[tigger03]

On Wednesday we headed to Epcot and spent the entire day there. There is so much to see and do it's unreal.DD7 was a little bummed that she hadn't met many chrachters yet, but when we arrived at the park we met the Chrachter Caravan. It was great, we met a ton of Charachters. Rafiki is so cool. Dh took DD7 and DD3 on Spaceship earth, big mistake DD3 freaked and refused to go on anymore rides. So me DD7, and DD 1/12 rode the land and we all watched food rocks. From there we headed enjoyed the amazing flower displays and met up with the chrachter caravan in the plaza again. Then the journey around the world(or should I say half way around the world) began. Picked up some passports for the kids. These things are great anyone with kids between 3 and maybe 10 has to get these. They are only $10 and it comes with a cool passport, button, and stickers. My 2 older girls loved collecting stamps and working on the masks. We happened up Pooh and yes TIGGER in United Kingdom. We had them practically to ourselves for a little while. DD 1 1/2 was getting fussy after a pic with POOh and Tigger, so Pooh came over to her stroller and rubbed her head, and she was so happy after that. She really loves Pooh and it's one of the few words she can say. Of course I was happy to see tigger. We tracked down the Beast in France. I thought DD3 would be scared , but any fuzzy charachter was great to her, all she really cared about was the chrachters. Then we saw Alladin/Princess Jasime/Genie in Morroco. DH and I were amazed at how much Alladin sounded like the cartoon voice. We had lunch in America(those daring eaters in my family) Best Chili dog ever though. Then we swung back up to the front, hit living seas and ice cool station. Yes I tried Beverly I was going to chicken out since I new it was nasty, but what would be the fun in that. It actually didn't taste too bad, it was the 10 second delayed after taste Then the rain came:nooo:
We did innovententions and imagination with fignament. DD3 was not happy with this until half way through the ride she realized she loved figment, now that's all she talks about. I want to put some of the glowing side walks in my patio at home those were fun. We forged through the rain and made through the rest of the countries. DD 1 1/2 was soaked because she wouldn't keep poncho on. So we bought a cool blanket in Mexico and then realized she needed try clothes too. So for a souvenier she got the cutest little outfit from china, everyone in the shop had fun with her. I had to have a connoli in Italy( I am 100% italian and not sure if I spelled cannoli right. Caught a glimpse of the living statues and Andrea Boceli cam over the loud speakers for the other performers witht he masks(not sure what they're called) they dance to my favorite song:o Beautiful. DH played in the childrens garden with DD7 while I sat with sleeping children. Got a turkey leg some popcorn and fish/chips before illuminations. All I kept saying was WOW. I new it was going to be cool but WOW. To think that they put that on everynight amazes me.:)

You'd think everyone would have been passed out by this point, but oh no. DD7 and DD3 reminded me that I promised to go night swimming, so off to the fantasia pool(I think that's why I am sick now), but it was fun.

[ajbdk5]

:) What a GREAT account of your day in Epcot!!! I LOL at the glow in the dark sidewalks for your patio, those are cool aren't they?
I hope there are more reports to come! Thanks,

AMY

[quartz7]

Originally posted by tigger03
Yes I tried Beverly I was going to chicken out since I new it was nasty, but what would be the fun in that. It actually didn't taste too bad, it was the 10 second delayed after taste

LOL:laugh :laugh :laugh

Sounds like you had a great time at Epcot!!

Janelle

[alextina]

Sounds like you had a great time, I love reading everyone's trip reports. I am getting so excited it's almost time to leave, and hungry too, all that talk about food.

[Willbegone]

Sounds great! You are really helping me curb my Disney appetite.

