Since our summer is winding down we're trying to squeeze in a few more fun days before school starts in 2 weeks! (I can barely type that without getting the shakes.) Since we're teachers we get a free 2-park, summer pass to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. We headed over on Friday morning after dropping Kaitlyn off at Mimi's and meeting up with our friends the Pearsons. Mady and Emily were both super excited about heading to the park and seeing Barney. (This is what you do when you become a parent, you visit an amazing theme park with awesome roller coasters, and instead go see a giant purple dinosaur.) Anyways, both girls had their big purple dinosaurs in their arms and we were off.
First, we visited Islands of Adventure and went to Seuss Landing. Here we rode One Fish, Two Fish..., the trolley, and the Carousel. We also ran into the Grinch and the Cat in the Hat. Guess which one Mady had her picture taken with? We walked around IOA a bit and then the girls could not wait any longer, they wanted to see Barney, and they were not going to wait another minute.
Riding the Trolley in Seuss Landing.
A funny bike in Seuss Landing.
The Cat in the Hat!
As we were leaving IOA and walking over to Universal Studios it began to rain. It wasn't a torrential downpour, so we were able to walk through it and head to see Barney. The next show wasn't for another hour or so, so we decided to go to Barney's indoor playground and get first in line to take our picture with Barney when the previous show got out. After having our picture taken with Barney it was still raining so we headed next door to an indoor ball shooting playground. It was kinda loud in here, but once you got used to the noise, the girls (and adults) had a good time shooting the balls and playing with the gigantic vacuum. Finally, it was time to see Barney!
Playing at the indoor playground, waiting for Barney!
Picture time with Barney!
We've been to the Barney show twice in the past, but have never sat in the front row. Well, leave it to our fearless leader, Renee, and we were right up front! The girls had a great time dancing to the songs and seeing BJ and Baby Bop. Since we were right up front the girls were able to wave to Barney several times and he waved back!
Front row seats! (Just a little wet from the rain).
After the show we grabbed lunch and then headed to the outdoor splashground. By now the rain had stopped and it was actually pretty nice out and not that humid. The girls played and wore themselves out. After a quick change it was time to head out.
Playing in the splashground (notice George in the back, hmmm...)
The good thing about going to Universal Orlando is City Walk. There are so many restaurants up and down City Walk and one of them is Margaritaville. Since both girls were fast asleep in their strollers (we were smart and brought the ones that recline all the way back so they could really sleep) we had a few Margaritas and nachos at the bar. The girls woke up just in time to head back to the car where the torrential downpour began. Luckily, we were in the parking garage; unluckily we were heading onto I-4 at 5:00. It was still a great day and Mady loved seeing Barney.
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