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Monday - Sept. 8th, 2008 - Our 1st day at the parks!
Epcot Day!!!
We were awakened by the "Big Cheese" himself at 6:30 AM. I've got our clothing laid out. My Baggallini is packed. Just got to pretty myself up.
Doug ate some cereal and I had a granola bar and we were off!
Here we are ready to go. Take note of my hair.
We got to the West bus stop at 7:15 AM. A bus had just taken off when we were walking up. Another family was waiting. They asked where we were going. They hadn't seen an Epcot bus yet.
A bus for MK swings in. The family that were waiting got on. I bid them a good day!
A bus for DHS is next. Nope we're going to Epcot.
A bus for MK again. HUM!!!! By this time another family strolled up. Mom, Dad, 3 little tikes. I was watching the dad. He just wouldn't sit still. Pacing back and forth, jack jawing, looking at his watch. I think he needed more caffeine. His kids were angels. Sat still, quiet.
I look at my watch just as another bus was pulling in - 7:35AM. This bus was for AK. Neither of us needed that one. Now I'm starting to wonder if Epcot is even open today!!?? All the buses that were pulling in were empty too!
Another MK bus. Alright, this is just not funny anymore! I walk up to the driver after Mr. Caffeine and crew climb on board. I ask if any buses are running for Epcot because we've been here since 7:15 AM. The driver says, 'The Epcot buses don't start until 7:45 AM. Should be one here shortly.' I say thanks and note that my watch says 7:50 AM.
It finally got there at 8:05 AM. Not a good way to start my vacation. I am not amused or impressed. It's a good thing we had Driver Dave!!! He was from upstate New Jersey or New York. He sounded kinda funny!
He told some funny jokes and then did the routine of 'Hey this road doesn't look familiar, folks. I think it might take us just a little longer than I thought to get to Epcot.' It took everything I had not to talk back.
We got to Epcot at 8:25 AM. The standard Icon pics from the front.
Doug and I proceeded to the rope of doom. There was a lot of people bunched up which is deceiving. It wasn't that crowded. Not much of a preshow here. Just some of the characters waving and high fiveing.
I felt bad for a couple in front of us. One of their youngsters just wasn't happy. And this kid had a set of lungs, I kid you not. He and his brother were in a double stroller. The other little guy was fine. But the screamer just wouldn't be appeased. We saw the screamer on his poppa's shoulders later. He had cheered up quite a bit I'm happy to report.
At rope drop everyone got herded like beef to the slaughter. Whichever direction you went you were guided by the CMs. I was using the UG touring plan. Soarin' Fast Passes were first.
So we entered the oh so good smelling Land pavilion. What was that smell? It was chickens being roasted up in Sunshine Season's. We wound around the first floor down the stairs to the bottom floor, slapped a few Mickey hands going by SS cafe, over to the FP machines. 1 guy in front of me, in, out, done. SWEET!! Gotta be back in 1 hour.
Now to Test Track. The place was empty, friends. On the way a CM playing with her balls - don't re-read that, I mean the big plastic ones that they have for sale, stopped us and started chatting. Like I said, I've got one of those faces. She wanted to know where we were from, Happy Anniversary, Did we know about the digital signs that displayed the wait times, Where were we headed, on and on and on. I like nice people. I really do, but lady your holdin' me up from my first day of fun!!!!! I slowly started to walk towards Test Track nodding and agreeing and thanking the whole time when finally she said, 'Oh I don't want to keep......' I was gone with Doug in tow.
Our first ride at WDW. Can I get a YEEHAW!!!!!
Loved it!!!! It's even better at night! However, after the 70 mile an hour jaunt around the oval, my quaff was destroyed. I had to peel it off my sweaty forehead and moist face. YAY! As the day progresses, you will see the utter failure of Paul Mitchell's hair spray. Sorry Paul!
Our 2nd ride - Soarin'. Does it live up to all the hype???
Next: Day 3, Part 2: Humidity + Test Track = A Bad Hair Day
Epcot Day!!!
