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Day 3 Part 2
When I left you, we had just arrived at
and we were headed for our favorite attraction
Not my best picture, but you get to see one of my best friends ever my beloved water bottle. It has acquired many dings and minor injuries since that picture, but it still works great!
Best ride/game EVER! Weve got a FP+ for 10:25-11:25. I think I want to do it on the earlier end of the window, because our HS FP+ are all bunched up (this is the one day that I want to try to get an additional FP+ once our 3 are all used up we want to try for RnR if its available if not wed figure out what to get).
If we get there too early for the FP+, well look for characters around the sorcerers hat. In 2011 we saw the Pooh characters there, but I dont know if theyre there anymore. Mostly, what I think I may be able to expect is:
Someone is not looking at the camera in this one and its not Donald and Daisy
We may have seen them twice by then, so theyre a second priority, not first priority but well see them as many times as we can because theyre an awesome character interaction also, these picture are not from HS, theyre from California I think theyre always together in Florida
These pictures are from California 2009 in case the settings looked at all unfamiliar to the Florida-only people out there
So if any of those (or anyone else we want to see) are there and the lines are manageable, well stop for pictures.
Anyway, back to
Weve been practicing (on the Xbox), so were pretty excited. We really both absolutely love TSMM and I dont think I need to explain why. We want to go on it more than once, but well see how the line is. But Im going to win. Just saying. Im excellent at the rings, while my sister is more comfortable with breaking plates. The most important part, though, is having fun (and me beating my sister although Im not as super competitive as she is).
Our next FP+ is for
for arrival between 11:45 AM 12:00 PM (Im assuming for the 12:05 show). Well most likely skip this one because it would require running over to Animation Courtyard when our next FP+ is in Streets of America (we can catch the show later in the day if we want). We did this one as a throw-away because we wanted to try for the coveted 4th FP+. If we dont get something good, Ima be annoyed.
Since were most likely skipping VOTLM, well hang out in Pixar Place a little bit.
Well probably wait on line to see these guys:
This is from 2008, from the old Als Toy Barn M&G location
We also would like to see if we can catch some of these guys
Image taken from: http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2008/08/green_army_men_characters_at_d.html
Weve seen them before, but never stopped for pictures because we just didnt have the time. This year we should have time because were doing a full day at HS (we never have before). Not a priority, but I really do want to stop.
Well then head over to Streets of America. Depending on the time, we may go straight to our next FP+
We love this. How could anyone not? I dont know what exactly FP+ gets us, so Im interested to see that. Mostly well just watch and enjoy.
I hope to time Muppet*Vision so that when we get out, its just about time for our lunch at
Image taken from: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.id=88
I am super nervous about this. I think Ive mentioned it before, but for those of you who are new to the PTR or just skipped over some of my detailed planning updates (or just forgot since I last mentioned it because for some strange reason that I cant understand my PTR is not the most important thing in your life) I cant order off the menu at any Disney restaurant. I need special pre-packaged Kosher meals that are brought in from an outside vendor. There are select quick service locations that offer them without advance notice, and for most table service meals they can provide the Kosher meals with 48 hours notice (so I call and add it to the reservation as early as I can and I have to pick my food then).
Anyway before this trip, we never did sit-down meals, only quick service. This was the first table service I booked (and until recently was the first one over the course of the trip), and Im a little nervous that the Kosher may not have been added to the reservation properly (especially because the package includes an appetizer and we decided to skip the appetizer all they offered was a soup, and we have no interest in a soup). My plan is to call up the week before and see if I can actually get in touch with the restaurant to make sure they have the info about the Kosher reservation, but if thats not possible, I at least want someone at Disney Dining to go into the reservation and confirm that the Kosher order is listed there as I have it written down.
So yeah, Im nervous that the Kosher could go wrong, or the restaurant could have no experience handling the Kosher meals and not know how to reheat them or that they should come with their own silverware (weve had that with chefs before, although we do know what to do in case they dont), or I just might feel really self-conscious eating my pre-packaged food when everyone else is ordering off the menu. Since were doing BOG the night before, I may feel a little better about this but I also may feel worse if we have a bad experience at BOG. So this could either be great or be horrific or more likely, something in the middle.
But yeah were getting one order of Cheese Lasagna and one order of Baked Fillet of Salmon, and were both getting Chocolate Layer Cake for dessert (I assume the cake will taste like reheated frozen cake the salmons not bad, and I dont think Ive ever had the lasagna).
Anyway
Either before or after Muppets & Lunch, well see some awesome Pixar friends, including
Well also stop in and see some Frozen stuff, including checking out the merchandise at Wandering Oakens Trading Post, and attempting to build a snowman at the Frozen Snowground. Im actually really looking forward to the Frozen stuff because I really loved the movie.
After Streets of America, well head back through Pixar Place to Mickey Avenue and Animation Courtyard.
In Mickey Avenue, we may check out Walt Disney: One Mans Dream, because, as previously stated, were history people. If were short on time, well skip it, but honestly its Hollywood Studios, how likely are we to be short on time?
In Animation Courtyard, we have a few things to do. If we feel like it, this is when well catch Voyage of the Little Mermaid. But the big priority is characters in The Magic of Disney Animation.
