"Let's be sure to get into Fantasmic!"

Our second day in Disney World was at Hollywood Studios, where the famed "Tower of Terror" and "Rockin' Roller Coaster" took up most of the kids' time! It was a challenge to time those Fast Pass tickets just right to be sure to get on the rides with friends. Many spent the day using cellphones trying to connect with other groups of friends. We saw groups of 5 to 10 Burlington kids wandering the park, recognizable by their bright red lanyards. Highlights at Hollywood studios included the new Toy Story Mania ride, the Stunt show complete with car explosions and chases, and the classic parade. The ultimate end to any day was the Fantasmic show. Mr. Lovell was heard at the early check in telling the group that he wanted to adjust the later check in time to be sure to get into Fantasmic. So the group met at 7:00 to get in line for the 8:30 Fantasmic show, which ended up being delayed due to weather -- it was threatening thunderstorms and starting to rain. Thankfully, the weather cleared and the show began 20 minutes late, but it delivered with lights, characters, water sprays, explosions, and fireworks. The show was the highlight of the day for the students who all left the park after the show. Wearing our "I'm with the Band Shirts", we are ready for the big parade day and looking forward to it with anticipation.