And Nanny Came Too! Day 10 - Epcot Again - The DIS Discussion Forums

zummerzet66 · 07-06-2009, 04:15 PM

Monday 14th April 2008

The Cast:

Me (Matt) 42, though young at heart!
DW (Claire) 41, and ditto
DS11 (Samuel), already a teenager!
DS9 (Tommy), daredevil coaster rider!
and Nanny!

Today we've decided to hit Epcot, as the other day we only did Soarin' due to being in World Showcase for most of the day. In my book, a full day in a park definitely needs a full breakfast so it's back to the Perkins we went to on our first full day, as we'd had such a good breakfast there. We are not let down, and we even get Caroline again, our server from last week. Food as follows:

Me: Meatlover's Scrambler (again!)
DW: Egg Classic
DS's: City Slicker
Nanny: Over 55's Egg Classic

Whilst Boma is my favourite Floridian breakfast by a country mile, I rate Perkins as the best off-site breakfast going, and we will definitely be going there more than once next time. $50 with drinks and tip.

So, to Epcot. Test Track is one of our favourite rides, so we head straight there and grab FP's whilst joining the (not very long) Standby line. Like Star Tours at DHS, Nanny decides to sit out the second ride, and we meet up with her in the "car showroom" at the end of the ride. We all enjoy trying out the various cars for size, and I have to say that, although I think cars of that size carbon footprint are a bit daft, having sat behind the wheel of a Hummer, I can really see what the attraction is!

I have NO idea who the young girl is in the rear seat!

Like father, like son!

Nanny's always wanted a Saab

One day, lad!

From Test Track we head over to Spaceship Earth, where there is a reasonable queue, but nothing too excessive. I like this ride. Nothing over the top, but an enjoyable lesson in Communications history. Nemo & Friends is next, and we all absolutely LOVE the seagulls outside (Mine, Mine, Mine!). Like Spaceship Earth, this another relaxing ride, and very cleverly done. I have to buy myself a mug with the seagulls on, and DS11 buys a tee-shirt with the same design. In keeping with our new, relaxed approach, next up is Living With The Land, which again is very informative as well as enjoyable.

Journey Into Imagination is next. Now, I remember doing this last time round, and I thought I remembered enjoying it. I certainly wasn't expecting what we actually got, and I'm SURE it was different last time. I know a lot of people reckon It's A Small World is the worst ride at Disney but, for me, it's this. Much as I love Eric Idle, this is just daft. Strike this off the list for 2010! Fortunately, there are no such problems with Honey I Shrunk The Audience. I love ALL the 3-D shows in the parks, and this is a good as any of the others (actually, ITTBAB is probably me favourite, but this and Philharmagic are VERY close behind).

We're all starting to flag a bit, so we decide to take a Monorail ride all the way round so Nanny can get a different perspective on things. Having set off from Epcot and arrived back there, we all agree that enough's enough for today, and we head on out to Logan's Roadhouse for tea. I'd really liked the look of this place on its website, and had read some very favourable reviews on here, so I'm really looking forward to this. It doesn't disappoint, and the kids love the bucket of peanuts to chuck around, err, I mean, to eat. Having had warm bread rolls to start off with, we then order:

Me: Teryaki Steak
DW: Pick 3 Starter (as a main course)
DS11 Burger
DS9: Popcorn Shrimp
Nanny: Shrimp Trio

$60 with drink and tip, well worth the money!

That's about it for today. Nanny flies home tomorrow!

jamjar84 · 07-07-2009, 05:47 AM

Sounds like you had fun. Hope Nanny has enjoyed the holiday.

natalielongstaff · 07-07-2009, 06:05 AM

A fab day at EPCOT

Pegasus928 · 07-07-2009, 07:13 AM

Good that you managed to fit the Epcot rides in today.

suzycute · 07-07-2009, 12:12 PM

Sounds like you've had a great time trying out lots of different restaurants!

cap'njack. · 07-08-2009, 05:38 AM

Another great day at Epcot.

