Sorry for the delay in updates. I had one started last night but spent the last part of the day at the pool, so I didn't get it finished. Therefore I will update BOTH yesterday and today now.
Day 4
Yesterday was Epcot day. We spent most of the day there. The students had a good time trying out the Test Track ride. In fact I think some of the boys rode it three or four times. They had a lot of fun with that ride. Students also got to check out the California country side during the ride Soaring. Some of the girls spent the morning taking pictures with the princesses. They even took one of the boys along as a photographer. The students also got to check out a number of different countries in the World Tour. We got to see some authentic music acts while were there, which was really cool.
After Epcot we headed to the Pirate Dinner Theater. The show had some incredible performers and Andre the orange pirate, who also happened to be our pirate, was really cool. Some of the students got to be part of the show, raising flags, and trying to help Andre win the position of First Mate. A number of the boys got really into the idea of being a pirate. They were VERY enthusiastic. We also all took the Pirate oath so watch out Ackley we are bringing back a bus load of pirates!
Many of the students finished the night with a swim in the pool. Check out a few pictures from Day 3 below.
Day 5
Today was the second of our two performances. We entertained people as they headed into Universal Studios by singing and playing at the Nascar Grill. The choir performed three of their pieces, while the Jazz Band performed five. We finished out our performance time by having our saxophone quartet and our mini rock band play. A number of people stopped to listen, including some of the security guards and a couple little girls who enjoyed dancing to the music.
The student got to spend the rest of the day exploring both Universal Parks. Most of the students hit up The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, so not only are we bringing them home as pirates but as Wizards too. They really liked the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. A number of the students also took advantage of the warm temperatures and rode the water rides. They got REALLY wet. They also road the Hulk roller coaster, the Rip Roaring Roller Coaster, and a number of other rides.
We then got to have a sit down meal together at the Nascar Grill. We had really good pasta and we got caught up on March Madness. The kids also got a free play on an arcade game, so there were a couple rounds of Guitar Hero, and Air Hockey.
After one last hour in the parks, everyone headed back to the hotel to swim and start getting packed up. Check below for pictures from today.
Tomorrow we head to the beach, then home!
