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      02-04-2024, 10:01 PM   #57
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Day 6: Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios was probably my least favorite of the parks - and I think it's mainly because I'm not into Star Wars. If you're into Star Wars, I can imagine it's pretty incredible. The Star Wars area is really well done and makes you feel like you're on another planet.

Toy Story World is also really well done and really comes alive at night. Overall the themes are nice, but I felt the rides were a little lacking.

Notable Rides:

Star Wars, Rise of the Resistance: This was a pretty fun ride - and if you're into Star Wars, I'd imagine a huge treat. It's quite immersive.

Tower of Terror: Easily my favorite ride at Hollywood Studios. I also happen to love the old Twilight Zone show, so that helps

Millennium Falcon, Smugglers Run: This ride was a bit underwhelming - more or less just felt like we were playing a videogame.

Fantasmic: Ok so this isn't a ride, it's the show/theater that ends the day at the park. But I have to say it's a must watch. It's pretty spectacular and very well done.

Dining:

We had dinner at the Sci-Fi Dine in Theater. I have to say, while the ambiance was really cool and the food pretty good, the service was very iffy. The hostess was pretty rude and awkward - We honestly couldn't tell if it was part of some act or if she was actually just being rude. The other servers weren't very warm or friendly either. So that sort of dampened the mood with that meal.

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Day 7: Rest Day

We decided to squeeze in another rest day before heading home so that we had time to do laundry and pack and just relax. That evening we had dinner at Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Resort. The food was pretty mediocre, but Mickey and all his friends came to each table so the kids had a blast. It was a nice little end to the trip.

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And that's about it. Overall an excellent trip. Thanks everyone here for your advice and words of encouragement. We'll probably do Disney again in a few years once my son is older, but this time we'll be even more prepared.
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