Alice28
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Saturday, March 1st Epcot! Rose & Crown for dinner
We head out to Epcot around 8:40. We get on the monorail and switch off at the TTC. I grew to hate the ramps at the TTC. I wish you could beam across the station like Star Trek guys can. Anyway, we arrived about 9:10 or so and made it through security. We hoofed it over to Test Track- I forgot how big Epcot is, especially the Future World area. Innoventions made things a little disorienting for me because its in the middle and blocks the view of the pavilions on the opposite side. So we do the baby swap on Test Track- I was a little confused at first where to wait because none of the CMs were clear- it was just Follow the ramp. First I go all the way out and I think, Now I know this isnt right. So I backtrack and see the little waiting area with the TV and I realize that this must be where you wait. Soon enough, the crew comes out the exit, and Bob, Sam and I go again. It was fun, and Bob kept talking the whole entire time- Ok, now the break test is next here comes the cold part..here is the fast part. As much as I love my husband I was like Could ya be quiet and let me enjoy the ride?? And that I did- although I would never wait in a huge line for it. Then we went over to the Wonders of Life. We all watched Cranium Command, which was very funny, especially if you are a fan of the late 80s Saturday Night Live cast. It includes Dana Carvey, Kevin Nealon & Jon Lovitz. Bob, Dad & Sam went on Body Wars while Mom, Sara and I sat out with Josh. He loved the tilted room. He ran up and down the little stairs outside of it and then ran up and down the ramp in the room. We then exited the pavilion and criss-crossed over to the Land. We were hungry at this point so we went to the Sunshine Food Fair. Bob and I decide to get BBQ chicken sandwiches and corn dogs for the kids. I was disappointed that they only had caffeine free Diet Coke- I need my caffeine!! I also didnt care for the Iced Tea at WDW- it is from the soda dispensers and not freshly brewed. But I digress. This was probably my least favorite meal of the whole trip. The sandwiches were dry- they were BBQ basted, no sauce on the bun, no lettuce or tomato either. Just a chicken breast on a dry bun. It did come with a chocolate chip cookie and fries though. The corn dogs were really small, but they came with chips and a drink. Joshua, for some reason, loved my sandwich, so I let him eat as much as he wanted, and I ate half his corn dog. Lunch was about $26. I left still feeling hungry and irritable, but I got over it. Then we went on the boat ride in the Land and I find that interesting- I like all the plants. Dad liked the fish farms. After the land we decided to split up with all the parents going towards the World Showcase and us toward Living Seas, Spaceship Earth and then back to the hotel. While were in the Living Seas wait area, I see my parents, but no Sara. They got split up somehow, so we checked out the fish (Josh was mesmerized- Sam thought it was neat), were disappointed that we were at the wrong time for the dolphins and made our way out. Are the manatees there anymore? I only saw signs about the dolphins. We went in Spaceship Earth (although Bob didnt want to, I made him) and enjoyed that. It stopped 2-3 times, and I assume it was for wheelchair assistance. We hiked to the monorail and were able to sit with the driver! How wonderful! Except that my darling 20 month old SCREAMED the entire time. He wanted to climb into the nose of the monorail (where the windshield meets the nose) and I wouldnt let him. He was sooo mad. I felt badly for the driver, but I refuse to let my kids run wild. We finally get to the TTC and the driver quietly gives Sam his pilots license and we apologize and get out of there. And it is POURING buckets of rain! We run over to the other ramp and get on the resort monorail. We finally make it back and put Joshua down for a nap. Bob and Sam get ready to go for a swim at the Polynesian. Our pool is being rehabbed so the Contemporary mailed us a letter about 10 days before departure apologizing for the inconvenience and letting us know that we will be allowed to swim at the Poly, the Grand Floridian or the Wilderness Lodge. A bummer, and yet its cool that we can see the other pools. I was a bit pouty that I couldnt go, and Bibbity-Bobbity-Boo my Fairy Godmother arrived. Okay, okay, it was Sara, and she said, Ill watch Josh, you go and swim. You dont have to twist my arm! So I got changed in a flash and off we went. It wasnt hot, but warm enough to swim and it wasnt raining anymore. The Poly pool is very nice, with a waterfall and a volcano slide. It also has jets of luke-warm water that come into the main pool, kind of like a hot tub, yet without being hot or a tub. We swam for probably about 40 minutes and then Sam cut his foot. So we decided to go. I let him take his sandals off inside the monorail, and that his button-up shirt fell off while we were getting off at the CR (we didnt button it up- he just wore it loose). Boy, did we get some mini-lectures from both of the monorail CMs at the CR station. Of course, they didnt know he just cut his foot right where his sandal strap laid, and they didnt know he did have his shirt most of the time- I guess we broke two rules by letting our 5 year old take his sandals and shirt off and they told us Next time keep his shirt and shoes on!! It annoyed me, but I just let it go. It mostly annoyed me because no sooner than the first one stopped talking, the second CM said it again. I guess he didnt hear the other guy admonish us already. We rest for a while longer in the room and then get ready to go back to Epcot.
