Hollywood Studios

We decided to try Hollywood Studios this trip.  We went in 2011, but we didn't do everything since the kids were smaller.  We really enjoyed the park this time around.  We got there before it opened, so when it opened we headed straight to the most popular ride - Toy Story Mania.  We got a fast pass for later and then got in line for the ride since the wait wasn't too bad.  We ended up riding it 4 times that day.  They just love this ride and thank goodness for Fast passes.

After the ride we went to see some of our favorite Toy Story characters - Buzz & Woody

This guy was just hanging around outside

We just happen to turn a corner and found these two!

Of course we had to go see Disney Junior Live & also got to see Jake outside.  

We ate lunch and watched the Beauty & the Beast show.  

Our two princesses

They loved the Pixar parade

Evan was excited to see this duo.  

He was in Cars heaven

Those are some ugly teeth Mater.

After seeing McQueen we went to watch him in the stunt show.  

Cheesing it up for the camera

 We got to see Sorcerer Mickey before the Fantasmic show.  

It was really cold that night waiting on the show to start, but we loved it.  It was a first for all of us.  

Another big hit from this day was the Star Wars Tour ride.  We rode it twice and they loved it. It was probably one of their favorites of the day.  

We really enjoyed our day and love seeing our kids' excitement and love for Disney.  

Trip down South

 Two weeks ago we loaded up the truck & camper and headed south.  Matthew was going to work in Orlando, so we went with him.  Of course we had to go see Mickey too.  We stayed at the Disney campground again.  We left around 3:00 pm and was going to stop around 10 to spend the night somewhere.  The kids were doing so well we stopped to get gas and changed them in their pajamas.  They finally went to sleep around 10:30.  Going in to Orlando you have to stop at Toll booths and it is really bright with lights.  Of course Ellie woke up and then she started seeing signs for Disney World.  She was so Excited and could not go back to sleep!  We got to the campground at 12:30 am and Evan & Charlotte woke up.  We finally got in our spot and of course they wanted to play with all their camper toys.  We got in the bed before 2:00.  They slept till about 9:45 that morning.  Then they were ready for Disney World.  We brought the golf cart with us and we explored the campground.  When we stayed at the campground in 2011 we had no free time, so this was all new to us.  

Eating breakfast at the campground

We took the boat over to the Contemporary Hotel then headed to the monorail and Polynesian Resort for a yummy Dole Whip.

1st we had to take some pictures.  

Try on some funny hats.  

Oh he will hate this picture one day!

We had a few days of just playing around.  The first few days it was warm enough to go to the pool. They had a great slide that Evan & Ellie loved it.  

 This little fair skinned red head said I don't want to swim I just want to lay in the sun.  Poor thing doesn't realize she will never be able to lay in the sun.  

 Charlotte & I played Disney music trivia while they swam.  

For dinner we grilled hamburgers & hot dogs and enjoyed watching the horses go by.  

After dinner we headed to Chip and Dale's sing along and campfire.  

 We got to see Chip that night.  

 Ate a few roasted marshmallows.  

 Then we headed to the lake to watch the fireworks from Magic Kingdom.  

 We were so excited because the next day we were going to Hollywood Studios.  

The Greatest Show on Earth

A few weeks ago we went to the circus.  The kids got free tickets when they were born, so we decided to use them this year.  

 Since Victoria had never been to the circus we took her with us.  

Everyone picked an elephant as a souvenir.

  

So excited to see the elephants

Eating some cotton candy

Sharing with Daddy

Victoria and her elephant

The Big Cats

This was their favorite part of the show.

We had lots of fun and was glad Victoria got to join in on the fun with us.