Disney's Hollywood Studios

Our last park of the vacation was Disney's Hollywood Studios (what I remember as MGM Studios growing up).  We were able to ride a couple rides: Toy Story Mania and the Studio Backlot Tour, but the highlights for Lucy were the Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area, of course the characters, and the breakfast we had that morning at the Polynesian Resort with Lilo & Stitch!  Mickey & Pluto were there too...

Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride parade! 

Buzz!

Mike Wazowski!  (from Monsters Inc)

The Honey I Shrunk the Kids slides were her favorite.

At this point Lucy was a pro at meeting the characters.  She knew the drill:  go up and touch, give a kiss, turn to the camera and take a photo, and then wave when you walk away to say good-bye. 

Mr. & Mrs. Incredible!

Woody!

(After an hour long line, disappointed was an understatement.  We got to the front only to find out that Buzz was on a break!)

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights lit up the entire Streets of America in the park and it was unlike anything I've ever seen in person.  Every square inch of each building (literally) was completely covered in lights, and all were timed and set to Christmas music.  We enjoyed a pretzel and a frozen chocolate banana, and the real magic was when it actually started to snow!  They blew "snow" out over the entire street.  It was pretty incredible.  I couldn't help but think of my Dad and how much he would enjoy this.  The pictures don't do it justice.

We had our own version of Christmas back at our hotel.  We stayed at the Disney's Wilderness Resort and their Christmas decorations were awesome.  This shot is in the foyer of our little area to our room.  (This isn't even the main lobby!)