Weekend Festivities


I hope everyone had a great weekend and is ready to tackle this week. My weekend was pretty busy although Friday was fairly uneventful. K and I just went out to a small Mexican restaurant close to home for some dinner and had a quiet night at home after that.


On Saturday we headed to Animal Kingdom to go on some rides and have lunch in "Africa". Our season passes were blacked out for summer so we're now able to make use of them again.


 We started off doing the Kilimanjaro Safari and got to see lots of animals and then had lunch in the Harambe Market. The food was so good!






After lunch we rode the Expedition Everest rollercoaster which left me shaking. I almost didn't go on it but sucked it up and the verdict is that I'm a big chicken. The older I get, the more I become terrified of rollercoasters.


  Last we saw the Festival of the Lion King show which was surprisingly really good and entertaining even though it's probably geared more towards children. K and I both agreed it was much better than the Cirque Du Soleil "O" Show that we saw in Las Vegas and paid a pretty penny to see.


After Disney, we headed to International Drive to meet up with some friends for a joint Bachelor/Bachelorette party. We started with dinner and drinks at Brick House Tavern across from the Orlando Eye and then ended the night at Tin Roof bar with some live music and dancing.






Sunday was all about relaxing and getting caught up with blogging and house cleaning before my parents arrive this week. 

How was your weekend?

Joining the lovely Biana for her Weekending linkup.

27 comments

  1. Looks like a great weekend full of fun, food and of course, friends!

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  2. What a fun filled Saturday! I used to looove roller coasters, but I'm with you on not loving them so much the older I get.

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  3. Oh my gosh, your weekend looks like it was so much fun!! I love seeing your theme park trips :)

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  4. sounds like the perfect weekend! i love a mellow friday after a long week and then you more than made up for it with fun on saturday :) how is it already monday?! :)

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  5. Lil Africa looks amazing as does your food and you with the ladies!! Fun times all around girl!!! Happy Monday!!

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  6. Such a fun weekend! I think I'm going to do the seasonal Disney passes too, who wants to go in the dead of summer any way? Hope you have a great week!
    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  7. That tree at the animal kingdom always makes me so happy - it's just so beautiful!! Love that you were able to have a little bit of it all this weekend!! Hope you have a great Monday! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  8. i have been to AK to eat, but never been to the park! it's on my list though.

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  9. So jealous that you had a season pass to Disney. I would go all the time. haha. Looks like it was great weekend.

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  10. Looks like a fabulous weekend girlie!! Glad you get to use the season pass again!

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  11. So fun! I love that you're able to just pop into Disney for a day, I feel like I would go every weekend if I lived around there!

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  12. Low key mexcian Friday nights are always one of my favorites! Love your time at Disney - it's awesome you can just go for a day whenever!

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  13. I didn't know season passes blacked out in the summer! Regardless, I think it's awesome to just be able to go to one park and grab some food! I wish we lived closer to FL :)

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  14. Sounds like such a fun time!!! I want to check out Animal Kingdom!!! And that Mexican food?!? I was like TACOS!!! NEED TACOS! Hope you have a great week!

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  15. What a lovely weekend! Beautiful photos♥♥

    chocolateandsunset.com

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  16. I loved the Expedition Everest ride, it was fun when I rode it before, but I agree I'm such a chicken now. I remember seeing the Lion King show and my cousins and I loved it! Yay for your parents coming in next weekend, have such a great week girly!

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  17. I am so jealous of you being able to just pop into Disney World! I love that place! :)

    Love Always,
    Elizabeth
    southernbeth.com

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  18. So much fun with you guys on Saturday night and you know how much I love Animal Kingdom!

    Cheers to a fabulous week <3

    Green Fashionista

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  19. The animals are so beautiful and the show after sounds like a perfect end to the day. Looks like the bachelor/ette party was a success. Have fun with your parents!

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  20. Ohh!!! how neat! All the animals and such! So fun to have passes to animal kingdom! I need to go sometime!
    The bachelorette party looks super funt too! and all the yummy food you indulged in!

    xo, Lisa @ Showered With Design

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  21. I had no idea that season pass holders were blacked out during the summer, so that's nice that you can get to use your pass again. We loved the Festival of the Lion King when we went! It was so cute!

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  22. We've never spent a ton of time in Animal Kingdom, it's my least favorite, but maybe I should reconsider, at least to see the show and go to the market. LOL

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  23. That is one of my favorite parks to go to in Disney. I love the safari ride!

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  24. So crazy that your season pass is blacked out in the summer. I love the Animal Kingdom-especially the safari ride! :)

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  25. So jealous that you can just visit Disney whenever you want! Well besides summer blackouts ;) One of the many perks of FL living I'm sure! Glad you had a good weekend!

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  26. I loved Animal Kingdom when we went! I actually think it's probably nicer to go now than in the dead of summer... I'm surprised they don't block the season pass dates out in the OPPOSITE way!

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  27. wait, you can't go during the summer?! that's a bit ridiculous. i have never been to animal kingdom, you are making me want to!

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