Like most parents trying to keep their kids busy at home [1], mom Kathryn Pendleton Santistevan is spending as much time outside as possible. So when her Disney-obsessed sons — 7-year-old Leo and 10-year-old Will — suggested creating an at-home version of the park's Fantasmic! experience [2] in the backyard, she happily obliged.
"We have an hour of creative time every day, and on this particular day, Los Angeles was going through a heatwave," Kathryn told POPSUGAR. "My kids are obsessed with Disneyland [3], especially the Fantasmic! show. While I was putting an outfit together for Leo, Will quickly choreographed a water routine, and the rest is history. We ran through it once and then did the final recording. The magic literally created itself right before my eyes!"
Quite a way to beat the heat, eh? Watch until the end to see Leo's passionate rendition in full, as well as a hilarious look at what actually went on behind the scenes! And if you're looking for more Disney fun, be sure to virtually "ride" these park attractions [5] and listen to celebrities read Disney-themed books [6]!