Hello from the All-Star Movies Resort from some very exhausted students. Today was our free day to choose what we wanted to do with our time, but that did not mean it was not still a busy day. No specific class activities or meetings were done, but students enjoyed their day through out different parks and resorts.
One student, Tiffany Houston, along with Dr. Fonstad had an early and productive morning. They both woke up around 3:00 a.m. to take part in the 10K race. A 10K is equivalent to 6.2 miles, which is a lot for 5:30 a.m. when the race began. This race is a part of the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend, which includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. The Walt Disney World Marathon weekend is in its 27th year of existence. During the race, runners were able to take photos with characters, such as Abu from Aladdin or Pinocchio. In just the 10K from this morning, the total number of finishers were 12572 people, 5186 men and 7386 women. Tiffany and Dr. Fonstad were even able to meet Minnie Mouse after the race was complete.
Another group of students also were awake rather early. They decided to go to Hollywood Studios to try to get into a boarding group for the new Star Wars ride, Rise of the Resistance. This ride has been very popular since it’s opening in December 2019. Boarding groups are used instead of the regular FastPass system to help alleviate some of the crowds. You have to be inside the park when it opens in hopes of getting into a boarding group. Luckily, every student who went was able to get into a boarding group. They then enjoyed the ride later in the day when the time came for their group to go into Galaxy's Edge for the ride.
After an early morning for most of the group, the class decided to do a multitude of activities. Some of them spent the day by the pool while others went shopping at Disney Springs. We both went to Disney Springs and ate dinner at Guy Fieri's Restaurant, Chicken Guy. All of the students got chicken tenders and they were superb! The sauces are unmatched by anything we have eaten so far on this trip. The Disney Springs group all thoroughly enjoyed their dinners before heading back to the hotel for a good night's rest.
Tomorrow, we will go as a class to explore the World Showcase in Epcot. We will be discussing during class time Cultural Appreciation vs. Appropriation. We will tour the different countries and discover what all of their cultures have to offer in terms of uniqueness and individuality. We will also be riding Test Track and Mission: Space tomorrow as a class. Make sure to keep up with this blog as we continue our magical journey through the wonderful world of Disney.
-Emily and Tiffany
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