[tigger03]

I realized I forgot my last day

On Thursday, despite the rain we headed to MGM after express checkout at ASM and a quick check in at AKL. We treked through the rain. DH and DD7 rode Start Tours, both ahd mixed feelings about it. Then Dh took DD7 and DD1 1/2 to see Muppets as DD3 had enough vacation at this point and was scared of everything(I think spaceship earth was the last straw for her). They all loved the show especially the bubbles(seems to be very popular with MGM several shows blew bubbles on the audience). Then we grabed fast passes for little mermaid. Happened to catch Minnie and Pluto together for autographs(personal observation: the CM that escort the chrachters always seemed grumpy, how can you be so bummed when you are hanging out with minnie? it's not like they are the ones wearing the hot suits. I am sure they deal with a lot of grumbly people when they cut the line short, but I never actually saw anyone get upset about it so this boggles my mind). Anyhow, we grabed some eats, I loved the barbecue pizza. Then the rain cleared and the sun shined, it was time to see Little Mermaid. Forced DD3 to see and she was enjoying until Ursula came out. Well after that there was no getting her to see any more shows, not even playhouse disney. So I took the other girls to see this. DD 1 1/2 boogied and was hilarious to watch point and squeal. We then caught Lilo and Stich for a pic and as we were walking through center courtyard(not sure what you'd call it) past little mermaid show. There were charachters everywhere. Dh and I were getting really good at our divide and conqure method by now. We saw belle, hurcules, and meg. Most of the other charachters we had already seen, and they were getting ready to leave. So we headed over to Al's toy barn to visit Jessie, Woody, and Buzz. They were the best. Their interaction with the kids was wonderful. We saw the green army men too( I find them a little frightening, something about their faces spooks me). Dh took DD7 in the Honey I shrunk the kids playground and then DD7 and I saw Beauty and the Beast( the 4 for a dollar act before the show was great). Then we left the decision of staying for the parade to our daughters. Of course we stayed. And despite the fact that this caused us to miss dinner at Boma's I am glad we did it was a neat parade. The cars were cool and we were able to see some charachters we weren't able to in other shows and greetings. So after a quick pin purchase we headed back to AkL. We rested and then went swimming. The hotel room was beautiful and the animals, it was unreal to sit in a hotel room and watch giraffes and antelopes hanging out. I would definatley pay extra to stay in a delux over a value next time. It was a bit of a hike to the pool though and I found the layout of the hotel confusing, but that's probably just me. So DD7 convinced Dh to stay at the pool longer. I headed back to the room with the others and ordered myself a zebra dome and cheesecake since I missed my chance to eat at Boma's:( . That zebra dome was to die for, I heard they were good, but to finally taste it MMMMMMMMMM. I shared the cheesecake. DH and DD7 brought back some real food to the room but no comparison to the dome.
The next morning we hit the pool again. DD7 loved the slide and the zero entery was perfect for my other girls. I would have stayed longer, but Dh was itching to get back on the rode. So we picked up a couple souviners. DD7 is now into pin trading. Good thing we headed out when we did, I guess, by the time we checkedout and started driving I wasn't feeling to great. DD's slept through the night soundly and Dh got us home by afternoon. I thought it was sureal when we first arrived at Disney and then I got home it seemed sureal.

Things that amused me at disney:madmad
--I couldn't believe the amount of people on cell phones making businees deals or whatever. HELLO isn't this a vacation. And the people using them as walkie talkies, they sounded like their family was on a secret mission to tackle every ride and they were plotting their strategic moves:hmmm (I hope I didn't offend anyone I just find this funny)
--Those people that look at you like your kid is so annoy or what is wrong with you when your kid cries or is having a bad moment. HELLO they are the same one's who's kids were crying 15 minutes ago, it's not like we are at a corparate office it's DISNEY
---the adults that see the children standing behind them trying to watch the parades and well, don't care.

Tips
-Make sure you grab that little paper that lists all the shows for the day(most complete list at park, hotel copies don't provide everything) and character greeting times/places
-Divide and conquer when it comes to chrachter greetings. I would stand in one line DH stands in another next to me. Who ever gets to the begining first takes the kids and then hop over to the other parent's line.
-Epcot and Mgm are the best parks to tackle in the rain.
-Take snacks to entertain the kids in line rather than toys. They are disposable and we were lucky to have short lines so they just take up space.
-Don't use the mail drop at ASM our postcards were never received

We'll that's it. Thanks for everyones help.:)