brookelizabeth
Jambo Wildbunch Gang
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We left off as our family was leaving MK for the night and monorailing (is that a verb?) it over to Epcot. We were not ready to call it a night!
The next day was our official Epcot day; however, it was being followed by the Wishes Dessert Party at night, so we deiced this was the perfect night to catch Illuminations at Epcot.
I LOVE this part of Epcot. As most of you know, we are a techy/geek family. This part of Epcot just feels cool to me, it's techy. The music, the large geometric shapes everywhere, the fountain, the light up sidewalk, Space Ship Earth and it's unique design...I remember our first time entering Epcot, both Joe and I were in awe...and we still always are!
I was so very happy to see the fountain working. It hasn't been on our last 2 trips!
We didn't have much for goals this night. We'd just see where our feet led us.
Well....not very far and a vocal toddler noticed a splash pad...
At first it wasn't doing much
But soon enough!! There were quite a few kids in there that night, all much older than Henry, so he mostly hung out on the side.
We were there for probably about 30 minutes or so. Henry had a great time watching the other kids and getting a bit wet!
My stomach was starting to grumble and I knew exactly what I wanted.
Oh yes.
I had never eaten here, but had seen it's goods and read it's rave reviews. It was time!
After hoofing it around the WS, I was a tad bummed there was no air conditioning since it was still VERY warm out, but I wasn't going to let that stop me. I needed me some schwarma.
While waiting in line, I noticed a thing of beauty...
This was probably one of the longest lines I waited in all trip, but I eventually got my food - the chicken and lamb platter
Oh my, that is one BIG plate of food!
As soon as I took my first bite, I knew this was an excellent choice. Normally I probably wouldn't eat all of that food. I wasn't even hungry enough to eat it all.
But...
I did! Every single bite!!
I couldn't stop. So.good. I think I might have shared a few bites with Henry (and possibly some with Joe since he "oooh"ed over my plate...
).
I let Joe and Henry eat the baklava since I'm not a big fan. They highly enjoyed it.
We were at a table way in the back just outside the restaurant, it was a bit dark in that spot, so I ate by the light of a glow stick, but I didn't mind one bit. MoRockin' was playing, I was in Epcot, and eating some divine food. Life was good.
After we ate we scoped out a spot for Illuminations, right near Germany. Joe decided he needed a brat.
He's been raving about these brats since our Disneymoon in '06 (I honestly didn't think they were anything to write home about...). He was excited to finally eat one again! Btw, this is a TERRIBLE use for a CS credit. He got a brat with kraut, a drink and that is IT. I was annoyed that there wasn't a real side, but the kraut was a "side". All well!
Illuminations started....and I started to snap pictures...
And that is IT.
Henry started to get a bit fussy when the fireworks started.
Then to full out crying.
So we backed away from the water front and found a seat on a tree planter near the pavilion. I held him as Joe noshed on his brat. There was a tree obstructing our view, but we could see enough. We enjoyed the music and what we could see of the fireworks.
And, I enjoyed a certain little one falling asleep on my shoulder.
Up next: From baby to little boy.
The next day was our official Epcot day; however, it was being followed by the Wishes Dessert Party at night, so we deiced this was the perfect night to catch Illuminations at Epcot.
I LOVE this part of Epcot. As most of you know, we are a techy/geek family. This part of Epcot just feels cool to me, it's techy. The music, the large geometric shapes everywhere, the fountain, the light up sidewalk, Space Ship Earth and it's unique design...I remember our first time entering Epcot, both Joe and I were in awe...and we still always are!
I was so very happy to see the fountain working. It hasn't been on our last 2 trips!
We didn't have much for goals this night. We'd just see where our feet led us.
Well....not very far and a vocal toddler noticed a splash pad...
At first it wasn't doing much
But soon enough!! There were quite a few kids in there that night, all much older than Henry, so he mostly hung out on the side.
We were there for probably about 30 minutes or so. Henry had a great time watching the other kids and getting a bit wet!
My stomach was starting to grumble and I knew exactly what I wanted.
Oh yes.
I had never eaten here, but had seen it's goods and read it's rave reviews. It was time!
After hoofing it around the WS, I was a tad bummed there was no air conditioning since it was still VERY warm out, but I wasn't going to let that stop me. I needed me some schwarma.
While waiting in line, I noticed a thing of beauty...
This was probably one of the longest lines I waited in all trip, but I eventually got my food - the chicken and lamb platter
Oh my, that is one BIG plate of food!
As soon as I took my first bite, I knew this was an excellent choice. Normally I probably wouldn't eat all of that food. I wasn't even hungry enough to eat it all.
But...
I did! Every single bite!!
I couldn't stop. So.good. I think I might have shared a few bites with Henry (and possibly some with Joe since he "oooh"ed over my plate...).I let Joe and Henry eat the baklava since I'm not a big fan. They highly enjoyed it.
We were at a table way in the back just outside the restaurant, it was a bit dark in that spot, so I ate by the light of a glow stick, but I didn't mind one bit. MoRockin' was playing, I was in Epcot, and eating some divine food. Life was good.
After we ate we scoped out a spot for Illuminations, right near Germany. Joe decided he needed a brat.
He's been raving about these brats since our Disneymoon in '06 (I honestly didn't think they were anything to write home about...). He was excited to finally eat one again! Btw, this is a TERRIBLE use for a CS credit. He got a brat with kraut, a drink and that is IT. I was annoyed that there wasn't a real side, but the kraut was a "side". All well!
Illuminations started....and I started to snap pictures...
And that is IT.
Henry started to get a bit fussy when the fireworks started.
Then to full out crying.
So we backed away from the water front and found a seat on a tree planter near the pavilion. I held him as Joe noshed on his brat. There was a tree obstructing our view, but we could see enough. We enjoyed the music and what we could see of the fireworks.
And, I enjoyed a certain little one falling asleep on my shoulder.
Up next: From baby to little boy.
...I had to just go get a snack looking at it...
...you'll have to make up for that in December...
Epcot! 
