luvflorida
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 28, 2003
As we ate our snacks, the lights started coming on in Cars Land. It was a fun sight to see, and it really made Cars Land seem even more magical, and authentic. The neon lights really make you feel like you're back in time on the old Route 66.
Carter REALLY wanted to open his new Lightning McQueen car, so I figured it was a good place to let him play for a bit. You'll notice from here on out, that Carter has the car with him in almost every photo.
Next up...Mater's Junkyard Jamboree! Surprise! On our way to the ride, we saw Mater, so we got in line for the meet and greet. Carter was excited to show his new car to Mater. When Carter held up Lightning McQueen, Mater said, "That's my best buddy, Lightning McQueen!" He also made some kind of truck noises.
This is another of my favorite photos from our trip. Carter was so excited and delighted to show his car to Mater!
Carter and Mater
We stopped to watch DJ's Dance Party, then headed over to Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.
As we entered the line for Mater's, one of the cast members said something about Carter's car, and he proceeded to tell them all about how it worked. He's a friendly little guy and loves to talk to people!
Waiting to ride Mater.
After several rides, we did a little shopping on Buena Vista Street, then headed out to the plaza to see the fireworks. It was the perfect way to end our day!
When the fireworks ended, we joined the crowds heading out of the parks, hopped on a Toy Story shuttle and made our way back to our car. It was after 10:30, but we were hungry, so I did a late night drive-thru at McDonald's before hitting the freeway. I figured we'd get back to healthier eating when we got back home!
I drove back to the Universal Hilton where Larry was waiting in the lobby to carry a sleeping Carter up to our room. The next day Carter and I would get to sleep in and hang out at the hotel for the morning while Larry attended a few business meetings.
Next up, I'll wrap up this trip report with pics from the following day, and some final thoughts on our trip.
Carter REALLY wanted to open his new Lightning McQueen car, so I figured it was a good place to let him play for a bit. You'll notice from here on out, that Carter has the car with him in almost every photo.
Next up...Mater's Junkyard Jamboree! Surprise! On our way to the ride, we saw Mater, so we got in line for the meet and greet. Carter was excited to show his new car to Mater. When Carter held up Lightning McQueen, Mater said, "That's my best buddy, Lightning McQueen!" He also made some kind of truck noises.
This is another of my favorite photos from our trip. Carter was so excited and delighted to show his car to Mater!
Carter and Mater
We stopped to watch DJ's Dance Party, then headed over to Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.
As we entered the line for Mater's, one of the cast members said something about Carter's car, and he proceeded to tell them all about how it worked. He's a friendly little guy and loves to talk to people!
Waiting to ride Mater.
After several rides, we did a little shopping on Buena Vista Street, then headed out to the plaza to see the fireworks. It was the perfect way to end our day!
When the fireworks ended, we joined the crowds heading out of the parks, hopped on a Toy Story shuttle and made our way back to our car. It was after 10:30, but we were hungry, so I did a late night drive-thru at McDonald's before hitting the freeway. I figured we'd get back to healthier eating when we got back home!
I drove back to the Universal Hilton where Larry was waiting in the lobby to carry a sleeping Carter up to our room. The next day Carter and I would get to sleep in and hang out at the hotel for the morning while Larry attended a few business meetings.
Next up, I'll wrap up this trip report with pics from the following day, and some final thoughts on our trip.