Trip Report LIVE- from Pop Century May 10-15

Jambo!! Just arrived at Pop Century this morning. We , my DD 21- DD Best Friend 21- and myself- no age needed. Lol. Stayed off site last night for free using points.

Arrived at Pop Century via personal vehicle at 6:10. Line for MK at 6:15 with a park listed opening time of 8am- already have about 15 people in it.

we are headed to AK with a park listed opening time of 8am. We are first in line at 6:15. Second and third in line showed up at 6:20. CM walked over and let us know first bus will be here at 6:45. At 6:30 there were 20 people in line.

Giving lots of line and bus info since it’s the hit questions now.

oh happy Monday

Also- this is my first trip report soooo...... be kind please.

 

[Ghostdog]

I’m loving your TR, almost sounds like you’re on a solo trip.

 

[MrsPrice96]

I’m loving your TR, almost sounds like you’re on a solo trip.

Thanks!! Yesterday was pretty solo which was nice. My friends were only with me for a few hours and my DD and Bestie were at Mk.

 

[MrsPrice96]

The storm was soooo strong I was getting misted and I was far in the theatre. Lots of thunder and lightning.

Tip—-Plan ahead and know where the relaxation stations are for rain!!

After storm and about 40 min I hit up Toy Story Mania. In line at 4:14, posted wait time is 30 min and I was off ride at 4:43.

 

[MrsPrice96]

I went to check out again the Launch Bay relaxation station to get pics. It is ICE cold in here and lots of comfy spaces. Been in here twice and one time it was super quiet and relaxing and this time people were watching videos and being loud. The people around you make such a difference. The BEST bathrooms in HS is right next to Launch Bay entrance.

 

[DryerLintFan]

I decided to get me a funnel cake and hang out under shelter in the Indiana Jones Theatre which is now a relaxation station View attachment 557238View attachment 557239View attachment 557240View attachment 557241Here’s the stormView attachment 557243

I love Disney storms

 

[38053WDW]

Love our time updates .. they really do help ....

 

[MrsPrice96]

Love our time updates .. they really do help ....

So glad it helps.

 

[MrsPrice96]

Left for ToT and more rain came

 

[MrsPrice96]

Made it to ToT line at 5:54. Posted wait time was 55min and I was on ride at 7:04.

Above is the “I changed my mind” elevator
I decided to do the ride without hanging on and it was a new experience!!!

 

[MrsPrice96]

Where are you AT-AT???

 

[MrsPrice96]

Strolled around the park waiting to see if my boarding group was called. It finally was at 7:46. I was right there to get in line since they close at 8. My boarding group was 152. I didn’t think I would get in bc the ride was down for quite a while twice. Yay!! My first time on and the ride was truly amazing.

 

[MrsPrice96]

I love Disney storms

I do to!!

 

[MickeyCB]

I have not been able to get a boarding group but my friend was able to!! I was so excited. They got it for me even though they were leaving. I am
Not kidding when I say my eyes watered with excitement

I have a question if I could? (I realized as I typed more than 1 question, sorry).
I saw your boarding pass photo you posted had party of 3 at the bottom. Did you say your girls were at MK?
Did they ever enter HS that day?
Would they have been able to come over and ride Rise with you?
Thanks.

 

[MrsPrice96]

Day 4 Animal Kingdom

I have a question if I could? (I realized as I typed more than 1 question, sorry).
I saw your boarding pass photo you posted had party of 3 at the bottom. Did you say your girls were at MK?
Did they ever enter HS that day?
Would they have been able to come over and ride Rise with you?
Thanks.

Happy to answer any questions! My fiends left for home so I just rode it myself. I believe they would have been able to come over and ride it but none of us have park hoppers this trip so they could not come and use it sadly.

 

[MrsPrice96]

Day 4 Animal Kingdom

MK bus that I watched from out line
First people at 6. Fills que at 6:30. Bus came at 6:37 and it was a double. Next bus came at 6:40 Park posted open time is 8. Que emptied out another bus at 6:49. Another double decker at 6:57 and then another single bus right after.

AK bus line we were in-
at bus stop at 6 next people 6:13 next 616 next 618 next 621. Now 11 people in line next 625 next 627 16 in line next 634 21 in line next 636 , 639 27 in line first bus 6:58 17 people made it on .
Really disappointed that 7 MK busses came before our 1. CM said this is every day. Interesting bc the people showing up to the Mk bus at 6:48 had no idea that they were actually on the 3 to bus and one was a double bus.
Anyways-
We were at the park at 7:16 and at Pandora line at 7:24. Off ride at 8:01. Posted wait time is now 105min

 

[MrsPrice96]

8:09 we were at Kilimanjaro - app says 5 min wait. We are not believing it bc the line is crazy long near Festival of Lion King. Off ride at 9:05
We were so fortunate to hear the Lion Roar! It really was amazing. So many more animals out and about this morning more than when we were here on Monday. Completely cloudy day and temperature was over 10° cooler.

The baby giraffe above was super energized and running around. The other baby’s were excited by this and went running as well. It was amazing!!

 

[MrsPrice96]

Next was Everest. In line at 9:35. Posted wait time was 15 min. On ride at 9:48

Next was Dinosaur. In line at 10:06 posted wait is 30 min. Picture taken on ride at 10:39.

 

[MrsPrice96]

Stopped by Starbucks for a drink and treat

 

[MrsPrice96]

We then decided to walk around the bottom of the Tree of Life

 

[MrsPrice96]

On to a quick stop at the Planet Watch. We have a 2:30 Yak & Yeti reservation as well as a 7:50 Beaches and Cream.