That Arkansas Dad

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 DisneyTue Oct 13 → Wed Oct 14

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

Before

The whole crew, fresh and ready — Disney, here we come.

After

Same crew, one all-night drive later. Worth it.

Day 1Wed, Oct 14

Arrive + swim

Before

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 1

After

Day 1 in the books — pool hair, pajamas, and a couch pile. Epcot, we're coming for you.

Day 2Thu, Oct 15

Epcot

The family posing in front of Spaceship Earth and the Food and Wine festival display in the morning

Before

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 stroller

After

Day 2 in the books — two asleep in the stroller, Emma still vertical after a 1 AM wake-up. Hollywood Studios, be gentle.

Day 3Fri, Oct 16

Hollywood Studios

Before

Hollywood Studios morning — kids slept in, then showed up ready. Slinky Dog, we're coming for you.

After

Day 3: survived. Sadie's out with her bow still on, Kelsey's fading mid-scroll — Hollywood Studios wins this round.

Day 4Sat, Oct 17

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 look

Before

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 trees

After

Dad, out of his Crocs and officially off duty.

Day 5Sun, Oct 18

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 decorations

Before

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 Boutique

After

After: two brand-new princesses, courtesy of the Fairy Godmother. Bibbidi Bobbidi, done.

Day 6Mon, Oct 19

Break day

Before

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 dresses

After

After: rest day, shmest day — the princess dresses went back to the castle.

Day 7Tue, Oct 20

Epic Universe

Before

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 her

After

After: rode Epic till close — Pizza Moon was the victory lap.

Day 8Wed, Oct 21

Magic Kingdom + fireworks

The Uting family waiting by the parade rope in Frontierland, Magic Kingdom

Before

Parade spot claimed, crew already melting — Day 8 begins

After

After: fireworks done, Sadie airborne, nobody asleep (yet)

Day 9Thu, Oct 22

Animal Kingdom + drive home

The Uting family selfie at Animal Kingdom, Emma mid-bite into a giant pink sprinkle donut, Sadie in her Daisy jersey

Before

Before: last morning — donuts acquired, safari line next

AfterPhoto coming soon

Road Trip to Disney · 1 of 10

The Parks

The best shots from each park — castle nights, Spaceship Earth, Batuu, and one very determined donut.

Magic Kingdom

Day 5 · Sun Oct 18 + Day 8 · Wed Oct 21

Emma and Sadie with the Fairy Godmother at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Family in front of Cinderella Castle lit up blue at night

Sadie on the carousel in her Jasmine outfit

Riding the carousel with Cinderella Castle behind

Sadie in the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique chair in her Jasmine costume

Emma in her finished Bibbidi Bobbidi look with tiara and sash

Family gathered around Sadie at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Epcot

Day 2 · Thu Oct 15

Family posing with the Finding Nemo figures at The Seas

Kids with Nemo and friends at The Seas pavilion

Kids inside Bruce the shark's mouth at The Seas

Sadie riding on Dad's shoulders, flashing a peace sign

Hollywood Studios

Day 3 · Fri Oct 16

The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster guitar sign lit up at night

Walking through Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

The family's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster ride photo

Family selfie at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater restaurant

Emma and Sadie in their pink ears, flashing peace signs

Kids watching a show at Hollywood Studios

Rhett in 3D glasses holding a figure in the Toy Story Mania queue

Animal Kingdom

Day 9 · Thu Oct 22

Day 9 at Animal Kingdom: Emma takes on the giant donut at the park entrance

The Lion King medallion machine at Animal Kingdom

Live from the trip

Fresh moments from the road, the parks, and everything in between.

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