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		<title>Star Wars Autographs from Celebration IV 2007</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/C-IV_05_small-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/C-IV_05_small-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/C-IV_05_small-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>In the following video, we take a look at our convention program from Star Wars Celebration IV, which contains a grand total of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/star-wars-autographs-from-celebration-iv-2007/">Star Wars Autographs from Celebration IV 2007</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.villavarykino.com">Villa Varykino</a>.</p>
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<p>In the following video, we take a look at our convention program from Star Wars Celebration IV, which contains a grand total of 42 Star Wars celebrity autographs!</p>



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<p>We have both been collectors of Star Wars autographs for many decades &#8211; it&#8217;s a hobby we very much enjoy, with the autographs serving as souvenirs of celebrities we have met or seen at various events, and we currently have over 180 Star Wars autographs, including George Lucas, spread across photos, toys, books, and other collectibles.</p>



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<p>Celebration IV, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 24th to 28th in 2007, was the second Celebration event in the US that we had attended, and was in fact our honeymoon. While we were there, we caught up with a good friend, Star Wars actor Gerald Home, who played Tessek and Mon Calamari Officer in Return of the Jedi and who was attending Celebration as a celebrity guest. Gerald sadly passed away in 2021. I&#8217;d known Gerald for more than a couple of decades, since before he started attending Star Wars conventions, and we had caught up with him in person previously when we visited his home town of London, as well as each time we crossed paths with him at a Star Wars convention. At Celebration III he introduced us to many Star Wars celebrities, during the convention and after hours, but at Celebration IV, knowing that we are avid autograph collectors, he went one step further and went around as many of the guests that he could that were in the autograph hall with him, and got them each to sign their respective photos in a copy of the official Celebration program, as a gift for us.</p>



<p>The resulting souvenir book is now an absolute treasure for us, commemorating the celebrities we saw at the convention, the experience of the event itself, and our friendship with Gerald.</p>



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		<title>Highlights from Armageddon Expo Palmerston North August 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anaria Zar-Rel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8514_501st_Ivanna-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8514_501st_Ivanna-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8514_501st_Ivanna-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>This past weekend we attended Armageddon Expo, a national pop culture convention held across New Zealand, this time in Palmerston North, on August&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/highlights-from-armageddon-expo-palmerston-north-august-2024/">Highlights from Armageddon Expo Palmerston North August 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.villavarykino.com">Villa Varykino</a>.</p>
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<p>This past weekend we attended Armageddon Expo, a national pop culture convention held across New Zealand, this time in Palmerston North, on August 3rd and 4th. This event is a 6 hour drive south from our home city, and the first day of the convention coincided with our daughter’s birthday, so it was a special family weekend trip away.</p>



<p>Check out our highlights video from the event &#8211; </p>



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<p>We always love attending Armageddon Expo events around New Zealand, as there is always lots of Star Wars entertainment to see and collectibles to buy.</p>



<p>A last minute guest announcement two weeks before the event was especially exciting for us &#8211; Ivanna Sakhno, the actress who played Shin Hati in the <em>Ahsoka</em> live action series! Ivanna is currently here in New Zealand working on another film project, and was able to fit in an appearance at the convention over the weekend.</p>



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<p>Our daughter is a huge fan of Shin Hati, so after gathering costume supplies, we helped her put together a Shin Hati costume, all made in the week before the convention. She had a great time meeting Ivanna in costume, a really special birthday treat for our daughter. Ivanna was absolutely lovely to meet in person, and of course we had to get her autograph as well for our collection.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juliet_Ivanna_01.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-VnktvSeZ" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="1080" data-id="9106" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juliet_Ivanna_01-720x1080.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9106" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juliet_Ivanna_01-720x1080.jpg 720w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juliet_Ivanna_01-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juliet_Ivanna_01-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juliet_Ivanna_01-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juliet_Ivanna_01-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juliet_Ivanna_01-850x1275.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juliet_Ivanna_01.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1232_Juliet_Ivanna.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-VnktvSeZ" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="1080" data-id="9096" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1232_Juliet_Ivanna-720x1080.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9096" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1232_Juliet_Ivanna-720x1080.jpg 720w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1232_Juliet_Ivanna-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1232_Juliet_Ivanna-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1232_Juliet_Ivanna-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1232_Juliet_Ivanna-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1232_Juliet_Ivanna-850x1275.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1232_Juliet_Ivanna.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5827.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-VnktvSeZ" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5827.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9110" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5827.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5827-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5827-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5827-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5827-850x850.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_5827-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<p>We attended Ivanna’s main stage panel, which had a few stormtroopers from the local NZ 501st Legion garrison there as supporters. Ivanna talked about her experience filming the <em>Ahsoka</em> series, sharing some great stories, and also spoke about working with the late Ray Stevenson who portrayed Shin Hati’s master Baylan Skoll.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="608" data-id="9048" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8158_IvannaPanel-1080x608.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9048" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8158_IvannaPanel-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8158_IvannaPanel-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8158_IvannaPanel-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8158_IvannaPanel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8158_IvannaPanel-850x478.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8158_IvannaPanel.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="608" data-id="9051" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8248_IvannaPanel-1080x608.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9051" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8248_IvannaPanel-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8248_IvannaPanel-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8248_IvannaPanel-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8248_IvannaPanel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8248_IvannaPanel-850x478.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_8248_IvannaPanel.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>
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<p>We are always impressed by all the wonderful Star Wars costumers in attendance at every Armageddon Expo, and we love to stop and take a quick photo of as many Star Wars costumes as we can find around the convention.</p>



