never_enough_pooh
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Hi All!
I'm glad everyone is enjoying the report and pics!
I am going to break MGM into 2 posts, as I have A LOT of pics, and I don't think they would all fit into 1!
Here goes.....
Good Morning! Yesterday (Monday), we spent the entire day at MGM. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, with a high in the low 80s and a low of 71! This was the first day that we didnt need a jacket at night.
We got a semi late start to the day, since Sunday night we stayed out later for the EMH at MGM. So, by the time we made it to the parks it was 12:45 pm (I know I know . What a waste of a day!)
But, I did get some nice pics of the animals outside of our balcony in the morning! These are all from our balcony!!!!
Our first item on the agenda was to look at the line up for the shows. We saw that there was a 1:15 pm showing of Lights, Motor, and Action Stunt Show, so we head that way (of course that has to be all the way in the back of the park, huh??). This was our first time seeing this show. I dont know how many people this theater holds, but it was full! There is only 3 showing of this show per day, so Im sure everyone one them is full!
The show was great!! It kind of reminded me of Indiana Jones, not the theme, but the layout. Certain scenes are created to show you how it is done in the movies. I bet they go through a lot of tires during that show!
After the action show, we head over to Who wants to be a millionaire for the 2:20 pm game. Did you know this theater holds 650 people? The theater is full, but we had no problem getting in. This was not my year for the fastest finger game! I never made the top 10! Last year, I was number 1 on the top 10 (but never got called down as the game had ended by the time I was number 1, of course, I dont know what I would have done if I actually got called down anyways!!)
In our game, there was only one person who had time to be in the hot seat, and that was a 13 year old boy. The host was helping him out with the answers, which was kind of cool, as he got to 8000 points and walked away with some pins and a hat. He got into the hot seat, not by knowing the answers, but by hitting the buttons fast enough! The host said the youngest person to get into the hot seat was a 2 yr old!
Next, we headed over to TOT and Rockin Roller Coaster. We first grab a FP for TOT, (by this time it is 3:00 pm, and our FP is for 3:30 pm.. not too bad!!!). We then get in the Stand by line for TOT. The wait time says 25 minutes, but it actually was only about 10-15 minutes. We literally walked right into the inside of the hotel lobby without every having to stop. How nice!
Now, TOT is my favorite ride at MGM, and I always make sure I get to ride it at least 3 times while I am down in Disney. However, I have learned some lessons this year (as Ill explain!!). We ride TOT, and then proceed over to Rockin Roller Coaster, as it is not yet time to use our FP. Oh, I forgot to elaborate . MIL does NOT like either of these 2 rides.. she is more the Its a small world type ride. So we left her on the main strip of the MGM shops so that she could shop at her own pace! (Which, Im sure FIL was so appreciative of.. ha ha!!!! ).
FIL, however, LOVES the action rides!! So, he came with DH and me on both rides.
We head over to Rockin Roller Coaster, and the wait time says 20 minutes. Again, it was actually more like 10-15 minutes. I get off the ride feeling more shaky than normal was it the TOT and Rockin Roller Coaster Combo???
Still, I'm able to smile for the camera...... I can handle it, right???
I dont know about all of you, but that ride really throws me for a loop!! (pun intended ha ha!!) I feel fine ON the ride, but boy do I feel it coming off!!
By this time, it is now time for our TOT FP. At this point, I am starting to think this is not a good idea, as I am already feeling a bit woozy. But, I cant waste a perfectly good FP, or a TOT ride! So, we proceed to get into line and ride TOT yet again. Boy, that really wasnt a good idea! Of course, it seemed like this time we had more drops than ever, and DH was even feeling it after this ride! He commented on how I looked a bit green after this ride (I had to admit my Mickey Waffle from this morning felt like it wanted to come and make an appearance after that ride!!!).
Would you believe the only one of us that was remotely thinking of being able to ride either ride again immediately was FIL?????
So, lesson learned for me .. Do NOT ride TOT and Rockin Roller Coaster back to back! Space them out!!! Don't get me wrong... I LOVE action rides, but maybe not in a row??!!
By this time, it is now 4:00 pm. We head over to the last showing of Beauty and the Beast. This is perfect, as now I can RELAX and allow my stomach to calm down before dinner!!!!
