Itineraries for Walt Disney World: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The author with her family at Disney's Hollywood Studios Park

This park is great for people who love movies. But anyone will love this park because there is so much to do. 

The author & her family waiting for the Lightning McQueen Racing Academy to begin.

I recommend starting off with going to Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy because it’s nice for the little ones. Actually, even my dad loved it!

Next, for those who love going fast, make sure to go to Rock’n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith because it is a great ride in the dark!

The author eating at the Brown Derby restaurant with Grandpa & Grandma

My favorite place to have lunch is The Brown Derby. You never know who you’re going to see in there. We came across the Mayor who handed us a one-hundred-dollar bill with his picture on it! He was very friendly, funny, and a great part of the lunch! The food was great, too!

Don’t miss the Voyage of The Little Mermaid. It’s a neat show with a live Ariel who sang. It was really cool!

Spend time at Walt Disney Presents. It is about Walt Disney. I had read a biography about Walt Disney on my way down to Florida. This place was great to see pictures and learn more about him.

Head over to Slinky Dog Dash, it’s a little kid roller coaster for those who are too young or scared of the Rock ‘n Roller Coaster. Definitely get a Fastpass.

A glimpse of Toy Storyland

While there, go to Toy Storyland. Going to Toy Story Mania is a must! It’s a great ride, one that I never get tired of going on.

The author's mom belting out "Let it Go" during A Frozen Sing Along Celebration

For The First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing Along Celebration is the greatest thing in the world because it’s Frozen! I sang along with the characters and I loved the fake snow!

The author's dad chosen as an extra in Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is one of the oldest shows at Hollywood Studios, and is still a great show! My dad has been an extra twice! Each time it is a little different.

A lot of Star Wars characters at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Star Tours The Adventures Continues is a 3-D awesome ride. You don’t have to be a Star Wars fan to be a fan of this ride!

Make sure to visit Muppet*Vision 3-D. This makes parents, grandparents, and kids all laugh!

For thrill-seekers go to The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror. My family never lets me go because they are all a bunch of scaredy-cats!

Waiting for Fantasmic to start. Get your seats early!

Be sure to stay until the end of the night for the show Fantasmic! It is my favorite show out of the four parks and is so much more than just fireworks.

The author & her family eating ice cream

Rosie 187 is almost 10 years old and will be starting 4th grade in September. She is an excellent swimmer, a green belt in karate, a Junior Girl Scout, a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, and a beloved student by all of her teachers. Math is her favorite subject in school. She enjoys swimming, drawing, playing dolls, and experimenting with fashion and makeup. Rosie 187 recently got her ears pierced! Rosie plans to write about Disney's Animal Kingdom next!

Itineraries for Walt Disney World: EPCOT Part 2

Future World is fun, and so is World Showcase! They are both my favorite. I really like EPCOT!

The author in EPCOT with her family.

Start off with going to Norway for the Frozen Ever After. *Note - get a Fastpass for this ride because this ride is so popular. I really like it because it was really cool. 

Frozen at EPCOT in Norway

Next go back to Mexico for the ride Gran Fiesta Tour Staring The Three Caballeros. Then go to lunch at the San Angel Inn. This is a great place to be because of the shopping, the great restaurant, and a fun ride. 

The author & her family dining at the San Angel Inn in Mexico (EPCOT)

Head Over to China for Reflections Of China. This is a short film showing China's cities and countryside. 

The author with her family & Grandpa in China in EPCOT. 

Go to Germany for the snacks and the nice shops.

Big brother Matt & his pretzel from Germany in EPCOT. It's as big as his big head!

Then go Italy  for some light shopping.

Big brother Matt, the author, big brother Greg in front of  the Fountain of Neptune in Italy at EPCOT.

Now go to The American Adventure for The American Adventure Show.

Singers dressed in period costumes at the American Adventure pavilion in EPCOT. 

In Japan you don't want to miss out on the shopping. They have a large department store and I found a lot I wanted there. My favorite character from Japan is called Rilakkuma and means cute bear. I bought a journal and a keychain with the cute bear on it. I also got the coolest set of miniature colored pencils, too!

Rilakkuma

Enter Morocco and enjoy the tile that is used here. Have a meal and see a belly dancer. Morocco has a lot of great shopping. I'm not posting a picture of belly dancers because you have to go there to see them!

