The Bert’s Big Adventure crew woke up to a picture-perfect, sunshine-filled Florida morning, buzzing with excitement for our very first full day in the park! As we strolled down Main Street inside Magic Kingdom, the moment they had all been waiting for finally arrived… 12 wide-eyed kiddos caught their first glimpse of Cinderella Castle. Dreams turned into reality as the castle shimmered in the distance. And just like that, the magical moment they had imagined for so long was standing tall right in front of them.
Against the backdrop of Cinderella’s Castle, we gathered for a scrumptious outdoor breakfast at Tomorrowland Terrace! We filled our bellies with a delicious breakfast with Mickey Waffles, crispy bacon, perfectly cooked eggs, warm potatoes, and more! It was the perfect way to fuel up for a fun day ahead.
While the kiddos excitedly buzzed about and our crew made a game plan for our first full day in the park, Bert had a very special announcement to make. SURPRISE! The girls had exclusive appointments booked at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for princess makeovers!
We had an enchanting time bringing so many magical princess makeovers to life! Kendall transformed into Tiana, Bekah became Aurora and the moment she received the finishing touches of her Sleeping Beauty jewelry from a necklace to earrings, she felt like a true princess as her jaw dropped to the floor.
Lani was Isabela Madriga from Encanto and Manny became a very handsome Prince Charming that swept everyone off their feet, along with their sister Ensley who was transformed into the beautiful Belle.
Forrest, Gunner, and Seb formed the sweetest trio, riding nearly everything together like Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, It’s a Small World, and so many more. They shared so many laughs and unforgettable memories all day long.
One of the biggest triumphs? Ayden bravely conquered TRON! He faced his fear of giant rollercoasters and soared like a champion. When it was time to cool down, Rowan and his family stepped into the Enchanted Tiki Room with Bert Weiss, where over 225 Audio-Animatronic birds, flowers, and tiki gods brought the room to life in song.
Asher even took the wheel for his very first drive on Tomorrowland Speedway, with the lovely Kristin Klingshirn riding shotgun. Smooth cruising all the way! But the fun didn’t stop there! Our kiddos enjoyed plenty of souvenir shopping, picking out everything from bubble wands and action figures to pins, balloons, plushies, Mickey ears, and more!
After a joy-filled day, everyone slipped into pajamas for a cozy party back at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Dinner’s feast included roasted beef with steakhouse sides, seared chicken with rioja sauce, charcuterie, potato barrels, chicken tenders, and more. And for the grand finale? After a sun-soaked, joy-filled day, everyone slipped into pajamas for a cozy party back at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Dinner featured roasted beef with steakhouse sides, seared chicken with rioja sauce, seasonal fish with roasted tomato jus, charcuterie, potato barrels, chicken tenders, and more. And for the grand finale? Hand-dipped vanilla bean and chocolate ice cream served with assorted toppings, along with Mickey crispy rice treats, of course!
Then came the ultimate surprise! Chip & Dale, dressed in their coziest pajamas ready for a slumber party. Hugs, autographs, and photos filled the room before the lights dimmed for a crowd favorite, Lilo & Stitch. Jameson sprinted to the screen in his Stitch onesie, jumping with pure joy when his favorite character appeared.
Another huge thank you to our photographers, Amanda W. Coker, Cassandra Young Photography, Monarch Studio, and Sarah Esther Photography. Thank you to Aslyn Baringer Productions and Salt Run Creative for capturing these magical moments on video!
There’s Still Time To Help Us Create More Magic
Through The Little Give, just $5 can create thousands of magical moments for these precious kiddos who need them most. Now through February 28th, every dollar donated will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Zaxbys!
