Ang1e
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This really is the Trip of a Lifetime - Day 10
The Cast
Me Ang 34
DH Enz 43
DD Gabriella 11
DS Gianni 8
23 October 2004
Animal Kingdom & Spectro
Gianni wanted to go to the pool so I took him down at about 7.15. We got back to the room to rouse the troops and didnt get to the food-hall until just before 9am. It was mayhem maybe thats harsh it was just very busy and I didnt fancy queuing!
So, no breakfast and onto the bus to Animal Kingdom we climbed. We arrived and there was quite a queue so I led the family through to the entrance in Rainforest Café. What a heroine I was in my familys eyes
Of course we were then set back because Enz just wanted to fiddle around with the camcorder!
We made our way to Africa where I headed to Kilimanjaro for safari FPs whilst Enz bought the brekkie. Same old same old Im afraid! I had my bagel again and the rest of em had choc chip muffins. We did share a couple of fruit cups for good luck though!
The Safari was a bit disappointing there didnt seem to be many animals around today
From Africa we made our way to Asia. While Enz and the kids did Kali River Rapids (I really didnt feel like doing a wet ride today) I made my way to Dinoland to collect FPs for Dinosaur and took photos of the new Everest ride in progress.
Gianni was unimpressed with Kali R R because only one person got wet and it wasnt him!
We all loved Dinosaur even with the shock we all received and had forgotten about since our last trip (of course, typing this I find Ive forgotten what it is again! So Ill be in for a shock when we go on the next trip pf a lifetime!)
It was then time to make our way to Camp Mickey Minnie for some autographs and photographs. Gianni had been asking constantly to go there you have to give in eventually! On the way we met pooh, Eeyore & Piglet as you do! We met Mickey, Minnie, Pluto & Goofy at Camp M M. And then who should we bump into on the way to lunch? Chip & Dale!!! The queues here were virtually non-existent! Result!! We wont have to queue for hours to meet Mickey at M K! Wrong! Gianni wants to meet him there because Mickey wears his old-fashioned outfit there!
Pizzafari for lunch where the kids shared a pizza and Enz & I shared a sandwich and crisps.
We went to see the Lion King show this is one of my favourite shows
We were all feeling hot and bothered by now 3.30 so headed back to the resort so the kids could have a dip in the pool. I am sat here at the poolside watching the little angels trying to drown each other why????
Will we get to M K For Wished & Spectro tonight?
Where will we eat?
What will we eat?
Panic panic!!
I couldnt stand it any longer I dragged the kids out of the pool, made them shower and change and am proud to write that we made it to M K for 7.15!
Wow! Main Street was already being lined by parade-viewers. The parade was due to start at 9pm!!!!
We fought our way up Main Street and made our way through to Advertureland. Mission to hunt down some food (for a change
). It was awkward to find something non-meat for Gabs so we headed to Liberty Square.
It was 8pm by now so in a panic we nipped into Liberty Square Tavern at least Gabs could have mash there! No table!
Onward we go and spot Columbia Harbour House. It was quite a wait for the food, but when it came we all enjoyed it very much. Enz ham/cheese sandwich (had a much better name than that but I cant remember it!), Gabs Anchorss A Weigh (thats tuna swich to you and me
), Gianni had the kids chicken meal servied in a Mickey Ears plate (chopped grilled chicken, cheese cubes & cheesy crackers) and I had ½ tuna sandwich and a cup of chowder. Yum yum! Total $27.00.
Well-fuelled it was time to hit the attractions. Lets do something we didnt do yesterday!
Nah lets do Philharmagic again
We shared a big, soft, warm pretzel on out way to Toon Town. We stopped so I could take a photo of Enz & the kids and I just about jumped out of my skin when this big burly security man appeared at my side! I was so shocked that when he offered to take a photo of us all I got in the photo, no arguing! Lol
The kids walked straight onto Goofys Barnstormer twice whilst Enz and I shared a couple of fruit cups.
I was now anxious to make our way towards a spot to view Wishes. We walked through Tommorrowland collecting 3 tubs of ice-cream on our way
(I shared with Enz!) $9.00.
We came to rest on the walk way between Tomorrowland and the road in from of the castle.
Not much of a wait until the fireworks started at 10. There were great but Id like to see them again without trying to take photos! I was fiddling about with the camera so much I missed half of them! I turned the camera off for the finale because Id had enough. Im sure Enz feels the same way about the video camera.
When the fireworks ended we found a spot to sit on the pavement of the little roundabout in front of the Castle and waited for the 11pm Spectro parade.
There were hoards of people leaving the park after Wishes so it felt quite crushing sitting down, but once it had cleared there was plenty of room for people to sit.
I went to buy a box of popcorn to share and we settled down.
Spectro is fantastic! My only complaint (theres always one isnt there
) why does Mickey come out so early? We all thought the parade had finished when he went by!
Once the parade had finished we headed towards the bus the crowds leaving werent as bad as those leaving after Wishes.
We were all tucked up in bed by 12.30 to catch some zzzzz because its Epcot tomorrow.
