Tuesday - Oct 7, 2003
The Participants:
Myself - KCDISDAD
DW - Joann, wife of 22 years
DD7 - Casey, The one who's attitude is adjusting.
DD5 - Amy, The shy and Sloooww one
As promised I let the girls sleep in (I don't need to be hit over the head to learn a lesson) while I took the paper down to the lobby and enjoyed my coffee. Imagine my surprise to return to the room at 7:45 and find everyone not only awake but almost ready.
All that was left was to find Amy's shoes (I swear they grow legs and burrow at night) and get them on her.
We decided to drive to the TTC and catch the monorail to Epcot just for the experience. The girls were excited about riding the monorail and refused to sit down once on board. Joann thinks we should cover them in waxed paper so as to easily peel them off the wall after stopping, but we get through with no mishaps. Upon getting to Epcot (you guessed it, just as the gates are opening), Casey and I go to ride Test Track while Joann and Amy go to rent a stroller (we had decided that dragging Amy around Epcot all day was not a good idea). Great ride but short. Casey liked it except for the near crash w/ the truck. Then we went to Mission Space. I was a little leery of taking her on this after all I had read about it, but her attitude meter was in the green and I wanted to take advantage while I could. She was starting to get a little nervous during pre-board when they kept issueing the warning about the intensity of the ride (must they do this 8 times!!). She finishes the ride and is so proud of herself. It's so much fun to have someone to share the thrill rides with.
Then we met up with Joann and Amy who had breakfast sandwiches waiting for us (glad we didn't eat until after MS). Joann went to ride Test Track alone (guess Casey liked the ride only so much) while the girls played tag with the interactive fountain. Amy decides to get very interactive and ends up drenching herself. By the time we get through the Living Seas presentation she is freezing (which means either we buy a dry t-shirt or we're finished) I give her ONE "I told you so" and she says "You were right Daddy" (Hurry, get the recorder out). This was the only day we had NOT packed extra clothes for the girls in order to lighten the load in Mom's backpack (another lesson learned). Her mood brightened considerably and we headed to Mexico for lunch. The counter food there was much better than I had anticipated, and with bellies happy, we decide to head towards the gate and hit Spaceship Earth before heading back. We had PS later that night for the Tepanyaki in Japan and wanted to stay for Illuminations, so Beach time and naps would be a good idea.
Well, I guess I'll have to settle for down time in the room after beach time, because naps just were not in the cards. Joann used this time to relax with a book poolside while I dutifully played referee in the room (hope no one in adjoining rooms was trying to nap, as the girls put the soundproofing in the walls through a major test).
Then it was back to Epcot for dinner at Mitsokushi in Japan. After a quick? ride through The Land (what planet do they get some of those vegetables from?) we run/walk to Japan to beat an incoming storm. We sat with a very nice family from Baltimore and had a very delicious and entertaining meal. The girls love eating at this style of restaurant and watching the chef cook at the table.
After dinner we had to break out the rain gear to wait for Illuminations. We had our Coleman Ponchos ($1 each) and I will tell you that the plastic pouch they come in is 10 times stronger than the poncho itself. I was so proud of my family though, as there was not a single gripe or whine about waiting in the rain. We played a rousing couple of games of 20 questions as we staked out our prime spot between Japan and England. As soon as the show started it magically quit raining. Casey was just sure it was Disney Magic at work and who am I to argue. We all just loved the fireworks, lights, and music. I think the night events were my favorite moments.
Back at the room, the princesses had just settled into bed when another practice run of the new Wishes fireworks display from MK started (if only they shot out of bed like this in the morning for school-mental note- check with school district about fireworks display every morning before school). We just sat on the balcony and watched in awe. We all clapped and cheered when they were over, and two minutes later, both were sound asleep.
What a Great day we had!! Tomorrow it's off to MGM after letting the girls sleep in (I've learned my lesson).
The Participants:
Myself - KCDISDAD
DW - Joann, wife of 22 years
DD7 - Casey, The one who's attitude is adjusting.
DD5 - Amy, The shy and Sloooww one
As promised I let the girls sleep in (I don't need to be hit over the head to learn a lesson) while I took the paper down to the lobby and enjoyed my coffee. Imagine my surprise to return to the room at 7:45 and find everyone not only awake but almost ready.
All that was left was to find Amy's shoes (I swear they grow legs and burrow at night) and get them on her.
We decided to drive to the TTC and catch the monorail to Epcot just for the experience. The girls were excited about riding the monorail and refused to sit down once on board. Joann thinks we should cover them in waxed paper so as to easily peel them off the wall after stopping, but we get through with no mishaps. Upon getting to Epcot (you guessed it, just as the gates are opening), Casey and I go to ride Test Track while Joann and Amy go to rent a stroller (we had decided that dragging Amy around Epcot all day was not a good idea). Great ride but short. Casey liked it except for the near crash w/ the truck. Then we went to Mission Space. I was a little leery of taking her on this after all I had read about it, but her attitude meter was in the green and I wanted to take advantage while I could. She was starting to get a little nervous during pre-board when they kept issueing the warning about the intensity of the ride (must they do this 8 times!!). She finishes the ride and is so proud of herself. It's so much fun to have someone to share the thrill rides with.
Then we met up with Joann and Amy who had breakfast sandwiches waiting for us (glad we didn't eat until after MS). Joann went to ride Test Track alone (guess Casey liked the ride only so much) while the girls played tag with the interactive fountain. Amy decides to get very interactive and ends up drenching herself. By the time we get through the Living Seas presentation she is freezing (which means either we buy a dry t-shirt or we're finished) I give her ONE "I told you so" and she says "You were right Daddy" (Hurry, get the recorder out). This was the only day we had NOT packed extra clothes for the girls in order to lighten the load in Mom's backpack (another lesson learned). Her mood brightened considerably and we headed to Mexico for lunch. The counter food there was much better than I had anticipated, and with bellies happy, we decide to head towards the gate and hit Spaceship Earth before heading back. We had PS later that night for the Tepanyaki in Japan and wanted to stay for Illuminations, so Beach time and naps would be a good idea.
Well, I guess I'll have to settle for down time in the room after beach time, because naps just were not in the cards. Joann used this time to relax with a book poolside while I dutifully played referee in the room (hope no one in adjoining rooms was trying to nap, as the girls put the soundproofing in the walls through a major test).
Then it was back to Epcot for dinner at Mitsokushi in Japan. After a quick? ride through The Land (what planet do they get some of those vegetables from?) we run/walk to Japan to beat an incoming storm. We sat with a very nice family from Baltimore and had a very delicious and entertaining meal. The girls love eating at this style of restaurant and watching the chef cook at the table.
After dinner we had to break out the rain gear to wait for Illuminations. We had our Coleman Ponchos ($1 each) and I will tell you that the plastic pouch they come in is 10 times stronger than the poncho itself. I was so proud of my family though, as there was not a single gripe or whine about waiting in the rain. We played a rousing couple of games of 20 questions as we staked out our prime spot between Japan and England. As soon as the show started it magically quit raining. Casey was just sure it was Disney Magic at work and who am I to argue. We all just loved the fireworks, lights, and music. I think the night events were my favorite moments.
Back at the room, the princesses had just settled into bed when another practice run of the new Wishes fireworks display from MK started (if only they shot out of bed like this in the morning for school-mental note- check with school district about fireworks display every morning before school). We just sat on the balcony and watched in awe. We all clapped and cheered when they were over, and two minutes later, both were sound asleep.
What a Great day we had!! Tomorrow it's off to MGM after letting the girls sleep in (I've learned my lesson).