We really want to stop in to see this guy
We also want to see some favorites (who we see every year)
NO CAPES!
We were actually really excited about seeing Ralph and Vanellope (who currently meet here) because we saw Wreck-It Ralph a few days ago and thought it was adorable, but apparently their last day is October 24th because theyre converting that area to Big Hero 6. If the Big Hero 6 characters are there when were there, we might stop by, but probably not.
We also may do
Image taken from: http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/01/27/animation-academy-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
I always really wanted to do this (despite the fact that I cant draw, I do love drawing), but since I learned about the no erasers thing Im a little scared of it. So we shall see.
Once were done in Animation Courtyard, we may cut back into Hollywood Boulevard to do
Now that I know how long it is, I know to anticipate it (for those of you confused about that statement, see this post (scroll down a bit when you see the above picture, youre about in the right place), in which I explained my Great Movie Ride Folly). I didnt love it (I thought it was okay, but not worth doing more than once), but apparently my sister liked it, so we may do it again, time permitting.
Our last-ish stop of the day is Sunset Boulevard, where the main attraction is
Image taken from: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/st-rockin.htm
Ive said this a million times before, but weve never done it, we want to do it. Long story short, my sister hates upside-down roller coasters (I love them), so it tends to drop off our list when were short on time. But Im hoping to do it and love it. My sister is probably hoping I hate it so that we never have to do it again. We shall see what happens.
If we have time and the timing works out, we may see
Image taken from: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/st-batb.htm
Ive never seen it and I love Beauty and the Beast, but man, that thing be long. I have a little bit of ADD, so long and I dont get along so well sometimes (yes, I know Fantasmic! is just as long, but I can handle one long show, 2 is asking a bit much of me).
If its before 6, I have no idea what well do, but Im sure well figure something out.
If its 6 or later, well head over to get our seats for
This is from before I realized that my phone takes better night pictures (and annoys people less) with the flash off
We love Fantasmic! (which celebrated its birthday last week, just btw) and were excited to not have to wait in as long of a line to be seated (I dont know if anyone has picked up on this, but Im not so great with the lines). Hopefully well get good seats, settle in, and enjoy the show
Once the show is over we get to park closing time, so well make our way towards the exit (stopping for some hat pictures along the way if we can). From there well head on to our next stop
DAY 3 PART 3 (coming soon)
I know, Im all about the suspense in Day 3! But this day has 3 distinct parts, so I wanted to post it that way. The rest of Day 3 is coming soon!
When I left you, we had just arrived at
and we were headed for our favorite attraction
Not my best picture, but you get to see one of my best friends ever my beloved water bottle. It has acquired many dings and minor injuries since that picture, but it still works great!
Best ride/game EVER! Weve got a FP+ for 10:25-11:25. I think I want to do it on the earlier end of the window, because our HS FP+ are all bunched up (this is the one day that I want to try to get an additional FP+ once our 3 are all used up we want to try for RnR if its available if not wed figure out what to get).
If we get there too early for the FP+, well look for characters around the sorcerers hat. In 2011 we saw the Pooh characters there, but I dont know if theyre there anymore. Mostly, what I think I may be able to expect is:
Someone is not looking at the camera in this one and its not Donald and Daisy
We may have seen them twice by then, so theyre a second priority, not first priority but well see them as many times as we can because theyre an awesome character interaction also, these picture are not from HS, theyre from California I think theyre always together in Florida
These pictures are from California 2009 in case the settings looked at all unfamiliar to the Florida-only people out there
So if any of those (or anyone else we want to see) are there and the lines are manageable, well stop for pictures.
Anyway, back to
Weve been practicing (on the Xbox), so were pretty excited. We really both absolutely love TSMM and I dont think I need to explain why. We want to go on it more than once, but well see how the line is. But Im going to win. Just saying. Im excellent at the rings, while my sister is more comfortable with breaking plates. The most important part, though, is having fun (and me beating my sister although Im not as super competitive as she is).
Our next FP+ is for
for arrival between 11:45 AM 12:00 PM (Im assuming for the 12:05 show). Well most likely skip this one because it would require running over to Animation Courtyard when our next FP+ is in Streets of America (we can catch the show later in the day if we want). We did this one as a throw-away because we wanted to try for the coveted 4th FP+. If we dont get something good, Ima be annoyed.
Since were most likely skipping VOTLM, well hang out in Pixar Place a little bit.
Well probably wait on line to see these guys:
This is from 2008, from the old Als Toy Barn M&G location
We also would like to see if we can catch some of these guys
Image taken from: http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2008/08/green_army_men_characters_at_d.html
Weve seen them before, but never stopped for pictures because we just didnt have the time. This year we should have time because were doing a full day at HS (we never have before). Not a priority, but I really do want to stop.
Well then head over to Streets of America. Depending on the time, we may go straight to our next FP+
We love this. How could anyone not? I dont know what exactly FP+ gets us, so Im interested to see that. Mostly well just watch and enjoy.
