Thankfully
the preceding week wasn't too bad. The first interesting moment was
on Tuesday when I had the chance to see IT: Chapter Two. It being
almost 3 hours long did give me pause and I still think it shouldn't
have been that length. Overall, the movie is fine; the first one is
better but I am glad the sequel wasn't bad, which very well could
have happened. It was viewed at Disney Springs so while I was there I
also had some food; the highlight there was getting a churro from a
new stand... yep it was pretty tasty and it comes in like 10
different flavors to boot.
Thursday I
had free time so I went and renewed my annual pass at Walt Disney
World; I won't toot my horn too loudly about that so instead I'll
mention what I did after I renewed it at Hollywood Studios... I went
in Hollywood Studios and I knew from the official Disney World app
that the preceding week wasn't too busy there. I never thought that 2
weeks after opening, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge would only have an
average attendance, to the point that the lines at the one ride in
the land (Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run) would only be 35 to 45
minutes long and if you use the singer rider line the wait is a lot
shorter. I mean, in a few hours I got to go on it three times and
like the first time back in late August, it was tremendous being on
an accurate mock-up of the ship that I have known for much of my life
as I saw the original Star Wars films a decent amount of times since
I was a kid. I understand not everyone loves the ride itself... I
think it's neat and the interactive nature means that there's good
reason to go on it multiple times. Turns out that fourth time was the
charm in having me and five strangers do not terribly on the ride and
get a score that was not poor. I went on a few other rides and it was
good times.
Friday and
Saturday I did nothing; as I had plans for Sunday this arrangement
made sense for me. I went to the east side of Orlando to see Star
Trek: The Motion Picture theatrically via Fathom Events. I know not
many like it as it's weird and cerebral & tries to be like 2001;
me, I never disliked the movie, and it was something I saw when I was
a kid via VHS. It was neat experiencing it on the big screen because
it has great visuals along with a tremendous soundtrack. After that I
ate at a nearby Wahlburgers; I've never watched that phony “reality”
TV show about the chain but I've eaten at the downtown Orlando
location a few times, although the last occasion had to be several
years ago. My time at their east Orlando restaurant went fine and
they do make good food. Of course, the traffic on the 408 wasn't good
and featured too many drivers driving too fast but unless it's late
at night that is always the case. No, I did not watch the Chicago
Bears game, even if they did beat the Denver Broncos. The Bears were
real lucky to win the game and I discovered earlier today that they
were aided by a horrible call. I am still totally “meh” on the
National Football League and the whole Antonio Brown thing is yet
another gigantic turn-off.
Anyhow, the
upcoming week I do have a few plans in mind, including a movie I hope
is a blast.
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