It's funny how people's taste's in rides are so vastly different...I like IASW and I love Living with the Land...I detest Honey I Shrunk the Audience though

mandymouse · 07-09-2009, 07:54 AM

A great day in my fave park

07-06-2009, 04:15 PM	#1
zummerzet66 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK Posts: 34	And Nanny Came Too! Day 10 - Epcot Again Monday 14th April 2008 The Cast: Me (Matt) 42, though young at heart! DW (Claire) 41, and ditto DS11 (Samuel), already a teenager! DS9 (Tommy), daredevil coaster rider! and Nanny! Today we've decided to hit Epcot, as the other day we only did Soarin' due to being in World Showcase for most of the day. In my book, a full day in a park definitely needs a full breakfast so it's back to the Perkins we went to on our first full day, as we'd had such a good breakfast there. We are not let down, and we even get Caroline again, our server from last week. Food as follows: Me: Meatlover's Scrambler (again!) DW: Egg Classic DS's: City Slicker Nanny: Over 55's Egg Classic Whilst Boma is my favourite Floridian breakfast by a country mile, I rate Perkins as the best off-site breakfast going, and we will definitely be going there more than once next time. $50 with drinks and tip. So, to Epcot. Test Track is one of our favourite rides, so we head straight there and grab FP's whilst joining the (not very long) Standby line. Like Star Tours at DHS, Nanny decides to sit out the second ride, and we meet up with her in the "car showroom" at the end of the ride. We all enjoy trying out the various cars for size, and I have to say that, although I think cars of that size carbon footprint are a bit daft, having sat behind the wheel of a Hummer, I can really see what the attraction is! I have NO idea who the young girl is in the rear seat! Like father, like son! Nanny's always wanted a Saab One day, lad! From Test Track we head over to Spaceship Earth, where there is a reasonable queue, but nothing too excessive. I like this ride. Nothing over the top, but an enjoyable lesson in Communications history. Nemo & Friends is next, and we all absolutely LOVE the seagulls outside (Mine, Mine, Mine!). Like Spaceship Earth, this another relaxing ride, and very cleverly done. I have to buy myself a mug with the seagulls on, and DS11 buys a tee-shirt with the same design. In keeping with our new, relaxed approach, next up is Living With The Land, which again is very informative as well as enjoyable. Journey Into Imagination is next. Now, I remember doing this last time round, and I thought I remembered enjoying it. I certainly wasn't expecting what we actually got, and I'm SURE it was different last time. I know a lot of people reckon It's A Small World is the worst ride at Disney but, for me, it's this. Much as I love Eric Idle, this is just daft. Strike this off the list for 2010! Fortunately, there are no such problems with Honey I Shrunk The Audience. I love ALL the 3-D shows in the parks, and this is a good as any of the others (actually, ITTBAB is probably me favourite, but this and Philharmagic are VERY close behind). We're all starting to flag a bit, so we decide to take a Monorail ride all the way round so Nanny can get a different perspective on things. Having set off from Epcot and arrived back there, we all agree that enough's enough for today, and we head on out to Logan's Roadhouse for tea. I'd really liked the look of this place on its website, and had read some very favourable reviews on here, so I'm really looking forward to this. It doesn't disappoint, and the kids love the bucket of peanuts to chuck around, err, I mean, to eat. Having had warm bread rolls to start off with, we then order: Me: Teryaki Steak DW: Pick 3 Starter (as a main course) DS11 Burger DS9: Popcorn Shrimp Nanny: Shrimp Trio $60 with drink and tip, well worth the money! That's about it for today. Nanny flies home tomorrow!

07-07-2009, 06:05 AM	#3
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate nowI will be back later too stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 71,497	A fab day at EPCOT __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

07-07-2009, 07:13 AM	#4
Pegasus928 Is really pleased that the Spell-Checker Fairy (DW) keeps an eye on his posts. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sometimes on dry land - sometimes in the North Sea Posts: 2,040	Good that you managed to fit the Epcot rides in today. __________________ Check out our 2009 Florida Music Video HERE Our 2005 Florida Music Video HERE Our Halloween 2009 Trip Report with lots of pictures HERE And our February 2009 Trip Report HERE www.nicholls2010.co.uk/florida

07-07-2009, 12:12 PM	#5
suzycute DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St Albans Posts: 1,087	Sounds like you've had a great time trying out lots of different restaurants! __________________

07-08-2009, 05:38 AM	#6
cap'njack. is part of the DLRP Clique and Brainwashing team...apparently Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gillingham, Kent Posts: 5,934	Another great day at Epcot. It's funny how people's taste's in rides are so vastly different...I like IASW and I love Living with the Land...I detest Honey I Shrunk the Audience though __________________ No trips currently planned

07-07-2009, 05:47 AM	#2
jamjar84 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 234	Sounds like you had fun. Hope Nanny has enjoyed the holiday.

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07-09-2009, 07:54 AM	#7
mandymouse If It's Not A Bahama Mama Then I'm Not Interested Can I put my Christmas Tree up yet ? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nuneaton U.K. Posts: 57,830	A great day in my fave park __________________ Mandy xx Needs a new 2010 ticker, and wants one NOW !!!!!

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