Our second day of fun in Disney World before Disney Social Media Moms Celebration began, found us in Hollywood Studios and Epcot. The day started with meeting Moana and more Studios excitement before exploring Epcot International Festival of the Arts!
Hollywood Studios
Up early for park opening! That's the way the Saunders clan does Disney. Okay, that's the way Mommy does Disney and Daddy follows along like a good sport. I had us all up and out the door so that we could be first in line to meet Moana! She is meeting guests inside One Man's Dream. She is a lot of fun and we even heard Maui fly bye to say Hi.
Then we rode our favorite rides before grabbing a mid-morning snack at the Trolley Car Cafe, aka Starbucks. There's nothing like enjoying your favorite drink in a Disney Parks cup while watching Captain Phasma and her Storm Troopers patrol the park. Everyday should start like this!
Epcot
I was thrilled that we would be able to catch the inaugural Festival of the Arts while at Disney. All the senses were engaged at this Festival. Instagram worthy food and drinks, live music including broadway performances, and meeting artists that are creators of some of my favorite Disney pieces! It was just amazing.
I couldn't even finish this. It is MASSIVE. But sooo good!
The kids liked interacting with the live sculptures. It surprised them when one reached out to say hi for the first time. Wow they move Mommy!!
Probably the coolest, nerdy moment for me was meeting several artists that I admire. After watching Stephen Fishwick Jr. paint Minnie Mouse on the Fountain View Stage, we met him and he signed my print!
True Story: I jogged from Germany to Mexico to meet Don “Ducky” Williams with only 10 minutes to spare. I somehow had missed his name on the list of artists meeting guests around the World Showcase. But once I realized it I knew I had to meet him. I had a total nerd fan moment, aka I was super awkward because I was just so excited. But he was really nice and made the kids laugh with his stories of drawing Mickey and the gang.
If you missed the festival this year, good news it is coming back next year! It is a must for Disney fans!
The day was full of memories for all of us. We met Baymax, Joy and Sadness, talked to Crush, and just enjoyed being together as a family.
See the highlights of our time in Hollywood Studios and Epcot on the vlog!
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I was invited to the 2017 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. I paid a conference fee to attend and received discounted & complimentary items from Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and their sponsors. We were not asked to write about our experiences at the conference. All opinions are my own.
This looks like so much fun! I love all the different artists.
It looks like a great time! I love that they have different festivals like this within the park.
There’s always something new and exciting at the Disney parks. Each experience is fun of magic! Can’t wait to check the Festival of the Arts out.
EPCOT always does things brilliantly. I was so excited about this festival and now I am even more excited for the flower show. EEEKKK!!!
I’ve had a very deprived child and adulthood lol. I have never been! I need to get out and explore a little more I think.
I haven’t been to EPCOT in years but always loved visiting. The Festival of the Arts sounds amazing, and will be a good excuse to finally plan another trip.
Ooh! I need to be on that trolley cafe. Starbucks. I think I can go there and have fun now.
i love epcot. i live approx 3 1/3 hours away and I have spent many days driving to go to epcot. LOVE IT
Oh wow. This looks so much fun and the food looks absolutley amazing. I know a little boy who would love this trip!
This looks like so much fun! I am sad I missed it! I love Epcot this time of year!
Looks like it was a day full of adventure!
I am so obsessed with Disney, I think my favorite park is Epcot, I’ve been to food and wine and the flower and garden festivals, so I will have to hit this sometime too! Also very jealous that you met Moana!
I have never been to Hollywood Studios but I heard it is amazing! I would love to go one day!
I really need to get back to Disney! I don’t remember the last time I was there. That looked like it was so much fun!
I visited EPCT many years ago and loved it. I’m sure it has changed a lot. Time for another visit.
Well, this is wonderful! It’s been way too long since I visited Disney, and even longer since I visited Epcot. Now that I’m older I feel like I’d appreciate it more!
I miss Epcot. Haven’t been there in a couple of years. Thinking its time to go back! Seems like you had a great time at the Festival. 🙂
Oh wow – This looks like you guys had a GREAT time! I really need to get back to Disney again.. Would help if I didn’t live so many states away! 😛
I love Epcot. It’s funny, because as a kid I wasn’t a fan, but now as an adult I absolutely love it!
It looks like it’s an amazing experience not only for kids! I would love to go there.
What an amazing time! I would have loved meeting Joy and Sadness – Inside Out is one of my favorite movies!
What a great post. Thoroughly enjoyed reading. Thanks for sharing..
Looking good. I am always inspired by Disney Moms and bloggers. You guys really love your job!!
That looks like fun!! I will admit I have never been! Hopefully one day I get the chance to go:)
Oh, looks like you had a great time and so much fun in there. I will make sure to bring my family when I visit Epcot.
Epcot looks like a fun park to go to in order to get a little teaser taste of different countries around the world. Seeing the Disney artist would be really cool so I understand why you were so excited to see Don Ducky Williams.
There’s just so much to love about EPCOT and it’s nice that you had an amazing time with your family there! It’s good to meet the artists and to enjoy some good food as well.
I haven’t visited EPCOT, but it seems that it will be fun to be there. Hope, next time, I will get the privilege to explore it.