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Disney Hollywood Studios
September 3rd, 2013
Here we are, the last full day of our 2013 trip: The Pumpkins Pop Back to Florida! We couldn’t decide which Disney park we wanted to visit on our last day, so we thought, why not ALL the parks?! And that’s exactly what we did!
As we visited each park, we had a photo taken by the Disney Photopass Photographer and explained that we were visiting all the parks in one day, and the reason for us making a number sign with our fingers! They were all happy to take photos with our own camera, and I was able to make the image above without waiting for our Photopass pics!
All of them said we were crazy for attempting it, but with a rough plan in mind of the rides we wanted to do, it was pretty easy, and no more taxing than any other full day at a Disney park!
We set off bright and early, with a quick stop on the way to a shop to buy a holdall – we ran out of room in all the suitcases we had :P I started the day off in different clothes too – I ended up buying the dress I’m wearing today from the shop!
With the bag and dress bought, we drove first to Disney Hollywood Studios. The main agenda here was to go and watch Muppetivision 3D which had been closed for refurbishment on our whole trip.
I am having to write today’s trip report completely from memory because I didn’t write a single thing down – whoops – so just going by my photographs of things that we must have done!
Once through bag check and ticket/fingerprint scan, we made our way into the park for the first photograph of the day of the three of us in front of the Sorcerer’s Hat, holding one finger up to indicate this was the first park of the day.
We then quickly walked towards Star Tours because we can’t visit DHS without going on this ride! It’s one of our favourites!
I’m pretty sure that this was a walk on, and once again, we really enjoyed Star Tours ride. There are, I believe, around 50 different scenarios for the ride – where you go, who you meet at the end, and so far we’ve not done the same ride twice. This ride is definitely on our must do list!
We then walked towards the area where Muppetvision 3D was – The Muppets make me very nostalgic, so it was another must!
The theatre for this show wasn’t very busy, so we just sat wherever we wanted to – for 3D films I prefer the back because I seem to see the effects much better. So plonking our butts down in the centre, a few rows from the back, we waited for the show to start.
You definitely have to love The Muppets to enjoy this show, at least I think so! It’s probably wasted on the younger generation!
We then did a little bit of final wandering around. Found Lightning McQueen and Mater and had some pics done – Liam didn’t want to be in them, which made me sad for a moment that my boy is growing up way too quick! But hubs and I had some done with a Disney Photographer ^_^
Still mildly annoyed me that I couldn’t get a nice front view of the Sorcerer’s Hat because of the stage set up in front for the Monsters University thing they have going on, so a side one had to do instead!
We walked back down towards the exit and stopped to look in the shops on the way…I see that Liam is holding a bag in one of the pics so I reckon we must have bought a magnet which is our go-to souvenir when we’re away on hols or out for the day!
A final goodbye to Disney Hollywood Studios and we hopped on a tram back to our car to make our way to the second park of the day – Animal Kingdom!
I realised it’s probably a good idea to tell you how long we spent in the parks, so I checked the times on my photographs…The first one was taken in front of the Sorcerer’s Hat at 8.24am, and the final photo I took was at 9.45am. So we spent about an hour and 15 mins in Disney Hollywood Studios!
Read Part 1: Four Corners of the World – Disney Hollywood Studios
Read Part 2: Four Corners of the World – Animal Kingdom
Read Part 3: Four Corners of the World – Epcot
Read Part 4: Four Corners of the World – Magic Kingdom
Read about the previous day: Day 20 – Finding Dory: Discovery Cove (Non-Swim) + Dinner at Olive Garden
Read about the next day: Day 22 – Bon Voyage: MCO to Gatwick with British Airways « Coming Soon!
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Jen Walshaw
March 16, 2014 @ 9:51 pm
Fantastic photo’s are usual. Makes me miss my holiday in November
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:35 pm
It’s so easy to miss that holiday isn’t it? I’ve got withdrawal now that this trip report has nearly come to an end!
Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamily
March 16, 2014 @ 7:46 pm
I love your photos – I’d love to visit but strangely my kids are actually not that keen!
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:36 pm
Aww – wouldn’t they enjoy Universal Studios instead?? I was worried about my son growing out of Disney, but he loved it at 12, 14 and is looking forward again at 15!
Clare Mansell
March 16, 2014 @ 3:23 pm
You must have been exhausted at the end of that… and starving!
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:37 pm
Every day is knackering on this holiday – but it’s so worth it!
hannah staveley
March 16, 2014 @ 2:51 pm
Would love to go but way to expensive .x
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:37 pm
I agree, it is an expensive holiday, but I also know that there are some people out there who are a whizz at getting it done on the cheap x
Bek B
March 16, 2014 @ 11:48 am
Fantastic! I’ve never been there before. I bet that you slept well after all of that! :-)
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
We did! Just love this sort of holiday – a chance to be a kid again and have fun a sa family!
