So sorry to be behind on replies and updating the report.
I had caught up on the Beach Club thread a few days ago, but now I'm several pages behind there again, as well.
I'm not working much this summer (just two days in August), but my boys' activities schedules are keeping me busy, plus Mark was home for several days last week, so I don't get much DIS time. I feel guilty because he is doing all sorts of fix-up things around the house and all I want to do is play on the computer!
We are huge Star Wars fans and have been following the movies since the first one premiered back in the 70's. I finally saw this show last month. I loved it. All those movie clips brought back tons of memories.
Ugh - when we stayed at POR last June it took the fourth bus until we could get back to our resort. We decided never to stay until closing time at DHS unless we were staying at an Epcot resort.
I saw the first Star Wars right when it opened, either that weekend or shortly thereafter. I wasn't overly impressed the first time I saw it, maybe it was the hype or I was too young, but in subsequent viewings and especially now sharing the house with boys, Star Wars is more important part of my life. I'm still not all that familiar with the middle 3 movies, the prequels, though.
The lineups for the resort buses at Hollywood Studios after it closed was frightening! That's the first time I have seen that.
Looks like you got a good spot to see the SW fireworks. You're right the show and fireworks are amazing!
One of the best perks of staying in the BW area is being able to walk home when the park closes! Bonus being able to walk to WS and catch Illuminations
Wow you did a lot in one day!
I was very happy with the spot we had for the show. One of the CMs recommended that we watch it from the side, I think near where the dessert party watches from because you don't have trees blocking the view, but I loved the straight on images on the theatre.
It was really cool seeing both shows.
Yes, we had a busy day. That's the way we like it!
Those pictures of the Star Wars fireworks look amazing. If those pictures don't do it justice ... it must really be spectacular.
Illuminations is always a great way to end the night! I love that you guys decided to see it from inside the park instead of from the bridge. One of the many good things about park hoppers.
Also ... you spent a lot of time going between Hollywood Studios and Epcot that day!
It.Is.SOOOOO.Good!
Yes, watching Illuminations from the park was much better and really, no hassle.
We really did.
YC to HS (walk)
HS to EP (boat)
EP to HS (bus)
HS to EP (walk)
About the only mode of transportation we didn't take was the gondola, but that will have to wait until 2019, I believe!
Awesome picture with Mark in front of the GMR!
Love the Star Wars show! It is a must do for me!
You did exactly what I did in January too. Star Wars then over to Epcot for Illuminations. Illuminations is my favorite show. You got some great photos of it too!
Aww, thanks!
Yes, the Star Wars fireworks show is a must-do.
I remember reading that you did that and thought- Been there, done that, too!
That's too bad La Hacienda was a disappointment. I hate when you're looking forward to a meal because it was so good last time and are let down. There are a few restaurants in Disney that we've had similar experiences.
I've heard the Star Wars fireworks are great. Unfortunately, we didn't stay long enough in January to see them. That's great that you were able to enjoy two fireworks shows in one night!
I guess the upside of the disappointing meal is that Mark said he doesn't feel compelled to go there again soon, so we can try something else. It has been a couple of decades since we have dined at a previous favorite, Marrakesh, so I would like to return there.
Loved seeing both shows.
It must have been an early SW show to be able to get over to Epcot. I've only see the SW show when it starts at 9 or 9:30 (can't remember which)
I think Star Wars fireworks were at 8 pm, ended around 8:20?
Awesome that you got to see both sets of fireworks in one night!
The funny thing is, fireworks have never been a priority for my family. But on this trip with just Mark, we saw them every night, sometimes two displays!
Sunday, arrival- Illuminations
Monday- Wishes from the Top of the World lounge
Tuesday- Hallowishes at the party
Wednesday- Star Wars/Illuminations
Thursday- Hallowishes from the Pirates and Pals cruise