wilma-bride
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Thursday 23rd August Sunburn and Blue Men
Today was our last day before leaving for the final leg of our holiday, at Walt Disney World. Daniel wanted desperately to ride Rip Ride Rockit again and Gary and I were keen to ride Forbidden Journey, having skipped it on Tuesday.
So the plan for this morning was to get to Universal for early entry at 8am, then skip on over to Islands of Adventure before regular opening at 9.
It was a beautiful morning and, as we enjoyed the final early morning stroll to the parks, I felt confident that we might actually get some pool time this afternoon too.
Oh, what a beautiful morning
All went to plan and Gary and Daniel were among the first riders of the day on Rip Ride Rockit. I sat this one out but managed to get a great shot of the two of them, right at the front.
Rip..Ride..Rockit!
The park was still really quiet as we made our way to the exit and I snapped a couple of photos along the way
Despicable!
Are you as tall as 3 minions?
Over at Islands of Adventure, WWOHP was getting busy already.
Respect the Spell Limits
After ascertaining that Daniel definitely didnt want to ride, Gary and I decided to try our luck with the single rider line. We were on fairly quickly but, to be honest, we would have been just as quick in the regular standby line. We met up with Daniel in Filchs Emporium as arranged and decided to line our stomachs before getting a few more rides in.
The Lost Continent and Daniel
Cinnabon was our choice this morning. Gary and I opted for our usual Cinnabon Stix and I decided at the last minute to get a Center of the Roll, since I love the ooey, gooey middle bit of the cinnamon roll. Daniel wanted a Cinnamon Roll, although I rightly guessed he wouldnt eat it all (it was nearly as big as his head!) With a chocolate milk for Daniel (as if there wasnt enough sugar in the cinnamon roll) and a diet coke for Gary and I, the total came to $18.18.
Now thats what you call a cinnamon roll
Sugary, cinnamony sticks of goodness
After breakfast, we rode Spiderman, Dr Dooms Fearfall and Hulk and then decided to head back to the hotel and enjoy some time in the pool. The weather had been kind to us so far today and we hoped that we might actually manage to spend more than five minutes poolside.
Within an hour, we were happily ensconced on loungers and I was sipping my first Pacific Paradise.
Now Im in Paradise
At around 1.30, Daniels body clock kicked in and he declared himself a bit peckish. Coincidentally, I was a bit thirsty so I ordered another Pacific Paradise and a kids chicken tenders meal. There was plenty for the three of us to share, just to keep the hunger at bay. Daniel wanted some ice-cream so he and Gary went to Bula ice-cream and returned with a 1-scoop sundae made with Cookies and Cream, hot fudge sauce and sprinkles. It was a decent portion of ice-cream at a very reasonable $3.73.
Ice cream heaven
The weather remained wonderful and we spent a very pleasant few hours by the pool. We got chatting to a group of friends, who had come down from St Augustine to celebrate one of their Birthdays. They were getting pretty drunk but they were happy and chatty and we spent quite a while talking to them. Most of them worked in Publix but one of the girls actually worked at the Marble Slab Creamery that we had visited just a few nights before. I feel a song coming on
A little while later, Zoe and family turned up and we joined them in the water for a game of water polo (or actually something not resembling water polo at all). It was all very pleasant.
After a while, I noticed that Garys shoulders were getting quite pink and told him that he ought to put some suncream on. He called Daniel over and attempted to put some cream on him too. Daniel wanted none of it, insisting he was in the pool so much it wouldnt matter. In hindsight, of course we should have insisted but he didnt actually look to have caught the sun so we didnt worry too much. Some of the lads from the group had caught the sun a bit so we gave them some sun cream as well. They were very grateful and kindly bought us a couple of drinks. We continued to enjoy the sun and chill by the pool, until we realised that we really ought to make a move if we were going to be ready in time to have dinner before tonights entertainment. We said farewell to our friends and went back up to the room. Within a very short space of time, it became obvious that we should have made more of an attempt to put cream on Daniel (and ourselves) as we were rapidly turning a very unattractive shade of lobster! Away from the fun of the pool, Daniel was feeling incredibly sorry for himself. I ran him a cool bath and he took respite in it for a while but soon started complaining again once he was out. We had some aloe gel for sunburn and put that on, which helped a little but poor Daniel really was quite badly sunburnt. I felt incredibly guilty (and a little bit sorry for myself as my legs and back were quite bad too). Daniel decided to have a lie down and within minutes he was asleep.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how bad a parent am I?
