Hello everyone! I'm back from my trip and we had an amazing time!
I spotted a lady in an awesome Princess Leia outfit and had to snap a stalker photo. She was harassed quite a bit that evening by the storm troopers.
There was a separate line for the party guests so I just had to show my lanyard and I walked right in, past the fairly short stand by line.
I will say this was the only thing I was disappointed in during the whole party. This meet and greet was super rushed. I entered the area, Kylo pointed at me and then at the floor, ordering me where to go and stand. I stood there, they snapped a picture and then ushered me out. There was zero interaction with him at all.
They had a boy maybe around 5 who had a severe egg allergy. He got one of the special boxes of allergy safe treats and he was so excited about them. He was showing them to everyone around and counting how many were in the box. I think the total count was somewhere around 10. I think the poor kid was so used to being super restricted in what he could eat that he was amazed with how many options he had.
This next one isn’t really a good photo but it shows the intensity of the fire they shoot off. It totally overwhelmed my camera and it felt like we were standing on the sun for a few seconds.
But almost immediately, a bus pulled up at the All Star Sports stop and it was one of those big comfy ones like the DME buses. The driver waived me and the four or five people from the All Star Music line over and said he had plenty of room and would drop us off at our resorts also.
I actually have my Elephant figurine collection at work. As of right now I just have five so they don't take up a whole lot of room. I still have a few shelves I can expand onto.
Actually, I'm pretty sure you are correct here. They have a lot of different Elephant figurines ranging from $10 to about a gazillion $ (OK I may be exaggerating there but there are some pretty pricey ones).
But I already bought one in China in February and wanted one from a different pavilion. I'm sure I'll end up buying another one from there someday.
Yep, just in case you are wondering (and even if you aren't, I'm telling you anyways), my sorority mascot was an Elephant so that's the main reason I love them.
Those ice cream martinis are a pretty good value. Probably about the most alcoholic drink for the price. Last time I had one I was flying for about an hour afterwards. Of course, I am a serious lightweight.
I do agree on this one. I don't get why people rush into the theaters. I always try to hang back towards the middle of the crowd so you end up in the middle of a row.
No, I was nice. I tried to talk to him to distract him from the ride. But he didn't speak much English so I don't think it was much help.
Hello everyone! I'm back from my trip and we had an amazing time!
I had the privilege of meeting @FastPasser. who is a regular poster here on the DIS and a CM (retired now).
I didn’t know at that time but my table was #18 right next to the pole in this photo.
I spotted a lady in an awesome Princess Leia outfit and had to snap a stalker photo.
She was harassed quite a bit that evening by the storm troopers.
I knew being a solo traveler I would be seated with another group which made me a little nervous.
In the interest of this TR and also some friends who asked me for pictures, I took photos of most of the food before getting a plate myself.
I really liked everything on my plate except for the Dark Chocolate Mousse Dome. It was very bitter and I just prefer sweet.
There was a separate line for the party guests so I just had to show my lanyard and I walked right in, past the fairly short stand by line.
I will say this was the only thing I was disappointed in during the whole party. This meet and greet was super rushed.
I entered the area, Kylo pointed at me and then at the floor, ordering me where to go and stand. I stood there, they snapped a picture and then ushered me out. There was zero interaction with him at all.
I also talked a little bit with the family at the table behind me.
They had a boy maybe around 5 who had a severe egg allergy. He got one of the special boxes of allergy safe treats and he was so excited about them. He was showing them to everyone around and counting how many were in the box. I think the total count was somewhere around 10. I think the poor kid was so used to being super restricted in what he could eat that he was amazed with how many options he had.
The Stormtroopers did walk through a few times and spent some time harassing guests. At one point one of them stopped at my table. He just stood there and stared at me and finally I got a bit flustered and said “What?”. He replied “I’ll ask the question here” and then turned and left. Not sure what that was all about.
I felt bad for the people right behind the raised area who probably thought they had the best spot in the house until the dessert party people arrived.
This next one isn’t really a good photo but it shows the intensity of the fire they shoot off. It totally overwhelmed my camera and it felt like we were standing on the sun for a few seconds.
