tortilla24
Mouseketeer
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- Feb 22, 2016
Thanks for the tip! We'll try to do it at Studios if the boys are into it. I also want to gauge Q's English at that point... he's the prime age to be chosen and I'd want him to actually understand what's being said - for his sake and for everyone else watching. He does get private one-on-one English tutoring with a native speaker. I haven't seen him since January but I'm thinking there will be big improvement in the language department. I was able to teach him how to play Rummikub (his new favorite game) completely in English. And he was able to teach it to his friend in Arabic. I was seriously so proud of him!Exciting plans for IOA! I would recommend skipping Ollivander's here if there is a long line as the line in Diagon Alley at Studios seems to move faster and there are more rooms for the "choosing" there. We did it this past trip and it was our party, a family, and one solo traveler. We were chatting up the team members so I was really hoping my sister would get chosen but the solo traveler got chosen. Disappointing but it was still cool to be in that small of a group!
Congrats on the visas coming through.....what a great relief that has to be off everyone's minds .
Thank you, Gina. We are very much relieved that it all worked out. We were never really worried, just more so anxious... so it feels great to know that we have the biggest barrier out of the way!
For in-park dining, I would recommend keeping Confisco's on the list as a possibility over the quick service options. We find their food to be VERY reasonably priced (not much more than many of the quick service meals) and much, much better quality. Its nice to take a break on a hot day and relax and enjoy full table service, too. I know the budget is always something to be kept in mind, but you might find some better value here than the counter service locations. Just my two cents, of course .
Thank you for the Confisco's nod. I decided to take a look at the menu and there seem to be some great options!
The Spiderman meet and greet is a TON of fun. Spidey is really personable and offers some great interaction with guests.....particularly the young ones. They also offer a fantastic photo opportunity here, where you get your picture taken with Spiderman on a green screen, then they put your photo on a comic book page. Its a great souvenir....though I have no idea what a print costs. If you have the PhotoConnect card, you will have the picture available to you as a download that you can print yourself at whatever photofinishing store you like to use. Here's a sample of the photo so you can see what it looks like:
Oh that's so good to hear. I can't wait for this interaction. And that picture of your DH is adorable! I love the green screened background - it's really well done.