Hello everyone and welcome to week seven.  This week we set off to try a new bar, checked in on Universal, and enjoyed a visit with family.

We start with trying out a new bar that opened at Disney Springs (FKA Downtown Disney). This place is called "Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar" and is themed on an obscure character from the first "Indiana Jones" movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar SignSign out front of Jock Lindseys Hangar Bar

For those not familiar with the movie, Jock Lindsey is the pilot of the bi-plane Indy escapes in when he is being "pursued" by a South American tribe.  The place is decorated with all sorts of aviation and Indiana Jones related memorabilia.  I didn't have the time to explore all of the trinkets, but that gives good reason to return right? Jock Lindsey's Hangar BarInside bar/eating area

The menu is done up as Jock Lindsey's log book.  It consists of about a dozen different appetizers followed by several pages of drinks.  Their specialty drinks all have names related to the Indiana Jones movies.  I had their "Signature Drink" called "Reggies Revenge" (reggie was Jock's pet snake that was sitting in the plane as Jock and Indy were making their escape from the jungle) while Theresa tried the "Cool Headed Monkey" which I think was related to when Indy and company were offered "Chilled Monkey Brains" in the "Temple of Doom" movie.   Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar MenuMenu and coaster

On the food side, we tried "Lao Che's Revenge" which were wings in a tangy sauce and the "Rolling Boulders Sliders" which were three spicy meatball sliders.  Really enjoyed the wings, not so much the sliders (they were a bit dry). Chilled Monkey and Reggies RevengeThe two drinks we tried at Jock Lindsey's

​ Indiana Jones MemorabiliaSome of the memorabilia included the voodoo dolls from the Temple of Doom

The bar itself has a fairly decent sized indoor area and a large outdoor area with an outside bar.  We will definitely return.

Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar outside BarOutside bar area at Jock Lindsey's

Next we headed out to Universal Orlando to check on progress of the new King Kong ride (Set to open next summer) and the renovations of the Hulk coaster.  Yes, I also did some night photography as well.

Skull Island ConstructionKing Kong Skull Island construction at Universal Islands of Adventure

As you can see, King Kong is well on it's way.  I am so looking forward to this ride and the new King Kong movie that is set to come out next year.  Both are going to focus on Kong and his home, Skull Island.

Skull Island and KongYou can see the giant Kong Head in front of Skull Island. Would be cool if this is the entrance to the ride que

Hulk RenovationTaking down the tracks of the Hulk roller coaster

The Hulk coaster is supposed to be getting a renovation, but they are actually removing the tracks.  I'm not sure if that means it's going to be completely re-done, or they are simply replacing with new track.  We shall see.

We also tried the "High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride" which takes you through the "Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoopendous".  I also had to take the obligatory photo of the Islands of Adventure lagoon.  I think this is the best spot for sunset photos in all the parks!  More of my shots appear in My Flickr 365 Day Challenge album.

Circus McGurkusRiding through Circus McGurkus eating area on the Seuss Trolley Train

Islands of Adventure LagoonDusk shot of the lagoon. A bit overexposed for the lights,but I was concentrating more on the sky for this one. Probably would have been a good HDR shot

We wrapped up our weekend on Halloween with some dear family members.  We spent the afternoon at Animal Kingdom and enjoyed lunch at the Yak and Yeti restaurant. It was a first for all of us.  The menu consisted of mostly asian dishes and the portions were huge.  I kind of expected this and ordered off the appetizer menu.  That was plenty for me since I also helped Theresa with the curry seafood dish she ordered.  And no, neither Yak nor Yeti were on the menu!

Enjoying Yak and YetiAwaiting our food at the Yak and Yeti Restaurant in Animal Kingdom

I was amazed by a character experience I have never seen at Animal Kingdom before.  A woman was on stilts and dressed in vines and leaves.

Vine WomanAmazing costuming and makeup for this "Vine Woman" at Animal Kingdom

Was really something to see, or not see as she would wrap her arms around a light pole and totally camouflage herself.  I was amazed at the detail in her costume and makeup.  I'm thinking that this kind of stuff is slowly being introduced as Disney is adding an "Avatar" themed area in the near future.

Camouflage The "Vine Woman" wraps herself around the bamboo light pole and disappears! You can make out her face about half way down the bamboo pole.

So, as always, it was a busy and fun weekend full of sights, friends, photography, and some rum punch.  As always, I'm looking forward to next weekend.

-Tom