I'm glad everyone is enjoying the report and pics!
I am going to break MGM into 2 posts, as I have A LOT of pics, and I don't think they would all fit into 1!
Here goes.....
Good Morning! Yesterday (Monday), we spent the entire day at MGM. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, with a high in the low 80s and a low of 71! This was the first day that we didnt need a jacket at night.
We got a semi late start to the day, since Sunday night we stayed out later for the EMH at MGM. So, by the time we made it to the parks it was 12:45 pm (I know I know . What a waste of a day!)
But, I did get some nice pics of the animals outside of our balcony in the morning! These are all from our balcony!!!!
Our first item on the agenda was to look at the line up for the shows. We saw that there was a 1:15 pm showing of Lights, Motor, and Action Stunt Show, so we head that way (of course that has to be all the way in the back of the park, huh??). This was our first time seeing this show. I dont know how many people this theater holds, but it was full! There is only 3 showing of this show per day, so Im sure everyone one them is full!
The show was great!! It kind of reminded me of Indiana Jones, not the theme, but the layout. Certain scenes are created to show you how it is done in the movies. I bet they go through a lot of tires during that show!
After the action show, we head over to Who wants to be a millionaire for the 2:20 pm game. Did you know this theater holds 650 people? The theater is full, but we had no problem getting in. This was not my year for the fastest finger game! I never made the top 10! Last year, I was number 1 on the top 10 (but never got called down as the game had ended by the time I was number 1, of course, I dont know what I would have done if I actually got called down anyways!!)
In our game, there was only one person who had time to be in the hot seat, and that was a 13 year old boy. The host was helping him out with the answers, which was kind of cool, as he got to 8000 points and walked away with some pins and a hat. He got into the hot seat, not by knowing the answers, but by hitting the buttons fast enough! The host said the youngest person to get into the hot seat was a 2 yr old!
Next, we headed over to TOT and Rockin Roller Coaster. We first grab a FP for TOT, (by this time it is 3:00 pm, and our FP is for 3:30 pm.. not too bad!!!). We then get in the Stand by line for TOT. The wait time says 25 minutes, but it actually was only about 10-15 minutes. We literally walked right into the inside of the hotel lobby without every having to stop. How nice!
Now, TOT is my favorite ride at MGM, and I always make sure I get to ride it at least 3 times while I am down in Disney. However, I have learned some lessons this year (as Ill explain!!). We ride TOT, and then proceed over to Rockin Roller Coaster, as it is not yet time to use our FP. Oh, I forgot to elaborate . MIL does NOT like either of these 2 rides.. she is more the Its a small world type ride. So we left her on the main strip of the MGM shops so that she could shop at her own pace! (Which, Im sure FIL was so appreciative of.. ha ha!!!! ).
FIL, however, LOVES the action rides!! So, he came with DH and me on both rides.
We head over to Rockin Roller Coaster, and the wait time says 20 minutes. Again, it was actually more like 10-15 minutes. I get off the ride feeling more shaky than normal was it the TOT and Rockin Roller Coaster Combo???
Still, I'm able to smile for the camera...... I can handle it, right???
I dont know about all of you, but that ride really throws me for a loop!! (pun intended ha ha!!) I feel fine ON the ride, but boy do I feel it coming off!!
By this time, it is now time for our TOT FP. At this point, I am starting to think this is not a good idea, as I am already feeling a bit woozy. But, I cant waste a perfectly good FP, or a TOT ride! So, we proceed to get into line and ride TOT yet again. Boy, that really wasnt a good idea! Of course, it seemed like this time we had more drops than ever, and DH was even feeling it after this ride! He commented on how I looked a bit green after this ride (I had to admit my Mickey Waffle from this morning felt like it wanted to come and make an appearance after that ride!!!).
Would you believe the only one of us that was remotely thinking of being able to ride either ride again immediately was FIL?????
So, lesson learned for me .. Do NOT ride TOT and Rockin Roller Coaster back to back! Space them out!!! Don't get me wrong... I LOVE action rides, but maybe not in a row??!!
By this time, it is now 4:00 pm. We head over to the last showing of Beauty and the Beast. This is perfect, as now I can RELAX and allow my stomach to calm down before dinner!!!!
Glad you are having a great time and taking advantage of the resort.
