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I think there are times for the show on the Tree of Life, as we arrived just as one was finishing, then had to wait for the next one. I didn't realise that, but I guess it makes sense.
What a great finish to your long day. Can you imagine if you were checking in and that crowd was there, you would think you picked the wrong hotel to stay in.
I absolutely loved the Tree of Life show when I saw it in May for the first time!!! Glad you didn't have much of a wait time for the bus back to the Dolphin. Sounds like it was pretty crazy at the bar there but you made a good decision on having a night cap at Bellevue Lounge!
I think there are times for the show on the Tree of Life, as we arrived just as one was finishing, then had to wait for the next one. I didn't realise that, but I guess it makes sense.
Wow, your resort was really packed out!
That probably does and will grab a schedule next time in the AK and see if these are listed. Would like to see the whole show as what I saw, I really enjoyed! The lobby and Phin's were just beyond pack and so loud there! It was definitely time to go elsewhere and the Bellevue Lounge was the right choice!
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What a great finish to your long day. Can you imagine if you were checking in and that crowd was there, you would think you picked the wrong hotel to stay in.
I enjoyed my AK day so much and nice and relaxing at the end! I don't think, I'd enjoy checking in with those circumstances!
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I absolutely loved the Tree of Life show when I saw it in May for the first time!!! Glad you didn't have much of a wait time for the bus back to the Dolphin. Sounds like it was pretty crazy at the bar there but you made a good decision on having a night cap at Bellevue Lounge!
I enjoyed what I saw of the show and plan to see the entire show next trip! Gotta love when the bus is waiting for you and you're not waiting for the bus! Going to the Bellevue Lounge was definitely the right move as I couldn't deal with that crowd and the noise level. Not the way way for a relaxing end to your day!
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I also only saw part of a Tree of Life show on my trip last April. I will try to see a whole on my trip, whenever that is.
I will certainly be doing the same as I want to see the rest of it from the beginning!
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Great pictures of the Tree of Life at night! Sorry the lobby was so crowded at the Dolphin! Glad you were able to go to the Belleview Lounge for a quiet nightcap!
Great pictures of the Tree of Life at night! Sorry the lobby was so crowded at the Dolphin! Glad you were able to go to the Belleview Lounge for a quiet nightcap!
The Tree is quite a new and great experience at night and glad I caught at least some of it. Not a big deal missing Phin's and going to the Bellevue as I experienced this area my first two nights. It's quite a bar and they did quite a job with this new bar and lobby as so beautiful. It was nice to go to another place which is so relaxing and far quieter, being one of my top two lounges on property! Had such a great time and drinks weren't bad either!
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Wednesday, October 11th (Part I) Well, I’m now at about the halfway point of the Disney portion of my trip with three full days left. Today, would be another full itinerary and certainly the longest day of the trip as you’ll find out. It will be quite an enjoyable day with a few firsts for me.
I was up around 7:15 am or so as a bit earlier than usual. Without a FP+ I hope I make it for rope drop at Studios! I will be using my FP+ bookings for another park later today.
After getting ready for my day, I went downstairs and outside and looks like it was going to be nice day even though hot and humid, but no rain in the forecast today. I went to Fuel for breakfast and had a croissant and coffee and enough for a start on my day. I had lunch plans later at Studios, so I didn’t want to have too much.
I was back to my room around 8:30 am as a bit later than I was hoping for as there was a few things I had to do before I headed to Studios. I am going to walk there as I can get there faster than the Friendship Boat with the stops it makes plus one will probably not be at the Dolphin dock waiting for me, so walking is the best way. It usually takes me about 15-20 minutes to walk there.
Once, I was ready, I went downstairs at about 8:45 am through the back entrance and the walkway between the Swan and Dolphin resorts. I took the walkway at the end of this promenade and headed right towards Studios. It was getting warm out but not bothersome during my walk as still early enough without the oppressive heat.
I enjoyed the walk, but there weren’t as many people walking to Studios as I thought there would be for rope drop. I’m not sure if I’ll make it for rope drop, but it should be close as it will depend on the lines to enter the park and scan my MagicBand.
I was getting close as this Studios icon came into view!
In just a few minutes I arrived at Studios. It took me an extra couple of minutes as there was some rerouting from the walking path with the Skyliner construction. It was about 9 am and the rope drop ceremony was just beginning, but I wasn’t through the gates yet. There were good sized lines at the MB kiosks but not too bad. Of course, I was singled out for security screening as well.
At 9:05 am I was through the gates and tried to speed walk to my first attraction of the day as I didn’t have any FP+s for Studios today. It wasn’t easy to speed walk as you can see below!
Quite the crowd, just after rope drop.
I dodged in and out between the pedestrian traffic and did rather well with this. Once I got to the end of the boulevard and arrived at the Chinese Theater I took a right towards Pixar Studios for Toy Story Midway Mania as this would have the longest line. Trying an hour later, the standby wait times will be well over an hour.
I made decent time getting here as you can see!
When I got inside the line was very long already but was moving. One good thing is the line wasn’t outside yet. While the line moved and I got closer to getting on this ride without a FP+ I took some photos of the theming in the queue area.
In about ten minutes or so, I was heading up the stairs and joining the FP+ line. In just a few minutes more I was in my vehicle for a great experience. I always enjoy this ride. I think I was on the ride in about 15 minutes or just a bit more. Glad I arrived here just after park opening, otherwise the situation would be completely different!
I’m quite happy I performed rather well today!
After exiting Toy Story Mania, I began to walk towards Sunset Boulevard for two more attractions. As it was about 45 minutes after park opening, I’m guessing the stand by lines will be a bit longer for Tower of Terror and Rock ‘N” Roll Roller coaster, but hoping they won’t be too bad. The latter I plan on using the single rider line. Unfortunately, this line sometimes doesn’t move that fast and the waits can be rather long, even when there are not a lot of people in this line. The CMs need to do a better job by selecting more people from this line.
