Day Two in Copenhagen: Tivoli Thrills

We started the day slowly after a restless night, but everyone managed to sleep in until 9 a.m.—a much-needed reset. After another great breakfast in the hotel lounge, we walked just seven minutes to Tivoli Gardens, arriving right as it opened at 11 a.m.

The weather was beautiful in the morning, and the park was a blast from the start. The girls were all in, riding everything from the pirate ship to what we called Thunder Mountain, the Milky Way Express, and a water ride with laser blasters. A few rides were repeat-worthy, and the girls even braved a few on their own. Brooke and Aurie were so brave, taking on all the big rides without hesitation and loving every second.

When it started to rain, we headed inside the Tivoli Food Hall for a quick lunch—burgers and fries. Thankfully, the rain let up right as we finished eating, so we squeezed in a few more rides before wrapping up the day. The best part? Barely any lines—most rides had a wait time of seven minutes or less. Before leaving the park, the girls celebrated with giant cotton candy that was almost as tall as they are.

Unfortunately, the day ended on a bit of a down note. Chris started feeling sick that evening and spent the rest of the night resting in the room. The girls and I grabbed dinner at Rug—pizza—and enjoyed a quiet walk back to the hotel before calling it a night.