Thursday, May 3, 2012

Day 5, EPCOT

We spent our last day at EPCOT and although it had a couple cool rides (Soarin' was awesome) and some beautiful flowers and character topiaries, it was by far my least favorite of all the parks. 

Here we are all smiles before heading out for the day.



EPCOT's landmark....the big golf ball looking thing. :-)



We had beautiful sunny weather all week until this day.  In typical Florida weather fashion, sporadic thunderstorms roll in.  Here is the sky before it hit.



And here is me (this pic was taking courtesy of Jonathan).  Yep, I was on my phone with my poncho on.  :-)


Cole enjoyed the fountains while it rained (there was no severe weather, so he was good). :-)

Having fun!



Taking in a show.


Looking at some of the beautiful flowers.

And being silly!


Ignore the random girl, I just wanted a picture of the topiary Beauty and the Beast. :-)  These were all over the park in every different character and they were amazing!


Family shot!
Jonathan taking it all in...


We spent quite a bit of time at the Nemo area.


Riding a hammerhead shark.

On a clam in the Nemo ride.



Eating a snack and watching sharks.  :-)


Inside of Bruce!  Jonathan wanted a shark face so that is what I am doing. :-)

Playing!


Bambi!


We had dinner at the Garden Grill with Chip N' Dale



We saw Pluto there too...


Jonathan enjoying his dinner.  It was a meal fit for a king. :-)


And Mickey!


And a shot of our hotel just for memories sake. 



Disney truly was an awesome experience and we can't wait to go back!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Day 4, Hollywood Studios

On the fourth day we went to Hollywood Studios.  It was less crowded than Magic Kingdom so we enjoyed the change of pace.

Pirate Cole before we left our room for the day.


The Fantasia hat is the landmark at Hollywood Studios.  Every night they do a big water and lights show called Fantasmic.  It was really neat.


A few family shots before we headed in...



Waiting for the 3D Star Wars movie/ride.  It was pretty cool, but I was a little motion sick after the ride.


Getting painted up like a pirate.

All done!


Waiting for the Playhouse Disney show to begin.


It featured Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einsteins and Jake.



Waiting for the Toy Story ride.  This was by far our longest wait (an hour!), but so worth it.


The Tower of Terror was Cole's favorite ride!  You sit in a dark elevator and it randomly drops you, lifts you back up and drops you again.  Cole and his dad rode it twice.  Once was enough for me!


Playing a game.


Chomp!



We had lunch with some Disney Junior characters.


Special Agent Oso

Little Einsteins

Cole giving her a kiss :-)



Straight from Hollywood! :-)


Jake!  He and Cole had matching hair.


Handy Manny



Cole really enjoyed the Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area.


Everything was huge and we were so small! :-)



Hollywood Studios was really fun!