Sarah Michelle Gellar

You know I most certainly needed to do a blog about my favorite actress. This is the first time that Sarah Michelle Gellar has ever gone to a convention. Even during the Buffy The Vampire days, she never did any photographs or signings. So when I saw she was going to be at the Star Wars Celebration, I had to sign up for a photo and autograph. This could be my only chance ever. My friends Heather and Jon also came to the Celebration. They only came to get the photo and autograph. Also to visit the Disney World Resort while they're in Orlando. Like Amos and I are going to see starting tomorrow night.

Amos and I got to the Convention Center at 6:30am. We got in the queue to the showroom floor. They started letting people onto the floor at 10am. I went straight to the Photo and Autograph hall. I waited there until they called us into the line for Sarah at 11:30am. At noon they started letting people in to get photos with her. When it was my turn, I said  "hi". Sarah also said, "hi". After the photo I thanked her and she said, "your welcome". Heather and Jon got there photo right after me. I also got the download besides the hard copy photo. We then got into the line for the autograph. She was not signing until 2pm, but they let us line up at 1pm. She starting signing at 2pm. A bunch of us in line sang her Happy Birthday. When it was my turn to have my photo autographed, I also wished her a Happy Birthday. She thanked me. She saw our photo and said, "that a good picture". I said, "because she was in the photo". She said "awe".

Today was a dream come true for this fan. Feel very blessed to have gotten this opportunity. I will treasure this moment the rest of my life.

Sarah Michelle Gellar

 

Sarah before signing autographs 

My photo after Sarah signing

 

My friends Jon and Heather

Universal Studios Theme Parks, Orlando

Amos and I had free tickets for Universal Orlando. So we took Uber and got to the parks at 8:15am. 

After we put our stuff in a locker,  we first went to the Hulk ride. I'll do any ride once. We even had to put everything in a free locker. No hats, phones anything metal. Of course my knees are metal but that was ok. It was a wild ride. Kept my eyes open the whole time. Felt a bit shaky after we got off. 

We then went on Spider-Man. Kind of like Transformers in California. But a lot better. Still feeling a bit quesy after this ride also. Hulk had not gotten out of my system yet.

We then went on King Kong Skull Island. A tram ride. They even had a single rider line, which we took advantage of. I think the tram ride in California was better for the Kong part of the ride. 

Next up Jurassic Park: River Adventure. About a 30 minute wait. We were in the 3rd row. So we did not get too wet.

Amos and I got in the single rider line for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. It turns out what we thought was the single rider line was the normal line. It moved pretty good. The ride was another spin and turn you in all directions. I handled it a lot better than Hulk and Spider-Man. But still got a tad guesy.

After, we got some Butterbeer. A non-alcoholic butter cream icee. It was pretty good. 

We were on the Islands of Adventure park. We then went over to the Universal Studios Park. Amos wanted to eat first. We went to the Leaky Cauldron restaurant. I got the cottage pie combo and Amos the chicken sandwich.

We went to the Mummy ride. I wanted to go on because it is my friend Carlene's favorite ride. We went Single Rider and took a spin. A little better than the one in California. We walked around the rest of the park, stopping to see the Horror Makeup Show. The one in California is better. Especially when Carlene was the audience volunteer. I fell asleep during this one. As we were walking out of the park we stopped at the Chocolate Emporium for some ice cream.

We left Universal at 5:30pm.

Now headed over to the Orlando Convention Center. We are camping out overnight for the Star Wars Convention. Specifically to get a wristband for the 40 years of Star Wars panel. We got to the Convention Center at 6:15pm, we were about 400 people back in line. So we are golden for the panel. Now just need to sleep over night on a hard concrete floor. 

Amos and I in front of Hulk

 

Hogwarts

 

Butterbeer

 

Lunch

 

The Dragon

 

As we left the parks today

 

Flying to Orlando

I woke up at 3:30am this morning to get ready to go to LAX. I left my house at 4:25am and arrived at my place of work by 5:25am. I left my car at the parking structure and got a ride with Uber. It was my first time using Uber. It costs $9.76 and I got to LAX at 5:43am.

Today was also the first time flying since 911. So it was a first time going through TSA. Since I have metal knees, I had to have a full pat down. He even asked if I wanted to go to a private room. I told him no, just do it. I got to the Southwest gate around 6:30am. Flight wasn't until 9:15am. I met my friend Amos there, who showed up a few minutes after me. The flight took off 30 minutes late. The plane was late getting to us. Also the crew needed to get a burrito off the food truck on the tarmac. Just kidding.

We arrived in St. Louis at 3pm, but did not get off the plane until 3:15pm. We then had to rush to our next plane. We were at gate 12 and had to get to gate 31. Of course we had to stop by the restroom on the way. I'm not using the plane toilet. The plane was already crowded so, Amos and I were separated. I got to sit next to 2 kids who were flying to their new home in Orlando. Their parents were in the seats behind us. I showed them my Tower of Terror and Racers pictures. They thought it was cool. The plane looked newer than the first flight. Cleaner and more leg room.

Now only 2 hours to Orlando. 

We touched down in Orlando at 6:25pm, Local time. Did not get off the plane until 6:40pm. Took shuttle to All Star Music Resort. Checked into our room at 8:30pm. Amos and I then got an Uber to take us to Walmart to load up on water and snacks for the parks.

I want to thank my friends Carlene, Catalina and Tara for allowing me to keep them informed of our travels today. They are my 3 favorite "sisters", I've gotten to know. 

The adventure begins tomorrow. Stay tuned.

The tarmac food truck

 

Amos and I 

    

Victorville 

 

Colorado

 

Coming into Orlando 

 

Carlene, Catalina and Tara in the 8000 car