Some people say that there's just no such thing as a bad day in Walt Disney World.

And I have to agree.

My family and I arrived late last night after coming up from South Florida for a few days for what was really an unexpected, unscheduled trip to WDW. We checked into All Star Sports (did I mention yet that it's the week after Easter, and getting a room here is tougher than.. well, it was tough, OK?). We headed over to the Magic Kingdom around 9:00 p.m. after getting settled, as my wife was feeling like a kid, as if she had never been to WDW in her life. Bad idea? Nah. Although Main Street, USA was basically a parking lot of tired parents and strollers, making it literally impassible during SpectroMagic, it didn't matter, as we were "home" again. 

Today was simply spectacular. I had an event to attend this morning (see? I DO work on these "Research Trips"), then met my family at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The weather was perfect, the crowds were pretty heavy (so what, I'm still in WDW, which is better than New Jersey!), I was with my family, and we were having a great time!

A quick nap during the car ride (for my kids, not me), and we were off to the Magic Kingdom for a quick bit to eat (Columbia Harbour House) before hitting a few attractions with Jessica (who is my daughter's new best friend - whether she knows it or not).

Anyway, we called it an "early" night (in Lou's world, anyway... what I'm doing in my room and it's only 11:30 p.m. is beyond me LOL), as we get ready for the next in our multi-day adventure.

So I just thought I'd check in, and oh, why not? Here's a photo or two, just for the heck of it. See you tomorrow!

With just a few days left to vote, I wanted to quickly remind everyone to cast their votes for their favorite Disney Chief Magical Official candidate!

You can watch the videos of the finalists and cast your ballot at DreamCMO.com.

And I have to give a big thumbs-up and congratulations to one of DisneyWorldTrivia.com's very own, Justin M. for making the finals! You can see his video, as well as bloopers and more at his pages below:

Justin M.

http://www.dreamcmo.com/justin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpxsEymi9SE - CMO Blooper reel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiIo5xUlQkg - CMO "Adventurosity

I said I wouldn't do it. This was going to be a relaxing, geek-free trip to Disneyland. But I just couldn't help it.

You see, there was SO much good stuff there... so many details, windows, homages, sight gags, and yes - crates. Just ask some of the other fellas, one who took probably no less than 1500 pictures in the span of just a few days. And while I didn't get out that much, I just couldn't resist sharing a crate from one of the most popular attractions in Disneyland - The Indiana Jones Adventure - aka Temple of the Forbidden Eye (which, I might add, has one of the best queues out there). 

Addressed to Henry ("I named the DOG Indiana") Jones, it can be found in the exit queue, with one of the deep, no-so-dark rivers of the world-famous Jungle Cruise looming behind it. 

Disneyland... what a trip. So much I can (and will) say and cover on the podcast, but one thing I had to mention now (as I sit in John Wayne airport getting ready to board my plane), is that I ran into an old friend while I was there. I knew him from when I was a child, and have to admit that I missed the little fellow. Then again, the old chap hasn't aged a bit.

He used to have a place in Orlando (more like Lake Buena Vista), but has since sold the place to a cuddly littel bear (much to the chagrin of some), and moved to his other home in Anaheim, California. 

But early this past Saturday morning, (and I do mean early), I paid Toady, Ratty, Mac Badger, Moley and the rest of the gang a vist. The first of 4 on this abbreviated trip out West. But it was great to see them all again, albeit in a different home, with some new rooms and cast of characters. 

So here's just a little picture of my man Toad welcoming me (and you) into his happy, albeit crazy home.