This morning we arrived at studios just after rope drop. Andrew & brian split off immediately to queue up for jedi training academy. Lauren, my folks & I joined the crush headed to tsm. (the volks & millers slept in). I got in the fp queue while my folks took Lauren to the standby line. Then I jumped in with them. The line was out the door, but moving steadily. Mom rode w/Lauren & I schooled dad. Then we hightailed it over to jedi training academy. They had Andrew & brian wait in line the whole time: 9-9:55am. Brian said adv was nervous, and started to freak out a couple times… but talking to the other boys made it better.
We arrived just in time to see Andrew don his hood & hit the stage. The show was great. The instructor was funny & good with the kids. He taught them a series of moves, then had them practice. And then vader walked out with two storm troopers. Andrew’s eyes got real big, but he held it together. The kids then battled vader individually with the instructor reminding them of the sequence as needed. Andrew worked his way to the back of the line & was the second to last padawan. I could tell he was intimidated, but he held his own. It was so cool watching him be scared but brave and do well. What an awesome thing. So glad he had the opportunity.
Afterwards, we walked down to tower of terror. Lauren was pumped to ride this ride. She had apparently told all her friends she would. She knew it would be scary, but she was ready. It was cool hearing her self-talk her way thru her fear. We walked on & she sat right in between us on the middle row. She grabbed my arm & hunk of brian’s shirt & chest hair ☺ when we got off, she told us that the ride made her legs shake, but it seemed to be the ghost & lightning parts she disliked the most. You could tell she definitely didn’t want to ride it again, but the more we praised her for her courage, the more proud of herself she became. And by the time she reached my parents, she was excited she had ridden it.
Andrew had gotten a smoothie with mom and dad while we were on tower of terror that looked really good. So brian & I picked some up and we headed over to the beauty and the beast show. The volks & millers arrived as well & sat on the house right front row handicapped section. We were about eight rows back in the center with mom & dad. The show was great as always. But gaston seemed to be about 45, which lent it a creepy dimension… but the gparents all loved it.
So we rounded up the gang & headed to toy story mania. We wanted loren & Sharon to take a spin, so they took the four grandkids. Unfortunately, they separated loren from the rest of the group, so Sharon had the four kids by herself. Loren was pretty miffed about that. He wanted to ride with Andrew. But anyway, while they were riding, steph & I got in line for the kids to meet woody. The timing worked out great & as soon as they got off the ride, matt brought them over to andy’s room for a woody meet & greet. For some reason, Andrew didn’t want to participate, but the younger three enjoyed it.
After toy story, the volks & millers headed to prime time café for their 12:50 adr. And we headed to the great movie ride with my folks. Mom was looking forward to this one. We were in the front row of the car. If we had been in the back, it might not have been so scary. But Lauren and Andrew were both freaked out by the gangster shootout where the mobster hijacks your car. and the western shootout. And of course the alien scene. And then we were right next to the wicked witch. So, the great movie ride now ranks as one of their least favorites. It was fine, but it’s so dated. But mom liked it…
Now it was time for lunch. Brian & Andrew peeled off to watch the lights motor action stunt show; the rest of us went to primetime café. We were seated back by the kitchen, but we did get a tv table. Unfortunately, we got a grumpy server too. But she did start us off with some homework: think of 17 disney animated films with a one word title. It took awhile, but with a few hints, we finally got it. Lauren had the hotdog with apple juice. Mom had the pot roast with a smoothie. I had the pot roast with their yummy pnut butter & jelly milkshake. Dad had the meatloaf with a chocolate milkshake. The food was delicious. And so was dessert. Lauren enjoyed designing her own sundae. I had the smores (meh), and mom & dad had the boston cream parfaits. The waitress really didn’t do anything funny other than chide my folks for putting their elbows on the table. She didn’t bring out any dessert or sing for my dad’s bday, even tho he was wearing a bday button. (not that we needed any more desserts, but the thought would have been nice.) unfortunately, tho, I forgot my room key to charge our meals to. So brian & Andrew headed over after their show to rescue us. And finish our milkshakes ☺
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