Once we got into the park, we do the same thing we do every time we get to EPCOT
we head to Soarin. Now, this was the first time weve been to Soarin since they modified the queue area to have that interactive game. Once everyone figured out how to play, it was a lot of fun. I still have no idea how they do some of the things they do. Their technology is just amazing.
I love this ride. The scene where you go over the orange groves, and down the river both just make you feel fresh. But my favorite part is the golf ball. I love hearing everyone on the ride scream. Meanwhile, Im sitting there yelling out IVE GOT IT. IVE GOT IT! Most of them think Im an idiot. (Shocker.)
Now, I know. Weve been pretty slack in the past. Weve never been to the Finding Nemo ride or Turtle Talk with Crush. So, we head over there to do that for the first time. Turtle Talk is awesome. Thats about all I can really say. Just a fun thing to watch, dude. Can I throw in a Cowabunga just because Im a child of the 80s?
After a trip to Mission Space, we look at our watches. Its 11:00, and you know what that means. The International Pavilion is now open. Since thats what we really go to EPCOT for anyway, we head towards the back. We also did something weve never done before. We went clockwise. We always start in Canada and work our way around that side, but this time we decided to break tradition and start in Mexico.
While were making our tour of the world, we notice that the Food and Wine Festival booths are being prepared. Cash registers are going on their stands, cooking utensils are being setup. Its just a reminder of how close we are with no luck. But the souvenir booths are not open and dont appear to be in the process of opening anytime soon. Bummer.
So we do our shopping. Some earrings from Mexico, a childs outfit from China for my niece (and Ive got to admit that she looks adorable in it), lunch in Germany, and then we see it. The booth is open. People are buying food. Whats going on here? The next booth is open, and the next. So I walk up to one of the people at a booth and ask whats going on. Were doing a soft opening today for cast members. Bur, really, everyones welcome.
OH
MY
GOD!
We quickly finish the shopping portion of our trip, and begin a 2nd tour of the world, this time stopping at the food booths along the way. Put simply
we start chowing down, and drinking a lot of wine. The perfect conclusion to this Disney trip.
Our story is almost done
but next time, Ill make you hungry.