We woke up to another beautiful, and HOT day at Give Kids The World. Today, Grandma Diana and Grandpa Bob were staying at GKTW with Tessa-Lynn while Eric, Alex, Grandma Carol and I went to Disney Hollywood Studios.
After another yummy breakfast at the Gingerbread House, we walked over to "Keaton's Corral", where gentle horses were giving rides to all the children. Alex didn't want to go on the horses, but Tessa was just about jumping out of her shoes trying to get to the "Zebra"!
The volunteers were so sweet, and gave Tessa-Lynn and Alex cowboy hats. After watching the horses and donkeys for a few minutes, we headed back to the Villa so we could get ready for our next adventure. Alex, Carol, Eric and I loaded in the mini-van, while Grandma Diana and Grandpa Bob pushed Tessa in the stroller over to the Carousel.
We ate lunch, and went on the studio back lot tour. On our way there, we ran into Lightning McQueen, and Mater from the movie Cars. The line for a picture was long, but again, as a Wish family, we went to the front of the line. I saw one father scowl at us, and it was all I could do not to walk up to him afterwards, and explain that childhood cancer was the cost of admission, and that the price was too high...
The volunteers were so sweet, and gave Tessa-Lynn and Alex cowboy hats. After watching the horses and donkeys for a few minutes, we headed back to the Villa so we could get ready for our next adventure. Alex, Carol, Eric and I loaded in the mini-van, while Grandma Diana and Grandpa Bob pushed Tessa in the stroller over to the Carousel.
First stop at Hollywood Studios was "Star Tours" - Alex LOVED the simulator ride, and got his orange Star Wars Blaster. After acquiring his Rebel Alliance weapon, we went over to the Jedi academy training center. Alex was a bit overwhelmed, and decided just to watch the other kids battle Darth Vader. He was fascinated!
Next, we went to the Indiana Jones show. Alex has never seen the movies, so it was fun to see his eyes get big as the giant bolder came barreling down on Indie. As a Wish child, we got front row seats. Alex had his blaster ready, and was ready to assist Indiana Jones fight off the bad guys if he was needed. The fire and explosions were quite impressive from the front row, and the dry heat rolling off the set was actually a welcome change from the humid, HUMID, Florida weather.
We ate lunch, and went on the studio back lot tour. On our way there, we ran into Lightning McQueen, and Mater from the movie Cars. The line for a picture was long, but again, as a Wish family, we went to the front of the line. I saw one father scowl at us, and it was all I could do not to walk up to him afterwards, and explain that childhood cancer was the cost of admission, and that the price was too high...
We were getting exhausted at this point. Alex fell asleep on the back lot tour, and after it was over, we found a corner in an air conditioned restaurant, and Alex and I napped, while Grandma Carol and Eric just rested.
We then hit "The Tower of Terror" ride - which is a free-fall ride. Alex LOVED it - he thought it was great! Here is a video of the ride for those who want to see what it its... Click here. He was smiling ear to ear the whole ride, and having the time of his life!
After a final run with Star Tours, we headed back to GKTW. Alex had a date with some dinosaurs at Mark's Dino Put-Put after dinner. Universal Studios built the 9 hole course for GKTW, and it is one of the best miniature golf courses I have ever seen. At each hole, the dinosaurs move, spray water, growl, and fascinate the kids (and grown ups too!).
After a great game, we headed to the ice cream parlor for some great dessert. We all enjoyed swapping stories about our day.
We headed back to the Villa, and eventually fell asleep. Alex was in good spirits, and we had no idea his body was starting to battle an infection, that would land him in the hospital in just 24 hours.
After a great game, we headed to the ice cream parlor for some great dessert. We all enjoyed swapping stories about our day.
We headed back to the Villa, and eventually fell asleep. Alex was in good spirits, and we had no idea his body was starting to battle an infection, that would land him in the hospital in just 24 hours.Next - Day 4 Universal Studios, and the Hospital
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