Day 2: Destination- Hollywood Studios

8:15 and ready to go...

We woke up early to make the most of the day. I was determined to do as much as possible (you're all shocked right)- especially since my dad only had 2 days to hit the parks so call time that day was 8:15 (to the bus). We pretty much made that target (even got my dad checked in and breakfast consumed in time). We had great weather (85 and sunny!).


We hit Hollywood Studios at opening and immediately headed over to Toy Story Mania and grabbed fast passes. My dad and Peter hit the Rock 'n Rollercoaster while the kids and I played around. We pretty much did every major and many non-major attractions at the studios with little to no wait (even though it was president's weekend)... Although I was mocked in the planning phases it REALLY paid off as we walked on to many rides that later had 60+ minute waits.

Matt and Kayla both rode the Tower of Terror. Kayla was not thrilled by the ride, and Matt also declared he would never ride again because he only liked the "up parts", but as it turns out he did indeed claim it as one of his favorite rides and rode again later in the week. Kayla's favorite was the Little Mermaid, and Julie LOVED Playhouse Disney LIVE!

Funny Story-- When we were getting ready for Playhouse Disney they announced the instructions in Spanish (and it was a man)... Matt looked at me and said "mom, I think that was Hanny Manny because he was talkin' Spanished"-- for those not 'up' on the latest in kids programming, Hanny Manny is a cartoon guy who does indeed speak Spanish sometimes on his show.

The attractions we hit in no particular order were : American Idol, Indiana Jones Stunt Show, Star Tours (except me and peanut), Muppet Vision 3D, Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground, Lights, Motors, Action!, Toy Story Mania, Voyage of the the Little Mermaid, Playhouse Disney LIVE!, High School Musical III concert, Rock 'n roller Coaster, and Tower of Terror (N, P, M and K) lunch at Pizza Planet, and we met two of the Power Rangers.

We did all this by 6:15 PM, and headed to the Pepper Market for dinner and headed to bed early. It was an awesome day. The kids had a blast (and were in generally great moods), and it was such an awesome thing to be able to spend a whole day with Capi. We're so thankful that he made the trip down, even if only for 2 days!!!