Our plans for yesterday included plans to visit Animal Kingdom. However, there were some pretty severe thunderstorms in the morning and, after we saw that the forecast in the morning called for rain up until 6pm, we decided that skipping Animal Kingdom for the day would be fine. We were totally okay with this mainly because we had built in two off days in our original plans so our off day, which was scheduled for Thursday, got shifted to Wednesday. But, despite the fact that we got some much needed rest and relaxation, it really wasn't an "off" day because during breakfast, we all kind of decided that we should add one more days' worth of tickets so we could visit Hollywood Studios. I'm so glad we did.
The forecast called for the rain to end around 5:00 but, around 6:30 it was still raining pretty steadily. But that was okay because we were had ponchos and we were able to still stay fairly dry. Also, when it's rainy like that at a theme park, you kind of get excited about going inside buildings and seeing shows so we watched MuppetVision 3D, which I still find very funny and entertaining. We also saw the Voyage of the Little Mermaid.
Of course the rides at Hollywood Studios are all pretty much indoors so we really had an awesome time. I think it was enjoyable mainly because this was our second time visiting the park this trip so, we didn't have any of the self-imposed pressure of "we gotta do this" or "we haven't done that yet! We have to do that or trip won't be complete!" (None of us actually said these things. Just exaggerating.)
Anyway, all in all, a very good time. Some quick things I'll record here for memories' sake: When we arrived for Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Lily held her magic band up to the terminal and it accepted it before she got the okay from the cast member. I think she was afraid she'd done something wrong but, the cast member very sweetly asked Lily to help her open the chain so we could go in. It was very cute.
Sophie got to ride Rock n' Roller Coaster again, this time with Joy, Caleb, and Molly. Lily and I waited over near the American Cafe (I think that's the name. I'll correct this if it's wrong). After that, we rode The Tower of Terror and that was great as usual. Not for Sophie, though. I think she honestly got a little sick to her stomach so I'm glad she didn't end up proving it to us by actually getting sick.
After that, we went and got our pictures taken with Kylo Ren amidst all of the hardcore Star Wars fans (it was May the Fourth, after all), so that was kind of cool. To end the evening, we hung out in the main roadway and watched the Symphony in the Stars which is really just great fireworks set to Star Wars music and quotes.
Well, we are just about off to Animal Kingdom. Hopefully, I will get up early enough tomorrow for some updates.
Before I go, here's some highlights from yesterday:
Joy gets a signature from her favorite Disney character.
Sophie and Lily waiting on the Symphony in the Stars to begin
On our way to Hollywood Studios!
We're both looking at the lens!
Dinner at Everything Pop
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