Pool Time!

Q:  What is almost as fun as Disney?

A:  Playing with dad at the hotel pool!

Meet the Characters

Disney just wouldn't be Disney without the characters.  Its fun to ride the rides, but meeting the characters makes Disney real.  

Audrey, more so than Avery and Amelia, loves any Disney character.  She isn't shy in the least when a special character is around and will hug, have a lengthy conversation, and parade around with what she considers an old friend.  

Amelia also enjoys the characters, but in a tongue-tied sort of way.  She gets excited, smiles, and hugs but is always a constant observer.  Amelia is looking for authenticity and Disney does not disappoint.

Avery was a bit "goofy" around a few characters this last visit.  It appears that our 8-year-old boy was quite taken by a few of the princesses.  He was plastered with a grin from ear to ear in most pictures.  

Disney Star Wars Style

Last year we had such a good time at DisneyWorld we decided to repeat the trip again this year. One of the highlights of our recent trip was participating in Jedi Training Academy at Hollywood Studios.  Avery LOVED every moment and took the whole thing very seriously.  Amelia did her best job trying to be fierce in front of Darth Vader.  Audrey was stoic throughout her entire performance and chickened out at the moment when Darth Vader made an appearance.  We adults enjoyed the show just as much as the kids. 

Step 1:  Preparing for Jedi training.

Step 2 & 3:  Meeting the Jedi trainer and reciting as loudly as possible the Jedi Code.

Step 4:  Receive your Light Saber and attempt to use it appropriately.  Audrey required assistance multiple times and received the Jedi wisdom of "just use the force of gravity little one" from her Jedi Master.

Step 5:  Practice a series of Jedi maneuvers.  Repeat the series over and over again until all students are able to preform the attack sequence.  

Step 6:  Meet Darth Vader!!!

Step 7:  Prepare and attack Darth Vader!

Amelia is looking on with great uncertainty.

Audrey graciouly declined a fight with Vader along with the boy in yellow who cried the entire time Vader was on stage and emphatically declined a turn at fighting Vader.

Step 8:  Younglings, relish in defeating Vader and take pride in knowing you successfully completed Jedi training.