We were awakened by the "Big Cheese" himself at 6:30 AM. I've got our clothing laid out. My Baggallini is packed. Just got to pretty myself up.
Doug ate some cereal and I had a granola bar and we were off!
Here we are ready to go. Take note of my hair.
We got to the West bus stop at 7:15 AM. A bus had just taken off when we were walking up. Another family was waiting. They asked where we were going. They hadn't seen an Epcot bus yet.
A bus for MK swings in. The family that were waiting got on. I bid them a good day!
A bus for DHS is next. Nope we're going to Epcot.
A bus for MK again. HUM!!!! By this time another family strolled up. Mom, Dad, 3 little tikes. I was watching the dad. He just wouldn't sit still. Pacing back and forth, jack jawing, looking at his watch. I think he needed more caffeine. His kids were angels. Sat still, quiet.
I look at my watch just as another bus was pulling in - 7:35AM. This bus was for AK. Neither of us needed that one. Now I'm starting to wonder if Epcot is even open today!!?? All the buses that were pulling in were empty too!
Another MK bus. Alright, this is just not funny anymore! I walk up to the driver after Mr. Caffeine and crew climb on board. I ask if any buses are running for Epcot because we've been here since 7:15 AM. The driver says, 'The Epcot buses don't start until 7:45 AM. Should be one here shortly.' I say thanks and note that my watch says 7:50 AM.
It finally got there at 8:05 AM. Not a good way to start my vacation. I am not amused or impressed. It's a good thing we had Driver Dave!!! He was from upstate New Jersey or New York. He sounded kinda funny!
He told some funny jokes and then did the routine of 'Hey this road doesn't look familiar, folks. I think it might take us just a little longer than I thought to get to Epcot.' It took everything I had not to talk back. We got to Epcot at 8:25 AM. The standard Icon pics from the front.
Doug and I proceeded to the rope of doom. There was a lot of people bunched up which is deceiving. It wasn't that crowded. Not much of a preshow here. Just some of the characters waving and high fiveing.
I felt bad for a couple in front of us. One of their youngsters just wasn't happy. And this kid had a set of lungs, I kid you not. He and his brother were in a double stroller. The other little guy was fine. But the screamer just wouldn't be appeased. We saw the screamer on his poppa's shoulders later. He had cheered up quite a bit I'm happy to report.
At rope drop everyone got herded like beef to the slaughter. Whichever direction you went you were guided by the CMs. I was using the UG touring plan. Soarin' Fast Passes were first.
So we entered the oh so good smelling Land pavilion. What was that smell? It was chickens being roasted up in Sunshine Season's. We wound around the first floor down the stairs to the bottom floor, slapped a few Mickey hands going by SS cafe, over to the FP machines. 1 guy in front of me, in, out, done. SWEET!! Gotta be back in 1 hour.
Now to Test Track. The place was empty, friends. On the way a CM playing with her balls - don't re-read that, I mean the big plastic ones that they have for sale, stopped us and started chatting. Like I said, I've got one of those faces. She wanted to know where we were from, Happy Anniversary, Did we know about the digital signs that displayed the wait times, Where were we headed, on and on and on. I like nice people. I really do, but lady your holdin' me up from my first day of fun!!!!! I slowly started to walk towards Test Track nodding and agreeing and thanking the whole time when finally she said, 'Oh I don't want to keep......' I was gone with Doug in tow.
Our first ride at WDW. Can I get a YEEHAW!!!!!
Loved it!!!! It's even better at night! However, after the 70 mile an hour jaunt around the oval, my quaff was destroyed. I had to peel it off my sweaty forehead and moist face. YAY! As the day progresses, you will see the utter failure of Paul Mitchell's hair spray. Sorry Paul!
Our 2nd ride - Soarin'. Does it live up to all the hype???
Next: Day 3, Part 2: Humidity + Test Track = A Bad Hair Day
Seriously though, I totally feel your excitement! I can't wait to hear more 
We had terrible bus problems at POR this year 
So true 
Totally reminded me of my DH every time I made him get up for rope drop.
You got to meet Glenda!
. How did I miss 3 updates