I hope to time Muppet*Vision so that when we get out, its just about time for our lunch at
Image taken from: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.id=88
I am super nervous about this. I think Ive mentioned it before, but for those of you who are new to the PTR or just skipped over some of my detailed planning updates (or just forgot since I last mentioned it because for some strange reason that I cant understand my PTR is not the most important thing in your life) I cant order off the menu at any Disney restaurant. I need special pre-packaged Kosher meals that are brought in from an outside vendor. There are select quick service locations that offer them without advance notice, and for most table service meals they can provide the Kosher meals with 48 hours notice (so I call and add it to the reservation as early as I can and I have to pick my food then).
Anyway before this trip, we never did sit-down meals, only quick service. This was the first table service I booked (and until recently was the first one over the course of the trip), and Im a little nervous that the Kosher may not have been added to the reservation properly (especially because the package includes an appetizer and we decided to skip the appetizer all they offered was a soup, and we have no interest in a soup). My plan is to call up the week before and see if I can actually get in touch with the restaurant to make sure they have the info about the Kosher reservation, but if thats not possible, I at least want someone at Disney Dining to go into the reservation and confirm that the Kosher order is listed there as I have it written down.
So yeah, Im nervous that the Kosher could go wrong, or the restaurant could have no experience handling the Kosher meals and not know how to reheat them or that they should come with their own silverware (weve had that with chefs before, although we do know what to do in case they dont), or I just might feel really self-conscious eating my pre-packaged food when everyone else is ordering off the menu. Since were doing BOG the night before, I may feel a little better about this but I also may feel worse if we have a bad experience at BOG. So this could either be great or be horrific or more likely, something in the middle.
But yeah were getting one order of Cheese Lasagna and one order of Baked Fillet of Salmon, and were both getting Chocolate Layer Cake for dessert (I assume the cake will taste like reheated frozen cake the salmons not bad, and I dont think Ive ever had the lasagna).
Anyway
Either before or after Muppets & Lunch, well see some awesome Pixar friends, including
Well also stop in and see some Frozen stuff, including checking out the merchandise at Wandering Oakens Trading Post, and attempting to build a snowman at the Frozen Snowground. Im actually really looking forward to the Frozen stuff because I really loved the movie.
After Streets of America, well head back through Pixar Place to Mickey Avenue and Animation Courtyard.
In Mickey Avenue, we may check out Walt Disney: One Mans Dream, because, as previously stated, were history people. If were short on time, well skip it, but honestly its Hollywood Studios, how likely are we to be short on time?
In Animation Courtyard, we have a few things to do. If we feel like it, this is when well catch Voyage of the Little Mermaid. But the big priority is characters in The Magic of Disney Animation.
We really want to stop in to see this guy
We also want to see some favorites (who we see every year)
NO CAPES!
We were actually really excited about seeing Ralph and Vanellope (who currently meet here) because we saw Wreck-It Ralph a few days ago and thought it was adorable, but apparently their last day is October 24th because theyre converting that area to Big Hero 6. If the Big Hero 6 characters are there when were there, we might stop by, but probably not.
We also may do
Image taken from: http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/01/27/animation-academy-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
I always really wanted to do this (despite the fact that I cant draw, I do love drawing), but since I learned about the no erasers thing Im a little scared of it. So we shall see.
Once were done in Animation Courtyard, we may cut back into Hollywood Boulevard to do
Now that I know how long it is, I know to anticipate it (for those of you confused about that statement, see this post (scroll down a bit when you see the above picture, youre about in the right place), in which I explained my Great Movie Ride Folly). I didnt love it (I thought it was okay, but not worth doing more than once), but apparently my sister liked it, so we may do it again, time permitting.
Our last-ish stop of the day is Sunset Boulevard, where the main attraction is
Image taken from: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/st-rockin.htm
Ive said this a million times before, but weve never done it, we want to do it. Long story short, my sister hates upside-down roller coasters (I love them), so it tends to drop off our list when were short on time. But Im hoping to do it and love it. My sister is probably hoping I hate it so that we never have to do it again. We shall see what happens.
If we have time and the timing works out, we may see
Image taken from: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/st-batb.htm
Ive never seen it and I love Beauty and the Beast, but man, that thing be long. I have a little bit of ADD, so long and I dont get along so well sometimes (yes, I know Fantasmic! is just as long, but I can handle one long show, 2 is asking a bit much of me).
If its before 6, I have no idea what well do, but Im sure well figure something out.
If its 6 or later, well head over to get our seats for
This is from before I realized that my phone takes better night pictures (and annoys people less) with the flash off
We love Fantasmic! (which celebrated its birthday last week, just btw) and were excited to not have to wait in as long of a line to be seated (I dont know if anyone has picked up on this, but Im not so great with the lines). Hopefully well get good seats, settle in, and enjoy the show
Once the show is over we get to park closing time, so well make our way towards the exit (stopping for some hat pictures along the way if we can). From there well head on to our next stop
DAY 3 PART 3 (coming soon)
I know, Im all about the suspense in Day 3! But this day has 3 distinct parts, so I wanted to post it that way. The rest of Day 3 is coming soon!
Your trip must be getting pretty close!
I love last-minute trips - we did one a few years ago and it was fun to not worry about planning so far in advance.
