Mom had mentioned how we hadn't seen One Man's Dream in a few years, so that's where we went next. I read every single thing and really spent the time taking it in. I'm such a sucker for anything having to do with Walt's life and history, so I really enjoyed myself in here. I took a BILLION pictures in here, all of which I'm not going to include. But I picked a few favorites to show you:
I loved learning about the multiplane camera straight from Walt's mouth. I had totally forgotten about that and what an innovation it was.
If you're not familiar, basically the Walt Disney Company invented this amazing camera that changed the history of animated films forever. I'm not going to explain it in detail, but you should totally look it up cause it's quite interesting (especially if you're into film like me!). The first movie they used it for was Sleeping Beauty, and the difference is really stunning. It's quite relevant in today's times, with 3D being used so much. When I saw Beauty & the Beast 3D earlier this year, I noticed how well different things stood out, thanks in part to the multiplane camera that was invented all those years ago.
We only went through about half of the exhibit because I was SO TIRED that I could barely keep my eyes open. Plus, the movie was about to start and we didn't want to wait for the next showing. I was seriously about a half hour away from just leaning against a wall and falling asleep.
I posted on Twitter:
Always cry during One Man's Dream. Always!
It's just so amazing the way Walt followed his dreams and what he ended up creating. I've talked about this many times in my TRs, so I won't repeat myself, but the point is: Follow your dreams. Just do it. Imagine if Walt had not? Yeah... no. I don't wanna live in a world without Disney.
At this point, I hit the wall and totally could not go on. I said to my mom, "I'm sorry, but if I don't go take a nap right now I am going to pass out." Mom said something along the lines of, "Sorry? Are you kidding? I'm so tired I had to fight to keep my eyes open during the (One Man's Dream) movie!" Yeah, it was Day 8. We were definitely on the same "channeling Sleepy the dwarf" wavelength.
I posted on Twitter:
This happens toward the end of every trip - the fatigue suddenly hits me and I HAVE TO take a nap before continuing on. #cantkeepmyeyesopen
Yup. Sometimes there needs to be sleeping in Disney!!!
We decided we'd feel more like living, breathing human beings again after a good nap, so we headed out of the park and back to Pop Century to do just that.
Once we got back to the room, I changed right away and got into bed instantly.
Of course, as soon as my head hit the pillow, I became impossibly restless. This happens to me all the time and it's one of the most frustrating things in the world. I can be so tired I'm falling asleep standing up, and then when I lay down, it's like someone flips the ON switch.
Of course, I then proceeded to lay there and obsess about everything in my life for about an hour while my mom slept like a baby.
Oh, it was terrible. To be lying there...in bed... IN DISNEY!!!!!!!!! and be stuck in my head, worrying about stuff back home. Just awful.
After about 45 minutes I gave up, and decided to go for a walk to clear my head. I left my mom a note, and walked the long way to Everything Pop, where I got a Mickey Rice Crispie treat. Sorry for the lack of pictures here, I was in a pretty crummy mood with the trip winding down and all. I did NOT want to leave and I was really frustrated about not being able to sleep, because that meant I would be tired all night, and feel even worse. Luckily, the Mickey Rice Crispie treat helped (how could it not? Really). Even though I hadn't slept, walking around, getting some air (and sugar!) made me feel less tired. Then, my mom texted me saying she was awake and asking what I wanted to do, so I headed back to the room.
The plan was to go to Epcot until closing, and then take the monorail over to the Magic Kingdom for more late night
Livin' It Up. My mom got tired again just
hearing that, and said she needed more resting time if we were gonna stay out late. I totally understood, but I had to go to Downtown Disney to return the tights I bought earlier in the trip (you can only get your money back within 6 days of your purchase).
I told her to hang out at Pop and relax while I made the trip over to DTD, and we'd meet at Epcot later. I was kinda bummed that we were separating again, but I didn't want my mom to be super tired at the parks, so I knew it was definitely for the best.
Up Next: I cheer up! I mean, this is WALT FREAKIN' DISNEY WORLD after all.
Aaaaaawwww Livin It Up, love that feeling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!