TUESDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
We woke up so early again this morning........we again, thought we may sleep till at least 10am as we were so tired, but no, around 6.45 I awoke with a jump thinking we had slept in......not a chance.
So, we had breakfast after we had showered and dressed.......I was starting to feel my feet hurt a little......so regardless of what it looked like, I was wearing trainers today.....dress or no dress. I`m lucky I really don't care much what folks think I look like, so can go out and not notice if anyone points out my lack of fashion style......lol.....comfort first.
It was another beautiful day and we decided even though we were going to the Studios, we would walk (sore feet and all) It really is the most lovely walk to the parks........at security check point we met a guy who said we couldn't still be here......what can you say to that!!! Yep, still here......although time really was whizzing by now......I had noticed though, the quicker time was flashing past, the slower we were walking.......that might be age and weariness though.
As we passed through Citywalk we saw some work being done on Toothsome........we had seen a few managers hover around last night outside, so wondered if there had been an issue......
But we got to the park just before it opened and got straight through......we always walk through the store as its so cool, and usually by that time with the heat, much as I love it, I like to cool down a little......we had a quick wander and wanted to do DM first......we had said this trip we weren't concentrating on characters much. We had pics with every character in the parks at some point.....although our favourites were by far from last year. For the first time we had managed to get pictures with the whole Scooby Doo Gang at the one time........they were fabulous!!!! And no one had really noticed them so we had them to ourselves for ages, I think Tom snapped off around 50 pictures of us together......so I knew we wouldn't better those pics again this year.......we also had an amazing dinner experience with Gru and a minion but there`s always one or two you just have to catch.
We came out of the shop and saw woody woodpecker........
To be honest we weren't going to bother, but the gal shouted us over and encouraged us to go first.......just after us the queue formed behind us..........and got quite long. The photo ops at Universal are always in our experience, never manic or out of control........which is nice, and you do get some decent time with the characters........there`s always someone there too who will happily take your pictures with your own camera which we like.
Despicable Me already had a queue, must have been 40 minutes and we were surprised as it seemed fairly quiet again.....but we walked straight on with EP.....we didn't even stop this morning......so inside was lovely and cool and always admire how cute this ride is........
We always enjoy this one, and of course at the other end is these guys.......
They are so clever at communicating without being able to say a word.....there weren't too many people stopping today so again, we had a nice experience and as we wandered off the real camera guy shouted us and said the minion hadn't said goodbye.......lol......so Tom had to rustle to get the camera back out so he could wave to us.....lol.....was funny and so cute!!
We didn't do RRR today, and I can`t remember why.......but we walked straight round to the Mummy and immediately saw these guys.......one of whom last year had creeped up on me on Delancey Street while I was checking out pics on my camera.......how I never saw or heard him I don't know......anyways........had to get a picture......
Always fun, and amaze at how well they walk in those things......we went on the Mummy after depositing my bag in a locker and despite planning to, never went through the regular line. It is such a well themed line, but to be honest, we like the EP and never having to queue for any length of time this trip.....so we did this 4 times and asked for the front every time......it`s definitely our favourite row. The back row gives you some more air time, but can land you back in your seat with a heck of a thump!! Although front left seat can do the same..........but, we come off and head further into the park.
We head for a bathroom visit and as we come out we see The Beat Builders being driven round to start their show......these guys are so cool!!!
Park really wasn't too busy today.......
We watch Beat Builders for a bit, then wander round to the beautiful area that was once Amity.......although Potter is amazing I do remember how gorgeous Amity was when Jaws was still there, but, hey ho......least Bruce is still around for the proverbial photo op.......
Today as we had plans for this afternoon, just planned a quick visit to DA and ride Gringotts before leaving the park. We have been here many times but still feel inspired to snap some pictures every time we visit.......well, can always miss something..........theming is over the top amazing!! I truly don't believe pictures do the whole areas justice.......
We do Gringotts and again, do single rider and today we are sat in the same row together.......it does happen sometime you can be sat together, but we never expect it, single rider is just that. We have seen folks go in the single rider line with a group of people then complain to sit together........
Before we go we have a quick wander in KA..........
There`s always something new to see in here.....today I pointed out the changing sky to a family who hadn't noticed it.......always look up!!!
But, we wander out now and head to the front of the park.
But, as we pass Richter Burger, well, the store, we pop in to buy water and see these little items........
Yes, I now have minion oven gloves and various accessories.......I really am not a shopper.......lol........
We now, laden with bags decide to walk back to the hotel, although we do see a boat when we get there and decide to take it.....it`s hot again........we are back to our room in no time and we quickly shower, change and head out for lunch.
We are going to Duffy`s Sports Bar, near Mall at Millenia......we have seen it many times and only through asking a friend who lives locally what it was like and she did say it was decent. So that was the plan today.
Only takes a few minutes to drive there...........
There`s a bunch of really friendly staff waiting inside and ask if we would like to sit in the bar or have a table, we definitely want a table today......I can see this place buzzing at night......really good atmosphere. We get seated and have a read of the menu.....while Tom snaps pictures.........
It`s a fairly busy place for lunch, but service is excellent.......we finally end up ordering a burger without cheese and added jalapenos for me with sweet potato fries, and wings and ribs for Tom.......and a lemonade and a sprite.......
The food was gorgeous!!! Everything was cooked as we like it, and the wings had just the right amount of spice, although we can always eat hotter.......but nice. We decided next year we`ll definitely add this to a night time visit as I think it`ll be a fun place to go.
We sit for 10 minutes or so despite being offered various desserts, some of which even I was tempted.....but we pay the check and head off to go on The Orlando Eye again.