to be more current with technology, it’s already outdated. The other concern is the actual mechanical features of the revolving theater. It is a very rough bumpy transition as the theater seating moves.
I rode the Undersea Journey of the Little Mermaid. This is a new ride since I was at the Magic Kingdom in 2008. It a fun ride that imagines you are under the sea sharing the adventures of the Little Mermaid. The bright color and the characters are very well done.

Country Bear Jamboree

One of my favorite shows at the Magic Kingdom continues to be the Country Bear Jamboree. The singing bears continue to entertain my simple tastes. I wouldn’t be to surprised if this attraction gets replace once Disney comes up with something better for the space. It was not well attended considering the number of people in the park.
Leaving the park was more of a challenge than it should have been. The boat transportation to the parking area was not running and one of the two monorail routes was not running. This resulted in a very long line waiting to get to the parking lot. Eventually, they got the other monorail line running.
I probably am finished with the Magic Kingdom for this visit to Florida. When I come back later in the year I might venture to the park again. The other Disney parks are still in the running for more visits.