So, Day number 3 will be Hollywood Studios!!! WOOHOO!!
I saw somewhere that this park is sometimes referred to as "TPFKATD-MGMS." Really?
I know, I loved MGM and it's been hard to change the name- but that is some hardcore dedication to the old name! (Translation: The PArk Formerly Known As The Disney's MGM Studios" I think I got it right
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I'll be honest. This is the day that I'm seriously thinking about switching around a bit. I'll go ahead and give you my "for now plans" and then fill some of the "maybes" I have rolling around in my brain for this day!
Right now, we have a reservation at Hollywood and Vine for 8:05 Breakfast. I'm happy with that- the food was very good. Classic breakfast spread and the character interaction was really good. I would like to see them bring in some of the newer Disney Junior characters. Sofia, Doc, Henry Hugglemonster, one of the Octonauts? They have several shows to pick from. I LOVE the Little Einstein's and of course, Handy Manny- but I just think they could have a few more in the rotation!
My MAIN motivation for this reservation is so we're IN the park before opening so we could score FP's for Toy Story Mania. Which is VERY important. (You see what I'm thinking here, right?
) Of course, we'd grab FP's for TSM and possibly ride if the wait isn't crazy when we get out.
As far as lunch or dinner, I know we will hit the ABC commissary for one of them. I know this place gets a bad rap, but we've always enjoyed our meals here. It's really crowded, but, it's tasty! I also know that we will be going BACK to Starring Rolls for some YUMMY treats! I still have dreams about that delicious peanut butter and Butterfinger cupcake from last year! I'm sorry
let me wipe up my drool off the laptop here!
So, back to rides! I think Corey and I will split up with the girls a little bit, since Cortlyn and I like our rides and Catie is a bit small for the big ones! Of course, we will be doing "ride swap" to ride the Star Tours ride! Other "Must do's" for our Hollywood Studios day include:
*Little Mermaid Show- I LOVE this show! The trick is making sure you aren't too close to the doors when they open up, because then you won't be in the middle of the seating area!
*Disney Junior Show- I know both of my girls love this show.
*Rock n Roller Coaster- Can't wait to take Cortlyn on this! I hope that she is feeling brave about this ride. I know that she will enjoy it, but I also know that sometimes she just gets scared for no "good" reason!
*Tower of Terror- This is one that I'm on the fence about with Cortlyn. I know Corey isn't really interested in riding it- I wish that I could ride WITH him, but with the girls, I know thats not an option.
*Honey I shrunk the Kids Playground- Catie LOVED playing back here and I'm SURE she will have to have some playtime back here!
*Osborne Family Lights----- WHAT?? That won't be going on?? Sobbing
It's okay
Sniffle.. I get it
blowing nose
it's just
Okay, so I've recovered from remembering that I will NOT be there during the holidays
With the whole "Fastpass+" rolling out, there is a lot of up in the air about how I could plan my day. I don't know what system for picking rides FP's I will have to pick from. I feel like this could change a lot of how this day will go for us in the end.
Let's move on to the Maybe's of the day!
So, since I won't *have* to fight for the Toy Story Mania FP, then making sure I'm in early for a FP isn't as big of a deal. Which means, I could change it up and book a lunch or a dinner
And last I checked, Fantasmic is showing at 8:30- which would be like 7:30 for us. Catie goes to bed at 7cst, so I know we'd be staying up past her bedtime. I have NEVER seen Fantasmic- but I'm thinking since it's a seated show, it may be an easier show for us to watch with the girls. I should probably check into the Dining options for the Fantasmic show. I honestly haven't done much research on it. I'm not sure where we would eat- but then again, we COULD go have dinner at some resort as well- I'm not committed to the idea of Fantasmic. I'm just thinking outloud
err
thinking while typing, I guess? I dunno
haha
There is one other thing I'm considering for this day. See
We are staying at Port Orleans, and I've heard that they do a Pirate Cruise from their dock. Cortlyn LOVES Pirates and I think she would really enjoy the cruise, but the only days that they do them are on Tuesday and Thursdays. And this day would be Tuesday for us. So
We could have to switch everything around anyway and have our "break day" be on Tuesday and then have our Hollywood Studios day be on Wednesday?! According to Touring Plans, Wednesday has HS listed as a Park to Avoid. I don't put a LOT of stock in that, but
it's something to consider.
So, as with everything else about this trip- I haven't made any FIRM plans for this day! What is it about this trip?
I'm fairly sure that no matter what, everything will fall into place perfectly in the end!
Sears, Carson and JC Penney's are my only options close by. I really didn't expect to find anything at those places, but it was like God just smiled and said "Here ya go!" when I stepped into the kid's section, because that dress was the FIRST one I saw.
No
I'm okay. I am totally bummed, but it's all for the best! Corey's graduating that same weekend as the training- so this is a good thing for my family! There is always next year! 
But, since I don't like wearing bracelets very much anyway, the thing will likely be in a pocket of a bag somewhere! 
I now have mature almost 9 year old....who is so over those shows (though every so often I see her sneak in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.)