Puis go to France for Impressions DE France. This short film showed a lot of the country of France. I thought it was beautiful. 

Grandma, the author, & Mom with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Make your way over to the United Kingdom for more light shopping. Get a picture in the red phone booth!

End your trip around World Showcase by going to Canada for the O Canada Show. You have to stand to watch the 360 degree movie. It was really cool. 

The author and her family acting goofy in Canada in EPCOT.

End off the day with Reflections Of Earth, the fireworks and laser show at the end of the night in EPCOT. *Note - a great place to sit is Canada.

Reflections of Earth lights up the sky over EPCOT. 

Thank you for reading about EPCOT. My next piece is going to be about Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Rosie 187 is almost 10 years old and will be starting 4th grade in September. She is an excellent swimmer, a green belt in karate, a Junior Girl Scout, a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, and a beloved student by all of her teachers. Math is her favorite subject in school. She enjoys swimming, drawing, playing dolls, and experimenting with fashion and makeup. Soon Rosie 187 will be getting her ears pierced! Rosie plans to write about Disney's Hollywood Studios next!

Itineraries of Walt Disney World: EPCOT Part 1

EPCOT means Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. It is so big that I will write about it in two blogs.

The first area you come to when you arrive at EPCOT is Future World. It has a lot of rides that are fun. This part of the park can take one full day to explore. Here are my suggestions.

• Start off with Mission:Space. Note the Green mission is less intense then the Orange mission. When I was there in April I took the Orange Mission to Mars with my mom, my brother Greg, and my Grandma. It was stressful and I was scared! I like it, it was fun, but small children should go to the Green Mission like my dad, my brother Matt and my Grandpa did because it wasn’t so extreme.
•  Make your way to Test Track for some super-fast fun. Note the lines are shorter for single riders. I went on this attraction twice, once with my family and once alone because I did the single rider line, although my brothers were in line with me. The best part about this ride is it is fast!
• Fastpass Spaceship Earth because it is original.  

The author and her family outside of Spaceship Earth

• Head over to The Seas with Nemo and Friends for lunch at the Coral Reef. They have a beautiful view of the aquarium while you dine.

The author dining at the Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT

• After lunch stay in The Seas with Nemo and Friends for the attraction of the same name. Then go to Turtle Talk with Crush. This is an interactive conversation with the audience that is different every time because the character Crush really talks to the audience!
• Be sure to go to The Land for the attraction Living with the Land for a nice relaxing boat ride. It’s interesting to know that the fresh produce served at Walt Disney World is grown here.
• Use another Fastpass for Soarin’ Around the World to go places you have never been before. The top row is the best seat to feel you are truly flying.
• Go to IMAGINATION! for Journey into Imagination with Figment. This is my favorite place in Future World. Figment is a lovable character and I love him the best! Stay for Imageworks Labs. Have your picture taken as a Disney Princess or a Star Wars or Pirate character!

The author & her Grandpa outside of IMAGINATION! enjoying the "flying water"

• Stay in IMGINATION! for the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival. It’s a great place to cool off, rest your feet, and enjoy some classic Pixar short films.

The author and her family at the Pixar Short Film Festival 

Next, join me for Part 2 of EPCOT when I explore World Showcase!

The author at EPCOT (April 2019)

Rosie 187 is almost 10 years old and will be starting 4th grade in September. She is an excellent swimmer, a green belt in karate, a Junior Girl Scout, a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, and a beloved student by all of her teachers. Math is her favorite subject in school. She enjoys swimming, drawing, playing dolls, and experimenting with fashion and makeup. Soon Rosie 187 will be getting her ears pierced! Rosie plans to write about World Showcase in EPCOT next!

An Itinerary For Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom By: Rosie 187

A few months ago over Spring Break I was at Disney World in Florida. It was my third time there. At night I would read the BIRNBAUM'S 2019 Walt Disney World tourist book. I love Disney World. I can't wait to go back!

If you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World in the next year or two here is my suggestion for an itinerary for the Magic Kingdom. 

The author at the Magic Kingdom

• 
  Make your way to Liberty Square to see The Hall Of Presidents and while at Liberty Square watch The Muppets Present . . . Great Moments In American History. Make time for the Liberty Belle River Boat, it's a great way to see the park from the water.

The author with her two big brothers.

The author with her family on the Liberty Belle.

