Disney 2011- Epcot and Hollywood Studios

After a marathon day in the car Saturday, we woke up Sunday morning in sunny Orlando, FL. When you combine the change in time zones to the wonders of Daylight Savings Time, we lost 2 HOURS on Saturday night!  Yikes! But we were excited and determined.  Sam woke up before 5:30 on Sunday morning. We had told him that he was not allowed to get up until 6, so instead of him coming in our room, we got catch the "Sam Miller Sings Disney Classics" live show from next door.  But in his defense, he did follow the rule.  He did not get up.  Maybe we should have told him not to wake us up before six.....rookie mistake.  :  )

So we got there early....WAY before it opened.  We used all that extra time to get some starter pics.

The boys also spent some time planning their journey.  They do love a good map!

Since Keith missed out on Soarin' last time, we headed there first.  Thanks to FAST PASS, we got to ride it twice.  From that moment all, the Millers were all in---from the opening countdown to the final fireworks.  It was a haul...but we had a great time.  We got to see several of our favorites, including the Jamminators---think STOMP if it happened in Home Depot.

By the time Illuminations (the firework show) started at 9:00, we were barely hanging on.  But we made it!  And according to my pedometer, we walked over 22,000 steps the first day!

Keith and Sam before the fireworks--- Anyone who knows my kids well knows that even watching a fireworks show as a family is evidence of God's faithfulness.  It is amazing how far we have come!

The next day, we headed to Hollywood Studios.  This day was a challenge, as there are not nearly as many "rides" designed for kids.  Toy Story Mania is awesome!  We rode it twice!  But other than that, most of the rides are designed for adults.  There are a few kids shows, but my kids weren't so interested.  If they didn't have Toy Story Mania, my advice would be to skip this one until your kids are older.

Keith and Sam on the tram to Hollywood Studios

Stephen riding the ant on the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playscape

Sam and Stephen rockin' the 3D glasses for Toy Story Mania

Actually, this ride really made the day worth it.  It was great fun!