We’re going to Disney World!
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The whole family is driving down, and I’m filming every day of the adventure.

Follow the trip — day by day

We’ll add the before-and-after moments as each day unfolds.

Road Trip to Disney

Late-night drive down, stop and sleep, roll in Wednesday morning.

The whole family in the car, ready to roll — the before photo for the road trip to DisneyBefore
The whole crew, fresh and ready — Disney, here we come.
Chris and Emma beside the car during the all-night drive — the after photo for the road trip to DisneyAfter
Same crew, one all-night drive later. Worth it.
Day 1

Arrive + swim

The whole family at Disney Springs, start of day one — the before photo for arrival dayBefore
Disney Springs arrival — running on no sleep and pure Disney fumes.
The Uting family piled on the condo couch in pajamas at the end of Day 1After
Day 1 in the books — pool hair, pajamas, and a couch pile. Epcot, we're coming for you.
Day 2

Epcot

The family posing in front of Spaceship Earth and the Food and Wine festival display in the morningBefore
Epcot morning — most of us slept in till 10, all of us ready to snack our way around the world.
The family at dusk outside Epcot, Sadie and Rhett asleep in the double strollerAfter
Day 2 in the books — two asleep in the stroller, Emma still vertical after a 1 AM wake-up. Hollywood Studios, be gentle.
Day 3

Hollywood Studios

The Uting family in the morning at Hollywood Studios — Chris taking a selfie with Kelsey, Emma, Rhett and Sadie by a vintage carBefore
Hollywood Studios morning — kids slept in, then showed up ready. Slinky Dog, we're coming for you.
The family crashed in bed at the hotel after Hollywood Studios — Sadie asleep with her purple bow still on, Kelsey half-asleep, Chris taking the selfieAfter
Day 3: survived. Sadie's out with her bow still on, Kelsey's fading mid-scroll — Hollywood Studios wins this round.
Day 4

SeaWorld — a one-day detour from our Disney trip

The family at SeaWorld Orlando by the 'Today's Dig Report' sign — Chris in his That Arkansas Dad hat, Emma squinting, Sadie giving the camera a lookBefore
SeaWorld plot-twist day. The dig report estimates escape 'soon-ish' — Sadie is skeptical.
Chris's feet up on a pool lounger at night, one Croc off, the empty resort pool lit up under palm treesAfter
Dad, out of his Crocs and officially off duty.
Day 5

Magic Kingdom — a morning-of plot twist (Animal Kingdom got benched), and it's a Halloween party day, so day guests are out at 6

The Uting family under the Magic Kingdom entrance arch, next to the Mickey pumpkin wreath in the fall decorationsBefore
Day 5 plot twist: Magic Kingdom it is. The pumpkin approves.
Emma and Sadie in their Jasmine costumes holding hands with the Fairy Godmother inside Bibbidi Bobbidi BoutiqueAfter
After: two brand-new princesses, courtesy of the Fairy Godmother. Bibbidi Bobbidi, done.
Day 6

Break day

The Uting family at the condo pool on their break day — Chris taking the selfie up front, Kelsey behind him, Rhett and Emma beside her, and Sadie in front in her swimsuit holding her cupBefore
Day 6: break day. Starting at the pool — Epic Universe tomorrow.
Emma hugging Sadie in front of Cinderella Castle, both girls in their Jasmine princess dressesAfter
After: rest day, shmest day — the princess dresses went back to the castle.
Day 7

Epic Universe

Car selfie before Epic Universe — Chris in the driver's seat wearing his That Arkansas Dad hat, Rhett grinning beside him in the front seat, and Emma in the back seatBefore
Day 7: Epic Universe day. Chris, Rhett and Emma take on Epic — Kelsey and Sadie are at Magic Kingdom.
Emma eating a slice of pizza at Pizza Moon in Epic Universe, with Rhett eating beside herAfter
After: rode Epic till close — Pizza Moon was the victory lap.
Day 8

Magic Kingdom + fireworks

The Uting family waiting by the parade rope in Frontierland, Magic KingdomBefore
Parade spot claimed, crew already melting — Day 8 begins
The Uting family in front of Cinderella Castle at night after the fireworks, Kelsey lifting Sadie overheadAfter
After: fireworks done, Sadie airborne, nobody asleep (yet)
Day 9

Animal Kingdom + drive home

The Uting family selfie at Animal Kingdom, Emma mid-bite into a giant pink sprinkle donut, Sadie in her Daisy jerseyBefore
Before: last morning — donuts acquired, safari line next
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