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Walt Disney World – Day 5 (12/12/14) Trip Log

Jason @disneygeek.com
A cool and overcast morning as I headed out to catch a Friendship launch at the Yacht Club pier.
A cool and overcast morning as I headed out to catch a Friendship launch at the Yacht Club pier.

Trip log:
Started off this cold/overcast morning heading for the Hollywood Studios via Friendship Launch. Arrived ahead of schedule and had to wait about 20 minutes to enter the park. My FastPasses for the day were not together nor what I wanted so we opted to walk out to Toy Story first. It had a posted 20 minute wait so hopped in the Standby line and went for a spin. Continued down Mickey Ave and walked past the former Backlot Tour entrance and stopped by the Wandering Oakens Trading Post which was a ghost town this morning. Took some pictures then continued on to the Premiere Theater for the Frozen Sing-a-long. After the show Walked back to Hollywood Blvd and over to the Animation Courtyard. Spent some time in the animation building then walked through One Mans Dream. Decided to take the boat back to the Yacht and Beach Club and grab some lunch at Beaches and Cream. Then took a bus to the Magic Kingdom and walked to the Contemporary. Took some pictures of the Frozen gingerbread display then hopped on a Monorail to the Polynesian. Walked through the upper floor of the lobby and out to the Launch dock. Took some construction pictures before boarding and cruised to the Magic Kingdom then Grand Floridian. Walked to the lobby and took some pictures of the gingerbread house and Christmas tree then took the Monorail to the Magic Kingdom. Wandered down Main Street USA. Strolled through Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square and into Fantasyland. Doubled back to Main Street and caught the end of the Street Party. Walked up Main Street to Town Square and boarded a train. Took it around to Fantasyland then walked through Tomorrowland on my way to the hub for the Frozen Holiday Wish. Walked through the crowds of Main Street to exit the park. Took a bus to the Hollywood Studios. Grabbed a quick dinner at the Backlot Express then headed out to the Osborne lights to roam around. Stayed past park closing then made my way back to Hollywood Blvd and out of the park. The boat line was at least two full boats and the bus line was not much better so I opted to walk to Epcot. Took about 20 minutes from Hollywood Blvd to France. Walked around to the American Adventure arriving as the Candlelight was wrapping up. I heard Thank You and the recessional music started. I roamed around World Showcase stopping by Japan and then taking a few pictures of World Showcase lagoon before finding a spot for Illuminations. After Illuminations walked back to the Beach Club to call it a night.

One of the last times that giant hat will block my view. It is slated to be removed in early 2015.
One of the last times that giant hat will block my view. It is slated to be removed in early 2015.

Pedometer Stats:
Steps – 26,323
Miles – 9.9
Moderate Pace walking steps – 19,237
Moderate Pace time – 174

Saw the Etch A Sketch in action, missed it last trip.
Saw the Etch A Sketch in action, missed it last trip.
The former Backlot Tour entrance.. now nothing.
The former Backlot Tour entrance.. now nothing.
All is quiet at the Wander Oaken's Trading Post this morning. Had the store and snow ground to ourselves for several minutes.
All is quiet at the Wander Oaken’s Trading Post this morning. Had the store and snow ground to ourselves for several minutes.
For the First Time in Forever: A "Frozen" Sing-Along Celebration.
For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration.
The Big Hero 6 Meet and Greet with Baymax and Hiro.
The Big Hero 6 Meet and Greet with Baymax and Hiro.
The Buena Vista Street Model is still in One Man's Dream. The new Fantasyland one is gone though.
The Buena Vista Street Model is still in One Man’s Dream. The new Fantasyland one is gone though.
A Small World inspired Frozen gingerbread display at the Contemporary Resort.
A Small World inspired Frozen gingerbread display at the Contemporary Resort.
The Polynesian Village Resort bungalows are inching toward completion. We counted 20 of them.
The Polynesian Village Resort bungalows are inching toward completion. We counted 20 of them.
The Grand Floridian gingerbread house.
The Grand Floridian gingerbread house.
The tree in Town Square at the Magic Kingdom has been installed.
The tree in Town Square at the Magic Kingdom has been installed.
the Frozen Holiday Wish finale.
the Frozen Holiday Wish finale.
Town Square with the Christmas Tree lit up.
Town Square with the Christmas Tree lit up.
Back to the Studios.
Back to the Studios.
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
A hidden Roger Rabbit at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
A hidden Roger Rabbit at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Found the cat at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Found the cat at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
This shot will become easier next year...
This shot will become easier next year…
Closed out the evening with Illuminations at Epcot
Closed out the evening with Illuminations at Epcot

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