Gary and I both had cool showers and put some gel on and decided to have a nap as well. Before long, it was time for us to get dressed and leave as we had plans to eat at Margaritaville. It was difficult to find something for Daniel to put on as all his t-shirts were rubbing at his poor shoulders and I was tempted to put the kybosh on the evening and see if we could get a refund on our tickets but Gary said we would go for dinner and see how we were later.
We caught the boat to CityWalk and reached Margaritaville just as the heavens opened and the rain, which had kindly held off all afternoon, returned with a vengeance. We were a sorry sight that evening, Im sure, with our glowing faces and Im pretty sure that anybody standing within a few feet of us would have been able to feel the heat radiating from us.
We were seated straight away, upstairs but over near the windows so we couldnt see any of the antics downstairs. When the Margaritaville song came on for the first time, Daniel went over to the railing to have a look at what was going on but I was concerned he would annoy the people sat near there so called him back. I do really like Margaritaville but I just dont think you get the full atmosphere when youre seated upstairs. To be honest, none of us were really in the party spirit anyway so it was probably for the best.
Our server was a little slow and it took a while for her to take our drink order and, of course, we were all desperately in need of fluids. Gary and I both ordered diet cokes but Daniel just wanted water. We also decided to share an appetiser of teriyaki chicken bites. Daniel was given some Wikki Stix. Wed been given these at quite a few places wed eaten at this trip and they were really useful for keeping a very impatient Daniel occupied until the food arrived.
Daniel and his Wikki Stix (note the radioactive glow)
Still smiling even though Im crying inside
Its a house!
By now, I was growing increasingly concerned about Daniel, whod insisted he didnt want anything to eat but Gary and I ordered and decided wed persuade him to have something when our food arrived.
The appetiser took a while to come out and, when it did, we quickly polished it off. Daniel actually ate quite a lot and we asked him if hed changed his mind and wanted to order an entrée. He said he was quite happy to share with us though. Wed barely finished the chicken bites when the mains arrived. Ribs for Gary and Teriyaki Chicken for me an exact replica of the meals wed had last time we were here.
Puts me in mind of Fred Flintstone
Chips AND rice
The food was really very nice but I didnt enjoy it as much as the last time probably because I wasnt feeling 100%. I really didnt want dessert but Daniel and Gary decided some ice-cream might help to cool them down a bit and ordered the Chocolate Hurricane. Unfortunately, I was in the bathroom when it arrived at the table and, by the time I returned, they had more or less finished it off. I managed to grab a quick snap of the devastation caused. Unfortunately, Daniel was unable to keep still long enough for me to take the photo either that or he was worried his dad might sneak his spoon in while Daniel was looking at the camera.
No Dad, you are NOT having any more
When the boys had finished fighting over their dessert, we paid the check ($90 inc tip) and walked over to pick up our tickets for tonights entertainment.
Blue Man Group
Gary and I had seen Blue Man Group a few years before and had decided that Daniel would really enjoy it. As we were all feeling a little better after dinner, we decided we would go ahead and see the show as planned. I was pretty sure that the show would manage to take our mind off our discomfort.
Before going in to the theater, we bought a large diet coke and a churro ($6.50) and were seated with a few minutes to spare before the show started. We had great seats, in the second row of the non-splash zone so just a few rows back from the stage. We had a great view and I would definitely get these seats again. At one point during the show, the Blue Man group members leave the stage and make their way to the back of the theater, standing on the backs of the chairs. One of them came right over the top of me and put his hand on the top of my head. I was convinced my hair would be blue.
The show was great and I would highly recommend it to anyone. It is a great mixture of music, comedy and entertainment. As predicted, Daniel absolutely loved it. And, as an added bonus, many parts of it were different to the previous show wed seen so we were happy too.
When the show was over, we joined the massive groups of people waiting to get their picture with members of BMG but, with no organisation, people were just pushing and shoving and we were too tired and uncomfortable to get in the midst of it. Gary and Daniel did get their picture with the skeleton band though.
BMG Band!
Blue Man Group see it, its great!
It really was a great night and we couldnt stop talking about it as we strolled slowly back through CityWalk. We were going to take the boat but it was a lovely evening and we quite fancied the walk.
I decided to try the night setting on my camera but the pictures didnt come out too well. I probably needed to have a tripod.
Studios Store
Margaritaville
Wasting away again
Back in the room, we plastered ourselves in more aloe gel and went straight to bed, although I don't think any of us slept particularly well.