Arrival at attraction #2
When I arrived at Tower of Terror the standby line wait time was stated at 45 minutes already as Studios has only been opened for about an hour. I’m hoping the wait time will not be quite that long. It will depend on how many of the elevators are operating. It’s usually just two but sometimes they have all three being used.
The line was moving well and I was inside the lobby in about 20-25 minutes and certainly a vast improvement over the stated wait time. I was happy with this.
Before you knew it, I was entering the pre-ride room in the library for the Twilight Zone episode. Once this was done, I entered the hallway and basement area to get in line for an elevator. I made the smart decision as I usually do to be stationed near the door in the library for easy access. Once, I got outside I chose the closest elevator.
While, I was waiting in line one of the CMs called out for a single rider and I happily volunteered! I was a bit far back in the line but made my way up to my row assignment outside the elevator. Even better as I was assigned row #1! Shortly, our elevator arrived and we boarded for another great ride as each experience is always a bit different.
I love the elevator operators for this attraction as they make the experience a bit haunting and scary for your experience before the ride begins. This would be another great ride as there were many sudden drops and rises with this one as I enjoy so much! One of my favorite WDW attractions.
Great view from the front row!
After another great ride, I exited the attraction and bypassed the gift shop and speed walked to Rock ‘N’ Roll Rollercoaster, which is conveniently close.
I walked over to the single rider line and when I got to the top near the door there were about 15 people before me in line. The CMs were not selecting many from the single ride line and it took about 20 minutes before I entered the pre-show experience in the studio. Once, the show ended and I entered outside for boarding my car, the line was moving quite slow. This was another 20 minutes as the line began just outside the studio exit.
Finally, I was assigned my row and got row 5 or 6. There seemed to be some delays with the cars arriving as not as constant as usual as this added to the delay. Once, I boarded and the ride began it was another great experience and quite exhilarating as always with the high- speed twists, turns and inverts! There was a delay of a couple of minutes when the ride ended before continuing to the disembarking room. Once, we finally arrived there I exited and bypassed the gift shop once again. I did check out my photo from the ride but didn’t purchase a copy.
After exiting the attraction, I checked the time and it was about 11:40 am or so. I had planned on having lunch in Studios today, but I felt it was a little early still for lunch. So, what did I do? Look below!
Time for an encore!
The wait time was stated a little less than my first ride at 35 minutes and I hope the line moves as well as it did for my first ride!
After waiting about 15 minutes or just a bit more, I was just outside the entrance to the lobby. I was glad the line was moving well. I scanned my MagicBand and waited to enter the lobby. In the meantime, I got some photos.
The doors to the library opened and we entered to watch the pre-show. Once again, I was near the exit. As soon as the doors opened I made my way from the basement area to the elevator lines. The lines were a bit long but were moving well. When it came to my row assignment, I lucked out with the front row again!
Our elevator attendant in character
We boarded the elevator row by row and shortly the doors closed and I began another great Tower of Terror experience. It was a little different than earlier today, but probably just as good with the sharp drops.
Once, the ride was over and the doors opened I exited the attraction and bypassed the gift shop once again. I don’t think I’ve ever purchased a thing in one of the attraction gift shops, but this is one I’d consider as it’s one of my favorite attractions.
Soon, I was back on Sunset Boulevard. It was around 12:15 pm or so and time for some lunch. I headed down the boulevard towards my lunch destination.
NEXT: A New Dining Experience, But Not Exactly!
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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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Great start to your day, especially as you needed to be there early since you didn't have FPs.
Glad I got several attractions in early at the start as was the key! I was worried by not having the FPs at the start but it seemed to work out for the best and especially TSMM as that was the one I was worried about most, but luckily got in the line about 15 minutes after opening with a short wait! The waits for TOT weren't bad but not a fan of the single rider line for RNRRC as it moves so slow! How does Luke feel about this as I know he uses this line regularly for this attraction as you don't go on it?
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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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Last edited by SuperDave; 08-19-2018 at 12:33 AM..
Excellent! Two rides on ToT is wonderful and how great is your wait time for TSMM? WITHOUT A FP+ !
WE haven't ridden RnRC in a couple of years as it's started to mess with Dave a little bit. I miss doing it, but from what you said, single rider line isn't the way to do it!
You got a lot accomplished without fast passes. I like your strategy of getting close to where the doors open, it really speeds up the boarding of rides.
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Would like to see the whole show as what I saw, I really enjoyed! The lobby and Phin's were just beyond pack and so loud there! 
It was definitely time to go elsewhere and the Bellevue Lounge was the right choice!
I don't think, I'd enjoy checking in with those circumstances! 
Sorry the lobby was so crowded at the Dolphin! Glad you were able to go to the Belleview Lounge for a quiet nightcap!
It will be quite an enjoyable day with a few firsts for me.
I will be using my FP+ bookings for another park later today. 
I went to Fuel for breakfast and had a croissant and coffee and enough for a start on my day. I had lunch plans later at Studios, so I didn’t want to have too much.
I always enjoy this ride. I think I was on the ride in about 15 minutes or just a bit more. Glad I arrived here just after park opening, otherwise the situation would be completely different!
The latter I plan on using the single rider line. Unfortunately, this line sometimes doesn’t move that fast and the waits can be rather long, even when there are not a lot of people in this line. The CMs need to do a better job by selecting more people from this line. 
Once, the show ended and I entered outside for boarding my car, the line was moving quite slow. This was another 20 minutes as the line began just outside the studio exit. 
How does Luke feel about this as I know he uses this line regularly for this attraction as you don't go on it?
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