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nlbarber ([personal profile] nlbarber) wrote2015-05-18 07:03 am
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My tweets

  • Sun, 15:54: Over-ate at Boma breakfast buffet, alas. Drive over to Kidani to look at pin books, then to Art of Animation which neither of us had seen.
  • Sun, 15:56: AoA is beautiful--great theming everywhere w large scale figures, sketches on blgs,neat lighting. Walked through Lion King area courtyard.
  • Sun, 17:12: Very muggy day, lots of clouds and and some rain drops. Decide on midday rest at resort over other options.
  • Sun, 17:13: Will boat to Studios later for some FP+, dinner at SW Rebel Hanger lounge, maybe stay for fireworks again.
  • Sun, 17:20: @WaltDisneyWorld Hope you can mute Echo Lake music loop for Symphony in the Stars--very bad show Friday w competing music tracks #ssw2015
  • Sun, 20:31: At Studios in good time for Toy Story Mania FP+, I did pretty well for me. :) Wandering and looking at SW character photo ops.
  • Sun, 20:32: Decided to try the line for Watts Grotto section of Darth's Mall, much shorter here at end of weekend.
  • Sun, 22:51: Avoided purchases in Darth's Mall, just watched K spend some more. :) Exit is at Monsters Inc photo op, no line.
  • Sun, 22:52: Ride Star Tours w FP, got the Jar-Jar sequence. :(
  • Sun, 22:54: Muppets break! Caught Muppets 3D before reservation time at Rebel Hangar. Watched a bit of Jedi Training Academy waiting for pager to buzz
  • Sun, 23:02: Rebel Hangar is cool--took half of counter service spot and converted to themed table svc spot w alcohol and small plates all SW themed.
  • Sun, 23:11: Ok small plates is a bit upscale a descriptor. Appetizers. Bar food. We've tried the light saber bite-corn dogs, thermal detonator riblets
  • Sun, 23:16: We got table w centerpiece....can't be moved. Conversation is impeded. http://t.co/Mn3FTI7rQC
  • Sun, 23:18: View from other side of table. http://t.co/D0VQsiwLdY
  • Sun, 23:55: Moved fr Rebel Hangar to standby for Frozen singalong, which should fill part of time to fireworks while seated in A/C.
  • Sun, 23:57: Temp and humidity are better than previous days, early afternoon storms may have helped.
  • Mon, 01:08: Walked in to Frozen singalong w short wait. Best "Historians of Arendelle" pair I've seen--good timing, selection of quips.
  • Mon, 01:10: Have found bench by Echo Lake to wait on fireworks, will move to street as they start. Temps pleasant for sitting.
  • Mon, 01:10: Can hear Illuminations at Epcot going off.
  • Mon, 03:01: Snagged a bench to side of Echo Lake for fireworks. Could see some of stage, some of fireworks thru trees.
  • Mon, 03:20: Walked back fr Studios, much faster than waiting on a boat or two w crowds at park closing.
  • Mon, 03:51: FitBit report: 16,882 steps, 6.94 miles.
  • Mon, 03:52: Checked w concierge on how to get to MK for 8:00 breakfast reservation, she says the 'breakfast bus' is at 6:45. Guess we'll be up early.
  • Mon, 10:52: Walked out of room at 6:35, at bus stop shortly after. Now waiting for the 6:45 bus, wondering if it's really the 7:00 bus...
  • Mon, 11:02: Bus arrived right at 7.
  • Mon, 11:28: At MK about 7:15, check in w CM who scans MagicBand to verify reservation, and go stand in the reservation line.
  • Mon, 11:44: 7:43 moved us into right side of tunnel , then let us in.
  • Mon, 11:55: Arrived at Be Our Guest about 7:53, MagicBand scanned again, handed menu card, lined up on bridge to wait for restaurant opening @ 8