Orlando =)

Grant and I have season passes to Sea World and a few Disney tickets that expire in September. Knowing that the next few weekends were going to be busy, we decided to go down to Orlando this weekend. I got a great deal on a 4-star hotel on lastminutetravel.com, so we stayed the night and were able to see and do a lot. We got up early on Saturday and drove straight to Magic Kingdom. We got there at about 10AM and went straight to Space Mountain to get a FastPass. While we were getting our FastPass we saw this Disney trash can moving by itself across the pavement. We went up close to it and heard it talk! It was talking about how it was going to use a FastPass to go on Space Mountain! The trash can had a FastPass sitting on top of it. Little kids tried to take the FastPass and the trash can would chase them and yell at them to get the FastPass back. It was really quite funny. Disney should definitely invest in more of these trash cans.

Anyways, Grant and I got our FastPasses and went on a couple rides until our time came to ride Space Mountain. We rode Buzz Lightyear, an interactive ride where you shoot targets using laser guns. The first time Grant got a higher score than I did, but I definitely beat him the second time we rode the ride. See our scores below. Grant = 60,700; Becky = 77,800.

Grant's Score

Becky's Score

After we went on a few more rides it started getting really hot outside. I am not a big fan of crowded amusement parks when it is sunny and 90-degrees outside. So, Grant and I left and went to go check into our hotel. Once we found it we decided to go to the pool for a bit. It was really nice and relaxing. We then showered and grabbed dinner before heading back to Magic Kingdom to ride a few more rides, catch the parade and see the fireworks. I found that this is the best way to do Disney -- go in the morning for a little and then come back at night. This way you completely miss the hottest and most crowded part of the day. At night there were no lines for the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean (which has been upgraded to include Captain Jack Sparrow) and the railroad ride. Our timing was PERFECT!

On Sunday we got up early and headed to Sea World with the sole intention of feeding the dolphins. Last time we went it was really crowded and we did not get a chance to feed the dolphins and I was bummed. Once again our timing was PERFECT! We entered the park and went straight to the dolphin pool where the line had just started to form to get the fish. Grant headed to the ATM while I waited because they only took cash or travelers checks -- who does that anymore!?! I got my fish and headed to the pool. I was so excited! The dolphins were really beautiful and super nice. It was definitely the highlight of my day!

Next, we went to feed the sting rays. I was terrified. To feed them you have to put your hand into the tank and let the rays swim over it and suck up the fish off your hand. I was able to feed three of the fish to the rays. The other two fish were snatched right out of my hands by hovering birds! Not nearly as good an experience as feeding the dolphins. I have now decided that whenever we drive through Orlando (which is quite often since it is right on the way to Fort Myers) we must stop and feed the dolphins (or at least until our season pass expires). =)

We left Sea World at about noon with just enough time to stop by the Florida Mall. Orlando has two great malls. Jacksonville has two mediocre malls. Grant was a great sport and joined me as we shopped for a couple hours. We actually spent more on him than on me! =) I did get some really cute plaid shorts to wear when we go golfing and to THE PLAYERS Championship this weekend.

In all, it was a great weekend. I love my husband and I love feeding dolphins and shopping! =) Peace out.