Hollywood Studios part 2
I'm pretty bad at this trip reporting thing!
After our morning at HS we decided to go back to the resort for some pool time. This didn't workout though. It started raining when we were eating lunch adn that turned into a downpour by the time we go back to the resort. We were going to go back to our room adn just chill but we were trying to take as may shortcuts as possible to stay out of the rain and walked past the arcade. I guess I knew they had one but it is kind of out of the way and not noticeable. DH is a big kid and was all about playing some games. He bought a few game cards- I have no idea how much they were, didn't ask and honestly even if they were $30 it would have been worth it.
In ponchos
The place was basically empty.I've heard thse arcades are always dead adn sort of a useless waste of money and I get it. Who wants to play video games when you are at Disney World? We sure were happy to have the option. Another of the kids favorites from the trip.
We has an intense few games of team air hockey that burned up our credits. I think we probably were in there for 30-40 mins.
Then dashed to our room. Our room was about 1/2 mile from the lobby and we were soaked when we got back. Kid kids decided to play more games and watch the Mickey cartoons. I tried to get them to nap but apparently that is for babies. and moms.
After a nice long break the rain slowed to a sprinkle so we got some food, I think at the POR food court then back to HS!
I scored a 5th FP for TSMM
We really liked this game and would have done it over and over if we had time and FPs> My family is clearly into games and competition.
After that I got a 6th FP for Star Tours again. It wasn't for another 20 mins but we decided to head that way anyway. We walked by the Olaf Meet and it was only 10 mins! DH wasn't interested so the kids and I met Olaf. I love how it smells like tanning oil in there, so funny.
Olaf liked KJ's hair. I mentioned before the kids are so stiff with the characters but Olaf softened them up a bit.
I also had to hop in for a picture!
We waited a little less than the 10 mins posted wait time. The line CM told us we came at the right time because the frozen show was just ending a bunch of people head straight to olaf after that because they make an announcement at the end. She was right, when we left the line was all wrapped up and 30+ mins long. Good timing!
We rode Star Tours again, different mission, no spies in our family and still a good time.
At this point it was about 30 mins till the dessert party was scheduled to start. We hadn't seen the lunch bay so we decided to head over there. When we got there they were checking people in for the party so we got in line. The CMs were super nice and talked to us about the weather and where we were from and how the party works and then as we were about to go said, "oh, don't leave yet, talkt Reynolds" They chose us to be the family of the day! He explained how we would get to lead the march out of the party to the viewing area right behind the Storm Troopers! Whaaat?? YES! So much excitement! I don't know why they chose us, right place right time I guess. Pixie Dust!
With our new fancy badges and smiles from ear to ear we met the Jawas
I didn't have anything to trade, they were very interested in those lightsabers though!
Then we met BB8
*Blink*
Try again
Jr is always is serious. KJ is just cutesy because she doesn't know what to do in front of a camera
The party stared, we got a table, snacks, tried all of the adult beverages more than once because this party wasn't cheap
DD loves sweets but mainly ate hummus, weird for her but it was good
We walked around the launch bay some more and met the other Characters
Kylow is awkward. Not mean to us, just uncomfortable
Chewy
Got more drinks then it was time for the show. We were announced to the group and followed the storm troopers. Also, people are crazy- like we are clearly "leading" thing thing and people are still trying to rush to get by us to be first to the viewing area. No worries. We walk quickly are not pushable.
Is this blurry because I'm power walking or from the Light Speed Margaritas? No one will ever know
Then watched a great show with a great view. It was so nice not to have to stake out a spot early. I was concerned about choosing the Star Wars show over Fantasmic but I have no regrets. I don't know what I missed with Fantasmic and maybe it is also great. I feel like this party and show were amazing and well worth the money. We clearly had pixie dust and libations to encourage this opinion but i would for sure do it again.
Next: We try Epcot