Day 29
We had a special treat at the hotel's buffet breakfast - the Disney Characters attended, and posed for photographs, including Minnie, Goofy, Pluto (pictured below), lots of bears, foxes,, and other characters who we don't know their names. Hey, we're not under five or have any children. The kids were going crazy with excitement. So too was Louise. (Pictured above).
We had a special treat at the hotel's buffet breakfast - the Disney Characters attended, and posed for photographs, including Minnie, Goofy, Pluto (pictured below), lots of bears, foxes,, and other characters who we don't know their names. Hey, we're not under five or have any children. The kids were going crazy with excitement. So too was Louise. (Pictured above).
The plan today was ambitious, perhaps evan foolish, to visit both Universal Studios and Disney's Magic Kingdom. We started with Universal Studios, where in the Twister, we stepped into the vortex of a tornado, resulting in Louise becoming soaking wet - she just happened to be standing in the wrong place. We were terrified by the Mummy Ride, and nearly eaten on the Jaws boat ride. On the Simpsons Ride I think I was more scared than the five year old next to me. Animal Actors, was an entertaining live animal show (pictured below), featuring the dog from the Men in Black movie. It was so hot I found myself envying people who had those daggy electric portable fans.
TRAVEL TIP: Purchase the Express Ticket; I promise you, that in the Florida heat and humidity you will not want to wait in long lines for rides and shows.
Around 7pm we arrive at Magic Kingdom, and as Hilton Disney World Resort guests, tonight we can stay in the park until 1am - 3 hours after the official closing time. It's cooler then and after 10pm the crowds for the rides and shows will be roughly halved.
You might be interested to know that Louise's favorite Disney ride is 'It's A Small World', where you cruise around in a small boat, whilst hundreds of miniature dolls sing 'It's a small world after all' dressed in their national costumes. Australia was represented by an Aboriginal man in a loin cloth with a boomerang.
TRAVEL TIP: Space Mountain appears to be the most popular ride, so I would recommend using the Fast Pass system on this one. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display at 10pm, or the Disney Parades.
Well, it was a long day, but we did it - two theme parks in one day. We arrived back at our hotel around 2am - absolutely exhausted. We are proud to have now been to every Disney Resort in the world. Now, which is the best amusement park we've visited? The amusement park I enjoyed the most was Universal Studios in Los Angeles; the studio tours, the shows, the rides, and the VIP Pass System - straight to the front of the line for rides and shows, are just too good in my opinion. However, I must admit that Disneyland is more geared for children, and I think little kids would really love it, but if you're an adult with no children, and can only visit one amusement park, I would head straight to Universal in Los Angeles and purchase the VIP Pass.
Tomorrow we plan on going to the Kennedy Space Centre, which is where they launch the Space Shuttles. Hopefully, there will be a launch tomorrow.
