"You're off to great places..."

"You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!" - Dr. Seuss

     Today was our first totally free day.  We headed to Islands of Adventure, with plans to spend the whole day, with a ride on Harry Potter to kick off the fun.  We clearly had forgotten how busy it was yesterday, and today was no different.  Ride times were often exceeding 90 minutes, and it was hot, hot, hot.  

     On our way back to Hogsmeade, we passed through Seuss Landing, and stumbled across some familiar faces.  We snapped some photos and took a spin on the virtually wait-free Caro-seuss-al.  

      We headed for Harry Potter, and within minutes of standing in line, we were notified that the ride had been shut down.  We decided not to chance the continued waiting in line for a broken ride, and grabbed a butterbeer, from The Hog's Head Pub, instead.  Frozen deliciousness.  Clearly a superstar.

 

 

      We continued to stroll around, bypassing lots of rides because of the crazy wait times posted.  We then decided to head for water rides, to cool off.  We hit Dudley Do Right's Ripsaw Falls first, followed by Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges.  We were soaked to the bone, with big smiles!

 

     We grabbed a quick bite in the Comic Strip Cafe, and by the time we were finished, some serious clouds and thunder had rolled in.  We decided to book it to the car and head back.  Thank goodness we did, because it's been pouring since we got home!  Thunder and lighting has been popping, it's quite the storm!
     While it feels kind of odd to go to a park and only do a handful of things before leaving, it's very nice to not be pressed for time.  We have plenty of days to fit it all in.  Thanks annual pass!  

xoxo