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We made our way to the bus stop via Zawadi Marketplace. Gotta get in some shopping right away! We both saw things we liked and made mental notes of them.
We got to the bus stop and were soon on one to DHS. We arrived about 1pm – not bad. [We actually had very good bus service to/from AKL this trip.]
Mike had to stop and get his picture taken with the Last Tour to Endor sign before entering the park.
Once inside we decided to explore the shops along Sunset Blvd and head towards ToT. I think Mike was going to ride ToT or get a FP, neither of which worked out for us at the time, so we headed back down the other side looking in the shops. As we were about done on that side it started to rain so we waited it out in the shops. In the candy store that’s connected I remember seeing Mickey head rice krispy treats bigger than my head! I wish I would have gotten a picture now.
Soon the rain let up enough for us to head to Sci-Fi as our ADR was approaching. We checked in 15 minutes early for our 2:30pm ADR. It wasn’t as crowded as it normally is in this area, but they were still turning people away. I think if you had 2 people as a walk-up you could be seated, but nothing more than that. We had a 5-10 minute wait and were then seated in our car.
I had a pomegranate lemonade in the TS3 souvenir cup with Buzz light up clip and Mike had a Blue Moon (which he ended up having a refill on later). [I meant for the cup and Buzz to be a souvie for Dylan when we got home and took them back with me to the room. I rinsed the cup out and put in near the sink and one day the mousekeeper either took it or threw it away! I did still have the light up clip though. But I was kind of bummed/annoyed at the cup disappearing.]
I had the bacon cheeseburger with fries and Mike had the Reuben with fries. I think we both cleaned our plates.
Other than the food we love the atmosphere here. I know not everyone loves the food, but it’s a darn good cheeseburger (which is all I’ve ever had) and Mike really enjoys the Reuben here too. We love the old sci-fi monster movies and the intermission songs they play. I especially love to see Tom & Jerry.
Our waitress also brought me out a birthday sundae! Which I shared with Mike and we enjoyed every bit of it too!
We were done with our late lunch about 3:30pm and headed down the Streets of America, which were practically empty. We saw a lonely PP guy so we had him take some pics – to be added later once I get the cd, I’m almost done with adding borders. Then we made our way and saw Lightning McQueen & Mater with no wait so we decided to see them really quick – Dylan LOVES Cars! We stopped in the Muppets shop and thought about getting Mike’s Dad something with Statler & Waldorf, but didn’t.
Next up we headed towards Star Tours since Mike is such a Star Wars nerd. [I offered to extend our trip once we heard about Celebration V, but he declined.] We looked in Tattooine Traders for a bit and upon exiting saw that ST only had a 10 minute wait so I encouraged Mike to go ride it while I took a seat at the Backlot. Just as I sat down the Jedi Training Academy started. It’s a really cute show and we’re hoping Dylan might want to try it next year. After Mike’s ‘Last Tour to Endor’ (I don’t think he got a chance to ride it again this trip), we checked out the Indy stuff and the shops along Hollywood Blvd before leaving the park to head back and rest in the room for a little bit before heading to MK for the MSEP.
Sounds like a wonderful trip so far, love the pictures of the room and we love the Sci-Fi, it is defitely a must do for us, DD loves the Rueben as well . Hope that the decorations got put as before you got back, that would be such a cool surprise.
Can't believe that you are under a month for the newest arrival...you look wonderful by the way. You are carrying just so perfectly
Great update!!! Your pictures are awesome (you are so cute together!)
Lunch at SciFi looks like so much fun & the food...oh my....if you hadn't sold me on it already, you really have now!!! Can't wait to read more!!!
I've only eaten at Sci-Fi once, and it was with an ex -boyfriend. I remember not liking it too much, but I don't remember if it was the food or the company. That sundae looks delish!!!
Kelly, you look absolutely wonderful. You are all belly, which is great!!
I love that view from you room, just breathtaking.
We love SciFi too. It is our arrival dinner in December. I think the food is great and so is the atmosphere. The girls absolutely love it there. I think it is sitting in the car and being at the drive in.
Nice start toyour trip Kelly. You still look greatandbeautiful. Glad to hear Dylan didn't take it hard. I can completely relate to crying on your mommy's shoulder as I know I will be doing the same leaving my mom on her departure day from Disney. Yourroom looks wonderful. So sorry to hear Mousekeeping threw away thr TS3 cup you were going to bring back as a souvie for Dylan. Glad tohear Mike got to enjoy one last ride to Endor before the new one comes. I bet you're ready for Lukas' arrival. More please Kelly.
I shouldve never read this before dinner LOL That burger looked just awesome!!
Funny...last year we couldn't get out of the shop in the hotel to get on a bus. I ended up saying "they sell this everywhere Eric now come on" LOL
I too love the atomosphere at the Sci fi drive in because they play those old B movie trailers which are too funny and I like the drive in type atomosphere. Its a cool place to eat for sure!
Too bad about the cup! I wouldve been really upset!
I REALLY HOPE they put up those decorations after all you went through!
You look great! I hate they throw away the Toy Story cup! Rice crispy treats are my fav. I could eat that whole huge Mickey head! Cant wait to hear if the decorations got put up!!
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. Hope that the decorations got put as before you got back, that would be such a cool surprise.
, you really have now!!! Can't wait to read more!!! 
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That sundae looks delish!!!
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Sci-Fi too and the cheeseburger is awesome. Stefanie is with you on Tom and Jerry. She's gets so excited when they come on. 
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