Today started with breakfast at Sizzlers again - apparently it's "where America comes to eat", and judging by the line at the buffet they're not far wrong!
Today it was the turn of Disney's Hollywood Studios Park to entertain us, and it certainly did. With blisteringly hot temperatures reaching 38' we were again glad of Disney's air-con obsession - in shops, in restrooms, in queuing areas - bliss!
We started off taking Thomas on Aerosmith's Rock 'n' Rollercoaster. Neil, William & I have all ridden this at Disneyland Paris before, but it was Thomas's first time. The launch start (where they take the ride photos) is really, quite literally, breath taking. For those of you who've not experienced it, the Rock 'n' Rollercoaster is an indoor, in the dark, coaster with loops, twists and turns, all set to a soundtrack of Aerosmith music which plays through speakers in your headrest. The first time round we were all singing along loudly to "Dude Looks Like a Lady". On exiting, Thomas declared it to be brill so we had to ride it again immediately! This time we were prepared with our cheesy grins for the launch start cameras, and this is what we came up with! 
After our second ride, we went on one of Thomas's Disneyland Paris favourites - Star Tours. We all really enjoyed this 3-D simulator ride, but Thomas likes the Paris version better - sorry Florida!
Next we watched the Indiana Jones stunt show which was really entertaining, even I enjoyed this bit of boyishness.
The Back Lot Tram tour, which as it says in the title, takes you behind the scenes at the studios. Based on the Paris version, we again thought the Florida version didn't quite live up to it's European original.
We then strolled through an exhibition of costumes and props from Hollywood films, including the handcuffs and axe from the scene in Titanic where Rose (Kate Winslet) has to chop them off Jack's (Leonardo DiCaprio) wrists. Maria's travelling costume from the final scenes of The Sound of Music and the marionettes from the Lonely Goatherd scene were on display.
and part of the script containing the opening dance sequence directions for the film version of the musical West Side Story.
Our last ride today was the Movie tour ride which took us through the history of Hollywood films.
On the way back to the car park came the highlight of my day - Minnie Mouse! I did actually want to wait and have my photo taken with her properly, but the line was too long :( 
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