We were definitely a bit close for the show but in all honesty I’m not sure there is an ideal place to watch this show from. If you are far enough back to see all of the fireworks, you won’t be able to clearly see the projections. I think the current dessert party area is probably the best because the show really is more about the projections with a few fireworks thrown in.
But at this point, between the heat and lack of sleep the previous two night, I was done with a capital “D”. D.O.N.E. I couldn’t believe it but all I wanted at that moment was a shower and my bed.
It was a teeny bit crowded that day!
But almost immediately, a bus pulled up at the All Star Sports stop and it was one of those big comfy ones like the DME buses. The driver waived me and the four or five people from the All Star Music line over and said he had plenty of room and would drop us off at our resorts also.
Pin trading was horrible this trip, there was nothing good on any of the CMs lanyards. I only managed to find one I liked all day.
I had thought about riding Test Track but the line was really long, something like 80 minutes, when I checked the App and I didn’t feel like waiting.
Glad you enjoyed the dessert party! Great pics of the projections!
Hey! I have been missing from the Dis so much so that I am sure my readers think I have fallen off the face of the Earth (I finally updated today after forever). I am so glad that I found your report. There's simply too much to comment on so I'll just say I'm all caught up.
The dessert party looks nice, I like all the savory options you can have now. I have never done a dessert party! I love Star Wars but I agree, I think the first SW’s fireworks were better!
Thank you for the dessert party review. We are going to it in a few days and I wasn't really sure on what to do.
LOL I love that..."WHAT?!"
This one looks way cooler than that crazy faced Chewbacca one they were giving out before!
We had the same issue with Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam dessert party at DHS. Everybody standing with their kids on their shoulders...not really necessary when you're already so close. Ugh.
Oooooh, what a bonus!!!
Glad you enjoyed the dessert party! This is the only one I have done and would do it again.
As she should be!
Did you laugh at them all as you walked past?
Well, that stinks. Boring!
That's sweet.
I couldn't believe how hot those flames felt, even standing so far away!
Wow, that was nice of him!
You're going to need a new office, then.
Of course. I totally knew that.
I completely understand. My fraternity mascot was... I didn't go to a frat.
But my high school mascot was... we didn't have one.
But my College mascot was.... I don't even know.
I actually recognized him. That's Mansiri Okabenwa. And you're right, he doesn't speak much English.
I'm sure you were telling him "Everything will be okay". Except in his language, "O" and "K", are phonetic equivalents to "Death" and "Awaits".
So you were basically telling him he was going to die.
Always nice to get a DISmeet in.
I know a lot of guys who always try to get near the pole.
But I think we may be talking about different things.
Nice outfit.
I can understand that. I really can.
Thanks! And everything looks yummy, too.
I'm the same. I like milk chocolate, not dark.
Hope you waved as you passed them.
Wow. So... then you didn't really meet him, did you.
Just because you're solo or an adult, doesn't mean you should be rushed like that.
Nervous about being with strangers... so talks to strangers instead.
I like that! Cool!
Huh. I've never seen it. And I won't on my upcoming trip, either.
Ya hit the wall. It happens.
Nice! I bet, considering how tired you were, that you were pretty happy about that.
Great report so far! Did you know that there is a single rider line for TT? It is typically even faster that Fastpass!
Thanks for posting! Enjoyed the read.
I've enjoyed reading your trip reports. Thanks!
Guess you'll have to go back!!We have the Chewbacca one too and he is a bit creepy. I guess the are handing out Darth Vader ones now.
Ooh, I haven't seen these before either. I do like that it says specifically your whole party needs to be together; however, I wonder if/how they really enforce it if people do get out of line for bathrooms or whatever.
I like your face--it's like, Oh, hello old friend?
Yum!! I LOVE those cookies! I'm usually using up snack credits on those to take home with me!
Yuck, I imagine you were!! I "get" being bounced around a bit, but it sounds like you were really tossed!!I was pretty happy to get off of that Safari truck at the end of the ride!
Nice little collection there And I LOVE the pic of you and your Mom with the Osborne lights and cracked up at you, Jim and Gaston LOL
Maybe eventually! I do have lots of shelf space yet so I'm good for a few years especially if I limit the elephant purchases to Disney trips.
