August heat

Disney is coming out with an animated version of the movie, A Christmas Carol, this December. To promote the film Disney is going on a train tour around the nation. The train was in Houston so I went with a Becca, a girlfriend from bible study, and her 2 year old daughter. The line to get into the train was very long and even though it was mid morning I apparently got overheated and nearly fainted in line. I told Becca I didn't feel good, my vision was going black, and I remember just slumping into her. Luckily people came to help quickly and carried me into the air conditioned train station....how embarrassing!! Someone was saying call 911 which I am glad they didn't do; I just needed to get into the cool and off my feet. Anyways, Becca graciously waited in the rest of the line and called me when it was our turn to get on the train.

In line there was an area that would produce snow every few minutes. All the kids got a huge kick out of it.

Once inside the train there were some Charles Dickens museum artifacts, concept art and models, and demonstrations of the making of the film. Here is a model of Scrooge's Office.

They also demonstrated how they used motion sensors on the actors which they then translated into animation.

In the final car of the the train, it was set up like a living room/dining room with a fireplace, a Christmas dinner, and the smell of gingerbread!

Unfortunately the tour was only a few minutes especially after waiting in line so long. It was a good experience. I just need to remember I am extra sensitive to the heat while pregnant!