• Make reservations months ahead to eat lunch at The Crystal Place for some cool pictures and autographs with the Winnie the Poo Family.
• If you don’t have a little kid  make your way to The Haunted Mansion. It's too scary for young children. At least it is for me!
• To avoid long lines, while everyone is watching the Festival of Fantasy Parade, go on some of the Fantasyland rides like Peter Pan's Flight, Adventures of Winnie the Poo, It’s a Small World and more.

The author with her big brother ML 187 &
Elena of Avalor.

The entire 187 family with Cinderella.

The author with her mom, grandma, & dad on the Merry-go-round .

  Then go to Adventureland for the Pirates of the Caribbean and the Jungle Cruise rides. The Swiss Family Treehouse is a nice walk.

The author with her big brother GS 187 on the Jungle Cruise.

• Spend time in Tommorowland for Space Mountain for some dark fun. For those who love this ride, the lines are shorter for single riders. The Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin is fun for those Toy Story fans. Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor is funny and a great way to stay inside out of the hot sun of Florida or the rain! Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is an original so you have to go! Last, it's great to relax on the Peoplemover. 

The author with her family in Tomorrowland.

The author on the Buzz Lightyear  ride with her dad.

The author relaxing with her grandma on the Peoplemover.

• In FrontierLand try to Fast Pass The Big Thunder Mountain or as  I call it THE WILDEST RIDE IN THE WILDERNESS. Then go to the Country Bear Jamboree for some fun Country music!
• Then cool off with a Zipedy Doo Daa Day At Splash Mountain!

Big Thunder Mountain

The author with her grandma and a Country Jamboree bear.

This is my Itinerary for Magic Kingdom, I hope you like it !

Rosie 187 with a
Country Jamboree bear.

Rosie 187 is almost 10 years old and will be starting 4th grade in September. She is an excellent swimmer, a green belt in karate, a Junior Girl Scout, a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, and a beloved student by all of her teachers. Math is her favorite subject in school. She enjoys swimming, drawing, playing dolls, and experimenting with fashion and makeup. Soon Rosie 187 will be getting her ears pierced! Rosie plans to write about EPCOT next!

Christmas With My Family

The author with Santa Claus

Before Christmas break, a friend said to me that all he cared about on Christmas was the presents. I replied that presents aren't everything, I care about my family.

This Christmas I asked Santa Claus for three things: a white Christmas, my family to be here, especially my cousin Delphine, and the L.O.L. Big Surprise toy. I was happy to get all of them! 

I wished for a white Christmas because it hasn't snowed for the past few years. I like to play in the snow a lot. My family and I have snowball fights, build a snowman, and go sledding! Afterwards we have hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream. I also wanted snow because Santa would be able to come here on his sleigh easier. When I woke up Christmas morning, it had snowed!

The author with her immediate family and her cousin

I asked for my family to be here because I love them so much. Every Christmas Eve my grandparents on both sides of my family, my cousin Delphine, and one or two uncles are here. This year my cousin said she couldn't come at Christmas which made me very sad. I asked Santa before Christmas to let me see my cousin, and she arrived on December 23 and stayed until the evening of December 24! Again, my Christmas wish from Santa came true!

The author with her family and friends at the
Christmas Eve Brunch

My parents invite our good friends the Natales over to have a Christmas Eve brunch. We have egg strata, Mexican dip, Christmas cookies, vegetables, chips, and dip, and other yummy foods. My cousin was there to be a part of the fun.

Before our friends come I setup my pink Christmas tree in my room. Then my mom brings up ornaments and I decorate the tree. Every night I go to bed with my little pink tree lit up as my nightlight. It is so peaceful and exciting!

When our friends leave my parents clean up the dishes and the family gathers in the living room and start opening presents from one another. We open by age order, youngest to oldest. I go first! Even though I love my family the most at Christmas, I still like getting presents! Who doesn't?!

My parents make an Italian pasta dinner. This year we had pasta with shrimp and white clam sauce. I loved it and I ate it all! For dessert we had more Christmas cookies!

After dinner I go running up stairs very fast and get my nightgown on and brush my teeth. Then I get in bed and mom reads The Night Before Christmas to my brothers and me. Even though I am excited for Christmas morning, I go right to sleep because I want Santa Claus to come.

