On our fourth day in Orlando, we went to The Disney Hollywood Studios (formerly called Disney-MGM Studios). We headed straight to Toy Story Mania, their newest ride built in 2008. The line said it was an 80 minute wait, but it only took about 45.
Wes did great in line because there were so many fun Toy Story props and things to look at. This was a talking and joking Mr. Potato Head. It's a 3D ride, where you shoot on onboard cannon at classic midway-style games to earn points.
I thought this ride was so much fun, but Michael ended up scoring the most points. And Wes wouldn't keep his glasses on of course, but he seemed to enjoy it too!
Next we took the Backlot Tour which is a 35 minute tram tour that takes you "behind the scenes" for a look at the vehicles, props, costumes, sets and special effects used in movies and TV shows. Here is the Earrfel Tower.
Here we are in Catastrophe Canyon, waiting for the catastrophe to begin!
And here's the flash flood, which was preceded by an earthquake, an oil fire, and explosion and a torrent of rain!
We also saw the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. This is a great show that uses 40 different vehicles including cars, motorcycles, and jet skis to perform all kinds of amazing stunts. And since Wes loves all things car, he loved this show!
After lunch and a little nap...
...we went to the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. We have a good friend from the fire department Adam, whose brother works for Disney and is one of the stunt men in this show. He got us great VIP seats about three rows from the front! Wes thought this show was great; he loved all the tumbling and action, the airplane, jeeps and especially the giant boulder from the Raider's of the Lost Ark. He kept asking for more "rock"! We talked to Adam's brother for a little while after the show and watched them get all set up for the next one. Wes was particularly excited about the blue tractor that was pushing all the props back into place. And the guy in the lower right of my picture is the stunt man who plays Indiana Jones. Such a good show!
While everyone else went on the Hollywood Tower Hotel ride, Wes and I opted for a dark chocolate Mickey Ears ice cream treat!
I should have bought two!!
We stayed all day at this park so we could see Fantasmic! (Can you tell how tired Michael is in this photo? And Wes is in delirious mode!)
What is so great and different about seeing Fantasmic in Orlando is their 9,000 seat amphitheater! Here you can come in early, get a good seat and grab something to eat, or a fun light stick like Wes got!
Wes actually fell asleep about two minutes into the show, but the rest of us really enjoyed it!
One park to go, Epcot next!
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