I was really impressed with the buffet here; sausages, schnitzel, potato salad etc etc. Whats not to love?! We also ordered a couple of beers. There were two sizes available on the drinks menu: a half-litre and a litre. Jo and I were thirsty and so went for the litre, whilst the others went for the smaller size. For some reason, we had a mental block, and I think Jo and I assumed that a litre was the equivalent of a pint
ummmm duhhh! Wheres our High School maths?! As the drinks arrived, we realised that a litre was more akin to TWO pints! Ah well, cant complain! The glasses were huge, and so heavy! I really wished I had been exercising my drinking arm more! I chose the Pilsner; it was really good, but we were in the middle of a boiling hot day and were dehydrated, so it wasnt long before it started going to our heads lol!
I had two plates of food, managing to try most things apart from the meat available from the carving station. It looked very rare and I just didnt fancy that today. Out of the rest though, I think the meatballs and hot potato salad were my favourites! I was pretty stuffed by now, and decided Id hold off on dessert until later when I could get something from the caramel shop. However, that was before I saw the pear crumble and vanilla sauce. Nommy!
Half way through lunch, the band appeared on stage! We really took our time during lunch (I blame the beer), and ended up seeing two runs of the show! It was really cute they were a German band, and as they played they had all the kids dancing on the floor in front of them. They also all had their own little segments; one did a song with cowbells, whilst two were really good on these big horn things. I apologise, Im so uncultured and dont know what these are called! It was really fun to have this alongside lunch, especially with the singalongs. It meant that this meal definitely got the vote for the randomest meal of the trip!
Whatever that thing is called
It turned out that it was the birthday of the little boy that had been sharing the table with us today! When both our groups settled the bills, our server came over with a big bag of gummi bears for him. This was a nice gesture, but the he didnt like them and gave them to us instead. His parents insisted we take them they probably didn't want to deal with the sugar high that would later ensue haha! We finally left after two hours it was nice to just have a relaxed meal for a change! Even though wed had great meals for the entire trip, we had all noticed that we had felt a tad rushed through most of them. It was just nice to be able to take our time now!
We then walked back through the World Showcase, passing China, Norway and Mexico on our way over to see Turtle Talk.
Duffy was out and didnt have much of a line, so I just had to see him! Jo went off to ring her boyfriend, whilst Tanya and Emma queued with me. Now I love Duffy bear to bits, but Emma and Tanya could really take him or leave him! I dont know what draws me to him its either the fact that he is like the cutest thing ever, or because a lot of people I speak to just dont seem to get him. Emma and Tanya for example! I was so excited and made sure I gave him a huge hug!! After Id had my photos taken, we made to head off but the character attendant asked why was it just me out of our group that wanted to say hi to Duffy today? She made Emma and Tanya go and hug them too! If I was Duffy, I would have refused
I might be 24, but I really need to get a Duffy bear!
Thats true love right there
As we continued to make our way over, Tanya stopped off in Mousegear whilst the rest of us waited over in Club Cool.
Tanya was off to buy a pair of Mickey shoe slippers. She had bought a pair during her program two years ago but had worn them so much since that she had ruined them! This again reminded me of that Modern Family episode when theyre at Disneyland! One of the Mums on the show (Gloria) ALWAYS wears high heels, even to Disneyland and refuses to acknowledge shes in pain to prove a point to her husband. He ends up getting her a gift, which turns out to be a pair of these slippers and which she ends up loving! Jay puts them on Glorias feet like a scene out of Cinderella! Its a great little scene that you can watch
here.
Next we rode the Nemo ride before having a look around the aquarium area. We spent a good while watching the dolphins I would love to do the
Dolphins in Depth Tour here one day! We headed to Turtle Talk now, hoping it would be as hilarious as it was last time! Whilst waiting for the show to start, this little guy kept popping over to say hello!
How cute is he?!
This time Crushs accent
how shall I say this
varied throughout the show! The kids still made it hilarious though! Especially when they were so keen, shooting their hands up, getting picked by Crush to ask a question and then
silence! Apparently, thats called a
Dory moment! This time we had a question from a little boy: what do dinosaurs eat when theyre hungry?. It wasnt a joke or owt, he just genuinely wanted to know! I love how the kids get so enthralled in this show they scream as if their lives depend on it when the whale comes! Again, it didnt disappoint!
As we were leaving the theatre, one couple walking out in front of us really made us chuckle. Their conversation went something like this:
Girl:
What was that? (really angrily) Y
ou did not tell me it was gonna be like that!! Oh my god, what was it!? You told it was gonna be like the Laugh Floor!
Boy:
But thats what the guide said baby when I looked at it quickly
Girl:
you said you had READ it!!
Boy:
I just skimmed it, Im sorry, I just skimmed it
And this argument continued! I have no idea why this girl was so peed off, but this was so funny to watch! It was like her boyfriend had lured her into some horrible ride or something!! We were in hysterics! That poor bloke was definitely on the naughty step today!
Continued (again) in the next post...
I have to be rolled out of that place!
Havaiiana flip flops are great too, but a bit more pricey. I do better in comfortable flip flops/sandals rather than shoes I think. Crocs are a good shout though! And there's tonnes of different styles available aren't there? Think I might join you in getting a pair for next time!
Thank you for your kind comments 
I changed the bandage and dressing etc. as I still wanted to keep it covered, but finally, it seemed that it was on the mend!
. After drinking our drinks, the girls decided to ride ToT. I had forgotten to take my motion sickness tablets and was still very full on schnitzel and beer, so gave it a miss. I sat on the benches and started to get a bit chilly as the shade crept over. I must have looked so strange as I kept swapping benches, chasing the sun and getting further and further up Sunset Blvd! I decided to get a coffee to try and warm up a tad (it wasnt really cold, I just think I was being a big baby!) and headed to ToT to meet the girls with the Photopass + card so they could get their ride photo.
!! We decided wed go for the later show instead hopefully it would be much quieter and we wouldnt have to start lining up so early. 
I love the Alien section of this ride because I find the Sigourney Weaver animatronic really creepy. I think its the half-closed eyes and the way her head turns really quick! 
thank you again for getting him for me xx
I love the hot weather of the summer! May was a bit of a shock for us I am used to June/July/August! Was not expecting to feel a chill in the mornings and evenings! I can't believe how quick your trip has come around Lesley - you must be so excited!!!! Are you going to do a TR or something?
However, the next day is all written; I just have to battle with Photobucket and get my photos added to it!
