Michael Jackson Tributes At Disney World

 Michael Jackson was a fan of Disney. He went to Disneyland and Disney World frequently. I mean, it makes sense: he was like a big kid, and the theme parks cater to that. It's probably why we love them as well. You can feel young and whimsical. 

Disney World has some Michael Jackson tributes, and we wanted to be sure we found them.

For starters, you can get Fuzzball from Captain EO at Hollywood Studios. Remember Captain EO? It was a short film that starred Michael Jackson, and it used to be at both theme parks. I believe it shut down in 1998 and returned in 2010 as a tribute to Michael, and then closed for good in 2015. Fuzzball is his sidekick. 

In front of Mickey's Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios, you can see Michael's signature, so we brought Fuzzball to say hello. You can purchase Fuzzball in Galaxy's Edge--apparently he's in that world because he was a BRIEF appearance in The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. Blink and you'll miss it. I did. The cast member had to explain it to me. 

It was neat to see Michael's signature and handprints. The cast members were touched that we had brought Fuzzball over to say hello.

Even Geppetto was a fan.

The spot where Captain EO used to show is in Epcot. It's now the area where Disney & Pixar Short Films are shown.

Fuzzball was eager to be where his movie once was.

It still looks basically the same, just different signs. 

Finally, Michael loved the Kali River Rapids ride in Animal Kingdom. So if you look up in the room where you stand before entering the tubes, you'll see a painting of him on the ride. It's the Sherpa Surfer painting:

 It was fun checking out all the Michael spots at Disney World. We are hoping that Captain EO returns one day. With the popularity of the Michael movie, there is a chance it might. 

And if so, Fuzzball will be there.

Dirty Soda And A Free Cup At HuHot

Whenever we're craving stir fry, we head to HuHot since it's all you can eat. And you prepare your own bowls, so it's exactly how YOU want it. Not how a worker wants it. 

Even better, they have dirty sodas PLUS you get a free cup for a limited time.

You can add coconut, vanilla, or lime to your favorite soda. 

I went with a vanilla Dr. Pepper and it was spectacular.

And my stir fry was delicious as always. Yakisoba noodles, beef, chicken, onions, peas, corn, and cabbage with a spicy sauce. 

Plus, yes, the cup is fun. 

I noticed this sign and I'm assuming it's going on at all locations. So dress up for free stir fry!

My daughter is excited to bring her cup to college. At parties the Red Solo Cups are everywhere, and she plans on bringing her HuHot cup. 

If you go to HuHot, let me know what Dirty Soda you create because I might try it the next time we go in. (Which will be soon, as we seriously love the spot and are there often.)

Hey, It's Okay

 I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

......to be starting to pack for our Walt Disney World trip next week. We leave on Monday. Yay!

......to be going to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Yup, it's already Halloween season over there. The last time we went was 2018, so we are thrilled to go again. 

......to be proud of Natalie for finishing up her lifeguard job at Aquatica. Her last day was the 10th. She had to stop since her college is over 30 minutes away and with traffic, it's just insane. 

......to be going to see Spider-Man Brand New Day again. I guess we weren't tortured enough the first time around. Truly though, it is a good movie. 

.....to hope Natalie gets all her college packing done. We return from Disney World on August 22nd and she moves into her dorm the 23rd. She is indecisive about what to bring and has to stare at it all and then figure out what she truly needs. 

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