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<p>As usual we spent a fair bit of time at the Star Wars costume club booth, as we are members of both the Rebel Legion and 501st Legion groups. It’s always a great spot to catch up with our friends in the clubs, check out all the wonderful Star Wars costumers gathering for group photos, and groove to some iconic cantina music. </p>



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<p>Shin Hati herself Ivanna Sakhno also stopped by the booth to take a group photo with Star Wars costumers, an absolute highlight.</p>



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<p>On both the Saturday and Sunday of the convention, a cosplay parade was held on the main stage, where fans can show off their costumes, whether they are bought or made, all are welcome at any skill level, and there’s always a fun variety of Star Wars costumes in those shows.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cosplayparadewide.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-VnktvSeZ" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="321" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cosplayparadewide-1080x321.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9113" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cosplayparadewide-1080x321.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cosplayparadewide-300x89.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cosplayparadewide-768x228.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cosplayparadewide-1536x456.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cosplayparadewide-850x252.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cosplayparadewide.jpg 2041w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<p>We had fun browsing the wide range of dealer booths around the convention floor, to check out the variety of Star Wars items available.</p>



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<p>At the Retro Nerds booth (previously known as Cameron Percy Antiques), we had fun browsing through their range Star Wars items, and checking to see if they had any figures on our shopping list. From vintage figures to prequel era figures, Black Series and Funko Pop! Vinyl, there was lots to check out, so we always end up spending a while at this great booth.</p>



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<p>The Palmerston North convention is a little smaller than our home city Auckland event, but there was still plenty of great booths to browse. We spotted Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles, Star Wars Shatterpoint sets, Star Wars Unlimited starter sets, lots of Funko Pop Vinyl figures, Star Wars board games, jewellery including earrings and pins, Star Wars comics, and assorted carded figures at several different booths.</p>



<p>We always check out the cool lightsabers at the Kyber Forge booth, I’ve got my eye on a few neat sabers there. In the end, our picks from this event were Funko Pop! Vinyl collectibles. We found the Galactic Convention exclusive Hoth Princess Leia figure, and in a great bundle deal, we got the Luke Skywalker and Han Solo each with TaunTaun deluxe figures &#8211; I love tauntauns, so happy to finally add these two to our Funko Star Wars collection.</p>



<p>Palmerston North is a long drive from home for us, but we always have a great time at each and every Armageddon Expo convention. A last minute Star Wars costume project for our daughter came together so she was able to meet a favourite Star Wars actress in costume, an absolutely special moment for her on her birthday.</p>



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<p>We are so grateful that Ivanna was able to make time in her current filming schedule to attend the convention. It was a really special weekend for our whole Star Wars obsessed family. While we catch up on sleep from the long drive home, we are already planning for the next Armageddon Expo in October &#8211; in our home city this time.</p>



<p>May the Force be with you!</p>



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		<title>Disney Wonder Inaugural NZ Cruise 2023 &#8211; Day 1</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anaria Zar-Rel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2484_Tues21_Ship-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2484_Tues21_Ship-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2484_Tues21_Ship-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>This past week we had the most magical time on board the Disney Wonder cruise ship for the inaugural New Zealand sailing! The&#8230;</p>
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<p>This past week we had the most magical time on board the Disney Wonder cruise ship for the inaugural New Zealand sailing! The &#8216;Magic At Sea&#8217; cruise was the very first cruise that Disney has ever offered from New Zealand, spending four days at sea (no port stops) where guests on board celebrated all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars! </p>



<p>The 4-night cruise started in Auckland on Tuesday 21st November 2023, and arrived back on Saturday 25th November 2023. We have always wanted to go on a Disney cruise &#8211; we just never imagined we would be able to go on one, and from our own city. It was everything we could wish for and more! </p>



<p>We will be writing up our full cruise adventure here on our blog, starting with day 1 &#8211; </p>



<p>Tuesday 21st November 2013 </p>



<p>Our day started at 4.00am &#8211; we wanted to go down to the harbour to see the Disney Wonder coming in to New Zealand for the first time ever. We were tracking the ship position online, and found a great spot to see the Wonder in person! The ship looked beautiful with all the lights, and of course those iconic Mickey Mouse funnels! </p>



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<p>After watching the Disney Wonder sail into Auckland, we headed back home to quickly finish our packing. We live pretty close to the port, so we still had plenty of time to pack, and double check we hadn&#8217;t forgotten anything. Our boarding time was 12.30pm, so before we knew it we were loading our luggage in the car and driving down to the port &#8211; and there she was, the Disney Wonder! </p>



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<p>We quickly found our way to the boarding area, after taking a few photos of the Disney Wonder in port. We&#8217;ve never been on a cruise before, so we were expecting a lengthy boarding process &#8211; but it was quite quick really, lots of lovely helpful staff. </p>



<p>Before we knew it, we were stepping on board the ship and into the atrium. We were welcomed aboard the Disney Wonder! Goofy was there greeting guests from the stairs. </p>



