This is outside of Crystal Palace. Unfortunately there's a shadow and my mom looks like I added her into the picture!
I love these pictures
My mom doesn't like this picture, but the look on Megan's face is so funny!
With our tummies full we decided to take a bathroom break. The Crystal Palace restroom was packed. We decided not to wait and as we walked out a CM heard me saying wed look for another one. Well, this is where we got the best tip of the trip. She told us there was a restroom around the corner by Caseys. Well, it was EMPTY! I took Megan in, changed her, then we went into a stall. Sorry for TMI, but it was me, Megan and the big bag. She kept hitting her head on the bag. I was afraid that she was going to unlock the door and expose me. Then she thought that she needed to help me! Mental note: dont take Megan into the restroom stall with me!
When we came out mom gave me some butterfly bandaids for my very huge, very sore blisters that she got from First Aid. It was day 3 and every morning I was having to do surgery on my blistered feet. And then there was Hunter. Even though we hadnt done much yet, his feet were hurting. So we discussed what to do. My mom was willing to take the bus back to the resort to get his gym shoes, but I didnt want her to have to do that. Then Hunter gave us his solution. He wanted a pair of
Crocs. I hate Crocs. They are ugly. They are rubber. They are expensive! I felt like I didnt have a choice so we went into Adventureland to the Croc stand. We stood there staring at the big rubber display of $32 shoes. There was a woman there looking at some for her son and wearing some, so I asked her how they were supposed to fit. She helped me out and told me she also hated them at first too, but they have saved her feet. By the time she was done she had me thinking that I wanted a pair! Hunter picked out red and I let him get 2 of the thingies that go on them. Jiblitz? Isnt that whats inside a turkey? We cleaned out the Visa rewards account buying Crocs!!! And you know what? They looked cute on him! I did tell him that he better not whine one time about his feet hurting, and that he was going to wear them every single day when summer came!
With that problem solved it was time to ride some rides and meet some characters! The Jungle Cruise wait was pretty long so we got FP and went to the Tiki Room. We probably would have skipped it, but I thought Megan might like it, and we do enjoy it. The concept is cute, as are the birds. They need to stop all the talking and just let the birds sing and perform and drop the silly storyline. I vaguely remember the previous show, but I think it was better.
Next we saw Timon and Rafiki so we hopped in line. They were really hamming it up and their handler was really into it too. Our turn! I wish I had it on video. They went crazy when they saw their pictures on the autograph pages. Timon acted very arrogant and showed everyone his picture. They would put the autograph book on the rail to sign and I made a comment about not dropping it in the river. Well, Timon started dangling it over the edge! Then Rafiki got upset about something and started sulking in the corner so Timon sat on him! We were cracking up. They finally stood still for pictures. The CM asked if Dave wanted to get in the picture, Dave said, No, thats OK. Well, Rafiki wasnt having it! He walked up to Dave, took the camera, gave it to the CM, and led Dave back to our group! It was great! No wonder the line was so long! They were spending 5 minutes with each family! One of out best character meets!
Time for Pirates of the Caribbean! We walked right on. **Spoiler**One of the changes is at the beginning right before you get to the big boat scene. There is a wall of mist with the octopus face guy, cant remember his name. Starts with a B! It is so cool! Your boat goes right through it. I expected to get misted, but you dont get damp at all. The changes were good, and they didnt eliminate the favorites. Hunter was really worried that the dog with the keys would be gone. Love this ride! Mom took some pics, but theyre not very good.
As we walked through the gift shop I was trying to scope out where the special Photopass CM was, but I couldnt find them. We had realized that we forgot Megans blanket bear and she was starting to ask for it since it was getting close to naptime. I bought her a safari looking Minnie because they didnt have much, but I didnt really like it. We left the gift shop and saw Captain Hook and Smee. Hunter was really looking forward to seeing Captain Hook. The picture on his shirt had Tick Tock and CH straddling his open jaws. Hunter couldnt wait to show him! The line was average. Then I spotted her! That special Photopass! I dug the card out, gave it to my mom, and sent her over with Hunter. There was no one waiting because people didnt know what we knew!
They got back over to us just in time. Another great character meet. Captain Hook didnt act mean like I thought he would. He was sweet with Megan and really played it up when he saw Hunters shirt! He hid behind a pole! He liked that his picture was in the book, so Smee started looking for his. No Smee page. I felt bad because he really acted sad. I apologized, and he forgave me. Actually, I think Smee liked me! Megan was unsure about this pair, but couldnt take her eyes off of Captain Hook!
Well, Im going to stop doing my next ups because I never get there! Youll just have to wait on the yummy treat!
It was pretty funny!
! Monica, you always manage to make me laugh right out loud! 
