10 out of of 14 Ain't bad..."Vovo you forgot to bring PaPa" Jan.2019 This was not our plan

Now its lunch time...DS1 wants to go to the ABC commisary...surely there are better places...but off we go....lines..lines...waiting ...waiting..lunch was just ok..we leave by 2:30 as we have a dinner reservation at Trattoria Al Forno at 6:00...then after heading to Epcot for FP for the sea with Nemo and Frozen ever after...

 

So DS2 and family take an Uber back to the WBC...DS1 and family take the boat to the BC. Now I get how the littles need to rest...but ...hey ...what about me...I take a walk around the grounds of the WBC...big place...very nice...wish we had more time and better weather to go to one of the pools..or activities...by this time I have killed enough time to take a shower..get ready for dinner...and more Waiting...ugh...DS2 family not ready...seriously people...get moving...So I take an Uber to the Boardwalk...and meet DS1 and Family at the restaurant...and more waiting...cannot sit down till everyon in party is there...

 

After dinner we walked on over to Epcot ..we still had time till our FP so we went into spaceship earth...and wouldn’t you know..it stops. While we are backwards..have I mentioned that I am not good on this stuff...
Now I’m sure it was around a minute..felt like longer...especially with the guy yelling about the ride breaking down. And we will all be stuck...and yes that guy was DS2. Thinks he was funny...umm not so much..










We did Nemo and friends. Then Frozen ever after



We got out of FEA just as the fireworks were about to start. Great ending to a great day.

Today’s total
22,472. Steps. 9.55 miles

 

Enjoying reading about your trip so far! I'm glad you got to go and experience it with your grandkids!

 

Thank you ..we had a great time. Exhausting..but fun..

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Tuesday January 15. I finally learned my lesson...so instead of sitting around waiting for everyone...I took an Uber to the Contemporary and walked from there. Got there for rope drop ...had a fun time leisurely walking around taking in the sights and sounds.

 

I watched the opening show. (Not sure how that pic is at the bottom)
So as they “let the Magic begin “







First the kiddos did mad tea party and then Magic carper ride. Of which I did neither of these. Don’t do spinning and heights.
Again. Why am I here.


We then did the Carousel. I did that one. Yeah me.



Dumbo next. Well not for me. Again. It’s a height thing




This was the morning welcome show. Really enjoyed that. Now again in true transparency some of the pics aren’t mine. I swear I took so many. And now looking back. Missed so many.
Up next ...

 

Next up. My favorite (well use to be). I have a new favorite...will share later
Pirates of the Caribbean
We were lucky we did this 3 times during our week




DS2 and DIL2 did Splash Mountain
They did it 3 times during the week
The rest of us took a pass ...

 

We did Mickeys Phillarmagic next...



Then went to do people over which broke Down




Next up lunch

 

Am I like the only one that thought BOG was just ok. I couldn’t wait to go. And was very underwhelmed...it was just ok...beautiful inside. But...

 

Tonight we decided to stay in ..we got pizzas and I took the kiddies mini golfing at the WBC which was free. They had a blast.


I decided to put on a little spread in my condo









Where is the golf ball???

 

Today’s total....tomorrow AK


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Once again I am up super early (I thought I was supposed to sleep in on vacation)
But who could sleep. AK Day.
Pandora FOP. Kilimanjaro safari
Get moving people.
So once again DH2 and family not ready. I called an Uber and go by myself. And so glad I did.
Got in early got a cup of coffee and got to walk around and peacefully take in this beautiful park. My new favorite park.

 

Animal Kingdom...has since become my favorite park...




I got to do lots of exploring while there on my own...it is truly beautiful..had to experience that with a large group with 5 kids under 10...


Once everybody got there we did Kilimanjaro Safari. I have mote pics. But having a hard time posting




Then Rain Forest Cafe for lunch


The birthday girl at Rain Forest Cafe


And everyone’s favorite The Lion King Show. I must say this never ever gets old...no matter how many times I have seen this..I still love it...








We also did FOP ....I have to admit...I kept my eyes closed through most of it...which I am so mad that I did...DH2 and wife and DIL1 all said it was the best attraction they have done...GD1 loved it. GD1 chickened our at the end and they have a waiting room for last minute no go,s ..
DIL1 screamed through the whole thing. Which in turn scared me






My late night treat. After our long day...up next HS in the evening

 

Animal Kingdom...has since become my favorite park...


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I got to do lots of exploring while there on my own...it is truly beautiful..had to experience that with a large group with 5 kids under 10...
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Once everybody got there we did Kilimanjaro Safari. I have mote pics. But having a hard time posting
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Then Rain Forest Cafe for lunch
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The birthday girl at Rain Forest Cafe

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And everyone’s favorite



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Back to Hollywood studios ..DS2 and wife did TOT again...and again..no thank you ....












We then did the Fantasmic show...not sure why I can’t find any pics of that



Total for the day