<p>We were a bit overwhelmed, and didn&#8217;t know where we wanted to go first! So we sort of followed other guests, and wandered down the hall, where we were welcomed straight into Tiana&#8217;s for lunch. We were definitely hungry and excited to have our first meal on board. </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7846_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8640" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7846_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8640" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7846_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7846_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7846_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7846_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7846_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7846_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2530_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8588" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2530_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8588" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2530_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2530_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2530_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2530_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2530_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2530_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
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<p>We got our drinks and bread service, and lunch menu to order our meals. </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7809_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8630" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7809_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8630" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7809_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7809_Tues21_Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7809_Tues21_Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7809_Tues21_Food-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7809_Tues21_Food-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7809_Tues21_Food.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7813_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8632" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7813_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8632" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7813_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7813_Tues21_Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7813_Tues21_Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7813_Tues21_Food-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7813_Tues21_Food-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7813_Tues21_Food.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
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<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>K &#8211; Leafy House Salad, Vegan Pennette Pasta, Raspberry Sorbet</li>



<li>M &#8211; Beef Empanadas, Chicken Cesar Salad, Welcome Aboard Sundae </li>



<li>J &#8211; Beef Empanadas, Pennette Pasta, Welcome Aboard Sundae</li>
</ul>



<p>Kristy&#8217;s lunch &#8211; </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7819_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8633" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7819_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8633" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7819_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7819_Tues21_Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7819_Tues21_Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7819_Tues21_Food-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7819_Tues21_Food-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7819_Tues21_Food.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7827_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8636" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7827_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8636" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7827_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7827_Tues21_Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7827_Tues21_Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7827_Tues21_Food-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7827_Tues21_Food-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7827_Tues21_Food.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7832_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8638" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7832_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8638" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7832_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7832_Tues21_Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7832_Tues21_Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7832_Tues21_Food-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7832_Tues21_Food-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7832_Tues21_Food.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
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<p>Matt&#8217;s lunch &#8211; </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7820_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8634" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7820_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8634" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7820_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7820_Tues21_Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7820_Tues21_Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7820_Tues21_Food-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7820_Tues21_Food-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7820_Tues21_Food.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



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<p>At lunch, we were told our room was ready, so we decided to go drop off our carry-on bags. After a bit of navigating, we found our room &#8211; our checked luggage was already waiting for us outside the door. We dropped off our carry-on luggage, did a quick tour of the room, and set off to explore. </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2624_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2624_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8603" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2624_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2624_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2624_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2624_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2624_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2624_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2618_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8601" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2618_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8601" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2618_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2618_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2618_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2618_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2618_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2618_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2783_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8620" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2783_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8620" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2783_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2783_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2783_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2783_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2783_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2783_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2638_Tues21_Ship-scaled.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8606" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2638_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8606" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2638_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2638_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2638_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2638_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2638_Tues21_Ship-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2638_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2787_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2787_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8621" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2787_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2787_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2787_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2787_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2787_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2787_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<p>4pm &#8211; We attended the mandatory safety briefing on deck 4 (section G). Took a little while, but after being reminded about life vests and life boats, it really did sink in that we were on a ship about to sail out to sea. </p>



