Checked out of Portofino Bay Hotel this morning and took the water taxi to Islands of Adventure.
We use the early entry although it is now 8.40am and head straight for Harry Potter.
This is our first visit here since Harry Potter attractions were built and although I am not a big Harry Potter fan, the theming of the whole area is just incredible. If you are a HP fan then this must be like heaven for you :-)
I am still using the iPhone for these pictures and unfortunately it doesn't have a wide angle lens to do this area justice. If you want some good pictures of this area then bring a camera that has a wide angle lens.
20 minute wait for the ride. I am not sure if that was accurate as it only seemed like half that before we were seated on the ride, however there is so much to see and entertain you in the queue that it doesn't feel like you are in a queue.
The Sorting Hat
Next we headed for Dragons Challenge and rode both the blue and the red coasters, although a matter of opinion and personal preference I do find the Red coaster better,
We leave HP and start making our way around the rest of the park
First water ride - River Adventure
Having been on this before and seeing the completely drenched people getting off we decided to chicken out
popeye
Arrived at Spiderman and it was closed, nooooo, this is my favourite ride. We will have to check back after lunch.
So on to Dr Dooms FearFall
Then on to the Hulk, this is an extreme ride that does shake your head around.
It is 11.30 so we head for Mythos for lunch
Beef Medallions, potato mash , asparagus and spicy crispy onions.
Washed down with a couple of beers.
After lunch we walked through the Harry Potter area again on our way to check if Spiderman was open.
Great news, Spiderman is open.
We ride this then head out of the park back to Portofino Bay via the water taxi, pick up the car and head back to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.
We have the Maya Grill booked for 7pm tonight.
Sun setting over CSR
Dinner at Maya Grill
I like the theming of this restaurant and the music being played by the guitarist adds a touch of atmosphere.
We had some nachos and dips to start with, probably too many as we struggled with the huge mains :-)
San Antonio fajita skillet - chicken
San Antonio fajita skillet - steak
Mango sorbet to finish.
The food here is good, nothing special though. There is lots of it.
The staff are very friendly a were happy to explain the menu in great detail.