The right place at the right time

One of the last nights my parents were here we were going to keep it low key and make spaghetti but then realized we didn't even have the ingredients to make that (major shopping trip needed) so we did what the Hughes family does best, go out for dinner!  We walked to Longboards  at Lagoon 3 and on the way back Abby ran and ran and ran and grandma followed while the rest of us leisurely strolled behind. 

As we got to the Disney hotel we watched as they were filming as they have been doing a lot of lately.  I saw someone check out Zack and just thought it was cute but then someone can up to us and after a few questions about ages etc., we were asked to possibly come back the following day as a family to be in a Disney shoot.  We had no idea what that could possibly mean.  They called back and confirmed the shoot for the following evening.    I still had no idea what to expect.

As we arrived the the next day they ushered us into a room with about 15 other people and we soon found out that there were 3 other families there and they had been cast in LA and flown out for the week to shoot footage for the B Roll.  The families we met had been "working" from 7 am to 7 pm but mostly sitting in the room waiting for their shoots.  From what we gather, the B roll isn't for anything in particular.  It is stock footage of the hotel that they can use if and when they need it for commercials or promos. 

The fam in the holding tank ( with horrible lighting)

Lazy river inside the hotel

 They had wardrobe come check us out and make sure we were fit for the shot and then I got to sit in a big chair and have someone do my hair and makeup.  I have to admit that I loved it!  Most days I barely get around to brushing my hair and make up is done super fast to avoid Abby finding me and wanting to do her make up also.  So I enjoyed the opportunity to have someone take their time who actually knew what they were doing- I guess she did hair and make up for LOST too.  Shortly after (still having no idea what we were doing) we got directed outside and before I knew it we were on a bridge hugging and kissing Mickey and Minnie and having people yell "action" "rolling"  etc.  Sureal.  Especially because if there was ever anything I have NEVER wanted to be is an actress.

A peek at the camera crew

All hair and makeuped

Meeting Minnie & Mickey

I thought we were done after this.  Little did I know this would go on for another 4 hours and we had not packed food or anything necessary to keep two toddlers occupied.  Total amateur.

One of the production assistants, Olivia, playing with the kids

 Abby danced with Mickey solo- Zack didn't want to without us.  We were pretty impressed that Abby did it with the whole crew and lights in her face.

Another view of the camera crew doing their thing

This was certainly not how we planned to spend my parents' last night but it was definitely an experience!