Pixelmania! Day 4

Ok, so we got up for the final day of Pixelmania! and although we were all tired, we were happy to see that the sun was out and it was looking like it was going to be a beautiful day. First up today was a breakfast meet at the Boardwalk’s bakery to discuss the weekends events and chat about some VERY rough planning for next year, if Tim decided to do this again. Which, by the way, I am sure that we are all hoping for, but we shall see how it goes. After breakfast we went back to the resort, got the car and drove over to the Studios, where we would be spending the rest of our day. We got into the park and headed for the back lot area as Tim had some interesting surprises up his sleeve. It turns out that Tim had talked to Backlot Bob, and Bob had arranged a photo scavenger hunt for us. What Fun! We were given 5 close up photo’s of objects that could be found somewhere between the Animation courtyard and Lights, Motors Action Stunt show. We were told that the object was to find these objects, take a wider view but more creative photo of the item, and also to take a photo of the team in front of the item, so that we were all present and not running around separately finding the other items. The photo’s would be judged by a third party of photographers and the winning group would get a really cool prize. We had an hour and forty-five minutes to complete the task because we had to be back at the Lights, Motors Action Stunt show area at a certain time, or else we would miss out on the next surprise. After we had all completed the hunt, and boy was that last one tough, we all met back at the designated area and were eager to go on to the next meet. Turns out, Tim had arranged to have us sit in the VIP section for the Lights, Motors Action stunt show. Now for those who don’t know, the VIP area is front and center, with only the control booth in front of you, so there are no chance of a random head or arm to be caught in your photo’s. YAY! We had a great time here, and from some of the photo’s posted already there are some wonderful shots that were captured from this vantage point. After the show, we decided to get a few rides in, and hit Star Tours, and Muppets. From here, we did dinner at Pizza Planet, then slowly made our way to Sunset Blvd because we were going to be doing the first sitting of Fantasmic! Turned out, Tim had another trick up his sleeve and had gotten us into the VIP section here also, but this time had help from Skippy and Roxy. Thanks guys it was great meeting you, and I really appreciate the seats! After the show was over, we headed for the Osbourne Lights. On the way I took a few photo’s of the hat, and once we got to the lights area I headed in with Gary and got a few shots. I really didn’t take too many photo’s here because it was my first time through and after a while it was more fun to just enjoy it and take it all in. I ended up walking the rest of the display with Jason aka Zeagle and really enjoyed the company and conversation. After Osbourne, we headed back to the resort since Tim and I were flying out in the morning and needed to get a little sleep, but more importantly we needed to make sure that we were packed and ready to leave.

So, the trip ended with yet ANOTHER delay from Spirit Air, as they were 45 minutes late on the FIRST flight of the morning. How do you do that? Also, I will say this, if anyone reading this ever flies on Spirit, do NOT upgrade your seat when you check in, wait till you are on the plane, because it will be cheaper to do it there then it is when you check in. Yet another way that they nickel and dime their customers. The rest of the day was unremarkable. We got back home, and I hit the road so I could go home and see my family.

All that I can say is, if this event happens again next year, anyone that didn’t make it this year, MUST make it to next years event. It was a LOT of fun, and the surprises were wonderful. Thanks a LOT for taking the time to put it all together Tim!

Here are some of the photo’s I took from the final day. If you want to see more, than you can go and check out my gallery.