Just realised re-reading this that we seem to eat a lot lol
The Cast
Me Ang 34
DH Enz 43
DD Gabriella 11
DS Gianni 8
23 October 2004
Animal Kingdom & Spectro
Gianni wanted to go to the pool so I took him down at about 7.15. We got back to the room to rouse the troops and didnt get to the food-hall until just before 9am. It was mayhem maybe thats harsh it was just very busy and I didnt fancy queuing!
So, no breakfast and onto the bus to Animal Kingdom we climbed. We arrived and there was quite a queue so I led the family through to the entrance in Rainforest Café. What a heroine I was in my familys eyes
Of course we were then set back because Enz just wanted to fiddle around with the camcorder!We made our way to Africa where I headed to Kilimanjaro for safari FPs whilst Enz bought the brekkie. Same old same old Im afraid! I had my bagel again and the rest of em had choc chip muffins. We did share a couple of fruit cups for good luck though!
The Safari was a bit disappointing there didnt seem to be many animals around today
From Africa we made our way to Asia. While Enz and the kids did Kali River Rapids (I really didnt feel like doing a wet ride today) I made my way to Dinoland to collect FPs for Dinosaur and took photos of the new Everest ride in progress.
Gianni was unimpressed with Kali R R because only one person got wet and it wasnt him!
We all loved Dinosaur even with the shock we all received and had forgotten about since our last trip (of course, typing this I find Ive forgotten what it is again! So Ill be in for a shock when we go on the next trip pf a lifetime!)
It was then time to make our way to Camp Mickey Minnie for some autographs and photographs. Gianni had been asking constantly to go there you have to give in eventually! On the way we met pooh, Eeyore & Piglet as you do! We met Mickey, Minnie, Pluto & Goofy at Camp M M. And then who should we bump into on the way to lunch? Chip & Dale!!! The queues here were virtually non-existent! Result!! We wont have to queue for hours to meet Mickey at M K! Wrong! Gianni wants to meet him there because Mickey wears his old-fashioned outfit there!
Pizzafari for lunch where the kids shared a pizza and Enz & I shared a sandwich and crisps.
We went to see the Lion King show this is one of my favourite shows
We were all feeling hot and bothered by now 3.30 so headed back to the resort so the kids could have a dip in the pool. I am sat here at the poolside watching the little angels trying to drown each other why????
Will we get to M K For Wished & Spectro tonight?
Where will we eat?
What will we eat?
Panic panic!!
I couldnt stand it any longer I dragged the kids out of the pool, made them shower and change and am proud to write that we made it to M K for 7.15!
Wow! Main Street was already being lined by parade-viewers. The parade was due to start at 9pm!!!!
We fought our way up Main Street and made our way through to Advertureland. Mission to hunt down some food (for a change
). It was awkward to find something non-meat for Gabs so we headed to Liberty Square.It was 8pm by now so in a panic we nipped into Liberty Square Tavern at least Gabs could have mash there! No table!
Onward we go and spot Columbia Harbour House. It was quite a wait for the food, but when it came we all enjoyed it very much. Enz ham/cheese sandwich (had a much better name than that but I cant remember it!), Gabs Anchorss A Weigh (thats tuna swich to you and me
), Gianni had the kids chicken meal servied in a Mickey Ears plate (chopped grilled chicken, cheese cubes & cheesy crackers) and I had ½ tuna sandwich and a cup of chowder. Yum yum! Total $27.00. Well-fuelled it was time to hit the attractions. Lets do something we didnt do yesterday!
Nah lets do Philharmagic again
We shared a big, soft, warm pretzel on out way to Toon Town. We stopped so I could take a photo of Enz & the kids and I just about jumped out of my skin when this big burly security man appeared at my side! I was so shocked that when he offered to take a photo of us all I got in the photo, no arguing! Lol
The kids walked straight onto Goofys Barnstormer twice whilst Enz and I shared a couple of fruit cups.
I was now anxious to make our way towards a spot to view Wishes. We walked through Tommorrowland collecting 3 tubs of ice-cream on our way
(I shared with Enz!) $9.00.We came to rest on the walk way between Tomorrowland and the road in from of the castle.
Not much of a wait until the fireworks started at 10. There were great but Id like to see them again without trying to take photos! I was fiddling about with the camera so much I missed half of them! I turned the camera off for the finale because Id had enough. Im sure Enz feels the same way about the video camera.
When the fireworks ended we found a spot to sit on the pavement of the little roundabout in front of the Castle and waited for the 11pm Spectro parade.
There were hoards of people leaving the park after Wishes so it felt quite crushing sitting down, but once it had cleared there was plenty of room for people to sit.
I went to buy a box of popcorn to share and we settled down.
Spectro is fantastic! My only complaint (theres always one isnt there
) why does Mickey come out so early? We all thought the parade had finished when he went by!Once the parade had finished we headed towards the bus the crowds leaving werent as bad as those leaving after Wishes.
We were all tucked up in bed by 12.30 to catch some zzzzz because its Epcot tomorrow.
Just realised re-reading this that we seem to eat a lot lol
I love it 