We head back to Epcot around 5:30 or so. We cut through Ice Station Cool and here is the moment Ive been planning for months. To innocently get everyone to try the Beverly! When I was 20 or so, my Mom and I took one of our many driving trips from San Jose to DL and on the way home we stopped at a Carls Jr. She detests Dr. Pepper, so before we left I got refills- I refilled hers with Diet Coke like a good daughter, and got Dr. Pepper for myself- not something I normally drink but its ok. We must have drove for an hour before she asked for her soda, and I give her the Dr. Pepper. It was one of the funniest reactions ever!! It is one of our family legends. Anyway, here comes Dr. Pepper saga Part 2. Were all tasting the sodas, and I go to my Mom & Bob, Mmm, I hear this Italian soda is tasty. I even bravely take a sip so they see me drink it (Ewwww) and I go, yeah, this IS good! You gotta try it. And they do!!!! And I laughed so hard and my Mom was like, The worst part is you knew and were planning this for months, you little brat!! Of course we were all laughing. So I go and find my Dad and pulled it on him as well. Oh my, good times, I tell you, good times. We did like the Chinese one and a few of the others too. We head over to the U.K for our PS at the Rose and Crown. I went to the podium around 6:30 and politely said we have a PS for 7:30 and if at all possible we would love a patio seat. She said, We give you the first available table, no guarantees. Im sure they are asked that question a bazillion times and are sick of it, but her tone was pretty rude. I shrug it off and we go exploring in the pavilion. The kids love the maze and we meet up with Pooh and Tigger! It was so great because it was a surprise encounter- we werent expecting to see them. Josh was freaking out- in a good way. He kept running back and forth in a frenzy between the two characters and they were so good with him- lots of hugs and kisses. Luckily there were only a small handful of kids in there, so we werent robbing anyone of their turn to see Pooh and Tigger. We managed to drag them out of there (this was in the Pooh shop in the back of the UK) and I found some Almond and Apricot hand crème I loved, but I didnt buy it. Before we go check in, Josh spots Tigger again and bolts back there to give him another hug. Very sweet. We are seated at Rose and Crown and darn, were inside. I was trying not to be disappointed, but I was. Then our server, Kerry approached the table & my gray skies cleared up. She was absolutely marvelous. Very cordial, warm, & efficient. She chitchatted with us several times during dinner and was so wonderful to the boys. We ordered 3 orders of the fish & chips, 1 prime rib dinner, & 1 special that was steak & seafood stuffed shrimp. The kids had a Mary Poppins cheese pizza & a hot dog. Mom & Dad split a salad as well. Kerry brought our drinks out (cute plastic cups for the kids- Im easily entertained) and some rolls which we demolished. Our food came pretty quickly and it was hot & very tasty. I ate all of my fish & Josh gobbled up my peas. Kerry said, How delightful! (In her clipped British accent) Someone who actually likes the peas!! A manager type person also came by and made chitchat with us, asking about our stay, where we were from and interacted with the kids. Sara picked up the tab, which was very nice of her!! I left a very positive comment card for Kerry and we staked out a great spot just to the left of the pub for Illuminations. I had bought Sam a Buzz light spinner earlier at the hotel (about $12) so both boys were spinning their light chasers. We enjoyed Illuminations very much- Josh kept pointing and bouncing to the music. Its cute to see babies get into stuff like that. We dragged our tired buns to the monorail and went back to the room and crashed.
Magical Moments: Fooling everyone with the Beverly (although I guess it would be everyone elses Chernabog moment J) Having Kerry as our server at Rose and Crown, the kids seeing Pooh and Tigger, Illuminations.
Chernabog Moments: Being snipped at by the monorail CMs about Sams shoes and shirt. Sam cutting his foot at the pool.
