northernmouse
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Hooray, we got to sleep in this morning -- PS for breakfast at Kona cafe was at 8:10. DSS had Tonga Toast, and his dad & I ate around the edges of it. Enough sugar there to keep us energized all day.
The original plan had been to relax in the morning before heading to one of the water parks. However, it's hard to resist the call of the parks when you only have 4 days, so we hopped on the monorail after breakfast for a quick trip to Epcot. Arrived shortly after the gates opened & went immediately to Test Track. The wait line said 30 minutes, but we were in our cars in 10. That's something we noticed this entire trip -- the stated time for the wait lines was almost always longer than the lines actually took. I don't know whether it was reverse psychology at work, but it was very satisfying to believe time went by so quickly.
Epcot seemed very busy, so after the one-ride diversion, we were back on the monorail to the Poly, got in out car and headed to Typhoon Lagoon.
None of us had ever been to a Disney water park before, so TL was a real treat. The day was warm but cloudy, (at least, warm for us), so the park was almost deserted. We found a nice spot on the 'beach', and started the day with a lazy cirucuit of Castaway Creek. The shark reef was excellent practice for the snorkelling we planned to do in Nassau and at CC. Then, off to the slides.
I should mention the DH & DSS are basically waterhounds. Rather lean and athletic waterhounds. I also fit that description. About 25 years ago. Now, I more closely resemble Shelly whose-name-I-don't recall who saves the day in the Poseidan Adventure. . . which also gives a clue to my vintage. Plus, I can't wear contacts and don't see worth a darn without my glasses. The advantage to that is I can't catch a glimpse of myself anywhere that involves a bathing suit, and I experience most outdoor water sports in a happy haze. The disadvantage is I must trust others to lead me wherever we go that involves swimming or water.
Which is how, after a few aerobic trips enjoying the Storm Slides, I found myself staring down the funnel of doom so aptly named Humunga Kowabunga. The DH & the DSS zip down the two open slides, leaving me to go next, alone.
Let's not kid ourselves. It is difficult to maintain an evil stepmother personna if any weakness, such as a fear of heights, is revealed. So I crossed my arms and legs (and heart) as instructed, and sent myself down the chute.
Keep in mind, weight is an accelerant.
According to the DSS, it was quite a show. "Whoa -- I thought you were a tidal wave", is what I recall he said. I was a little distracted by the need to find a facility *immediately* with my limited sight while simultaneously extracting a humunga wedgie and racing against the combined effects of the complimentary HK enema and the universal truth that big girls wear one piece bathing suits. Mercifully, Disney plans for virually everything, and the bathrooms are just in front of the bottom of the slide.
I spent the rest of the day on a beach lounger, occaisionally joining the evil man-children in the wave pool. Note to self: "prescription swim goggles".
We headed back to the Poly for a shower, then dinner at O'hanas. Highly recommended!
We decided to go to Disney Quest for the evening (don't these people read the books that recommend rest, you ask?), where we tried the Alladin's Carpet ride. The virtual reality games should carry a warning label. DH and I, who never suffer motion sickness, were totally nauseous. So were a few other adults we spotted. The DSS was fine, but we were done for the night. It's unlikely we will ever try DQ again.
Back to the hotel around 11:30.
Next -- the DH's big day at Richard Petty and Illuminations!
The original plan had been to relax in the morning before heading to one of the water parks. However, it's hard to resist the call of the parks when you only have 4 days, so we hopped on the monorail after breakfast for a quick trip to Epcot. Arrived shortly after the gates opened & went immediately to Test Track. The wait line said 30 minutes, but we were in our cars in 10. That's something we noticed this entire trip -- the stated time for the wait lines was almost always longer than the lines actually took. I don't know whether it was reverse psychology at work, but it was very satisfying to believe time went by so quickly.
Epcot seemed very busy, so after the one-ride diversion, we were back on the monorail to the Poly, got in out car and headed to Typhoon Lagoon.
None of us had ever been to a Disney water park before, so TL was a real treat. The day was warm but cloudy, (at least, warm for us), so the park was almost deserted. We found a nice spot on the 'beach', and started the day with a lazy cirucuit of Castaway Creek. The shark reef was excellent practice for the snorkelling we planned to do in Nassau and at CC. Then, off to the slides.
I should mention the DH & DSS are basically waterhounds. Rather lean and athletic waterhounds. I also fit that description. About 25 years ago. Now, I more closely resemble Shelly whose-name-I-don't recall who saves the day in the Poseidan Adventure. . . which also gives a clue to my vintage. Plus, I can't wear contacts and don't see worth a darn without my glasses. The advantage to that is I can't catch a glimpse of myself anywhere that involves a bathing suit, and I experience most outdoor water sports in a happy haze. The disadvantage is I must trust others to lead me wherever we go that involves swimming or water.
Which is how, after a few aerobic trips enjoying the Storm Slides, I found myself staring down the funnel of doom so aptly named Humunga Kowabunga. The DH & the DSS zip down the two open slides, leaving me to go next, alone.
Let's not kid ourselves. It is difficult to maintain an evil stepmother personna if any weakness, such as a fear of heights, is revealed. So I crossed my arms and legs (and heart) as instructed, and sent myself down the chute.
Keep in mind, weight is an accelerant.
According to the DSS, it was quite a show. "Whoa -- I thought you were a tidal wave", is what I recall he said. I was a little distracted by the need to find a facility *immediately* with my limited sight while simultaneously extracting a humunga wedgie and racing against the combined effects of the complimentary HK enema and the universal truth that big girls wear one piece bathing suits. Mercifully, Disney plans for virually everything, and the bathrooms are just in front of the bottom of the slide.
I spent the rest of the day on a beach lounger, occaisionally joining the evil man-children in the wave pool. Note to self: "prescription swim goggles".
We headed back to the Poly for a shower, then dinner at O'hanas. Highly recommended!
We decided to go to Disney Quest for the evening (don't these people read the books that recommend rest, you ask?), where we tried the Alladin's Carpet ride. The virtual reality games should carry a warning label. DH and I, who never suffer motion sickness, were totally nauseous. So were a few other adults we spotted. The DSS was fine, but we were done for the night. It's unlikely we will ever try DQ again.
Back to the hotel around 11:30.
Next -- the DH's big day at Richard Petty and Illuminations!
Very enjoyable reading.
