Day 10: A Star Wars Kinda Day / H&H@TP 2017

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The March of the First Order is a procession of Stormtroopers, led out by Captain Phasma up Hollywood Boulevard. However, whether this will continue once Galaxy’s Edge opens I do not know…

March of the First Order
March of the First Order - Captain Phasma
Captain Phasma
March of the First Order - Stormtroopers
March of the First Order - Stormtrooper
March of the First Order - Stormtroopers
How CUTE is this tiny Stormtrooper?!
Guardians of the Galaxy Meet & Greet Area
Guardians of the Galaxy Meet & Greet Area

We also met Star-Lord and Baby Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy. Baby Groot was too cute for words! He moves and speaks too!

Baby Groot at Hollywood Studios
Baby Groot

By late afternoon, we were feeling a bit peckish, so stopped for a corn dog, and then went to see the areas that were boarded up for the (now open) Toy Story Land (which we have since visited) and (the soon to be open) Galaxy’s Edge.

We then began to make our way to the exit, stopping in the shops along the way, buying some merch obvs, and then driving back to Poly.

Hollywood Studios Corn Dog
Corn Dog
Toy Story Land Hoardings
Toy Story Land Hoardings
Galaxy's Edge Hoardings
Galaxy’s Edge Hoardings
The Hollywood Tower of Terror
The Hollywood Tower of Terror

Oh, and whilst I was going through the photos, I remembered something else about this day – there was a hard-ticket Star Wars event going on in the evening, called Star Wars Galactic Nights. There were tickets still available, and we did debate about buying tickets and staying for the rest of the evening, but, we just couldn’t justify the cost. If I recall correctly, it was only some extra Star Wars character meet and greets, and some themed food, and not a whole lot else… so in the end we passed.

Star Wars Galactic Nights

Sunset
Florida Sunset

As we parked up at Poly, we caught a gorgeous sunset, and had a bit of a chill out before catching the Monorail over to Magic Kingdom. The plan was to finally watch Happily Ever After in front of Cinderella Castle, as we hadn’t viewed it from there as yet.

However, the park was super, super crowded, and we could barely move. We heard rumour that the park was at capacity, and I could well believe it. We got off Main Street USA and walked round the park for a while, before deciding that it was just too much. A park heaving with people is not pleasant, and we went back down Main Street through the shops to try and avoid some of the crowds – but even that was a nightmare. If any moment put me off going to Walt Disney World around the Holidays – tonight was it.

It wasn’t all lost, I got some photos from around the park at night, as it’s something I don’t actually have many of!

Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
Astro Orbiter
Astro Orbiter
Astro Orbiter
Space Mountain
Space Mountain
Mad Tea Party
Mad Tea Party
Mad Tea Party
Mad Tea Party
Tangled Lanterns
Tangled Lanterns
Alice in Wonderland Christmas Window Display
Alice in Wonderland Christmas Window Display

Once back at Polynesian, we ended up watching the fireworks from the beach (no photos this time as I just wanted to watch and not shoot pictures), and resolved to view them inside the park on a future trip.

It was now late evening, but we were hungry, and ended up ordering room service. I think by now we must have exhausted most of the options from Captain Cook’s and fancied something different. (Although Liam did get himself some dinner from there earlier in the evening.)

Polynesian In-Room Dining

Starter…

Me: Island Tuna Poke – Ahi-Tuna with Sesame Soy Dressing, Avocado Puree, Togarashi Rice, and Plantain Chips ($16)

Him: Kona Crab Cakes – Jade-Herb Puree, Tomatoes, Shallots, and corn ($14)

Island Tuna Poke – Ahi-Tuna with Sesame Soy Dressing, Avocado Puree, Togarashi Rice, and Plantain Chips
Tuna Poke
Kona Crab Cakes – Jade-Herb Puree, Tomatoes, Shallots, and corn
Crab Cakes

Entrée…

Me: Island-Style Beef Burger – Fresh-pressed Beef Burger with Char Siu Pork Belly, Soft-poached Egg, Mustard Greens, Spicy Mayo, and Pickled onions served on a Pineapple Brioche Bun with House-made Pickle and French Fries ($21)

Him: Island-Style Beef Burger  – Fresh-pressed Beef Burger with Char Siu Pork Belly, Soft-poached Egg, Mustard Greens, Spicy Mayo, and Pickled onions served on a Pineapple Brioche Bun with House-made Pickle and French Fries ($21)

Island-Style Beef Burger – Fresh-pressed Beef Burger with Char Siu Pork Belly, Soft-poached Egg, Mustard Greens, Spicy Mayo, and Pickled onions served on a Pineapple Brioche Bun with House-made Pickle and French Fries
Island-Style Beef Burger
Island-Style Beef Burger – Fresh-pressed Beef Burger with Char Siu Pork Belly, Soft-poached Egg, Mustard Greens, Spicy Mayo, and Pickled onions served on a Pineapple Brioche Bun with House-made Pickle and French Fries
Island-Style Beef Burger

Beverage…

Me: Piña Colada ($9.25)

No photo of the cocktail I’m afraid, but it arrived ice-cold, in a tiki glass and was delicious! The food was very good, and we enjoyed everything – even though room service is expensive, as they put an automatic 18% gratuity and a delivery charge as well, and the person who brings your food expects a tip as well… but when you are on holiday, sometimes rationale goes out the window!

In-Room Dining » Polynesian Village Resort

Bill: $84.25 + Tax: $5.48 + Tip: $14.63 = $104.36
TiW Discount: $n/a


Total Paid: $104.36

And that is it for another day on this trip report. I hope to get the next day up as soon as I can!

Read about the day after:
Day 11: Easy Like Sunday Morning
Sunday Brunch at California Grill / Disney Springs / Drinks at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto / Christmas Wishes from Poly

Read about the day before:
Day 9: Disney Resort Christmas Tree Trail Part 3
Beach Club / Lunch from Beach Club Marketplace / Yacht Club / BoardWalk / Ice Cream from Ample Hills Creamery / Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village / Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House / Coronado Springs / Dinner at Maya Grill

» Read ALL the days!

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The camera I use for my Disney photography is a Canon EOS 70D.
The two main lenses I use: Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro and Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC Art. Both of these lenses will also fit Nikon and Sony DSLRs.
I also take some photos on my iPhone7 for sharing on social media – follow my Disney Instagram account – LoveDisneyPhotos
Pool photos are taken with: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5. A similar model is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT30EB-A
Videos are taken with Panasonic HC-V720, although the newer model is the Panasonic HC-V770.
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