We were back to Islands of Adventure, which meant another early morning.
We were actually 10 minutes later than the previous day, but again, lines had already formed on both sides of the main gate, but we were able to walk right up in the middle. Here's a picture of the portable ticket scanners that they wheel out here.
Again, the girls just stayed in the stroller while waiting to enter and ate a granola bar for breakfast.
LittleCGC also decided to sleep some more.
Just like yesterday, we went straight to Hagrid's and rode before the sun even came up. This time, LittleCJC wanted to try the side car.
After our ride on Hagrid's, LittleCJC really wanted LittleCGC to participate in the Olivander's show. At this time, these shows were still private, so we decided to go ahead and get in line knowing that it was only going to get worse throughout the day.
We tried to warn LittleCJC that she would probably be the one picked since LittleCGC was so little. LittleCJC was determined though that we needed to go through the show instead of just buying a wand. So, we waited in line and of course, LittleCJC was picked for the show. Thankfully, she got over it quickly and we were then able to pick out a wand for LittleCGC after the show.
We probably did more this morning in this park, but the next picture I have this day is on the Hogwart's Express heading back to London in Universal Studios.
My guess is that once we arrived, we rode Escape from Gringotts before the girls asked for ice cream.
LittleCGC was not a fan of the dragon when it roared with fire.
After leaving Diagon Alley, we headed toward Simpsons Land.
After a fun morning in the park, we left for our first hotel hop of the trip. We traveled to Disney All-Star Movies and after checking in on line, we headed straight to our room. LittleCGC of course fell asleep in the car and we were able to transfer to the stroller and she got in a great nap.
Once we got everything into our Mighty Ducks room, we checked out the food situation. We placed a mobile order from our room and LittleCJC went with me to pick it up. She had fun posing along the way.
At the food court, once your order was ready, it was placed on one of these tables and you were able to pick it up here. They also had similar tables set up by the drink stations. You simply told the castmember what drink you wanted and they got it for you. On this opening day, I guess they were using the honor system, because they didn't even scan your refillable mug.
As someone who picks food up and heads back to the room anyway, it was nice that everything was packaged in to go containers already, making the transfer easier than usual.
After our lunch and LittleCGC woke up from her nap, the girls were excited to head to the pool.
Yes, we were wearing jackets on the way to the pool. It was still chilly this day, but we were told the pool was heated. Of course, little girls don't care about it being cold, they really just wanted to swim.
Again, we had to stop for pictures along the way.
Thankfully, it was warmer in the water than out.
Patrick and I were laughing, saying that everyone in the pool was probably visiting from somewhere north of Georgia.
Unfortunately, this was the closest we were going to get to Fantasmic this trip.
When we finally left the pool, we went back to the room for some dry (and warmer) clothes before exploring the rest of the hotel.
Even Patrick and I had to get our picture in RC, since we took this same picture about 15 years before.
LittleCJC wanted to continue around the entire hotel, but LittleCGC was over it and chose to stay in the stroller after leaving the Toy Story area.
Miss Sass had a blast. Once we had visited every area, we went back to the main lobby and in particular, the gift shop. Actually, I think we ordered some dinner from the food court and just waited for it in the gift shop. LittleCJC ended up getting a new fan. She of course had to use it all the way back to the room, even though it was 65 degrees and dizzily.
After our last two very early mornings, it was nice to relax some this evening and the girls enjoyed the downtime too.
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