On Christmas morning I awoke to find presents under my little pink Christmas tree and small gifts in my stockings I hang as decorations in my room. I was so surprised that I screamed which made Mom nervous! I told her to come upstairs because Santa had left me presents in my room!

Downstairs I was allowed to peak and see that Santa Claus had filled everyone's stocking, but I couldn't see if I had received my L.O.L. Big Surprise.

I was also very excited  because our family had a big breakfast and I got to bake a lot of it. We had eggs, a ham, potato, and cheese casserole, and donuts! Finally my grandparents arrived from their hotel. Then we opened our stockings that Santa Claus had filled and the rest of our presents.

After presents we played a game. The game we played  Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit. I didn't do well at that game, but my brother Gregory did!

The author with some of her prized
L.O.L Dolls

Later we had lunch, which was cheese, crackers, and apples.  I played with my L.O.L. Big Surprise which I did get from Santa Claus after all. I opened it for a long time, and played with it a lot. I'm still playing with it!

For dinner my family sat around the dining room table eating turkey dinner on my mom's Christmas Tree plates. I helped set the table with her fine silver and pretty glasses. This year I even got to use a pretty glass!

Presents are really great, and I am so happy I did get my L.O.L Big Surprise for Christmas, but most of all Christmas is Family, Food, Fun, and making memories together.

The author with her GaGa & Papa
Her maternal grandparents and her cousin

The author with her Granma & Granpa
Her paternal grandparents and her cousin

I hope you had a great Christmas, too.

Why I Love My Animals

I don't have any pets, but I love animals. Over the years I have been collecting stuffed animals from all over the world. I have many favorites. I am going to tell you some of them.

My new rabbit from GaGa.
Aren't the polka dot ears cute?!

First is rabbits because they are so cute! They come at Easter. This year I am going to South Carolina for Easter to see my Grandma and Grandpa. I will bring the stuffed rabbit my GaGa sent me last week. I have a lot of rabbits in my collection. When my mom decorates for Easter, I take her rabbits!

My pretty pink dolphin from the zoo in Portugal!

Dolphins are special to me because I have seen them a few different places before. I saw dolphins at Sea World in Florida. I also saw them at the zoo in Lisbon, Portugal. That is where my parents bought me a pink dolphin stuffed animal. I have also seen dolphins in the wild in South Carolina and at the SC Aquarium.

My Fennec Fox from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Have you noticed my cute puppy poster in the background?
I LOVE animals!

Last fall my family went to Washington, D.C. On the last day we went to the National Zoo. My favorite animals there were the panda and the baby Fennec Foxes. My brother Greg got a panda at the gift shop so I got the Fennec Fox. I love it so much, so big! In Pokemon XY there is a Fennec Fox called Fennekin. It's my favorite character because its owner is beautiful.

My mom's giraffe box with baby giraffe on a chain.

Recently my mom showed me a pretty box in the shape of a giraffe. Then she surprised me by opening the middle and showing me a tiny giraffe on a necklace that had been hidden inside. I asked to wear it and Mommy said yes. The box is the Mommy and the little giraffe is me. So now I love
giraffes.

Mommy giraffe with center opened
with baby giraffe (me) next to it.

Elephants are cool because they are big. I saw a Disney elephant called Dumbo that was so cute and it flew! I haven't seen Dumbo yet, but I'd like to.

Disney's cute Dumbo!

These are the animals I love. Please tell me what your favorite animals are.

Rosie 187
Age 7

Rosie 187 is a first grader who grew up in a blogging household. Her mother is Chief 187™ and her brothers are ML 187 and GS 187 who all have blogs on Blogger. 

Rosie is the third/last child and only girl in her family. She enjoys training to be a superhero with her brother GS 187, playing Minecraft with her brother ML 187, spending time with her cousins, going to school, being a Girl Scout, a karate student, a swimmer, a softball player, a traveler, and an all-around great girl. She plays with Barbies, Legos, and always has fun playing cards with her Ga-Ga and board games with her Grandma. Rosie 187 would rather be outside, but when she's inside she can usually be found with "The Big Thing", her mother's Kindle or reading. 

Although she was told she wouldn't  have to start a blog until next summer (2017), Rosie 187 insisted on reciting her blog to her mother so her mom could type the words but her ideas could get out. 

Rosie 187 hopes you enjoy her blogs and leave her "lots of comments" for her to read, learn, and enjoy. 

Thank you!