We head out to Epcot around 8:40. We get on the monorail and switch off at the TTC. I grew to hate the ramps at the TTC. I wish you could beam across the station like Star Trek guys can. Anyway, we arrived about 9:10 or so and made it through security. We hoofed it over to Test Track- I forgot how big Epcot is, especially the Future World area. Innoventions made things a little disorienting for me because its in the middle and blocks the view of the pavilions on the opposite side. So we do the baby swap on Test Track- I was a little confused at first where to wait because none of the CMs were clear- it was just Follow the ramp. First I go all the way out and I think, Now I know this isnt right. So I backtrack and see the little waiting area with the TV and I realize that this must be where you wait. Soon enough, the crew comes out the exit, and Bob, Sam and I go again. It was fun, and Bob kept talking the whole entire time- Ok, now the break test is next here comes the cold part..here is the fast part. As much as I love my husband I was like Could ya be quiet and let me enjoy the ride?? And that I did- although I would never wait in a huge line for it. Then we went over to the Wonders of Life. We all watched Cranium Command, which was very funny, especially if you are a fan of the late 80s Saturday Night Live cast. It includes Dana Carvey, Kevin Nealon & Jon Lovitz. Bob, Dad & Sam went on Body Wars while Mom, Sara and I sat out with Josh. He loved the tilted room. He ran up and down the little stairs outside of it and then ran up and down the ramp in the room. We then exited the pavilion and criss-crossed over to the Land. We were hungry at this point so we went to the Sunshine Food Fair. Bob and I decide to get BBQ chicken sandwiches and corn dogs for the kids. I was disappointed that they only had caffeine free Diet Coke- I need my caffeine!! I also didnt care for the Iced Tea at WDW- it is from the soda dispensers and not freshly brewed. But I digress. This was probably my least favorite meal of the whole trip. The sandwiches were dry- they were BBQ basted, no sauce on the bun, no lettuce or tomato either. Just a chicken breast on a dry bun. It did come with a chocolate chip cookie and fries though. The corn dogs were really small, but they came with chips and a drink. Joshua, for some reason, loved my sandwich, so I let him eat as much as he wanted, and I ate half his corn dog. Lunch was about $26. I left still feeling hungry and irritable, but I got over it. Then we went on the boat ride in the Land and I find that interesting- I like all the plants. Dad liked the fish farms. After the land we decided to split up with all the parents going towards the World Showcase and us toward Living Seas, Spaceship Earth and then back to the hotel. While were in the Living Seas wait area, I see my parents, but no Sara. They got split up somehow, so we checked out the fish (Josh was mesmerized- Sam thought it was neat), were disappointed that we were at the wrong time for the dolphins and made our way out. Are the manatees there anymore? I only saw signs about the dolphins. We went in Spaceship Earth (although Bob didnt want to, I made him) and enjoyed that. It stopped 2-3 times, and I assume it was for wheelchair assistance. We hiked to the monorail and were able to sit with the driver! How wonderful! Except that my darling 20 month old SCREAMED the entire time. He wanted to climb into the nose of the monorail (where the windshield meets the nose) and I wouldnt let him. He was sooo mad. I felt badly for the driver, but I refuse to let my kids run wild. We finally get to the TTC and the driver quietly gives Sam his pilots license and we apologize and get out of there. And it is POURING buckets of rain! We run over to the other ramp and get on the resort monorail. We finally make it back and put Joshua down for a nap. Bob and Sam get ready to go for a swim at the Polynesian. Our pool is being rehabbed so the Contemporary mailed us a letter about 10 days before departure apologizing for the inconvenience and letting us know that we will be allowed to swim at the Poly, the Grand Floridian or the Wilderness Lodge. A bummer, and yet its cool that we can see the other pools. I was a bit pouty that I couldnt go, and Bibbity-Bobbity-Boo my Fairy Godmother arrived. Okay, okay, it was Sara, and she said, Ill watch Josh, you go and swim. You dont have to twist my arm! So I got changed in a flash and off we went. It wasnt hot, but warm enough to swim and it wasnt raining anymore. The Poly pool is very nice, with a waterfall and a volcano slide. It also has jets of luke-warm water that come into the main pool, kind of like a hot tub, yet without being hot or a tub. We swam for probably about 40 minutes and then Sam cut his foot. So we decided to go. I let him take his sandals off inside the monorail, and that his button-up shirt fell off while we were getting off at the CR (we didnt button it up- he just wore it loose). Boy, did we get some mini-lectures from both of the monorail CMs at the CR station. Of course, they didnt know he just cut his foot right where his sandal strap laid, and they didnt know he did have his shirt most of the time- I guess we broke two rules by letting our 5 year old take his sandals and shirt off and they told us Next time keep his shirt and shoes on!! It annoyed me, but I just let it go. It mostly annoyed me because no sooner than the first one stopped talking, the second CM said it again. I guess he didnt hear the other guy admonish us already. We rest for a while longer in the room and then get ready to go back to Epcot.
