SteveBrickNJ
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Getting closer....My teacher colleagues on this forum have been done teaching for awhile.
I'm here at my school finishing up my last day.
1:30pm dismissal then I'm finally on Summer Break
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Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?
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We started the day rope dropping Rise. It was a really cool experience, but I'm not sure it's worth ALL the hype it's gotten. I would give it an 8/10. The loading experience is a lot cooler than the actual ride itself.
After Rise, we used a LL for Mickey & Minnie. I've ridden it three times, and it is probably my second favorite ride at DHS after ToT.
After Mickey & Minnie we stood in line for Rock n Roll. After that we met up with those who skipped it, and waited for the Beauty and the Beast show. The actors were pretty good this time. Belle had a good voice.
After that we decided to head offsite for lunch to Flipper's, which if you've read past TRs from me, you know that's a local pizza restaurant my family really enjoys and goes to every trip.
Now we're back in our hotels for a few hours. We are heading back over to DHS later tonight.
After Rise, we used a LL for Mickey & Minnie. I've ridden it three times, and it is probably my second favorite ride at DHS after ToT.
After Mickey & Minnie we stood in line for Rock n Roll. After that we met up with those who skipped it, and waited for the Beauty and the Beast show. The actors were pretty good this time. Belle had a good voice.
After that we decided to head offsite for lunch to Flipper's, which if you've read past TRs from me, you know that's a local pizza restaurant my family really enjoys and goes to every trip.
Now we're back in our hotels for a few hours. We are heading back over to DHS later tonight.
Since I've now done all the "new" rides since my last trip (June 2019), here are my rankings...
1. Guardians 10/10
2. Mickey & Minnie (9/10)
3. Ratatouille (8/10)
4. Rise (8/10)
5. Smuggler's Run (5/10)
Not too shabby for new rides. I gave Ratatouille the edge over Rise because I feel like Rise will lose some of its luster now that it's not a surprise anymore. I also would rather reride Ratatouille moreso than Rise.
As for the new fireworks shows...
1. Enchantment 7.5/10
2. Harmonious 4/10
And my updated rankings of favorite parks...
1. Epcot
2. Magic Kingdom
3. Hollywood Studios
4. Animal Kingdom
1. Guardians 10/10
2. Mickey & Minnie (9/10)
3. Ratatouille (8/10)
4. Rise (8/10)
5. Smuggler's Run (5/10)
Not too shabby for new rides. I gave Ratatouille the edge over Rise because I feel like Rise will lose some of its luster now that it's not a surprise anymore. I also would rather reride Ratatouille moreso than Rise.
As for the new fireworks shows...
1. Enchantment 7.5/10
2. Harmonious 4/10
And my updated rankings of favorite parks...
1. Epcot
2. Magic Kingdom
3. Hollywood Studios
4. Animal Kingdom
trr1
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so when are you staying on the Galactic Starcruiser The Halcyon?
Ummm... never.
JenniferS
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Woo hoo! Enjoy your summer!My teacher colleagues on this forum have been done teaching for awhile.
I'm here at my school finishing up my last day.
1:30pm dismissal then I'm finally on Summer Break
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
We also did a little trip today. We got up early (JenniferS type early, not @MinnieM123 or @NYwdwfan early) and went to Boldt Castle.
When we came back, we watched the Jays outside (they won), played a bean bag toss game (I lost), went swimming, and then met our old boss Ingrid at a restaurant in Kingston for dinner. We haven’t seen her since just before the pandemic started, so that was lovely. She has been very isolated since COVID descended upon us. It’s been 2 1/2 years since she’s been to a restaurant, so tonight was a bit of a watershed moment for her.
Some pics from the beautiful Boldt Castle on Heart Island:
When we came back, we watched the Jays outside (they won), played a bean bag toss game (I lost), went swimming, and then met our old boss Ingrid at a restaurant in Kingston for dinner. We haven’t seen her since just before the pandemic started, so that was lovely. She has been very isolated since COVID descended upon us. It’s been 2 1/2 years since she’s been to a restaurant, so tonight was a bit of a watershed moment for her.
