Day Three Part Six
It was so hot during our days that we took longer than normal breaks
.Hot. Dont even begin to describe it!!! The ninth level of Heck was probably 20 degrees cooler!!! Add to that, that the super cool, spray-on sunscreen we brought with us had the protection consistency of water
(mental note, next time test the sunscreen out before getting in a position of needing it!) I dont remember ever being so hot down there. And we have been in August.
We decide to spend our evening in Epcot. With Off Kilter. It wasnt all my idea. Okay, maybe it was mostly my idea.
Actually, we had yet to ride our two Epcot favorites, Test Track and Mission Space
.Her favorites, Im more of a Soarin and Figament sort of guy! Our plan was to get fastpasses for whichever line was longer and wait for the other. When we got there, there was no line for Spaceship Earth so I agreed to get the fastpasses while the others rode. I walk the fastest and it gave me a chance for a little alone time, which every mom needs on a family vacation.
I got fastpasses for Test Track which were about thiry minutes away (unbelievable) and Mission Space had a five minutes wait so I knew wed do fine. I spent my time trolling the pin store and spending some quality time with my favorite fountain. Doesnt get better than that!
Em sat with Chuck this time and neither of them particularly remember it, but here are the photos.
Mission Space was fun as always and we just walked right on.
I love this ride, not so much for the ride itself, but for the fun we have on it. This is the only Thrill ride that a family of four is really all by themselves. Without the worry of bothering other people, we can scream and talk loudly, and really get into it. You know, like Press the button, Em or we all die! That sort of thing. At one point, the capcom told Chuck to release the shields and he yelled, Ive just released my bowels!
I have no memory of this. Sure, you don't.
On to Test Track. Not my favorite, but its fun. I just keep thinking of how many times a day that ride goes down, and what if we are the ones on that fast straightaway when it does. But no worries, Nothing can hurt you at WDW, right? We rode with two small children, a brother and sister from Tennessee. I thought they were awfully young to ride alone, but they said they always do because the single rider line goes faster. They were very sweet and we had a great time with them. When we were going towards the barrier test, the ride went down and Chuck turned to the little boy and said, I told you not to push that button!
Jake trying to capture images for the trip report.
Should we be going this fast?
After our ride it was over to Canada to see a few sets of Off Kilter. I had to get a good fix to last until December.
That I can understand. However the cardboard sign you were holding saying Marry me Jamie bears a bit of an explanation! I have no memory of this.
Chuck found a great place to set up his tripod next to the rocks in Canada. We could spend the evening watching Off Kilter and waiting for Illuminations.
It was great! With the rocks on one side of us, I only had to worry about fireworks squatters trying to move in on us from the right
.unless they rappel down the side of the rocks
The cannons are already in place.
Between sets, I took Em over to Mousegears to spend some of her money on the one thing she really wanted: Candy!! She filled up a bag with everything under the sun. Chuck and Jake stayed behind to save our spot.
Chuck looks thrilled.
We were back in time for another Off Kilter set. After that we just waited for Illuminations and soaked up the atmosphere at Epcot. I, however, still had jewelry on my mind. Ive been in that UK shop so many times, but tonight was the night! A girl not should have to wait for a man to buy her a ring, anyway!!
Here it is. Its a Celtic knot design and I wear it every day. I love it. Sorry its not a great picture!
Next trip, Ill get some matching earrings!
Finally its time! Who doesnt love Illuminations?
Afetr being Inspired by Illuminations, we slowly walked around the pond, allowing Chuck to stop and take as many pictures as he liked.
She says that now, but I seem to recall a lot of impatient looks and foot tapping and the occasional dont you already have a picture of that? and the busses are going to stop running soon It was a beautiful night. I cant think of a better way to end a day at EPCOT!
One last stop. The lights in the ground in Innoventions Plaza.
Goodnight Epcot!
It is a nice looking bike!
Yeah, I'm melodramatic... can you tell??
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