Hank spotted Thomas while we are picking up tickets.(Yes, Hank has a new accessory. His new monkey leash gave him the freedom to get out of his stroller without giving us constant anxiety. However, later on in the day Hank did request to ride in the stroller.)
Hank just kept saying, "pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaasse." Luckily, we were able to hop right on to Thomas.
Charlie's imagination was racing. He kept asking where the other trains were, and he would say, "Oh, I hear Percy!"
Charlie was so busy watching and pretending. When we passed a wooded area, he told us that the train Hiro was hiding there. He really wanted all of the trains to be there. I think that he thought we were on the island of Sodor despite my best efforts to explain that Thomas was visiting us. He wanted to know where Percy's mail was, where Gordon's Express was waiting, etc. Charlie really wanted to see the Sodor Steamworks where the trains are fixed. He had to settle for the toy train museum.
Hank enjoyed the train ride so much that he did not want to get off. He laid on the floor and cried. I had to carry him off of the train.While we were eating lunch, Hank could watch the trains. When he saw Thomas arrive, he gathered his cup and train, and said, "all aboard" and tried to get out of his chair. I think that if you pay to ride Thomas, you should be able to ride all day.
The day would've only been better if we could have planned in advance and taken our family with us to enjoy the trip and if it was a lot cooler outside.