Clare Nicholas
March 16, 2014 @ 11:39 am
You crazy lady lol I struggled with one park a day when we went.
Looks like you had a great time
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
Funny, everyone said that!!! It was no less hectic than a regular day in one park – apart from the driving from park to park!!
Steph
March 16, 2014 @ 10:17 am
Looks great fun – can’t believe how much you managed to pack in!
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:39 pm
It’s amazing isn’t it – I couldn’t believe we were only at this park for an hour!
The Go To Mum
March 16, 2014 @ 7:42 am
Love it, great way to spend your last day!
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:39 pm
It was a great way wasn’t it? I know everyone thought we were a bit bonkers for doing it, but I think it will become our Florida tradition now lol
LucyDorrington
March 16, 2014 @ 12:44 am
Love the photos, especially The Muppets, I love Muppets!
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:39 pm
Same here! They make me so nostalgic!
Terry My Journey With Candida
March 16, 2014 @ 12:06 am
I have actually never been to Disney, although my Hubs tried to talk me into going a few years ago. Maybe one day I will make it.
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:40 pm
Hope you do – to me, it’s so magical and a chance to be a kid again!
Red Rose Mummy
March 15, 2014 @ 11:09 pm
What an amazing day, I can’t believe that post was just an hour and a quarter of it!
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:40 pm
Tell me about it – I didn’t realise how little time we spent in the park! It helped that it was quite quiet :D
Happy Homebird
March 15, 2014 @ 9:53 pm
One day, one day. The stuff of dreams. Looks absolutely amazing and looking forward to the next instalment.
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:40 pm
If you dream it, you can do it x It’s my favourite place on earth!
Keri-Anne
March 15, 2014 @ 9:27 pm
This is one place i wish we could afford to take the girls!!! It looks like you had an amazing time x
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:41 pm
Hope you get to take your girls there one day – it’s such a wonderful holiday destination! x
Kirsty Phillipson-Lowe
March 15, 2014 @ 7:12 pm
Brings back a lot of memories, however so much has been added. It certainly is a magical holiday x
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:41 pm
When did you last go? I saw changes in just 2 years! It definitely is magical x
Kirsty Phillipson-Lowe
March 18, 2014 @ 4:46 pm
I feel old now :-( last time I went I was 15 so that’s…… arrrr……. 20 years ago!!! I really want to take the children when they’re old enough to appreciate it x
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:50 pm
Wow – it will have REALLY changed then!! Hope you make it back there soon, I bet your children would love it x
Kerry Louise
March 15, 2014 @ 5:50 pm
Looks like you had an amazing time!! Fantastic photos, I loved Disney when I went back when I was 14 or 15 and can’t wait to take my daughter in a few years to Florida :) xx
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:42 pm
I’m 37 and still love Disney :D Enjoy your planned trip to Florida! xx
laura redburn
March 15, 2014 @ 5:14 pm
i have to be honest, i’m generally not that much of a fan of disney (more the newer animated stuff) BUT this looks fun, and i love the disney hollywood signage. you certainly got a lot packed in to your time!
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:42 pm
Disney isn’t for everyone, although I personally love it :D Each park is so different and that’s what I love about them :D
You Baby Me Mummy
March 15, 2014 @ 4:24 pm
This looks amazing! I really would love to go to America x
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:42 pm
Hope you get there one day!x
Gretta Schifano
March 15, 2014 @ 3:30 pm
We went to Florida last summer and Hollywood Studios was one of my favourites. I especially loved the stunt shows there.
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:43 pm
Hollywood Studios is great isn’t it? We enjoy the stunt shows too – the Lights Motor Action was cancelled on us part way through cos of the rain -_- we’ve seen it before though and it’s amazing to watch.
Twinsplustwo
March 15, 2014 @ 2:59 pm
More great shots – when are you going back?
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:43 pm
This summer! Can’t wait!
Rachel Cooper
March 15, 2014 @ 2:54 pm
Some fantastic pictures. I’ve always wanted to go to Disney but doubt we ever will, certainly not Florida anyway, so o love reading these!!
Rachel @ Activities4kidz
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:43 pm
Never say never! x
sonya
March 15, 2014 @ 12:56 pm
I love the Muppets so that would be my highlight for sure! My kids would love to do a trip like that- but not sure I am ready for a long flight with a toddler just yet!
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:44 pm
I don’t blame you – I don’t think I could do it with a little one!! I am always amazed though at the amount of babies and toddlers I see on the flight and in the parks!
JoBryan
March 15, 2014 @ 12:29 pm
Wow all that packed into over an hour. Good going, the photos alone take some time. I love the Muppets, looks great there.
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 4:44 pm
Crazy right? I couldn’t believe we were only there for an hour or so! Felt like longer! x