We head back to Epcot around 5:30 or so. We cut through Ice Station Cool and here is the moment Ive been planning for months. To innocently get everyone to try the Beverly! When I was 20 or so, my Mom and I took one of our many driving trips from San Jose to DL and on the way home we stopped at a Carls Jr. She detests Dr. Pepper, so before we left I got refills- I refilled hers with Diet Coke like a good daughter, and got Dr. Pepper for myself- not something I normally drink but its ok. We must have drove for an hour before she asked for her soda, and I give her the Dr. Pepper. It was one of the funniest reactions ever!! It is one of our family legends. Anyway, here comes Dr. Pepper saga Part 2. Were all tasting the sodas, and I go to my Mom & Bob, Mmm, I hear this Italian soda is tasty. I even bravely take a sip so they see me drink it (Ewwww) and I go, yeah, this IS good! You gotta try it. And they do!!!! And I laughed so hard and my Mom was like, The worst part is you knew and were planning this for months, you little brat!! Of course we were all laughing. So I go and find my Dad and pulled it on him as well. Oh my, good times, I tell you, good times. We did like the Chinese one and a few of the others too. We head over to the U.K for our PS at the Rose and Crown. I went to the podium around 6:30 and politely said we have a PS for 7:30 and if at all possible we would love a patio seat. She said, We give you the first available table, no guarantees. Im sure they are asked that question a bazillion times and are sick of it, but her tone was pretty rude. I shrug it off and we go exploring in the pavilion. The kids love the maze and we meet up with Pooh and Tigger! It was so great because it was a surprise encounter- we werent expecting to see them. Josh was freaking out- in a good way. He kept running back and forth in a frenzy between the two characters and they were so good with him- lots of hugs and kisses. Luckily there were only a small handful of kids in there, so we werent robbing anyone of their turn to see Pooh and Tigger. We managed to drag them out of there (this was in the Pooh shop in the back of the UK) and I found some Almond and Apricot hand crème I loved, but I didnt buy it. Before we go check in, Josh spots Tigger again and bolts back there to give him another hug. Very sweet. We are seated at Rose and Crown and darn, were inside. I was trying not to be disappointed, but I was. Then our server, Kerry approached the table & my gray skies cleared up. She was absolutely marvelous. Very cordial, warm, & efficient. She chitchatted with us several times during dinner and was so wonderful to the boys. We ordered 3 orders of the fish & chips, 1 prime rib dinner, & 1 special that was steak & seafood stuffed shrimp. The kids had a Mary Poppins cheese pizza & a hot dog. Mom & Dad split a salad as well. Kerry brought our drinks out (cute plastic cups for the kids- Im easily entertained) and some rolls which we demolished. Our food came pretty quickly and it was hot & very tasty. I ate all of my fish & Josh gobbled up my peas. Kerry said, How delightful! (In her clipped British accent) Someone who actually likes the peas!! A manager type person also came by and made chitchat with us, asking about our stay, where we were from and interacted with the kids. Sara picked up the tab, which was very nice of her!! I left a very positive comment card for Kerry and we staked out a great spot just to the left of the pub for Illuminations. I had bought Sam a Buzz light spinner earlier at the hotel (about $12) so both boys were spinning their light chasers. We enjoyed Illuminations very much- Josh kept pointing and bouncing to the music. Its cute to see babies get into stuff like that. We dragged our tired buns to the monorail and went back to the room and crashed.
Magical Moments: Fooling everyone with the Beverly (although I guess it would be everyone elses Chernabog moment J) Having Kerry as our server at Rose and Crown, the kids seeing Pooh and Tigger, Illuminations.
Chernabog Moments: Being snipped at by the monorail CMs about Sams shoes and shirt. Sam cutting his foot at the pool.