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<p>4.45pm &#8211; Found a spot on deck 10 to watch the Sail-A-Wave deck party. This was our first time seeing Mickey Mouse and friends on our cruise, which was so exciting! We finally heard the ship horn tune, which brought tears to my eyes &#8211; we had heard it in videos many times, but we finally got to hear it in person, which was simply magical. </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2751_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8617" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2751_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8617" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2751_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2751_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2751_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2751_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2751_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2751_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2705_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8613" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2705_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8613" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2705_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2705_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2705_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2705_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2705_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2705_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2700_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8612" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2700_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8612" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2700_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2700_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2700_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2700_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2700_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2700_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
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<p>We wanted to see the ship leave port, but after waiting a while we still hadn&#8217;t started moving (the ship was still moored to the dock), so we took a few deck photos then went and saw the characters in the atrium. </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2606_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8598" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2606_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8598" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2606_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2606_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2606_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2606_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2606_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2606_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2599_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8597" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2599_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8597" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2599_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2599_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2599_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2599_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2599_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2599_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2607_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8599" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2607_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8599" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2607_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2607_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2607_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2607_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2607_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2607_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2593_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8596" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2593_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8596" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2593_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2593_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2593_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2593_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2593_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2593_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2620_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8602" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2620_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8602" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2620_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2620_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2620_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2620_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2620_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2620_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2610_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8600" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2610_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8600" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2610_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2610_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2610_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2610_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2610_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2610_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
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<p>In the atrium, we met Pluto! We got hugs, photos, and autographs (I got an autograph from Pluto in the back of Juliet&#8217;s book, as I didn&#8217;t have one yet). While in line, we noticed the water moving past us out the windows &#8211; we were finally on our way! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2826_Tues21_Char.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8622" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2826_Tues21_Char.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2826_Tues21_Char-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2826_Tues21_Char-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2826_Tues21_Char-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2826_Tues21_Char-850x850.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2826_Tues21_Char-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<p>We went up to the deck and took photos of Rangitoto Island, as the ship was finally sailing out of Auckland and out to sea. </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8604" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2632_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8604" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2632_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2632_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2632_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2632_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2632_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2632_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8623" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2838_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8623" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2838_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2838_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2838_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2838_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2838_Tues21_Ship-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2838_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>
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<p>In our research, we had read that the merchandise stores usually open an hour after leaving port &#8211; so we went to see if they had opened or if people were lining up yet. We could see all the fun inaugural sailing merchandise through the windows, but the doors were closed. A crew member said they needed to wait until the ship reached international waters, which would be in the middle of the night, so the stores would open at 9.30am the next day. </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2572_Tues21_Shop.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8592" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2572_Tues21_Shop-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8592" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2572_Tues21_Shop-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2572_Tues21_Shop-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2572_Tues21_Shop-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2572_Tues21_Shop-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2572_Tues21_Shop-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2572_Tues21_Shop.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
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<p>The stores were right next to the Walt Disney Theater, so we waited for a few minutes before the doors opened and we found seats for the Golden Mickeys show at 6.00 pm. The 1 hour show was awesome, there were so many great characters included &#8211; a great celebration of Disney films for the first day of our cruise.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2570_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2570_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8591" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2570_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2570_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2570_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2570_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2570_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2570_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<p>After the show, we headed back up to see the view from decks 9 and 10. We could see Auckland shrinking into the distance behind us as the sun was setting. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7930_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7930_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8643" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7930_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7930_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7930_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7930_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7930_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7930_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1995w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2923_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8626" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2923_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8626" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2923_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2923_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2923_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2923_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2923_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2923_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2870_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8624" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2870_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8624" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2870_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2870_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2870_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2870_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2870_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2870_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2895_Tues21_Ship-scaled.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8625" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2895_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8625" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2895_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2895_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2895_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2895_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2895_Tues21_Ship-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2895_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7945_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7945_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8645" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7945_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7945_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7945_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7945_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7945_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7945_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<p>After admiring the view from the the top decks, we headed back to our room, to get changed for dinner at the second seating.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-24 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8020_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8660" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8020_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8660" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8020_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8020_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8020_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8020_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8020_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1330w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8009_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8658" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8009_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8658" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8009_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8009_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8009_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8009_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8009_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8009_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8011_Tues21_Ship.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8659" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8011_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8659" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8011_Tues21_Ship-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8011_Tues21_Ship-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8011_Tues21_Ship-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8011_Tues21_Ship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8011_Tues21_Ship-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8011_Tues21_Ship.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
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<p>8.15pm &#8211; Dinner at Animator&#8217;s Palette! </p>



<p>This was the rotational dining restaurant we were the most excited about, as we had heard so much about it. As we sat down at our table, we were given our drawing sheets &#8211; and we suddenly remembered we hadn&#8217;t practiced any figure drawing before our cruise! Oh well, we grabbed a marker and got stuck in, having fun with our character drawings. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7949_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7949_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8646" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7949_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7949_Tues21_Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7949_Tues21_Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7949_Tues21_Food-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7949_Tues21_Food-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7949_Tues21_Food.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7959_Tues21_Menu.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7959_Tues21_Menu-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8647" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7959_Tues21_Menu-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7959_Tues21_Menu-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7959_Tues21_Menu-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7959_Tues21_Menu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7959_Tues21_Menu-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7959_Tues21_Menu.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-25 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7962_Tues21_Menu.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="1080" data-id="8648" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7962_Tues21_Menu-720x1080.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8648" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7962_Tues21_Menu-720x1080.jpg 720w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7962_Tues21_Menu-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7962_Tues21_Menu-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7962_Tues21_Menu-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7962_Tues21_Menu-850x1275.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7962_Tues21_Menu.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7961_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="1080" data-id="8675" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7961_Tues21_Food-720x1080.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8675" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7961_Tues21_Food-720x1080.jpg 720w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7961_Tues21_Food-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7961_Tues21_Food-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7961_Tues21_Food-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7961_Tues21_Food-850x1275.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7961_Tues21_Food.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7963_Tues21_Menu.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="1080" data-id="8649" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7963_Tues21_Menu-720x1080.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8649" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7963_Tues21_Menu-720x1080.jpg 720w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7963_Tues21_Menu-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7963_Tues21_Menu-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7963_Tues21_Menu-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7963_Tues21_Menu-850x1275.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7963_Tues21_Menu.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a></figure>
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<p>After handing back our completed drawings, we got our menu for the night. </p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>K &#8211; Arugula Leaves Salad, Black Bean Chipotle Cakes, Dark Choc Mini Cake with Strawberries</li>



<li>M &#8211; Chicken and Walnut Salad, Lemon-Thyme Marinated Chicken, Warm Sticky Date Pudding</li>



<li>J &#8211; Sliced Serrano Ham, Lemon-Thyme Marinated Chicken, Lemon Icebox Pie</li>
</ul>



<p>Kristy&#8217;s dinner &#8211; </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7969_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8650" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7969_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8650" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7969_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7969_Tues21_Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7969_Tues21_Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7969_Tues21_Food-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7969_Tues21_Food-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7969_Tues21_Food.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7982_Tues21_Food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-79ZFLYcf" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" data-id="8654" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7982_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8654" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7982_Tues21_Food-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7982_Tues21_Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7982_Tues21_Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7982_Tues21_Food-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7982_Tues21_Food-850x567.jpg 850w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7982_Tues21_Food.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



