How Much Can Be Done When Crowds Are High?
This was our last day in any park, but it was our day... our last day to do WS in Epcot. I had yet to have us really do WS so I had many plans. We were going to eat around the world. We were going to PAP. We were going to do KP missions. We were going to see the story tellers. It was going to be a wonderful day. Given that they guys actually came with Zoe and I early in the day, what could go wrong?
The answer to the question what could go wrong? Crowds... very high crowds.
The answer to how much can be done when crowds are high? Read on...
Right after breakfast, Alex needed a break from all the forced Disney magic and just wanted to do something more "teen" appealing. So we let him rush over to TT before the rest of us were even out of the restaurant.
Once we were out of the restaurant, we found WS was yet to open so we wandered around a bit and took a couple pictures.
Zoe was trying to tie her shoes, but she looked so cute sitting there all in pink with converse on.
We also went into the Viking exhibit. I have gone in there in the past to escape the heat and some crowds, but never really read everything. It is actually a bit interesting. Strange to think how much people accomplished so early in life. Now, "kids" are still living at home often when these men were conquering kingdoms and becoming kings. Makes me think that we don't expect as much from our kids and that they truly are capable of so much more.
Once Alex was back with us, we went to TT to grab some fast passes.
Next it was time to do a bit of shopping. Zoe did not want to wear the princess dress all day(it was a bit small) so we looked for a different outfit for her. Remember, this is the end of the trip and I REFUSED to do laundry on the trip. Add in that the weather had been more warm than cold and she was out of outfits to wear that were comfortable in the warm weather.
This is what she came up with.
Remember this pose...it seemed to be the pose of the day...so you might see it again in another picture or two.
By now, WS was just about to open. Alex though, did not want to go around shopping and eating. Since we didn't have park hoppers and he had already done the ride he wanted to in this park... he was done. So we allowed him to go back to WL while we stayed.
We started our tour in Canada.
So far so good. We saw the story teller and got a sample of food.
The story teller was very interesting. Similar to our own traditions, yet just a bit different. And I always knew my birthday was on boxing day, but...to find out what that really was about was neat.
The maple sugar was sweet and we each took a little nibble, but the rest came home to put into coffee.
Next up was Great Britain where we picked up our Kimunicator. We did the mission there, but crowds were definitely starting to pick up and a couple of the stations were a bit hard to do without someone else doing it right there too. We also picked up our snack of Turkish Delight. YUM! I do so love that stuff. I guess it has to do with the gummy texture inside of chocolate.
If you have never tried this, you MUST!
With the mission in GB complete it was time to move on and figure out our next mission. We all were a bit confused on how to get that. Here is Steve and Zoe trying to figure it out.
Next up was France
We planned to share a cs instead of just get a snack. By now, it was about lunch time and the line at the cs in France was long. I had Steve go through and I took Zoe inside to get a table.
These are such good sandwiches. They are simple and after a week or more of rich foods, this totally hit the spot.
For dessert, a napoleon which was also just perfect.(even if the picture is not)
After our first lunch I got myself a GM slushie and we watched the story teller.
The slushie... strong and oh so yummy.
The story teller... even better than in Canada. I loved his story of the little girl.
By now, the Kimunicator had shut off so we did not do a mission in France. We held on to it though since we could have it reset.
Next was Morocco. Even though we had just had our "first lunch" it was time to get another cs meal to share. We got the Shwarma platter and of course, some baklava.
Steve was equally impressed by this meal. So I considered it another win of the day.
With only a little bit of shopping done, we didn't stay long. The crowds were getting harder and harder to navigate. If there was a story teller there, we did not see him/her.
Next was onto Japan.
Here is where things really started to become difficult. The PAP I had wanted to do? I even had special carriage necklaces for Zoe and I... we were barely able to get into the shop it was so packed and the area around the PAP station was shoulder to shoulder. So we skipped it.
We also missed any story teller that was there and had yet to do another KP mission.
We did however get our little tasting of something.
Yes, I do believe it was as big as Zoe's head.
Looking at the time, I knew we were going to have to hustle. So we quickly went to Italy just to get bit of candy.
OMG! The one in the white wrapper was amazing. It was a pistachio nugget covered in white chocolate.
Since we either needed to give up our Kimunicator or do another mission, when we came to Germany it was time to decide. We decided to do one more mission. Walking just around Germany was hard. Each step was like a slow shuffle. I realized at this point that this would be our last country we could venture through since we had to leave the park for our ADR at Boatwrights. Once the mission was over, we tried to make our way out of WS. We did not get a snack. No carmel corn for me.
Even though it took FOREVER to fight the crowds to get out of WS, we still had a little tinny bit of time before our drop dead - needing to leave the park - time. So with fast passes in hand we made our way to TT.
Next Chapter: How late is late?
: I can't remember. I know that there were a couple that did not get eaten. Anything that got brought back to the room... never was ate. However, I do not think I brought this one back... so I guess this one must have. However... my kids are not usually huge pastry fans (well.. Kira is...but the others are not) So I am sure it was me who ate it and not Zoe or Alex.
The scraps are almost healed and the bruising is aaaaaaaalmost gone. It has shrunk to just over the break and the first joint on each of my last two fingers.
holy cow!!! yes!!! 13 cents is way better
In fact, all the mods were sold out already, except for a few rooms at CBR. I guess thats what happens when I procrastinate....but we've booked a Finding Nemo Suite at AoA instead and am pretty excited about experiencing a a brand new resort. Whopeee! Sooo excited!
We will have to plan a dismeet for sure!!! I wish you could have found an opening at POFQ... but how cool will it be to stay at the suite at AoA!!!! Do you plan to do a PTR?
(only by a hair.. but still
thank you
