After leaving Disney Springs we headed off to Transportation and Ticket Center. We left our official transportation method to the park up to Steve, and he opted for the monorail today. Once we arrived at the park and rented Steve's wheelchair, we decided to grab a bite to eat. We got a later start than planned this morning, and combined with our stop at Disney Springs, it was getting late and we were getting hungry. We found a table at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant in the shade, where we ate our packed lunch.

Since we signed up for Steve's Disability Access Service (DAS) pass during our visit on the 10th, all we needed to do today was make a reservation. As the line is usually long, we opted to use our first pass on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. We had some time to kill before we could use this pass, however. We were already in Tomorrowland, so Drew decided it would be a good time to visit Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. Although I'd love it if the Disney Imagineers would update the final scene of this show, I still enjoy the chance to see it.

Jayden picked our next ride, and she opted for the nearby Tomorrowland Speedway. Tara was Steve's choice for a partner, and the rest of us rode alone. I was lucky enough to get a fast car today, but it was one that I could barely steer! I spent the entire ride bouncing off the center rail! At least I got some nice views of the new TRON Lightcycle Power Run ride.

It was finally time for us to take our turn on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. On our way to Fantasyland we made a quick stop at the Chesire Café so that Drew could pick up one of his favorite snacks, the Cheshire Cat Tail donut. Once everyone got their taste and the donut was gone, we took our turn on the the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. As always, a short buy enjoyable time was had by all on this roller coaster.

From here we decided to head off to Frontierland for a spin on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster. As we made our way out of Fantasyland towards Frontierland, we found ourselves passing the Liberty Square Riverboat in Liberty Square just as it was about to depart. Since it had been a long time since we had ridden it (if ever, for some of us) we decided to give it a try today. Obviously this isn't much of a thrill ride, but it was an enjoyable excursion and a break from our usual routine.

After departing the riverboat, we finally made it to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. We had failed to make a DAS pass for this ride, but the cast member on duty was nice enough to let us on anyway. Once again we had a great time on the ride, and only wished it had lasted longer.

Our final DAS pass of the day was used for the Jungle Cruise. Although I miss some of the old scenes from the prior version of the boat ride, I understand why the changes were made and I find some of the new scenes humorous as well. And of course, we still get the corny puns along the way. The backside of water!

It was a hot day, and we decided that some Dole whip would be a good way to cool off. Unfortunately, there was a long wait for our preferred items from the Aloha Isle food stand. We decided to use some of our time waiting to take in the show at Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. Again, I realize that this version of the show is closer to the original than the prior version, I do miss elements of The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) show. Regardless, it is nice that an original show still exists and it is a nice break from the Florida sun.

We finally got our Dole Whip at Aloha Isle. While we enjoyed our frozen treat, we also decided that it was time to call it a day. We were getting tired and still had quite a drive in front of us (especially when factoring in traffic).

We made one last stop on the way home for dinner, at Chili's in Champions Gate, which seems to be part of our normal routine now! We enjoyed our meal, but not the explosive situation that Steve had afterwards. Regardless, it was a great day spent together with family. Until next time!

Disney's Magic Kingdom

Jayden, Steven, and Drew posing for a photo after making it through security at the Transportation and Ticket Center.

The Walt Disney World Railroad station.

A Mickey Mouse flag flying at one end of the Walt Disney World Railroad station...

...while a Disney "D" flag flies at the opposite end.

A look at the new TRON Lightcycle Power Run ride from the Tomorrowland Speedway.

Jayden making her way around the Tomorrowland Speedway course.

Drew on the Tomorrowland Speedway track.

Tara and Steve speeding their way through the Tomorrowland Speedway course.

Another view of the new TRON Lightcycle Power Run ride from the Tomorrowland Speedway.

A look at the top of the Liberty Square Riverboat building.

A look across Liberty Square towards Cinderella Castle.

The mill on Tom Sawyer Island as seen from the Liberty Square Riverboat boat ride.

The boat dock for the Liberty Square Riverboat boat ride as seen from the boat.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as seen from the Liberty Square Riverboat boat ride...

Some mallards in the water near the Tom Sawyer Island dock.

Rapunzel's Tower as seen from the Liberty Square Riverboat boat ride.

A couple more pictures of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as seen from the Liberty Square Riverboat boat ride...

A few more views from the Liberty Square Riverboat boat ride...

The entrance sign to the Agrabah Bazaar shop in Adventureland.

Steven aboard the Jungle Cruise.

Some pictures of the Jungle Cruise scenery...

The pre-show entrance to Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.

Some of the birds singing during the Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room show...

...as well as some flowers crooning!

Drew taking a nap while Jay enjoys the show!

A view of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa during the ferry ride back to the Transportation and Ticket Center.

A look back at the Walt Disney World Railroad station and Cinderella Castle during our ferry ride back to the Transportation and Ticket Center.

Steve, Tara, Drew, and Jay on the ferry...

Jay laughing at Drew and Steve as she enjoys some popcorn!