Today I was joined at Walt Disney World by Grandma Terry, Uncle
Steven, Aunt Erica, and Samantha. We planned to start our day at
Disney's Hollywood Studios, and by the time we arrived everyone was
already hungry for lunch. We decided to try something new today,
so we headed back to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, where we opted to eat
at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. Since we were unsire on the meal
choices here, some of us decided to share meals. Sam got her own
dish, the Peka Tuna Poke, which is raw tuna tossed in a spicy sriracha
dressing served with green papaya salad, pickled mushrooms, fresh
herbs, and crispy garlic. I was not impressed, but Sam enjoyed it.
Steve and I split the Batuuan Beef and Crispy Topato (smoky beef
braised in tamarind sauce and served with harvest vegetables). This
meal was OK, but I wouldn't rush back for it. I apparently didn't
make note of what meal Grandma Terry and Aunt Erica split, but I
think it was the Endorian Fried Chicken Tip Yip (crispy chicken
served with macaroni & cheese and roasted harvest vegetables).
After lunch we headed off to the Animation Courtyard to catch the
new The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure show. Though
some of us had seen it, neither Sam nor I had, so it was something
new and different to try. Although the show is similar to the prior
version in this theater, it definitely has been updated. It was
enjoyable, but probably not a must-do for me.
I was able to secure a reservation to Oga's Cantina earlier in
the day, and it was now time for us to return to Star Wars: Galaxy's
Edge for our return time. None of us had been here before, so it was
a new experience for each and every one of us! This bar basically
offers drinks and appetizers, so of course we had to sample some of
each! Grandma Terry ordered The Outer Rim (Patrón Silver Tequila,
Stirrings pomegranate liqueur, lime juice, pure cane sugar, with
black salt and an exotic fruit purée). Samantha got the Corellian Spike Cold Brew
(Maker's Mark
Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Joffrey's Coffee cold brew, vanilla,
brown sugar syrup, and orange bitters topped with purple vanilla-Ube
foam). I don't think either was wowed by their choice of alcoholic
beverage, but Grandma Terry probably liked hers more than Sam
enjoyed hers. Steve got the Hyperdrive (Punch It!), a POWERADE
Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and
Sprite. I opted for the Blurrgfire (Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, pomegranate
juice, and habanero-lime). Of course Steve was unable to provide
much feedback on his drink, but I liked the kick that mine had. For
an appetizer we chose two - the Happabore Sampler (cured and roasted
meats, cheese, and pork cracklings) and the Thruster Roasted Bantha Flatbread
(Naan flatbread topped with spiced chorizo beef and
a four-cheese blend). Though neither were terrible, I'd probably opt
for the sampler over the flatbread were I ever to return. I would
also like to try the Carbon Freeze drink (POWERADE Lemon Lime, wild
strawberry, blueberry, and green apple popping pearls) and for an
appetizer, the Umbaran Cheese Roll (spice-dusted pretzel bun stuffed
with herbed cheese and a dipping sauce).
After our afternoon snack, we headed off towards Sunset Boulevard
to take in the Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, the show
that took over the old Lightning McQueen show. We made a quick side
trip through Pixar Place, just to check things out. We met a free
roaming Frozone today, so Uncle Steve and Sam managed to get some
pictures with him.
As we continued on, Grandma Terry realized she was missing her
phone. Her and Erica took off to return to the most recent restroom
we used in search of it, while Uncle Steve, Sam, and I headed off
towards the show to get in line. Unfortunately by the time they got
there, we were already seated and the doors were closed, meaning we
watched the show without them. Thankfully they had seen it once
before, so at least they didn't miss out completely. I enjoyed the
show, and found it worth a repeat viewing, though I do think the
villain chosen was not the villain that received the loudest
audience ovation. Not sure if this was a one-time thing, or if my
hearing is that bad!
After the show we decided to park-hop, so we chose to take the
boat ride over to Epcot, a transportation method most of us had not
employed previously... |