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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Sounds like a fun 4th! Sorry DTD was crowded, but it sounds like you got some good retail therapy in. Love the Jedi Training Academy pics! And I have to say how happy I am that your Gaston in the B&TB show had actual mucles! I think the muscle suits they usually wear are beyond cheesy!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Take out lunch from Earl of Sandwich on your AKL balcony sounds perfect!
I think your photos of Beauty and the Beast are great! As are the pics of Great Movie Ride. Mine are always blurry in there!
Thanks! That lunch was perfect! GMR is very hard to get decent photos.
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Like everything else at WDW!
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Sounds like a fun 4th! Sorry DTD was crowded, but it sounds like you got some good retail therapy in. Love the Jedi Training Academy pics! And I have to say how happy I am that your Gaston in the B&TB show had actual mucles! I think the muscle suits they usually wear are beyond cheesy!
Thanks! I agree with those muscle shirts
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After refreshing ourselves with our Frozen drinks we headed down towards the Streets of America, as we were on a mission to find Character Palooza! Lisa and family met back up with us at this point.
Now, there was confusion as to where Character Palooza would be if it happened due to all the newly added Frozen activities. Where we had known it to happen in the past was now the area to pick up Fastpass tickets for the Frozen Sing Along. And trying to get a CM to actually fess up to Character Palooza is like pulling teeth. So we wandered around the area a bit, I tried searching on some web sites – and lo and behold we gave up! No character palooza for us today! Which I was really bummed about as I really wanted Lisa and Bethany to experience it. Oh well – maybe next time.
So at this point, we were all getting hungry and we had some time before our next fastpasses, so we headed to Backlot Express, knowing that there would be something for everyone there.
Scott, Emily and I shared a cheeseburger, chicken nuggets and fries! One order of each to share was plenty for us! Scott had a Yuengling beer, I had a Diet Coke and Em had a Root Beer.
I was excited to receive another one of those 20% off coupons! And Lisa gave me theirs, and I found one on the ground! I was going to save some money!! (And I ended up giving a few away during the trip – spreading the pixie dust! )
After dinner, our fastpasses were ripe – we were ALL going to ride Toy Story Mania together!!! We were super excited – as this is so much more fun when you have a large group! And with it usually being just the 3 of us, someone always rides alone – not this time! This time, I rode with Lisa, Emily & Bethany were together, Scott rode with Matthew, and Paul & Chris rode together! We had so much fun – and I can’t even remember who won out of us – we were too busy laughing and making fun of each other!
We had one more fastpass together – for the Great Movie Ride – so we headed there next. This time, I just sat back and enjoyed the ride and didn’t take any photos! And yes, we had the Gangster side – which apparently Lisa and family had never had! Lol.
Now it was time for us to stake our spot for the fireworks! I knew where we wanted to be, and we had towels and shirts to spread out on – so we parked ourselves right in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard – with a few hundred other people!!! I believe we had the perfect spot though – we were in the center of the street – looking straight onto the stage, but far enough back that we could see all the fireworks! Everyone was around was very polite – and having a great time!
Of course, the kids were having a hard time sitting waiting patiently – so they headed over to Rock ‘n Roller Coaster – planning to ride single rider line, but they were all able to ride together!
They stopped and picked up popcorn and sodas on the way back……..for themselves. When they returned, I went to search for some adult beverages for us adults! So I headed over to Tune-in Lounge, and waited in line with MANY others doing the same thing! Paul didn’t want anything, as he was driving, and while I was in line I got to chatting with a small group of young adults, and they reminded me that you could only purchase 2 adult beverages per person – uh oh! I was thinking, well guess Scott will lose out then – BUT one of the nice young adults offered to come up with me and order so that I could get all 3 of our drinks! They even helped me carry all 3 drinks back to our spot as they were heading that way as well! I just love when everyone is nice and willing to help one another out!
We got some photos while we continued to wait – we were all really enjoying the music too!
Then it was finally time! Happy Birthday America!!! I love the fireworks show here – with the Rock n’ Roll music playing to the fireworks, and everyone sitting on blankets, etc. it makes you feel kind of at home!
You can see how crowded it was! But it was very manageable.
When the fireworks were over we all headed over to Rock n’ Roller Coaster to ride together (except Paul – he couldn’t ride), we were surprised the wait was not too long – maybe 20 minutes, if that? The park was clearing out – Epcot had magic hours and I am thinking maybe people were heading there? Or MK was open late also?
