I enjoyed the Christmas party for the most part. However, I was with someone and we did mostly what they wanted to do so I didn't get to do any of the character meets like I would have otherwise. Maybe next year.
I’m ᴖ̈ they are taking Aerosmith out of the ride but love that it will be a Muppets theme as the replacement
That is the biggest thing I enjoyed about this solo trip. Normally I go with my daughter and even though she’s 22 I still always try to do everything she wants to do and fit in my wants last if there’s time so this has been quite liberating. Perfect example, I had wanted to meet Santa stitch and Duffy but didn’t like the lines so chose to skip it but if I was with my daughter we would have waited in the lines and wasted time that I had happily spend doing what I enjoyed.
There just never seems to be enough time to do all the things at the parties. Sounds like you made the most of yours. I’ve not been to Jollywood Nights yet, might have to give it a whirl!Monday December 02 - Jollywood Nights:
Went to get the party wristbands from Muppet*Vision 3D, Stage 1 Company Store. On the way I stopped for some photos. Why do they always make you do the silliest poses
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I had purchased a LLSP for Rise of the Resistance, with a return time for 5:15 so I enquired about when the Warm & Fozzie photo op started and then headed to Galaxy’s Edge.
WOW!! What an amazing ride. So much going on, such incredible detail! I loved it so much, and the CM’s were spot on in character which made the ride even better. Seriously amazing!! 2nd best Disney ride (not sure anything can top Cosmic Rewind for me)
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I walked about enjoying everything. Checked out the Twilight Soiree and then it was time to go and get my warm & fozzie robotic arm photo op. It was so embarrassing being solo, especially seeing as the whole long line was right there watching, but they were kind and clapped and cheered everyone on. I enjoyed it and as silly as it was I love the results. Can’t share video direct here and I’m not putting it on YouTube
Checked the ride wait times and since it was short I headed to Rockin’ Rollercoaster for the last time
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Was feeling a bit hungry so stopped and ate an agent p croissant and hot chocolate. Yummy!!
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I was checking times and decided to take meet and greets off my to do list. If the lines lowered then maybe I’d go but it was no longer a priority as I had better ways to spend my time than waiting in a line to meet characters.
I headed back to Galaxy’s Edge and rode Millennium Falcon and then Rise of the Resistance again. Seriously love both of these rides so much.
The line to meet Mando & the child was over an hour so I went to Oga’s Canteen and got in with a 5 min. Wait.
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I ordered:
Nysillin & Bubbles with Brub Berry Essence
the $18.00 price tag & the standing room only was a huge deterrent to me ordering food or more drinks. Was really fun to experience, a cool vibe, but a definite one and done for me.
- EMPRESS 1908 GIN
- ST-GERMAIN ELVERFLOWER LIQUEUR
- BLUEBERRY-LIME JUICE
- TOPPED WITH TONIC WATER AND GARNISHED WITH AN EDIBLE HIBISCUS FLOWER
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Walked about but all the character meets were still too long for me to stand in line for. Watched the fireworks for a bit but my back & legs were starting to cause serious pain.
Hopped on the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride as it was a walk on. Enjoyable!
Wandered around some more and remembered I had put off the Jollywood sign photos so went and snagged one
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I still hadn’t made it to watch “What’s This” and "Holidays in Hollywood" , which were the last things on my list of to do’s (since I already gave up on character meets), but I was physically done. I think because I already watched both online I didn’t feel super motivated to stick it out through the pain.
Would have been nice to see them but it was a more appealing idea to head back to the resort early and miss all the crowds at the bus (it was just me and another lady who had the same idea).
Even though I had to remove things from my must do list I had the best time. I Love Jollywood Nights, the whole vibe, the atmosphere, it was spectacular and would love to go again another year.
Back in room I had a nice video chat with home, ate my gross food I bought on the way out of park (some Starbucks spinach omelette that may have been tasty had I ate it when I bought it instead of waiting to get back to room), took a much needed epsom salt bath and popped some pain killers. I have a partial rest day tomorrow, no parks and the MVMCP in the evening. Excited to get some much needed zzz’s.
