Orlando arrival and Down Town Disney!

Are you ready for a LOT of pictures?

My flight was late getting into Orlando and I arrived to my hotel sometime after midnight.

It's always a good thing to bring a happy baby in your carry on luggage! In order to fit Joylynne, I had to rotate her legs up along side her body~LOL She didn't seem to mind though.

Billy sure was tired from the trip!

Stella and Joylynne were very excited to spend the week together. It's funny, it really was late in the night and these little girls look very sleepy.

But, after a good nights rest, we were all ready to make our annual trip into Down Town Disney.

The weather report was for an 80 degree day!

Billy is wearing his sun hat to keep his bald little head from burning.

And Stella is totally ready for a day of sun and glamor!

The stroller rental man was just fascinated with the dolls.

Our first picture pose was with Micky and Minnie Mouse:

Hmmm, I wonder if this sign pertains to dolls???

Donald sure does look grumpy!

Maybe he does not like having a toddler on his shoulders! This is Jackie, who belongs to our friend Joyce who went along with us.

Joylynne was SO excited to give Daffy a kiss!

I am enjoying the warmth of Florida and love carrying Billy around!

While shopping the stores, Joylynne begins to "want".
"Mommy, tan I hab dis?"

"How bout one of dees?"

"A new hat?"

As you see, she already acquired a sticker from one of the park staff members.

Usually when kids start getting greedy and needy, they need lunch!
The Rainforest Cafe is just the place!

Love the seats at the "bar".

The wait staff are so great!
They brought the girls coloring book and crayons.

Uh oh Joylynne! No honey, you are not to eat the crayons!

Better let me have that!

Oh dear, now she is pouting...

Stella is having a great time until....

A tropical storm hits! She becomes frightened and must be comforted by Sally.

All the babies are now fed and back to great personalities so we venture outside once again. Down Town Disney moves around this body of water where fun continues on:

This is where it really starts getting fun, when people stop to talk and hold the babies.

And of course there are many more photo opportunities! Our friend, Danielle with the kids:

The grounds in the park are lovely and provide so many photo backgrounds:

Jackie wants to see all the people that are flocking around the other babies.

The princesses in the Bipity-Bop Boutique always LOVE the babies to visit!
Joylynne is getting "fairy dusted" with glitter.

We all talk to SO many people! They just want to know about the dolls and also ask why we carry them out.

My common response is:
"What is that on your face?" Usually they brush their lips as if they might have food on them but I say, "No, this" as I mimic a smile using my fingers at the corners of my own mouth drawing a smile up. They then realize that they are indeed smiling and THAT makes is all worth it to me. There is nothing better than making someone smile.

The most wonderful thing happened on this journey into DTD. We came to a hub of intersections where there was a very large space for people to move about on their way to different parts of the park.
My friend, Sally, placed her doll, Stella, into the lap of the bronze man in front of the Irish store. To me, she was not obvious~she and Stella were quite insignificant in such a large area and should not have been noticed.
As I stood back and watched, it was like one of those flash mobs that you see on YouTube. People were halting in their tracks, nearly stumbling over one another. Those who were really interested came in flocks from everywhere to see the dolls and to have their picture taken with them. It was so cool!

Joylynne was very affectionate toward the bronze man. He is a grandfather figure.

Awe, but all good things must come to an end.
Buzz and Woody (all made of legos!) greet us farewell as we end another annual journey into Down Town Disney. We are thrilled to add to the visitors Disney experiences in the park.

Back at the hotel, Joylynne and Billy spend some bonding time.

And Stella looks completely worn out!

It is not long before the babies are snuggled in their pj's and tucked into bed.

The next day is Thursday where many of our doll friends and artists will be arriving for
IDEX 2012.