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<p>Matt&#8217;s dinner &#8211; </p>



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<p>We went back to our room to put our Animator&#8217;s Palette drawings away, where we found our first towel animal (Kangaroo). We then ran back to see Goofy and Rapunzel in the atrium but they were just finishing their meet and greet, so we went for a wander around the ship.  </p>



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<p>Another trip back to our room for a quick pitstop and rest, and we checked the itinerary to choose our next activity. We decided to head to Azure for the Silent DJ party. We each got headphones with three channels to choose from, with lights to indicate the channel (red, blue or green) so you could see what your friends were listening and dancing to. This was really fun &#8211; we all danced past midnight! </p>



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<p>Once the party wrapped up, we decided to go for a bit of a wander, before finally heading back to our room (with soft drinks from the self serve machines), and ordered fries with ketchup from room service &#8211; it came quick! Fun end to an awesome day. After writing down my itinerary notes from the day, we finally got settled for bed at 1.30am &#8211; what an amazing first day of our first Disney cruise. </p>



<p>Our day 2 blog post will be up soon &#8211; <a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/tag/disney-wonder-cruise-2023/">check out all our Disney Wonder blog posts here</a></p>



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		<title>Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Collecting Track Panel &#8211; New Zealand Collectibles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 06:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Celebration Europe 2023]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Collecting Track]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CoverImage_feat-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CoverImage_feat-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CoverImage_feat-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>At the Star Wars Celebration Europe event in London in April 2023, we presented this panel entitled New Zealand collectibles: Tip-Top, Toltoys, &#8220;Taste&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/star-wars-celebration-europe-2023-collecting-track-panel-new-zealand-collectibles/">Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Collecting Track Panel &#8211; New Zealand Collectibles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.villavarykino.com">Villa Varykino</a>.</p>
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<p>At the Star Wars Celebration Europe event in London in April 2023, we presented this panel entitled <em>New Zealand collectibles: Tip-Top, Toltoys, &#8220;Taste the Magic</em>&#8220;<em>, and beyond</em>, as part of the Star Wars Celebration Collecting Track program. It is now online for public viewing.</p>



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<p>This version contains the same slides and details, but has had the audio re-recorded for clarity, to compensate for the ambient noise in the main convention hall where the Collecting Track stage was located. In it we discuss the range of Star Wars collectibles, companies, and promotions that are unique to New Zealand, across the eras of Star Wars collecting &#8211; topics include Toltoys figures and packaging, Tip-Top Ice-Cream promotions, Kellogg&#8217;s stickers, Twinkies stickers, Allen&#8217;s &amp; Regina trading cards, Confection Concepts, Bing Harris Sargood Ltd, Pizza Hut, KFC, Pepsi, Mainland Products Ltd (&#8220;Taste the Magic&#8221;), Folio posters, and much more.</p>



<p>This was the fifth presentation I have given at a Star Wars Celebration event, and the fourth for Kristy &#8211; we very much enjoy talking about our specific Star Wars passions, and hope you enjoy this topic.</p>



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<li>For more details about the collectibles covered in this video, visit this <a href="https://swnz.co.nz/category/nz-collection/">SWNZ article category</a>. </li>



<li>For more about Toltoys NZ Ltd, visit this <a href="https://swnz.co.nz/2018/06/13/toltoys-nz-articles/">SWNZ page</a>.</li>



<li>For highlights of New Zealand Star Wars collectibles, visit &#8211; this <a href="https://swnz.co.nz/category/index-articles/">SWNZ article category</a>.</li>
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		<title>Shopping Haul from Armageddon Expo Auckland June 2023</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Haulfeat-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Haulfeat-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Haulfeat-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>We had so much fun this past weekend at the Armageddon Expo in Auckland, June 2023 – and bought some fine additions for&#8230;</p>
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<p>We had so much fun this past weekend at the Armageddon Expo in Auckland, June 2023 – and bought some fine additions for our collection. Our haul included a Sith Lords print, a Funko Pop! Vinyl chase figure, accessories and more – we can’t wait for the next event!</p>



<p>Check our our shopping haul video –</p>



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<p>One of the first things we picked up at Armageddon Expo was this amazing Sith Lords art print by <a href="https://www.artstation.com/xteveabanto" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Xteve Abanto</a>. He has done cover artwork for Marvel, which you can see from the style of this awesome print. Can&#8217;t wait to get this one framed and on display! </p>



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<p>Funko Pop! Vinyl figures are an Armageddon Expo staple, with many different stands stocking a wide range. Browsing at the <a href="https://cardmerchant.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Card Merchant</a> stand, we spotted the Cobb Vanth chase variant! We already have the standard version (with the helmet) so we are so happy to add this chase version to our collection. </p>



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<p>I wasn&#8217;t expecting to find anything Old Republic-themed, until I spotted this KOTOR lenticular print at the <a href="https://www.lilyscollectionnz.co.nz/shop-all" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lily&#8217;s Collection</a> booth! Inspired by <em>Knights Of The Old Republic</em>, this lenticular print shifts between three characters &#8211; Darth Revan, Darth Malak, and Bastila Shan. As a huge KOTOR fan, I had to have it. </p>