I thought, how could you not know? And then I tried to remember what my college mascot was. Huh, total blank.
Definitely! I can't wait till May and the epic DIS meet. I think you are going to be there at that time too. We will have to see if there's a quick moment to say hi again.
Personally I don't mind sitting with other people as long as they are pleasant. I mostly worry about getting someone who is annoyed or angry with having to sit with strangers.
It was! I want a few of those peanut butter/chocolate cupcakes right now.
Yep, milk chocolate all the way for me. I'm not a fan of white chocolate either.
No I was nice although I might have had a bit of a superior smile going.
I think it was the worse meet and greet I've ever done.
Ha! Actually the little boy initiated because he wanted to show everyone his box of sweets.
It definitely happened to me that night!
I was! Not only for the quickness but also for the nice cushy seats on that bus.
Wow, that is nuts! I only did FoP once, but I am glad I had a FP for it.There was morning EMH that day that started at 7 am and I’m pretty sure I got on the first bus to Animal Kingdom but still ran into this.
Of course on the other hand, I would gladly wait that long for this ride. One thing I regret about FP is that you miss so much of the queue, and it looks pretty amazing. I think 50 minutes would go by fairly quickly in a queue like that.I think overall I waited about 50 minutes for the ride. Still worth that wait and this was the 5th time I’ve ridden it!
I was surprised I managed to do that because once again I didn’t sleep too well.
But I guess the call of FOP was strong enough to get me up and moving.
Yep, that was the FOP line almost backed up to Africa!
I decided to be that annoyingly loud person and used the time in line to call and talk to my Mom.
I took a few line pictures to pass the time.
I think overall I waited about 50 minutes for the ride. Still worth that wait and this was the 5th time I’ve ridden it!
The lady in the back seat really owned this photo.
I can't figure out what the two guys in the middle seat are doing if anything.
Once again, the Cheerios I had a few hours before did not fill me up enough.
Well AK sucks for breakfast spots
I sat at a picnic table near Primeval Whirl
calories don’t count at Disney, right?
After that I headed back towards Africa and got in line for the Safari. I had a FP for later that day but decided I wanted to ride it twice.
On the way there, I walked through the Africa store and I finally spotted an elephant I wanted to buy.
And my first shot on the Safari was taken at 9:42 am so just under a half hour wait.
The main thing I remember about this Safari was our crazy driver, Zach. He talked a mile a minute so you could barely understand him and also drove like an absolute mad man. I’ve never been thrown around so much on the Safari before! Thank goodness I didn’t have the breakable elephant figurine with me!
Meerkat.
I think the one in the middle might be Lilly but she’s 7 years old now and has gotten so big it’s hard to distinguish her from the other females.
I love to follow the Gorilla families at AK, so fun to see each trip.When I made it to the Gorilla enclosure only one of the little boys was out. I think the one in the middle might be Lilly but she’s 7 years old now and has gotten so big it’s hard to distinguish her from the other females.
Yep, that was the FOP line almost backed up to Africa! The time stamp on this photo is 7:05 am so I definitely made it to the park early.
I think overall I waited about 50 minutes for the ride. Still worth that wait and this was the 5th time I’ve ridden it!
I can't figure out what the two guys in the middle seat are doing if anything.
The main thing I remember about this Safari was our crazy driver, Zach. He talked a mile a minute so you could barely understand him and also drove like an absolute mad man. I’ve never been thrown around so much on the Safari before!
I hadn't even considered that possibility for the one I went to solo. There weren't any assignments when I went in May - it was actually quite a light crowd and maybe that's why. It was pouring rain the entire time so when they brought us out to the designated spot, almost no one even went out. It was miserable! I need a redo Should have joined youI knew being a solo traveler I would be seated with another group which made me a little nervous.
What a bummer! This would have been super frustrating for me - after all, it's one of the reasons for going!This meet and greet was super rushed. I entered the area, Kylo pointed at me and then at the floor, ordering me where to go and stand. I stood there, they snapped a picture and then ushered me out.
Calories definitely do NOT count at DisneyI sat at a picnic table near Primeval Whirl and enjoyed the cookie. Probably not the most healthy morning snack but calories don’t count at Disney, right?