Today is Andrew’s actual 7th birthday!! We got up early so he could open a few presents in our hotel room and then we drove to Coronado Springs Resort where we had breakfast at Pepper Market. Hollywood Studios was our park destination today where, in honor of Andrew’s birthday, his mom tried an amazingly brave stunt. More about that in a minute.
Tigger and Eeyore were standing near Mickey’s big sorcerer hat braving the heat for pictures and autographs. So we stood in line and waited for that perfect photo op. Meanwhile, Beth bravely made her way through the crowds to secure fast passes for our favorite ride—Toy Story Mania. However, even that act paled against her outstanding exploit--which I’ll explain in detail coming up.
Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian, is a walk through attraction we checked out which included scenes from the movie as well as housing props and costumes for display. We watched the Indiana Jones Adventure where they selected brave volunteers from the audience to participate in the show. I’d like to tell you that Beth was chosen as one of the brave individuals used on the stage for the show, but she wasn’t and that wouldn’t even have compared to the feat she attempted today.
Unbeknownst to me, Beth had prepared an acapella performance to audition with at the American Idol Experience in the event I had not been able to get into a show last week. Now, my cousin (who looks like a girl who could sing) has been telling me for years that singing just wasn’t something she could do. People standing in front of her in church even plug their ears when she sings—so she says. I just figured it was all a ploy to get me to try out first and that she actually had a lovely voice.
We got right into the studio for her first audition and waited by the silver star to be called in. I was so excited encouraging her and telling her she would go all the way to the finale show. We chatted with some of the other park guests who were nervously awaiting their turn to audition and congratulated those that exited from the audition rooms going on to their second audition.
When Beth was called in, I was able to go in with her. The gal behind the desk asked Beth to tell about her and music. Beth’s response was an honest statement: she has loved music all her life and knows she’s probably not the best singer, but that she could make up for it with enthusiasm.
When Beth began singing her rendition of “Old Time Rock and Roll”, I was blown away!
PAUSE (for dramatic effect)
She really CAN’T sing!! I was trying to look the opposite of flabbergasted as was the gal behind the desk. But then…
PAUSE (for further drama)
…Beth broke into a disco move, started motioning toward the door, and began repeating the same lyrics she had just sung instead of singing the next verse. As I prayed for the audition to be over, I was wishing I was landing on Mars in Mission Space instead of sitting in the room.
The very kind and tactful Disney cast member behind the American Idol Experience desk told Beth that she was right—she probably isn’t the best singer, but that she would love to go to a karaoke bar with her sometime. She went on to explain that as a Disney park attraction any one meeting the age requirement is welcome to audition, but also as a park attraction, Disney sets the bar pretty high for the shows that park guests watch for entertainment. We were thanked for coming in and escorted out. And that’s all I have to say about that.
At 1:20, we went to the Lights, Motor, Action show and at 3:40 p.m., we had reservations at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater for Andrew’s birthday lunch. At the check-in counter, it’s impossible to tell what kind of dining experience is ahead. When our party was called, we walked down a long hallway and into a theater that resembled an outdoor drive-in theater at night. With a 50’s theme, each table is a convertible car with seats and benches all pointing at a big screen with black and white movie clips and concession stand popcorn commercials. Lunch was delicious followed by a Mickey Mouse shaped birthday cake with candles and a chorus of “Happy Birthday”—thankfully our singing drowned out Beth’s singing.
Andrew was given a Disney gift card to use at any store in the park worth $63, and he took great care in selecting just the right toys for his money. We then took the leftover cake back to the resort and Beth and the boys went for a swim before Beth and Andrew and Mary and I went back to Hollywood Studios for magic hours. Playhouse Disney was hosting a dance party with a host of characters, great music, and balloon animal sculptors. Beth and Mickey Mouse did the Electric Slide and Mary and Goofy danced to the Hokey Pokey. We rode the boat back over to the resort, had a little bit more of Andrew’s chocolate Mickey Mouse cake for a midnight snack, and now I need to go to bed!
Tigger and Eeyore were standing near Mickey’s big sorcerer hat braving the heat for pictures and autographs. So we stood in line and waited for that perfect photo op. Meanwhile, Beth bravely made her way through the crowds to secure fast passes for our favorite ride—Toy Story Mania. However, even that act paled against her outstanding exploit--which I’ll explain in detail coming up.
Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian, is a walk through attraction we checked out which included scenes from the movie as well as housing props and costumes for display. We watched the Indiana Jones Adventure where they selected brave volunteers from the audience to participate in the show. I’d like to tell you that Beth was chosen as one of the brave individuals used on the stage for the show, but she wasn’t and that wouldn’t even have compared to the feat she attempted today.
Unbeknownst to me, Beth had prepared an acapella performance to audition with at the American Idol Experience in the event I had not been able to get into a show last week. Now, my cousin (who looks like a girl who could sing) has been telling me for years that singing just wasn’t something she could do. People standing in front of her in church even plug their ears when she sings—so she says. I just figured it was all a ploy to get me to try out first and that she actually had a lovely voice.
We got right into the studio for her first audition and waited by the silver star to be called in. I was so excited encouraging her and telling her she would go all the way to the finale show. We chatted with some of the other park guests who were nervously awaiting their turn to audition and congratulated those that exited from the audition rooms going on to their second audition.
When Beth was called in, I was able to go in with her. The gal behind the desk asked Beth to tell about her and music. Beth’s response was an honest statement: she has loved music all her life and knows she’s probably not the best singer, but that she could make up for it with enthusiasm.
When Beth began singing her rendition of “Old Time Rock and Roll”, I was blown away!
PAUSE (for dramatic effect)
She really CAN’T sing!! I was trying to look the opposite of flabbergasted as was the gal behind the desk. But then…
PAUSE (for further drama)
…Beth broke into a disco move, started motioning toward the door, and began repeating the same lyrics she had just sung instead of singing the next verse. As I prayed for the audition to be over, I was wishing I was landing on Mars in Mission Space instead of sitting in the room.
The very kind and tactful Disney cast member behind the American Idol Experience desk told Beth that she was right—she probably isn’t the best singer, but that she would love to go to a karaoke bar with her sometime. She went on to explain that as a Disney park attraction any one meeting the age requirement is welcome to audition, but also as a park attraction, Disney sets the bar pretty high for the shows that park guests watch for entertainment. We were thanked for coming in and escorted out. And that’s all I have to say about that.
At 1:20, we went to the Lights, Motor, Action show and at 3:40 p.m., we had reservations at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater for Andrew’s birthday lunch. At the check-in counter, it’s impossible to tell what kind of dining experience is ahead. When our party was called, we walked down a long hallway and into a theater that resembled an outdoor drive-in theater at night. With a 50’s theme, each table is a convertible car with seats and benches all pointing at a big screen with black and white movie clips and concession stand popcorn commercials. Lunch was delicious followed by a Mickey Mouse shaped birthday cake with candles and a chorus of “Happy Birthday”—thankfully our singing drowned out Beth’s singing.
Andrew was given a Disney gift card to use at any store in the park worth $63, and he took great care in selecting just the right toys for his money. We then took the leftover cake back to the resort and Beth and the boys went for a swim before Beth and Andrew and Mary and I went back to Hollywood Studios for magic hours. Playhouse Disney was hosting a dance party with a host of characters, great music, and balloon animal sculptors. Beth and Mickey Mouse did the Electric Slide and Mary and Goofy danced to the Hokey Pokey. We rode the boat back over to the resort, had a little bit more of Andrew’s chocolate Mickey Mouse cake for a midnight snack, and now I need to go to bed!
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