Some pics from the beautiful Boldt Castle on Heart Island:
Very cool! Looks exactly like my house!
Once we got back to DHS we used a LL for Toy Story Mania. After that we had another LL for Smugglers Run. We took our leisurely time walking back and explored Galaxy's Edge a little bit. My cousin's fiance is a big Star Wars fan, so he was in his element. It was fun to see how happy he was.
On Smugglers Run I was the gunner this time. I've now been all three positions. I have to say I like the gunner the best. It's the least involved, and I feel like you get to enjoy the ride more. I think the button pushing takes away from actually experiencing the ride.
After Smugglers Run we watched Muppet Vision. I always enjoy that show. I quote so many lines from it in my daily life. Some of my favorites are when Gonzo says, "Forever?!" Or when Sam Eagle gasps when Kermit says he has a minute and a half.
After Muppets we headed back to Toy Story Land to use a LL for Alien Swirling Saucers. I hadn't ridden it before this trip, but I enjoy it. It's a decent little ride. Not worthy of the 45 minute waits it's had, but if you have a LL to burn, I'd do it.
After Aliens we used our Slinky LL. I really enjoy the coaster, but wish it was longer. I'd never wait more than 40 or so minutes for it.
After Slinky, we headed out of the park. My mom and brother's fiancee went back to the hotel. My aunt, uncle, cousins, and cousin's fiance went to theirs. I forgot to mention they're staying at All Star Music. My cousin and her fiance leave tomorrow, but may join us in the morning if they can add tickets.
My dad, brother, and I decided to take the Skyliner to Epcot to ride Living with the Land when it was darker. I enjoyed the trip on the Skyliner. Seeing LwtL in the dark was a different experience. We headed out after the ride and took a bus back to the hotel.
Once at the hotel we went down to the Riverside Mill for dinner/desserts. I wasn't hungry, so I just got a black and white cupcake. It wasn't very good. The cake tasted like nothing, and the frosting wasn't very flavorful. I also got the cookies and cream cupcake to bring back to the room for another time.
Tomorrow's plans are Epcot in the morning and maybe MK at night? The evening is still up in the air.
On Smugglers Run I was the gunner this time. I've now been all three positions. I have to say I like the gunner the best. It's the least involved, and I feel like you get to enjoy the ride more. I think the button pushing takes away from actually experiencing the ride.
After Smugglers Run we watched Muppet Vision. I always enjoy that show. I quote so many lines from it in my daily life. Some of my favorites are when Gonzo says, "Forever?!" Or when Sam Eagle gasps when Kermit says he has a minute and a half.
After Muppets we headed back to Toy Story Land to use a LL for Alien Swirling Saucers. I hadn't ridden it before this trip, but I enjoy it. It's a decent little ride. Not worthy of the 45 minute waits it's had, but if you have a LL to burn, I'd do it.
After Aliens we used our Slinky LL. I really enjoy the coaster, but wish it was longer. I'd never wait more than 40 or so minutes for it.
After Slinky, we headed out of the park. My mom and brother's fiancee went back to the hotel. My aunt, uncle, cousins, and cousin's fiance went to theirs. I forgot to mention they're staying at All Star Music. My cousin and her fiance leave tomorrow, but may join us in the morning if they can add tickets.
My dad, brother, and I decided to take the Skyliner to Epcot to ride Living with the Land when it was darker. I enjoyed the trip on the Skyliner. Seeing LwtL in the dark was a different experience. We headed out after the ride and took a bus back to the hotel.
Once at the hotel we went down to the Riverside Mill for dinner/desserts. I wasn't hungry, so I just got a black and white cupcake. It wasn't very good. The cake tasted like nothing, and the frosting wasn't very flavorful. I also got the cookies and cream cupcake to bring back to the room for another time.
Tomorrow's plans are Epcot in the morning and maybe MK at night? The evening is still up in the air.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
We know where I come down on Disney cupcakes … two giant thumbs down. So much flavourless buttercream frosting … yuck!
As to MF:SR … meh. It’s okay, but it’s really just a souped up Star Tours.
Also, this was Rock N Rollercoaster. After I posted I realized I already did a Where in the World post for RnR.