Thursday 29 October 2015

Day 3 - Studios and Millenia

Another wet day in Orlando, but hopefully the last of its kind for a long time. We started the day at the Studios, where the rain came down as we were walking from the car to the tram!

The first rain was only a shower, and so we were able to walk down the Studios' 'Main Street' (Sunset?) without getting wet, admiring the view of the Chinese Theatre unobstructed by a Sorceror's Hat. And it was to the Theatre that we were headed, to try out the updated Great Movie Ride. Turns out that the updates are fairly limited, mostly to get mentions in for TCM who are now the sponsors. Still, nice to see a new pre show film - we saw a bit with Errol Flynn being Robin Hood!

When we came out of the show, the heavens had well and truly opened, so we took refuge in the ABC Commissary and had a drink, before getting all poncho'd up and making a dash for Toy Story Mania where a fastpass time was awaiting us. Scoring-wise, I came mid table, and Nicky was relieved to retain her top billing, although it was only by a few thousand from Jake (175 to 172).

A new restaurant for us for lunch - the Brown Derby, and it was declared a success. Between us we had fifteen desserts (trios all round) so it can't have been bad.

We decided that was enough for the Studios, and so headed out and back to OKW, by which time the sun was out. After a break at 'home', we decided that our afternoon/evening trip out would be to the Mall at Millenia, where Jake stocked up on more trainers and clothes, and a particular highlight, Nicky secured her Apple Watch.

We picked up cheesecakes at the Factory before leaving, and after a very long drive home (overturned car on I4) enjoyed them back here.

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