How We Fell in Love with WDW - Day 3 - PART 2 ADDED :)

torsie24

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Day 3 – Part 1 – Hollywood Studios

We were awake before 6 so still early but not too bad today!

By the time we had a bath and got sun creamed and insect repellanted up it was time to head out for the bus to DHS. We were at the gates about half an hour before opening and it was pretty busy already.

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We got through and made it almost to the front of the crowd on Hollywood Blvd and had to wait and watch a nor very amusing spiel with a film director and some other weird people. Once the rope dropped we (and everyone else) headed straight over to TSM and got into the FP line. We got some FPs for 10.45am which we thought was pretty good going, and so went of for an explore to wait for our time.

Our first ride was the Great Movie Ride, which was totally empty, and a although a little unusual we did both quite enjoy it. Our gangster wasn’t the best though, maybe she was new? After the ride we had a good walk around, and enjoyed some time on the deserted Streets of America. If you look closely you can see Jack in this photo:

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We rode Star Tours, which was really good in English as in DLRP the vast majority of the ride is French so we usually don’t know what is happening!! And Jack is a big Star Wars fan so we had a good look around that whole area. Then we headed over to the Backlot Tour, but it hadn’t opened yet, so we looked in the store nearby which is all sort of outside, and jack tried on a fetching hat:

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Then we got in line for the tour, and set off on the first one of the day. We really enjoyed it, and it is certainly a lot better than it’s Paris counterpart! The poor man and 2 women who did the water show part first though!

After the tour it was finally time for TSM. I was surprised that the FP line was still quite a wait, but boy was it worth it. What an amazing ride!!!!! Jack beat me by a lot, but we both did OK and had loads of fun.

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When we got off we looked but all the FPs had gone for the day. After that we went into One Man’s Dream, and as we are both HUGE fans of Walt we were in there for ages. I loved everything in there it is possibly the best part of DHS, we also watched the movie which was great.

After about an hour and twenty minutes we had to tear ourselves away to go to our reservation at the Sci-Fi Dine-In. We checked in at the podium and only had to wait a minute or two before being taken into the Restaurant. It was very different to how we were both imagining. It is pretty weird how you have to walk all round the backstagey bit to get to the cars! We had a really wonderful server, he was super friendly and funny. We shared the onion rings to start, and both had the burger for our main. Jack drank an Oreo milkshake and I had cherry coke. Mmmmm. Jack also had the peanut butter cake for dessert which he loved. But I was way too full!

Once we were done we waddled out with full bellies and walked back to the hat. The high school musical 3 show was on. So we watched it and sang and danced along. It was pretty awesome, but I am biased as I love HSM3. :) We then kept walking to help our burgers digest, so headed down to explore Tower of Terror, although we didn’t fancy it after such a huge meal! After a while we were in need of some AC, so went into the Art of Animation, which we loved and then waited to meet Sorcerer Mickey, who was very fond of my engagement ring and told me if it didn’t work out with Jack that I could marry him! Hee hee.

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We got a bit scared of meeting Mr and Mrs Incredible as they are HUGE, so we had a long look in the store and then headed back out into the scorching heat. There was a really awesome PP Photographer in front of the hat, so we had some fun with him:

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And then headed back to the bus stop to relax at the Resort – we had a busy evening ahead of us! We also had a really cute towel creation waiting for us this day too!

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Day 3 – Part 2 – Back to the Magic Kingdom!

After having a swim in the amazing pool, relaxing in the room for a while and enjoying some AKL snacks. ;)

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And watching the AKL CMs feed the animals:

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It was time to head out to the Magic Kingdom for the evening. :)

We only had a short amount of time until we needed to reserve a spot for Spectromagic and I was keen to ride the Carousel of progress so that's how will filled it. :) Jack calls it 'the longest ride ever' but I really liked it, especially the song! Hee hee. Afterwards we walked back to main Street and nabbed an awesome spot by Caseys. While there we talked to the loveliest couple who were on a trip for their anniversary, and they were excited to hear about our engagement and Disney wedding. If you guys are DISers and happen to read this then this was the 3rd October. :) I always forget to ask if people are on the DIS.

Pretty soon it was Spectro time, we loved the show!! :)

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Then it was time for one of the events I was most excited about the whole trip!! Wishes!

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It was so magical, and of course me being me I had a few Disney tears throughout. :)

Once the fireworks were over we battled through the crowds heading the opposite way to 90% of the guests and into Frontierland. I wanted to ride BTMRR in the dark! The line was 45 minutes but the FP return time was on an hour, so we got FPs and then had a walk around, and rode the Haunted mansion (we cant get enough of HM, although i still hang onto Jack every time the stretching room goes dark!) then we headed over to BTM.

We enjoyed it even more in the dark! As tempting as it was to re-ride or to go on Splash, we were getting really tired, as it had been another long, very hot day and we were still not quite on Florida time, so we headed out of the park and back to AKL where we were asleep as soon as our heads hit the pillows.

 
enjoying your report, am suppose to be researching our trip to DLP, but am now looking forward to another installment on your trip to WDW.

Kirsten
 

Great day, I love how the towel animal is resting against a brochure for DVC...a subtle sign perhaps????!! ;)
 
Just caught up with this. Loving the report so keep it coming!:thumbsup2 Sounds like you've been converted...;)
 
great report and photos



susan
 
Just updated with Part 2 of the day - up in the second post. :)
 
another lovely day. I am really enjoying reading.:)
 
Impressed that you managed to stay up for the fireworks on day 3. Especially with the jetlag and early starts :)
 
Impressed that you managed to stay up for the fireworks on day 3. Especially with the jetlag and early starts :)
:) We were pretty impressed too. I think our tactic of midday breaks really helped! I'm awful if I have to keep on going, but just 2 or 3 hours by the pool, or even in the room watching TV (or napping) in the A/C really rejuvenates you!
 
Great pics - love the one of Mickey looking at your engagement ring, and the one of you in front of the hat - it's really cute. Another great day for you guys.
 
A lovely day. I agree about pool or room rests, they can make all the difference.
 
So much fun, it seems like this must have been more than just one day! No wonder falling asleep was no problem that night.
 












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