Today was our last day before leaving for the final leg of our holiday, at Walt Disney World. Daniel wanted desperately to ride Rip Ride Rockit again and Gary and I were keen to ride Forbidden Journey, having skipped it on Tuesday.
So the plan for this morning was to get to Universal for early entry at 8am, then skip on over to Islands of Adventure before regular opening at 9.
It was a beautiful morning and, as we enjoyed the final early morning stroll to the parks, I felt confident that we might actually get some pool time this afternoon too.
Oh, what a beautiful morning
All went to plan and Gary and Daniel were among the first riders of the day on Rip Ride Rockit. I sat this one out but managed to get a great shot of the two of them, right at the front.
Rip..Ride..Rockit!
The park was still really quiet as we made our way to the exit and I snapped a couple of photos along the way
Despicable!
Are you as tall as 3 minions?
Over at Islands of Adventure, WWOHP was getting busy already.
Respect the Spell Limits
After ascertaining that Daniel definitely didnt want to ride, Gary and I decided to try our luck with the single rider line. We were on fairly quickly but, to be honest, we would have been just as quick in the regular standby line. We met up with Daniel in Filchs Emporium as arranged and decided to line our stomachs before getting a few more rides in.
The Lost Continent and Daniel
Cinnabon was our choice this morning. Gary and I opted for our usual Cinnabon Stix and I decided at the last minute to get a Center of the Roll, since I love the ooey, gooey middle bit of the cinnamon roll. Daniel wanted a Cinnamon Roll, although I rightly guessed he wouldnt eat it all (it was nearly as big as his head!) With a chocolate milk for Daniel (as if there wasnt enough sugar in the cinnamon roll) and a diet coke for Gary and I, the total came to $18.18.
Now thats what you call a cinnamon roll
Sugary, cinnamony sticks of goodness
After breakfast, we rode Spiderman, Dr Dooms Fearfall and Hulk and then decided to head back to the hotel and enjoy some time in the pool. The weather had been kind to us so far today and we hoped that we might actually manage to spend more than five minutes poolside.
Within an hour, we were happily ensconced on loungers and I was sipping my first Pacific Paradise.
Now Im in Paradise
At around 1.30, Daniels body clock kicked in and he declared himself a bit peckish. Coincidentally, I was a bit thirsty so I ordered another Pacific Paradise and a kids chicken tenders meal. There was plenty for the three of us to share, just to keep the hunger at bay. Daniel wanted some ice-cream so he and Gary went to Bula ice-cream and returned with a 1-scoop sundae made with Cookies and Cream, hot fudge sauce and sprinkles. It was a decent portion of ice-cream at a very reasonable $3.73.
Ice cream heaven
The weather remained wonderful and we spent a very pleasant few hours by the pool. We got chatting to a group of friends, who had come down from St Augustine to celebrate one of their Birthdays. They were getting pretty drunk but they were happy and chatty and we spent quite a while talking to them. Most of them worked in Publix but one of the girls actually worked at the Marble Slab Creamery that we had visited just a few nights before. I feel a song coming on
A little while later, Zoe and family turned up and we joined them in the water for a game of water polo (or actually something not resembling water polo at all). It was all very pleasant.
After a while, I noticed that Garys shoulders were getting quite pink and told him that he ought to put some suncream on. He called Daniel over and attempted to put some cream on him too. Daniel wanted none of it, insisting he was in the pool so much it wouldnt matter. In hindsight, of course we should have insisted but he didnt actually look to have caught the sun so we didnt worry too much. Some of the lads from the group had caught the sun a bit so we gave them some sun cream as well. They were very grateful and kindly bought us a couple of drinks. We continued to enjoy the sun and chill by the pool, until we realised that we really ought to make a move if we were going to be ready in time to have dinner before tonights entertainment. We said farewell to our friends and went back up to the room. Within a very short space of time, it became obvious that we should have made more of an attempt to put cream on Daniel (and ourselves) as we were rapidly turning a very unattractive shade of lobster! Away from the fun of the pool, Daniel was feeling incredibly sorry for himself. I ran him a cool bath and he took respite in it for a while but soon started complaining again once he was out. We had some aloe gel for sunburn and put that on, which helped a little but poor Daniel really was quite badly sunburnt. I felt incredibly guilty (and a little bit sorry for myself as my legs and back were quite bad too). Daniel decided to have a lie down and within minutes he was asleep.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how bad a parent am I?