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<p>At the <a href="https://cobaltheights.co.nz/drop-earrings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cobalt Heights</a> booth, I spotted a few cool Star Wars jewelry pieces, but as soon as I spotted these Millennium Falcon earrings, I knew I had to add them to my collection. Made by <a href="https://thebeautyschooldropouts.com/products/fastest-hunk-of-junk-in-the-galaxy-earrings?_pos=9&amp;_sid=4c24b93ab&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frantasy Island</a>, the dangle stud earrings are glittery and just my style. As the inspiration behind my Star Wars fashion blog <a href="https://www.thekesselrunway.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Kessel Runway</a>, I try to collect as many Millennium Falcon accessories as I can &#8211; and these are just so cute!  </p>



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<p>Of course I had to stop by the <a href="https://oasisscents.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oasis Scents</a> booth &#8211; they had finally restocked the Padme&#8217; Amidala lip balm! I was so sad to miss out when they released this online, and had been eagerly awaiting it to be restocked. I grabbed two, just so I don&#8217;t run out for a while! </p>



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<p>Our adventures at Armageddon Expo wouldn&#8217;t be complete without a visit to the <a href="https://www.sweet.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sweet Rock Candy Artists</a> booth for a sweet treat. We always pick up some candy to enjoy at the event, and save some for afterwards &#8211; this &#8216;crazy mix&#8217; assortment is what we have left from our visit to their stand, the rest has already been enjoyed! </p>



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<p>A fun Star Wars haul from an awesome Wintergeddon. It was so much fun to attend an Armageddon Expo in our home town, and we always love to find some cool Star Wars collectibles to add to our collection. We can&#8217;t wait for the next event! </p>



<p>May the Force be with you! </p>



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		<title>Highlights from Armageddon Expo Auckland June 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anaria Zar-Rel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 03:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WinterGeddonHighlights-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WinterGeddonHighlights-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WinterGeddonHighlights-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Armageddon Expo was held in Auckland this past weekend, and of course we attended all three days &#8211; and had a fantastic time!&#8230;</p>
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<p>Armageddon Expo was held in Auckland this past weekend, and of course we attended all three days &#8211; and had a fantastic time! Armageddon Expo is <em>the</em> pop culture convention in New Zealand, held across the country &#8211; but the Auckland event is our favourite, as it&#8217;s by far the biggest event, and being in our home city certainly helps too! </p>



<p>We are still going through all of our photos and videos, but we did put together a highlight video each day over the weekend, featuring the Star Wars fun and finds we saw each day. </p>



<p>Watch our daily highlight videos on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@VillaVarykino" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our YouTube channel</a> or check them out below &#8211; </p>



<p>Day One Highlights &#8211; </p>



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<p>Day Two Highlights &#8211; </p>



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<p>Day Three Highlights &#8211; </p>



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		<title>Shopping Haul from Armageddon Expo Christchurch April 2023</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 23:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ChchHaul01-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ChchHaul01-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ChchHaul01-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>We had so much fun at the Armageddon Expo in Christchurch, held in April 2023 &#8211; and bought some fine additions for our&#8230;</p>
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<p>We had so much fun at the Armageddon Expo in Christchurch, held in April 2023 &#8211; and bought some fine additions for our collection. From a Star Wars Loungefly backpack, Director Krennic Pop! Vinyl figure, to getting an autograph from Katy O&#8217;Brian and more &#8211; we can&#8217;t wait for the next event!</p>



<p>Check our our shopping haul video –</p>



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<p>First up, we stopped by the <a href="https://applebygames.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Appleby Games</a> booth &#8211; they had a few Loungefly mini-backpacks, and I spotted one that has been on my wish list for a while. This classic Stormtrooper design has Rebel heroes pictured on a lenticular insert in the helmet lenses, very cool! I had seen it starting to show up on sale from a few places, so I asked the price &#8211; half off! So now I have a new Loungefly mini-backpack for my collection. </p>



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<p>Also at the Appleby Games booth, we spotted this Funko Pop! Vinyl figure of Director Krennic from <em>Rogue One</em>. We don&#8217;t have many Pop! Vinyl figures from <em>Rogue One</em>, so we&#8217;re definitely keen to fill that gap in our collection, so this figure was a great find. </p>



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<p>A big highlight from this Armageddon Expo was a Star Wars guest &#8211; Katy O&#8217;Brian from <em>The Mandalorian</em>! She plays Communications Officer Elia Kane in season 2 and 3, serving Moff Gideon. We attended her panel, and of course had to get her autograph. She was so lovely, and had some really fun stories from her time on the Star Wars set. </p>



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<p>I always check out the range of Star Wars pins at the <a href="https://kyberforge-sabers.myshopify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyber Forge</a> booth, and of course I found two more to add to my collection &#8211; a fun &#8216;Fly Casual&#8217; design and an &#8216;elegant weapon&#8217; lightsaber pin. </p>



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<p>Keeping up with our Armageddon Expo tradition, we stopped by the <a href="https://www.sweet.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sweet</a> booth. Because Star Wars Day was coming up, we decided to treat ourselves &#8211; to a huge Mandalorian lollipop! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MandoLollipop01.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-gallery-05TIygiu" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MandoLollipop01-1080x720.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7344" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MandoLollipop01-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MandoLollipop01-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MandoLollipop01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MandoLollipop01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MandoLollipop01-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MandoLollipop01-850x567.jpg 850w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>



