My day of arrival was Monday 9/24 and I was able to check in to my resort room early. I had requested building 1, river view, and 3rd floor.....and I got all of the above including early check-in at Port Orleans French Quarter. I absolutely love that resort. It's my second favorite on Disney property, with Wilderness Lodge still holding the top spot in my heart.
I changed my shoes to my Sketchers I packed in my carry on, and off I ran to Hollywood Studios. The bus pulled up right as I got down to the depot area. I said to myself, "self?.........is the rest of the trip going to go this smoothly? Don't jinx it........just go with it!" Not everything worked out this well, but all-in-all, it was a pretty great trip!
I had fast passes for Muppet Vision 3D, Alien Swirling Saucers and Star Tours. I went to Toy Story Land first as I had time to kill before my first Fast Pass. I went and took some great photos over there, Then I headed over to the Star Wars Launch Bay to get my picture taken with BB-8.......I just love that little Droid! I then headed to my Fast Pass for Muppets.
Weather was overcast, but warm with some dark clouds rolling in. I ran over to my next Fast Pass, and as I was on "swirling saucer" I could see it start to rain. Well........it didn't just rain! The heavens opened up, and it was pouring!!
Out in the open, and having to head to my dinner reservation (which was quite a walk!) I power walked my way through the rain, and by the time I got to Sci-Fi, I was drenched! Even my underwear was soaked!
I got seated and proceeded to freeze as my shirt was soaking wet, and there was an air conditioning vent right above me. My teeth chattered as I drank my Oreo Cookie Milk Shake.
I dove into my sandwich that I ordered. It was the Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich. It was super delicious! I would have enjoyed it more if I was not freezing!! I ordered onion rings instead of fries. They were really good as well, and complimented the sandwich well.
Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich
Pastrami-style Smoked Prime Rib served on Grilled Marble Rye with Grain Mustard Coleslaw, Caramelized Onions, and Swiss Cheese
$17.00
As I was on the dining plan, I got dessert too. I literally had not eaten all day except for some crackers on the flight down, so I was hungry, and had already walked a lot that day. I ordered the House Made Sci-Fi Candy Bar! Beautiful and delicious I must say!!
House-made Sci-Fi Candy Bar
Cookies and Cream Mousse, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Sauce
$9.00
By this time, my top was almost totally dry from the blower over my head! After I got my bill, and left my very generous tip (my server was fabulous as always), I went outside. The rain had thankfully stopped, but it was even more humid.
Oh well...........I was at Disney World!
I went to my last Fast Pass for the day which was Star Tours. After that, I headed back over to Toy Story Land to get some evening photos (it really does look totally different at night!) and try and get on Slinky Dog Dash, and Midway Mania.
I am glad to report that I got on both with very minimal wait time. My strategy worked out well to do that after 7:pm when most people were getting situated for the Star Wars Fireworks (which I have already seen) I took advantage of that (and the fact that a lot of people left when it was pouring!)
I totally loved Slinky Dog Dash, and so happy I was able to experience it!
Well, that's it til next week! I will talk about The Epcot Food and Wine Festival and my experiences with Food Booths and the Wine Seminar, etc.
See ya real soon!
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