Sunday, March 8 of 2026 was the day I went to Orlando Florida for Disney. The drive was 9 hours, but it was fine because I love road trips. I probably got about 4 naps on the way there.

Of course we didn't just drive to Orlando, we needed breaks to stretch and eat. We stopped at Buc-ee's, and various rest stops. We got to try new things like oreo cheesecake fudge and some kind of hawaiian sandwiches and jerky. Before we got to our bed and breakfast, we stopped at Walmart to grab groceries and items we could use to cook. That was our whole first day.

The next day, we were on the way to Disney's Animal Kingdom. Out of ten this park had to be an 8.5 in my opinion. We got on an Avatar ride that simulated riding a real live banshee and I got to try cheeseburger dumplings.

Next, we went to Disney's Magic Kingdom. Best. Park. Ever. All of the rides were so fun. I got on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Seven Dwarf's Mine Train, Space Mountain, It's a Small World, and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. This park is the best at night and it is so magical. The fireworks and the parade were my favorite.

Finally, we went to Disney's Hollywood Studios; My favorite park. It had multiple rides and I made sure to get on every single one. My favorite ride here had to be the Tower of Terror. The ride is true to its name, I was screaming the entire time, but I had so much fun.

Overall, the drive was worth it and Disney is a truly magical place.

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