Andy, just curious, what did you think of the Royal Room? My last trip we stayed in a RR. I thought the room was cute for younger girls who are still into princesses (although I am sure there are some older girls who appreciate them too), but overall the novelty of it wore off after a couple days and it just became a hotel room. I was happy to do it once but probably won’t again.
Honestly, I think anything will just become a hotel room to an extent after a few days. I really jumped on the POR bandwagon in a big way on this trip though. I thought the room was great. Definitely geared towards the princess of the family. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to go back if DD wanted to stay there again. But really, there are a lot of places I want to stay. I can't say that I'm personally chomping at the bit to book another stay in a princess room, but I wouldn't have a problem with doing it again.
Interesting to hear. I’m a Star Wars fan myself and I imagine I would appreciate seeing the props. But I’m still a little disappointed that Launch Bay went there in the first place. I understand why Disney felt pressure to get Star Wars in the parks sooner rather than later. But I really enjoyed the Animation Academy and I was sad to see it go. Maybe it will find its way back again when Star wars Land is finished (in 2025!)
2025? You must be the glass half full type.
1. You thought The Seas with Nemo was open
2. Living with the Land
3. The new Soarin’ film
4. Baymax
5. Akershus
6. Frozen margarita – specifically mixing lime, strawberry & mango together (I think I read that is “a thing”)
7. Shave ice
8. Meeting another princess.
Got em!
Weird. Especially since you kept checking to make sure.
Yeah, I mean it all looked right. And it isn't like I've never done it before and didn't know what I was doing. I had actually just done online check in for my room at Pop too. And I had it set up through a second
MDE account completely separate from my regular MDE account with this reservation just as an added layer of protection to avoid problems like this.
Hey, when you need a paperweight you grab the first thing that you see.
I get my money's worth out of the mugs.
Although one or two times I wasn't thrilled with the refill delay.
Yeah, this is probably part of why I don't use them all that often either. They don't hold much and I'm not a fan of not being able to fill, chug, refill and go.
I have visions of torn wallpaper and broken furniture.
I'm not part of an 80's hair band.
Does the headboard do fireworks there too?
A princess posing with a princess.
Told ya.
Yeah, that's been a while ago...
Not a bad choice if you've got a free evening.
Especially since I assume you're already planning on a Wishes night.
Actually this was going to be Wishes night. We saw Wishes on our bonus evening in MK, so we didn't have solid plans to see it again.
So you did purchase the VIP bus package?
Odd. You'd think all the parks would change at the same time.
Yeah. But DHS is such a screwed up mess at this point that I'm actually kind of curious if they've even taken it down since we were there!
So glad that stupid hat is gone.
Don't know anything about the Launch Bay other than it's there. Had no idea there was a movie inside.
It is just a short film about the new films being made and interviews with the filmmakers and producers talking about how far back their love of Star Wars goes. It's neat to see once, but then I'm good.
Guilt sucks.
Too bad. I thought it'd be so cool.
I didn't have terribly high expectations for it. Honestly, this kind of thing isn't my cup of tea anyway. I can see where others might appreciate it more. It is really a lot of props enclosed in glass displays with labels on them. Almost like a museum setting. I like a good museum if it is something of historical value, but when we're talking about movie props, I guess I'd prefer something you can interact with or get a picture with. Like have small scenes set up from the movies that you could step into or something. They did have a cantina and the photo ops with Vader or Chewie, but that was it.
Now that might have been interesting. But I suppose he's mainly there for pin trading? (which I don't do.)
Actually, I understand that they'll trade anything. If you give them something crappy like a park map, they'll give you something crappy in return. If you give them something a little bit nicer, they might give you something of a little more value.
I suppose that's okay. But after glancing at them... then what?
Exactly.
Not even a costume. You can't wear it. It's a statue.
Ok, I didn't pay that close attention when I posted it, but they did have costumes and statues for sale. And I'd be investing that money in
DVC before I'd ever buy any of those things.
Thanks!
That will appease it? I figured you'd just feel hungrier.
Um... yeah, that too.
Atta boy.
They aren't going to miss me if they're sitting in a show.
Nope. You risk being taunted by the CMs there.
If that's the worst thing that happens...
Good thing you did considering your food choices inside F!
No kidding!
A little bit of "stage fright"?
I really don't think so. It was more stubbornness.
Uh, oh. Queue ominous music.
Wait. FP seats are way on the edge?
They were for us.
Dang it! That was my first thought! It's where the whole idea of the balloons came in.
I imagined a boy peeing in a bush and the balloons being tied to his... uh... yeah!
Shoulda gone with my instincts.
Your instincts are to tie balloons to... ???
Had to Google. Never heard that before.
I'm sorry.
That you Googled it, that is.
I can see how that would be.
But her singing is more like shouting. And the first 2 words were shut up. I was kind of worried what it might seem like.
I'm glad we agree!
What I said about the VIP bus package?
Nevermind.
And, no. I don't think it paid off.
Close one, though.
You and your stupid bus package.
Yeah, really at this point, there's no turning back.
I KNOW! And some day I hope to actually see it for myself.
And if I manage a trip this year... it'll be down for refurb!
It is definitely something for the Disney bucket list.
Ditto.
Oh? hadn't heard that. Good to know.
So they say... not that I can speak to it.
Looks like you rode with kindred spirits.
Definitely!
Whoa. That's a while without a decent meal.
Disregard the "decent meal" comment.
What? Are you saying ice cream isn't a decent meal???
It's vacation!!!!
Ha! Suckers!
I hope you at least waved to them or pointed and laughed at them.
I was distracted by all the awesome ice cream and toppings right in front of me. I could have cared less about those poor saps.
10 minutes! Is that even a thing???
We actually stayed at POR ourselves once.
Never even glimpsed him.
I knew about him and I would have liked to have seen a show. But I really didn't want to go sit in the lounge by myself and I also didn't know when we'd have enough time in an evening to try. I'm just glad I happened to be walking by while he was playing so I could catch a glimpse and get a little taste of his performance.
1. Thought Seas was open
2. SE
3. Farming?
4. No idea so I'll go with the majority. Baymax.
5. Akershus.
6. Jalapeno margarita
7. Kaki Gori
8. One simply cannot meet a princess without wearing a princess dress. How could one possibly do the classic "hold onto the hem" pose?
Got em!