Gary and I both had cool showers and put some gel on and decided to have a nap as well. Before long, it was time for us to get dressed and leave as we had plans to eat at Margaritaville. It was difficult to find something for Daniel to put on as all his t-shirts were rubbing at his poor shoulders and I was tempted to put the kybosh on the evening and see if we could get a refund on our tickets but Gary said we would go for dinner and see how we were later.
We caught the boat to CityWalk and reached Margaritaville just as the heavens opened and the rain, which had kindly held off all afternoon, returned with a vengeance. We were a sorry sight that evening, Im sure, with our glowing faces and Im pretty sure that anybody standing within a few feet of us would have been able to feel the heat radiating from us.
We were seated straight away, upstairs but over near the windows so we couldnt see any of the antics downstairs. When the Margaritaville song came on for the first time, Daniel went over to the railing to have a look at what was going on but I was concerned he would annoy the people sat near there so called him back. I do really like Margaritaville but I just dont think you get the full atmosphere when youre seated upstairs. To be honest, none of us were really in the party spirit anyway so it was probably for the best.
Our server was a little slow and it took a while for her to take our drink order and, of course, we were all desperately in need of fluids. Gary and I both ordered diet cokes but Daniel just wanted water. We also decided to share an appetiser of teriyaki chicken bites. Daniel was given some Wikki Stix. Wed been given these at quite a few places wed eaten at this trip and they were really useful for keeping a very impatient Daniel occupied until the food arrived.
Daniel and his Wikki Stix (note the radioactive glow)
Still smiling even though Im crying inside
Its a house!
By now, I was growing increasingly concerned about Daniel, whod insisted he didnt want anything to eat but Gary and I ordered and decided wed persuade him to have something when our food arrived.
The appetiser took a while to come out and, when it did, we quickly polished it off. Daniel actually ate quite a lot and we asked him if hed changed his mind and wanted to order an entrée. He said he was quite happy to share with us though. Wed barely finished the chicken bites when the mains arrived. Ribs for Gary and Teriyaki Chicken for me an exact replica of the meals wed had last time we were here.
Puts me in mind of Fred Flintstone
Chips AND rice
The food was really very nice but I didnt enjoy it as much as the last time probably because I wasnt feeling 100%. I really didnt want dessert but Daniel and Gary decided some ice-cream might help to cool them down a bit and ordered the Chocolate Hurricane. Unfortunately, I was in the bathroom when it arrived at the table and, by the time I returned, they had more or less finished it off. I managed to grab a quick snap of the devastation caused. Unfortunately, Daniel was unable to keep still long enough for me to take the photo either that or he was worried his dad might sneak his spoon in while Daniel was looking at the camera.
No Dad, you are NOT having any more
When the boys had finished fighting over their dessert, we paid the check ($90 inc tip) and walked over to pick up our tickets for tonights entertainment.
Blue Man Group
Gary and I had seen Blue Man Group a few years before and had decided that Daniel would really enjoy it. As we were all feeling a little better after dinner, we decided we would go ahead and see the show as planned. I was pretty sure that the show would manage to take our mind off our discomfort.
Before going in to the theater, we bought a large diet coke and a churro ($6.50) and were seated with a few minutes to spare before the show started. We had great seats, in the second row of the non-splash zone so just a few rows back from the stage. We had a great view and I would definitely get these seats again. At one point during the show, the Blue Man group members leave the stage and make their way to the back of the theater, standing on the backs of the chairs. One of them came right over the top of me and put his hand on the top of my head. I was convinced my hair would be blue.
The show was great and I would highly recommend it to anyone. It is a great mixture of music, comedy and entertainment. As predicted, Daniel absolutely loved it. And, as an added bonus, many parts of it were different to the previous show wed seen so we were happy too.
When the show was over, we joined the massive groups of people waiting to get their picture with members of BMG but, with no organisation, people were just pushing and shoving and we were too tired and uncomfortable to get in the midst of it. Gary and Daniel did get their picture with the skeleton band though.
BMG Band!
Blue Man Group see it, its great!
It really was a great night and we couldnt stop talking about it as we strolled slowly back through CityWalk. We were going to take the boat but it was a lovely evening and we quite fancied the walk.
I decided to try the night setting on my camera but the pictures didnt come out too well. I probably needed to have a tripod.
Studios Store
Margaritaville
Wasting away again
Back in the room, we plastered ourselves in more aloe gel and went straight to bed, although I don't think any of us slept particularly well.
(I am a bad wife!)
.x
