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[CatNipRules]

Flower & Garden Festival

This morning we sadly had to say goodbye to our rental car. We wouldn't really need it at Disney and Universal, but it had been nice to have. We had to bring it back to the Car Care Center where we'd never been before (we used to do our on property rentals at the Dolphin and their car rental desk hasn't re-opened yet). The Car Care Center is near Magic Kingdom, but due to road construction while we were there, there was a detour...and we were running very low on gas when we went to drop the car off.

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Annnd we missed the turn the first time around, but managed to make it to the Car Care Center with 2 miles left in our tank.

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At the Car Care Center they took us in a shuttle to Epcot.

Since it was Flower & Garden most of our day was spent sampling different foods which you can read about in my DTR:

Flower & Garden Festival

& if you watch my vlog you can see what I thought of the famous Froot Loops Shake.

We were also reunited with the delicious Violet Lemonade.

Although at the time we went, you couldn't walk around with food and drinks and couldn't take your mask off unless you were seated so we had to drink them quickly.

There was a moment when Josh went to get some more food, and I was standing at a little table, looking out at the water and I just felt so happy that we were there. There were so many time in the last year and half (esp when Disney was closed or when we couldn't travel there) that I missed the parks so much. And it felt so magical to be there in Epcot.

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Here's some random pictures I took as we walked around the World Showcase:

I also did find macaron ears in the France pavilion, but didn't buy them. (I think there's a clip in the vlog).

We did some shopping, and in Japan I bought my brother a small Godzilla tapestry similar to one we bought on a previous trip.

Not in any order but here's some of the topiaries we came across:

(This one is my favorite!)

Rabbit's eyes kind of freak me out

Still very excited for the Guardians coaster!

After we ate our way around the World Showcase, we would've done Future World, but it looked like it was about to storm and Josh was starting to feel a little headache-y so we decided we'd come back later and headed to the buses. Josh took a nap for awhile, but when he woke up he didn't really feel well enough to go back into the parks and it was getting late anyway so we decided to just go to dinner. I was a little disappointed we missed out on rides, but the food was my main plan for Epcot; and I knew we'd be back for Food & Wine in Sep so I'd ride anything I missed then.

We ate at Three Bridges in our hotel, and the sunset was gorgeous on the walk there.

You can read about our dinner in my DTR too:

Three Bridges Bar & Grill

Gran Destino at night:

We walked back through the main building so we could look around the store a little.

I love this Loungefly (mostly because of Todd), but Josh reminded me that I have 3 other Loungeflys that I never use. This is why I hate to buy them especially because they can be pricey. (I'm not really a backpack carrier, I prefer crossbody bags). But they're so cute!

Can you spot Tower of Terror from our window?

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We have a very full day!
We spent time in Disney Springs, toured some resorts, and had a great night in Magic Kingdom!

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I love that backpack, but I agree. They are soooo tiny. I can barely get anything useful in them.It drives me crazy how expensive they are for the size they are....

 

[Raeven]

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[KathyM2]

Josh finally got to wash his hands and buy his charcoal soap in Basin again. And I took pictures of this hedgehog soap

Basin is my fave store at DS so I don't blame him!! I love their solid shampoos and conditioners. Can't wait to stock up again. Of course had I known I would not be back for so long I definitely would have stocked up more in March 2020 before the shut down!!

The Peoplemover had opened maybe like a week before we went and I was so happy!

So happy you got to ride this. I would be very sad if I was there and could not ride the PM.

 

[Tracy161]

I will never understand the amount of M&M merchandise in this store. It's interesting to see, but who loves M&M's that much?

I've always wondered the same! I mean, I like M&Ms as much as the next guy, but do I need to do an M&M haul?! Nope

I love seeing Tangled represented because I feel like it doesn't get very much love in the parks.

What, you mean having a set of bathrooms devoted to Tangled isn't adequate?

Love, love, LOVE this shot with your MB with Space Mountain in the background. You have the perfect angle too

Where my gun worked for once!

What's your secret? I'm not sure mine ever has

 

[Raeven]

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[cocofifi]

I have really enjoyed your entertaining trip report and all your well done vlogs. Already looking forward to your HHN content. It is so good to see others enjoying the parks again - helps to fill the void until I can get back myself. Thanks for posting.

 

[schumigirl]

Who’s the Men In Black Alien Attack Champion? *Last Day at Universal Orlando*

The vlogs got finished a little faster than the trip posts, but I’ll be back on here this weekend with a post about​

Awww....loved the last vlog!

Well done on the win for MiB.....was there ever any doubt you`d win......lol.....

Thank you again for doing all of the vlogs and posts, loved reading along and watching them....especially seeing RP.......but, all of it was so much fun to read and as always your pictures are wonderful, and look forward to the next one.......

 

[Tracy161]

Ok now I kind of wonder if anyone’s done an M&M store haul & what they did with all the stuff afterwards. Yeah I’ve never been like I love this candy so much I need it on my clothes! Lol

Yes! I love candy, but it's not part of my everyday look, that's for sure

I get on it & hope it works This might be the first time it has.

Good strategy

 

[Raeven]

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[schumigirl]

Never tire of the views from the room!

Sorry you didn`t like FJ. It`s not for everyone for sure, but now you know. But Octopus lady is an odd one?

I`m always interested to hear views on Bourne as we haven`t seen it yet, I`m not really a fan of the movies, but the last one was dire!

Pictures are once again lovely, love the shirts and your dress for Bice looks stunning on you Raeven.....and praise indeed from Josh with the Velocicoaster, glad he loved it......

 

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[Tracy161]

Universal annual passes are a really good price, and I like that they have a monthly payment option.

I wish Disney did this! (the good price and the monthly payment option )

(I, of course, only have a picture of the round I won ).

Obviously!

the ending where he hang glided away was kind of unintentionally hilarious.

OMG I love things that are unintentionally hilarious. They always give me the church giggles.

The view from your room was absolutely incredible!!!

 

[KathyM2]

I'm sorry you didn't like Forbidden Journey but I can totally see how that would make one prone to motion sickness feel gross!! I am somewhat and am a real ride wimp. I had to close my eyes for a lot of this ride too but since for me it's one of the more "adventurous" things that I go on...I'd probably do it again lol. I actually found the Simpsons ride to be more nausea inducing lol..I find it so weird that rides affect people so differently!! Glad Josh liked Velicicoaster...I definitely won't be riding that!

 

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