Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World – Day 3 (12/09/15) Summary

Trip log:
Started off the morning leaving the room just past 8am and making my way toward the boat docks at the Yacht & Beach Club. A Friendship boat heading to the Studios was arriving so walked onboard for a cruise to the park. Arrived just after 8:30 and the park was already open, posted opening was 9am. Walked up Hollywood Blvd and found the some of my group outside Toy Story. Waited less than 5 minutes for our ride then walked over to Star Tours which was almost a walk on (three guests in front of us and we paused right at the gate). Some of the group headed for Rock in Roller Coaster and I met up with the later arrivals at the Star Wars Launch Bay. Explored the area while waiting for the coaster group then we all went to Great Moments at the Movies. We then headed for the Muppets. Followed by a quick lunch at Pizza Planet for some while others went off on their own. I ate quickly then headed for the noon showing of Indiana Jones while the rest of the remaining group returned to the room. After Indy walked down Sunset Blvd to check out Club Disney and then the Hollywood Brown Derby gingerbread before leaving the park. Decided to take the boat to the Dolphin then hop on a bus to Disney Springs. Walked once there walked across the new causeway and through the Landing to the West Side. Went up on the Orange Parking Structure to see the construction then doubled back to meet friends for dinner at the Boathouse. After dinner walked around World of Disney and the Landing before catching a bus to the Contemporary. Walked to the Magic Kingdom. Took the train around to Storybook Circus and then wandered through Fantasyland and Liberty Square before finding a spot for the Main Street Electrical Parade. After the parade made my way out into the hub to catch Celebrate the Magic. After the show headed for the exit as Wishes was starting. Watched some from the hub then out front of the park before catching the finale from the bus stop. Took a bus back to the Beach Club to call it a night.

Pedometer Stats:
Steps – 24,782
Miles – 9.3
Moderate Pace walking steps – 16,814
Moderate Pace time – 144

Images from today:
Here is an archive/listing of the live pictures posted to the blog today. Be sure to follow along for more pictures in the coming days. Below are a selection of the highlights. Once I return home I will be posting full picture sets.

Disney's Hollywood Studios Christmas Tree
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas Tree
A Hatless Hollywood Blvd
A Hatless Hollywood Blvd
Streets of America
After experiencing Toy Story cut through an empty Streets of America to Star Tours
Star Tours Queue
An empty Star Tours Queue.
Storm Troopers patrolling near the Animation Courtyard (think it is still called that)
Storm Troopers patrolling near the Animation Courtyard (think it is still called that)
Approaching the Star Wars Launch Bay
Approaching the Star Wars Launch Bay
Star Wars Launch Bay waits
Wait times for the characters in the Launch Bay
The queue has concept art
The queue has concept art
Entering Star Wars Launch Bay
Entering Star Wars Launch Bay
Chewbacca, waited about 5 minutes only.
Chewbacca, waited about 5 minutes only.
Great Movie Ride was next
Great Movie Ride was next
Followed by the Muppets
Followed by the Muppets
Club Disney at the Sunset Showcase
Club Disney at the Sunset Showcase
Inside Club Disney
Inside Club Disney
Projections around the perimeter of Club Disney
Projections around the perimeter of Club Disney
A DJ in Club Disney
A DJ in Club Disney
Interactive Walls in Club Disney
Interactive Walls in Club Disney
Tower of Terror
Tower of Terror
Hollywood Brown Derby gingerbread display
Hollywood Brown Derby gingerbread display
Echo Lake on the way out
Echo Lake on the way out
Sugar Artwork in the Dolphin Lobby
Sugar Artwork in the Dolphin Lobby
Kermit & Miss Piggy Topiaries at Disney Springs
Kermit & Miss Piggy Topiaries at Disney Springs
The Landing at Disney Springs
The Landing at Disney Springs
Chirstmas decorations outside the Boathouse
Chirstmas decorations outside the Boathouse

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Disney Springs Orange Parking Structure
Disney Springs Orange Parking Structure – Yep I flew across the country and visited a parking structure….
The new Disney Springs Bus area construction
The new Disney Springs Bus area construction
Disney Springs Town Center
Disney Springs Town Center
A second parking structure at Disney Springs
A second parking structure at Disney Springs
Buena Vista Drive construction
Buena Vista Drive construction
Ate dinner at the Boathouse
Ate dinner at the Boathouse
Main Street Electrical Parade
Main Street Electrical Parade

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Celebrate the Magic
Celebrate the Magic

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Wishes behind the Main Street train station
Wishes behind the Main Street train station

My summary page for this trip.

One thought on “Walt Disney World – Day 3 (12/09/15) Summary

  • LOVED THE COMMENT FROM DISNEY SPRINGS ORANGE PARKING STRUCTURE.(FLEW ACROSS COUNTRY TO GO TO A PARKING STRUCTURE!)

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