After our ride, we said good bye to Lisa and family – they were going to be heading home tomorrow (a day early due to Paul needing to get back to his regular doctor), so hugs all around!
They stopped for a Photopass photo on their way out!
We headed for Fantasmic! It was not nearly as crazy busy as it could have been for it being the 4th! We always enjoy this show – and one day, I will master getting decent photos of this!!! Practice, practice, practice!
After Fantasmic we were tired, so we started to head out – the park had really thinned out now – and we were able to stop for a Photopass photo before exiting.
Back to the resort for my nighttime soak in that beautiful tub!
Total Miles Walked today: 10.94 (this does not include DTD)
Total Spent on Food & Beverages: $138.01
Total Spent on Souvenirs, Activities, Misc.: $371.52
Total TIW Discount savings: $0 (not available on Holidays)
Total Annual Pass Discount Savings: $8.25
Total 20% CS Coupon Discount: $58.88
DVC Discount: $2.57
Up Next: Letting Go a Bit!
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You certainly had a great time in Studios from attractions to fireworks and AB's! Glad the twenty somethings were able to help you with the quantity of ABs! I guess the oldest of the siblings, couldn't help you with that The tall guy in the black shirt in the photos on this day. I guess, he's not old enough yet. Not sure of his age, but probably not 21 yet.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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I never knew you could sit on the ground for fireworks at DHS! That does make it nice. What a difference it makes when those around you are friendly and helpful! You had good crowd karma that day.
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You certainly had a great time in Studios from attractions to fireworks and AB's! Glad the twenty somethings were able to help you with the quantity of ABs! I guess the oldest of the siblings, couldn't help you with that The tall guy in the black shirt in the photos on this day. I guess, he's not old enough yet. Not sure of his age, but probably not 21 yet.
Thanks! Yeah, no - Chris was only 17 at the time
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What a great night! Sounded like a big neighborhood party. I must see Fantasmic next time. I love it and it's been too long.
Thanks! It was great!
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I never knew you could sit on the ground for fireworks at DHS! That does make it nice. What a difference it makes when those around you are friendly and helpful! You had good crowd karma that day.
Thanks! It really felt like a block party!
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Wasn't the music and fireworks awesome! We were further back near the entrance but we enjoyed the show very much!
Awe - we were SO CLOSE!!!! We love the 4th at DHS!
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What a wonderful evening you guys had - and how fun to see fireworks at the Studios, as obviously that doesn't happen very often.
Thanks! It was great!
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I'm so glad to hear some stories about kind and considerate guests at Disney for a change. Hope it's a trend. It sure does make touring so much more pleasant.
Great night at DHS! And how great some new friends helped you out with the drinks! Love the pictures!
Thanks! Those "kids" were fantastic to help me out!
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I'm so glad to hear some stories about kind and considerate guests at Disney for a change. Hope it's a trend. It sure does make touring so much more pleasant.
Thanks! It does make for a near perfect evening when you have nice people around you - all in good moods, having fun with all around!
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We have to make it point to catch Fantasmic some time in next trip. Love pic of you and Lisa 1 but you look just stunning on R&R
Thanks!
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Love the Jedi Training Academy pics! And I have to say how happy I am that your Gaston in the B&TB show had actual mucles! 
I think the muscle suits they usually wear are beyond cheesy! 
So we wandered around the area a bit, I tried searching on some web sites – and lo and behold we gave up! No character palooza for us today! 
Which I was really bummed about as I really wanted Lisa and Bethany to experience it. Oh well – maybe next time.
And Lisa gave me theirs, and I found one on the ground! I was going to save some money!! (And I ended up giving a few away during the trip – spreading the pixie dust! 
I believe we had the perfect spot though – we were in the center of the street – looking straight onto the stage, but far enough back that we could see all the fireworks! Everyone was around was very polite – and having a great time! 
on the way back……..for themselves. When they returned, I went to search for some adult beverages for us adults! 
So I headed over to Tune-in Lounge, and waited in line with MANY others doing the same thing! Paul didn’t want anything, as he was driving, and while I was in line I got to chatting with a small group of young adults, and they reminded me that you could only purchase 2 adult beverages per person – uh oh! 
I was thinking, well guess Scott will lose out then 
I love the fireworks show here – with the Rock n’ Roll music playing to the fireworks, and everyone sitting on blankets, etc. it makes you feel kind of at home! 
The tall guy in the black shirt in the photos on this day. I guess, he's not old enough yet. Not sure of his age, but probably not 21 yet. 
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