With a full day of adventure ahead, Bert’s Big Adventure kicked off a beautiful Saturday morning with breakfast at Docking Bay in front of the iconic Star Wars Millennium Falcon. We fueled up on french toast drizzled in maple syrup, fresh berries, flaky pastries, crispy bacon, chicken sausage, and so much more. Truly, every single meal on this five-day journey earned a five-star review!
With full bellies and big smiles, our crew explored Hollywood Studios for thrills that took things to the next level. From plunging down The Tower of Terror to rocking out on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and racing through twists and turns on Slinky Dog Dash, the excitement was nonstop!
Our Star Wars loving kiddos were in their element as they stepped inside Droid Depot to build their very own droids and entered Savi’s Workshop for a secret lightsaber building experience. When Gunner, Forrest, and Sebastian ignited their custom lightsabers powered by kyber crystals, they sparked them to life with pure Force-level energy. And to top it off? A special encounter with the Stormtroopers!
Meanwhile, Kendell had the best seat in the house at Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage. The cast noticed her radiant smile from the stage and invited her backstage after the show to meet Belle herself!
Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Asher was ready for adventure on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Hippos, giraffes, lions, oh my! He loved exploring the Harambe Wildlife Reserve so much, he rode it twice!
As the sun began to set, everyone reunited at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn for a peaceful stroll to dinner at The Seas with Nemo & Friends inside EPCOT. The families enjoyed a decadent buffet featuring pearl couscous, fattoush salad, braised chicken fricassee with mushroom cream, seared beef tenderloin medallions with caramelized onion, ratatouille, potato au gratin, and of course, kid-approved favorites like pizza and chicken tenders. The best part? Dining alongside incredible aquatic life swimming just beyond the glass.
Just when we thought the night couldn’t get sweeter, Lilo and Stitch made a surprise appearance to join all 12 kiddos for dinner!
Then came a dessert party filled with Mickey Waffle Whoopie Pies, Dole Whip cream puffs, cinnamon sugar churro bites, and classic Mickey crisped rice treats. The grand finale? Luminous: The Symphony of Us, a dazzling nighttime spectacular that had Disney magic twinkling in every kiddo’s eyes.
But the celebration didn’t end with the final firework. As EPCOT closed for the evening, our families didn’t head toward the exit, they went the opposite direction for a private ride on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Shrinking down to Chef Remy’s size for a culinary adventure inspired by Ratatouille was the perfect ending to an unforgettable day. After the ride, our families had the park all to themselves! A once-in-a-lifetime moment!
We truly can’t thank our photographers enough! They give our families the priceless gift of putting their phones down and fully soaking in each moment. Thanks to the incredible photography talents of Amanda W. Coker, Cassandra Young Photography, Monarch Studio, and Sarah Esther Photography, and videographers Aslyn Baringer Productions and Salt Run Creative, every magical memory is beautifully captured and shared with each family to treasure forever.
Bert & Kristin reunite in Disney on Q99.7 Atlanta on Monday, February 23rd from 6am-10am! Catch up on all the magic by streaming The Bert Show Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Through The Little Give, just $5 can create thousands of magical moments for these precious kiddos who need them most. Now through February 28th, every dollar donated will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Zaxbys!
