All right, after exiting Muppets 3D and checking that my hearing still worked we ambled off to get fastpasses for California Screamin'. Also on the agenda was finding some snacks as it was getting toward lunchtime and we were getting hungry. B vetoed the hot dog stand outside Muppets so we set off though Sunshine Plaza. There was a fruit stand along the way where we bought a banana (for me) and Doritos (for B). DW is on a medical diet and couldn't eat anything from the stand.
It was a long, long walk to California Screamin' even with a banana and Doritos. I do love the view of the Mickey/Sun Wheel and California Screamin' as you come over the bridge. We grabbed fastpasses even though the standby wait time was short (maybe 15 or 20 minutes) because DW needed some food. We found a stand that sold roasted corn for DW. She said it was ok but not fantastic. I had hoped that we would go on Toy Story Mania while we waited for our FP time but B really didn't want to wait in line for 35 minutes so we meandered around Paradise Pier and finally decided to head to the Animation Studio. So much for efficient touring!
Although not efficient, going back to the Animation Studio was a good idea. This building is an air conditioned gem. First, we spent about 5 minutes looking at the zeotrope. So cool! Then we drew our own cartoons in the Sorceror's Workshop. Only DW was successful at this. Her balloon inflating and then exploding is sure to be a classic. Wish I had a video.
Then on to the Beast's library to find our Disney characters. Any guesses?
B: Shere Khan (grrrr)
DW: Dart
Me: Cinderella
Finally, we spent a few minutes doing voiceovers in Ursula's Caverns. We all got a good laugh out of these. Then it was time to draw Minnie Mouse at the Animation Academy. They started the session by showing us the trailer for the new Disney animated film, the Princess and the Frog. This activity was engaging as the animator leading the session gave simple, clear instructions.
Our FP time for Screamin' was up so we skipped Turtle Talk and made the long, hot walk to Paradise Pier. Screamin' was awesome! We all got a big rush and decided to go on again as the standby wait time was only 10 minutes.
B told us that his stomach was a bit loopy after the second ride so we skipped a third and headed off toward the giant hamburger to find some food as we all needed lunch by this point. Giant hamburger is closed. Drat, I should know this from reading the Dis. DW cannot eat anything at Pizza Oom whatever bc of her medical diet. We continue around Paradise Pier, getting hotter, hungrier and grumpier but remembering to grab fastpasses for Mulholland Madness. We finally end up at the Taste Pilot's grill where we rest and share two kids meals of chicken nuggets, fries, apple slices and drink alot of water. Heat, hunger and the grumps recede.
The chicken nuggets are ok and we decide that Taste Pilot's is an ok place to eat. This decision would come back to haunt us later.
Our Mulholland Madness fastpasses were up so we walked back to Paradise Pier (grrr) and jump on the ride. Yikes! Not a scary ride but the track is so high and it seems like there is nothing to keep you from catipulting over the edge. That upped the fear factor right there. DW and I spent most of the ride making noises like "Ouch!", "Ooph!", "Uggh!" as we were jerked around. Should an adult venture on this ride, be prepared for a rough ride. If you are taking a nine year old, well, B really enjoyed it.
At this point, we had walked way too much and gotten up way too early so we headed out of the park, stopping to get fastpasses for Soarin' and play in the mister. Back to the Hojo for a 20-30 minute rest before leaving for...
Medieval Times!!!
also contributed. Some days I remember really well but some are a total blur. Bear with me and I'll do my best. 
I'm so glad you are reading. Transportation was smooth throughout the trip. DCA is coming today. Review of the Blue Bayou is coming on Sunday. 
Then we booked it through the left side of the tunnel and off to Peter Pan. The we in the previous sentence is DW and I. After about 40 seconds of walking we realized that we had already way out paced our nephew. Poor nephew is not the type who enjoys getting up early or "walking with purpose" so there was some coaxing involved to get him up to a reasonable speed. At one point, I even offered to be Chewbacca to his C-3PO (i.e. piggyback) but the offer was declined. It felt like forever but we finally got to Peter Pan. I believe we were the second family to get on the ride. DN loved it which made me feel like less of a bad auntie for dragging him out of bed and making him walk so fast! 
