I find it hilarious that you started this trip report months ago and I finally just caught up and you're STILL not finished. What a long trip! And what a special meal at Strong Water. I'm so happy for you both.
Your mention of the characters meets in the Marvel area made me remember something hilarious that happened on our New Year's trip. We were walking through and the Green Goblin and his entourage were on the way back to their hideyhole walking behind us. I looked back and saw them but my 13yo daughter was totally oblivious. She was chattering away and doing her usual "Anna amble" which consists of weaving around, stepping backwards, tripping occasionally, and sometimes whirling around.
Well she whirled right into the Green Goblin and got quite a start! He pointed at her and said "Watch it, kid" and I just started laughing. It was so funny and so typical of her.
We were at Disney World for Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and sadly it cancelled our Halloween Party plans as well as a dinner we were looking forward to. It was interesting to see Disney in action for that, we were so glad to be at Animal Kingdom Lodge with indoor hallways so we could leave our room. Others staying in the cheaper hotels with exterior hallways were trapped inside for the duration. When we finally got to go out, Disney Springs was the only thing open and the place was beyond mobbed!