Disney World - Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios was my FAVORITE park! You really need 2 days to see/do it all.

The most thrilling rides in Disney World was here… The Twilight Tower of Terror & Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. We LOVED the Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show!!

“Honey I shrunk the Kids” Movie set brought back LOTS of childhood memories. I could go on and on… most definitely want to go back!!

Minnie Mouse

 the Chipmunks

 Group shot

 My American Idol

 The highlight of Andrew's day... his smile was priceless!

Linda & Isaac were chosen to be volunteers at the Backlot Tour. They were the leading stars in an Action Scene and it was Hilarious! Since we were with them we got special front row seats!

Disney World - Epcot

Someone you know is always playing in Orlando… We realized one of Jeremy’s friends from the hunting lease was in Orlando with his wife, grandchildren {who happen to be the same ages as our kids}, sister, brother-n-law and their grandsons {who were 16 and 14 years old} Talking about a BLESSING! Adrianna had someone to ride the BIG rides with & Andrew had a little buddy to hang out with. Even better, they go to Disney World all the time so they knew the fastest way to navigate through the parks & the best shows!




Had to take a picture in front of the BIG golf ball

 Anna & Daisy

 Anna & Stitch

 Andrew & Noah {looking cool}

 Yes, they are in a Shark's mouth and seem to be happy about it!

  Daffy Duck & Andrew

I believe that was the hottest day of our whole trip… so we were HAPPY to get back to the hotel and hang out in the pool!

Our view from the balcony 

POOL BOUND

Adrianna LOVED the water slide! She even talked me & Andrew into going down it a few times ;)

 My kids could live in the pool...

Didn’t take after their daddy…he preferred to kick back pool side!

Disney World - Animal Kingdom

We spent all day Monday at the Animal Kingdom & it was wild!

Andrew & Adrianna LOVED looking at all the different animals. We took tons of pictures hence the picture overload

Flik



I had to upload this picture because I LOVE flamingos and those babies {grey hairballs} are so stinking cute!

Goofy

Baloo the Bear and Andrew were instant buddies. Notice how Andrew and the monkey have the same color hair ;)

 They both loved the monkey too

 Andrew's new girl friend

 Andrew, Minnie and Anna

we ran into these guys again & they remembered us! LOL 

Thumper loves thumping & Adrianna

Adrianna rode Expedition Everest all by herself two times in a row by going thru the single rider line... She is one brave girl!

 After a long day with the animals, I felt it was only approiate to sit by the pool and have a funky monkey!

Disney World - Magic Kingdom

 My incredibly AMAZING husband surprised me this year... He always makes my Birthday’s special but for my 30^th he went all out! He took me & the kids to DISNEY WORLD!  He sent me an email @ work asking if I would like to go to Orlando with him and hang out at Disney World!!  He absolutely made my birthday unforgettable... Did I mention how much I LOVE that man!

 Florida Bound  

Cinderella's castle is breathtaking

 Waiting in line for the train 

 Had to get a picture with Buzz

Mickey Ears

 Adrianna needed ears with a little more bling

  Pluto

Snow White

 Daffy Duck

 Andrew didn't want to leave until he had his picture with Woody & Jessie so we stood in line for over an hour in the blazing heat and when it was finally his turn he decided to climb the fence and ignore him!! Good thing Woody liked to climb fences too. ;)

Group Shot

 

Had to take a picture of the Mickey ice cream!

Things I would have LOVED to know in advance:

1 - Wait until your children are at least 5 years old/ 40 inches tall before you take them to Disney

2 - Bring an autograph book for the characters to sign

3 - Bring a cheap fold up stroller {the $15 ones from Wal-Mart}

They take up less room in the car and fold up easily which is convenient for shuttle buses and the monorail {Stroller rental at Disney is $14 a day}

4 - Purchase a $1.00 spray bottle

They sell spray bottles for $17 and your child will beg you for one {trust me I bought one}

5 - Bring LOTS of snacks/water and don’t forget the sun screen

6- Utilize the Fast passes so you don’t have to stand in line for the rides

7- Don't go at the peak of the season wait until October

8- Utilize the hotel shuttle buses so you don't have to pay for parking

9- Find Mickey Mouse first thing in the morning or else you will never see him because the line is Very long

10- Get to the parade about 30 minutes early so you can get a GREAT view. This  way your children can see all the characters and you can take pictures