<p>Lastly, a fun surprise from my daughter &#8211; a Mother&#8217;s Day hard candy assortment also from <a href="https://www.sweet.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sweet.</a> I love all the little designs on the candy. I&#8217;ll be saving this to enjoy on the day, but it was a lovely gift to round out the weekend. </p>



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<p>So a slightly smaller haul in terms of the number of items we brought home compared to previous events, but it&#8217;s been a while since I&#8217;ve bought a Loungefly bag at an Armageddon Expo. The mini-backpack is definitely the biggest single item I&#8217;ve bought at the event for a while, but it was such a good deal I wasn&#8217;t going to leave that one behind, even if I had to carry it around all day as well as all my usual shopping bags. A fabulous weekend as usual, and we can&#8217;t wait for the next Armageddon! </p>



<p>May the Force be with you! </p>



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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WellyGeddon23_Haul01-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WellyGeddon23_Haul01-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WellyGeddon23_Haul01-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>We always have a great time at each Armageddon Expo event, and come home with a fun array of Star Wars finds to&#8230;</p>
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<p>We always have a great time at each Armageddon Expo event, and come home with a fun array of Star Wars finds to add to our collection. We flew down to Armageddon Wellington this past weekend, and while we couldn&#8217;t fit too much shopping into our carry-on luggage, we still managed to find some fun and unique items to bring home. </p>



<p>Check our our shopping haul video &#8211; </p>



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<p>First up, this adorable Star Wars print from the Artist Alley. This IG-11 artwork is by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eedenartworks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eeden Artworks</a> &#8211; we always love finding new Star Wars art, especially when it features one of our favourite characters! </p>



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<p>Of course we had to follow our Armageddon tradition and pick up a few more Funko Pop! Vinyl figures for our collection. We found these two at the <a href="https://popstop.co.nz/?orderby=date&amp;paged=1&amp;post_type=product&amp;s=star+wars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PopStop</a> booth &#8211; Darth Vader from <em>Return Of The Jedi</em>, and Chewacca with Porg from <em>The Last Jedi</em>. </p>



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<p>We love checking out all the fantastic Star Wars items at <a href="https://www.cameronpercyantiques.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cameron Percy Antiques</a> &#8211; at this convention, we spotted The Black Series Gaming Greats Zaalbar figure from <em>Knights Of The Old Republic</em>, so that was a must-have. </p>



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<p>During our travels home from Celebration Europe earlier this month, my Star Wars luggage tag got ripped off my suitcase somewhere along the journey, so I wanted to replace it. I spotted this <em>Clone Wars</em> Anakin and Obi-Wan luggage tag also at Cameron Percy Antiques, and it was a fun little find to replace my lost tag. </p>



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<p>Keeping up with another of our Armageddon Expo traditions, we stopped by the <a href="https://www.sweet.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sweet Rock Candy Artists</a> booth to pick up some sweet treats for our days at the convention. This was the only bag that made it home &#8211; the rest of it was enjoyed at the event! </p>



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<p><a href="https://kyberforge-sabers.myshopify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyber Forge</a> always has a cool array of lightsabers available at their booth, but they also have smaller items like pins. These two Star Wars logo pins caught my eye &#8211; the Rebel Alliance symbol and the Jedi Order symbol, perfect for my Star Wars pin collection. </p>



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<p>Lastly, I finally adopted an adorable little dragon from <a href="https://turtlecreations.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Turtle Creations</a>. Their booth has a huge range of cute 3D printed dragons in varying styles, colours, and sizes. I knew it was inevitable that I would get one, it was just a matter of which one to choose? Well, it turns out this was the Armageddon where one little silvery blue dragon caught my eye, and after holding it for a few minutes, I knew I had found the one. Now I just need to name it! </p>



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<p>So there you have it, our fun little shopping haul from Armageddon Expo Wellington April 2023. I was really delighted at the great range of booths this year, with some fun finds – as well as classic favourites like Pop! Vinyl figures and candy! I had so much fun at this convention, and I can’t wait for the next event.</p>



<p>May the Force be with you!</p>



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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ArmageddonShoppingHaul02-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Shopping Haul - Armageddon Expo Auckland June 2022" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ArmageddonShoppingHaul02-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ArmageddonShoppingHaul02-70x70.jpg 70w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>So I finally sat down and recorded my Star Wars shopping haul video from Armageddon Expo Auckland! This year, Armageddon celebrated its 100th&#8230;</p>
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<p>So I finally sat down and recorded my Star Wars shopping haul video from Armageddon Expo Auckland! This year, Armageddon celebrated its 100th event with a special winter edition in my hometown of Auckland. We attended all three days, and even with the occasional rain, we had an awesome time!</p>



<p>We were delighted at the range of booths and Star Wars items to buy this year, and we sure picked up a bit ourselves. I’m always on the look for Star Wars collectibles to pick up at our local conventions, and I found quite a few pieces that I just had to buy.</p>



<p>Check out my haul video below –</p>



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<p>First up, Funko Pop! Vinyls &#8211; because what Armageddon would be complete without checking out the range of Funko collectibles? We made use of a multi-buy promotion at the <a href="https://cardmerchant.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Card Merchant</a> booth to grab General Grievous and Boba Fett to fill some gaps in our collection &#8211; and I also found the chase Bo-Katan Kryze figure! I have wanted her for ages, I can&#8217;t believe I found her! </p>



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<p>One of my first booths to visit at Armageddon Expo was&nbsp;<a href="https://cobaltheights.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cobalt Heights</a>&nbsp;– a local stockist of Loungefly. I’ve had my eye on this Loungefly x Star Wars wallet for a while, but I wanted to see the pattern placement in person, to make sure that Princess Leia was on the front. Sure enough, I finally found one I liked, so of course I had to get it! I already have the matching tote bag (a wonderful gift from my family), so now I have the set.</p>



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<p>In my follow up visit to the Cobalt Heights booth (you know, to see if I missed any Loungefly Star Wars items on my first stop), I remembered I hadn’t looked through their pin section – and found this! A Loungefly x Star Wars 4-piece enamel pin set featuring Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca, as seen in <em>A New Hope</em>. I had seen this pin set online a while ago, but it had sold out before I could grab it, so I made sure to get it this time. Aren’t they so cute?</p>



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<p>Alongside the Loungefly pin set, I spotted this fan-made Rebel/Imperial logo pin, made by&nbsp;<a href="https://thebeautyschooldropouts.com/products/rebel-empire-pin?_pos=10&amp;_sid=4b964a335&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frantasy Island</a>. It has a wonderful dark grey glittery swirl, and I just love the angled split design.</p>



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<p>Next up, Oasis Scents. I’ve been a fan of their geek inspired candles and soaps for ages (I already own several items from their awesome range) so I always make sure to check out their booth early. For this event they had an Ahsoka Tano inspired candle! It smells divine, with a beautiful combination of fig and melon – so of course I had to grab one.</p>



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<p>I spotted these beautiful embroidered keyrings in the Artist Alley, from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zubkitty.co.nz/store/key-rings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ZubKitty Creates</a>. I saw the Princess Leia design straight away, and then noticed the Ahsoka Tano keychain beside it, so I grabbed both. I think I’ll use these as bag charms – they’re too pretty to use as keychains!</p>



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<p>Browsing the wide array of fandom inspired jewelry at the Lola &amp; Alice booth, I found this Princess Leia earring set. I’ve always loved this classic promotional image of Princess Leia onboard her ship the Tantive IV from A New Hope, so it really caught my eye. Princess Leia and jewelry is a combination I can never resist!</p>



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<p>The Lola &amp; Alice booth also had a section next to it with a huge array of pins – my family and I spent ages going through all the geek themed sections and picked out a few of our favourite designs. These are the three pins I choose – May The Force Be With You, Millennium Falcon, and Princess Leia Rebel. Perfect to add to a jacket for a little touch of Star Wars flair.</p>



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<p>So this next was a completely random find &#8211; a licensed Star Wars sewing measuring tape! I spotted this cute little find at a booth that sold geek fabric cushion covers etc, and just loved it. I’ve never seen it before – and it even features Han Solo and Princess Leia! I’m going to keep it as a collectible to display in my little sewing area where I work on my Star Wars costumes.</p>



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<p>Check out this cute little gift from my daughter – Star Wars ‘Clan Of Two’ inspired washi tape! She spotted this in the Artist Alley, and saw it featured Ahsoka Tano and Bo-Katan, so she knew I would love it. She also bought me two Star Wars stickers from a nearby artist booth – Princess Leia and BB-8, lovely little gifts. The perfect final addition to my Princess Leia themed haul this year.</p>



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<p>So there you have it, my Star Wars shopping haul from Armageddon Expo Auckland June 2022. I was really delighted at the great range of booths this year, with some really fun finds – I picked up seven Princess Leia items, I think that’s my new record for Armageddon! From Loungefly, to pins, earrings, a candle and more, I had so much fun shopping at this convention, and I can’t wait for the next event. </p>



<p>May the Force be with you!</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AboutToPresent2-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Celebration 2019 Collecting Track Presentation" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AboutToPresent2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.villavarykino.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AboutToPresent2-70x70.jpg 70w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>In the lead up to Celebration 2022 this weekend, we&#8217;re taking a look back at some of our favourite Star Wars Celebration memories&#8230;</p>
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<p>In the lead up to Celebration 2022 this weekend, we&#8217;re taking a look back at some of our favourite Star Wars Celebration memories – both of us have had the honor of being able to present official panels as part of the Collecting Track. </p>



<p>On the first day of the Star Wars Celebration Chicago convention in 2019, I presented my panel, ‘Collecting Star Wars Fashion’. Here is the full description, as presented in the convention program –</p>



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<p>As apparel forms an essential part of human existence, Star Wars fashion is often a ‘gateway’ collecting hobby. This panel examines the concept of Star Wars clothing and related collectibles as both a form of self expression and as a collecting focus, particularly those aspects of the hobby that are unique when compared to other pursuits. Presented by Kristy Glasgow, writer for the Star Wars fashion blog The Kessel Runway.</p>
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<p>Check out the video below for the full presentation slideshow with narration, or visit my Star Wars fashion blog <a href="https://www.thekesselrunway.com/swcc-collecting-star-wars-fashion-panel/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Kessel Runway</a> for the full transcript with the accompanying slide images.</p>



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