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DAY FOUR PART ONE~ Hanging out at Epcot!
It was a bright beautiful morning on our last full day of our getaway. Some of the knowledge that were going home tomorrow was sinking in. Only two more Mickey wake up calls! We took a vote and decided to spend our day at Epcot. Where else?
After a ride on Soarin while I got fast passes for Test Track, we bummed around Mousegears. It didnt bother me as much today (to be broke) and we all decided that DH should definitely wear these for the rest of our trip.
He voted us down.
Look at the pretty monorail!
At Test Track, Em and DH put a test car through its paces whiled Jake and I drooled over the show cars at the end of the ride. I sat in a Torrent that just fit me like a glove. I showed it to DH, but he shot that one down too. Em was very interested in making the necklace at the Kidcot spot at the end of Test Track, but shed done it so many times before and we were starving, so we all shot her down. (Remember this, however. It will come back into play later.)
After our lunch at Sunshine Seasons, we began to make our way around the world. After a ride on the river of time, we stopped at the Kidcot so Em can start a mask. (Yes, we have a ton of them at home, but I gave in this time.)
Em saw Mulan in China.
and had a ride on her favorite elephant.
Em studies the exhibit.
Here we are back in the gardens. I cant believe weve never done that before. It was beautiful.
I think that was the longest weve ever spent in China!
In Germany, we discovered a giant lizard trying to take over the train garden. Flee, villagers! Flee for your lives!
Hanging out in Italy. Have you ever seen more relaxed looking people?
What is this? Has Jake become a thief?
After weve hit all the countries and Ems mask is complete, we finally make it to the reason Ive walked all this way.
OFF KILTER!!!
After three sets, they again forced me to leave to swim. (Swim? Im expected to swim when Off Kilter is playing?) As we are walking away, Em decided to try to get their autographs. Tony came over to talk to us and helped round everyone up. While they are signing, I heard DH shout, What is that, Lynn? You want a picture with the band? Before I can walk away, they dragged me over and here we are.
If I had known I was gonna get to meet them, I definitely would have worn something prettier. If there was one of those little thought bubbles over my head, you would see, Oh my gosh, Im standing right next to Jamie!!! I tried to be cool as we walked away but I know I was giggling like little girl! Im sure they thought I was insane.
Well, by now you know the drill. Swimming, napping, downloading pictures. While we are swimming, Em begian to whine again about not being able to make the necklace at the Kidcot stations in Future World. I do feel a little guilt about making her sit through all the sets with Off Kilter (shes not good with loud, so she wears earplugs), so I began to formulate a plan. After discussing it with DH, I put my plan in motion. Its called bribery. If Jake will take Em around to make her necklace, Ill buy him a pin of choice at the pinstation. Hes a sucker for pins, so he agrees. Once we pass under Spaceship Earth, we head for Canada, they head towards Test Track. As I watch them walk away, I began to have second thoughts. Did I really just send them off alone? Oh course, I did. This is WDW. What could happen? What if they get hurt or separated? Will they know what to do? Sensing my thoughts, DH offered to secretly follow them. No, weve got to give them this chance to prove they can handle themselves. We proceeded to Canada in silence.
On a lighter note, heres Off Kilter after dark.
About half way through the first set, Jake and Em were back with us. Em was so proud of her necklace. Jake and I hurried to the pin station between sets to fetch the pin he earned. When I asked him if he had any trouble with Em, he said that she had wanted to go to the Seas before the Land and when he told her no, she began to cry. He stopped dead in his tracks and said, Do you wanted me to take you back to Canada right now? She hushed right up and he didnt have anymore problems. He didnt find a pin he liked, so he settled for Goofy from Canada. So Em got her necklace, I got my Off Kilter, Jake got his Goofy and DH got his Illuminations. Dont you love happy endings?
Up Next: DAY FIVE~ The one well never forget!!
It was a bright beautiful morning on our last full day of our getaway. Some of the knowledge that were going home tomorrow was sinking in. Only two more Mickey wake up calls! We took a vote and decided to spend our day at Epcot. Where else?
After a ride on Soarin while I got fast passes for Test Track, we bummed around Mousegears. It didnt bother me as much today (to be broke) and we all decided that DH should definitely wear these for the rest of our trip.
He voted us down.
Look at the pretty monorail!
At Test Track, Em and DH put a test car through its paces whiled Jake and I drooled over the show cars at the end of the ride. I sat in a Torrent that just fit me like a glove. I showed it to DH, but he shot that one down too. Em was very interested in making the necklace at the Kidcot spot at the end of Test Track, but shed done it so many times before and we were starving, so we all shot her down. (Remember this, however. It will come back into play later.)
After our lunch at Sunshine Seasons, we began to make our way around the world. After a ride on the river of time, we stopped at the Kidcot so Em can start a mask. (Yes, we have a ton of them at home, but I gave in this time.)
Em saw Mulan in China.
and had a ride on her favorite elephant.
Em studies the exhibit.
Here we are back in the gardens. I cant believe weve never done that before. It was beautiful.
I think that was the longest weve ever spent in China!
In Germany, we discovered a giant lizard trying to take over the train garden. Flee, villagers! Flee for your lives!
Hanging out in Italy. Have you ever seen more relaxed looking people?
What is this? Has Jake become a thief?
After weve hit all the countries and Ems mask is complete, we finally make it to the reason Ive walked all this way.
OFF KILTER!!!
After three sets, they again forced me to leave to swim. (Swim? Im expected to swim when Off Kilter is playing?) As we are walking away, Em decided to try to get their autographs. Tony came over to talk to us and helped round everyone up. While they are signing, I heard DH shout, What is that, Lynn? You want a picture with the band? Before I can walk away, they dragged me over and here we are.
If I had known I was gonna get to meet them, I definitely would have worn something prettier. If there was one of those little thought bubbles over my head, you would see, Oh my gosh, Im standing right next to Jamie!!! I tried to be cool as we walked away but I know I was giggling like little girl! Im sure they thought I was insane.
Well, by now you know the drill. Swimming, napping, downloading pictures. While we are swimming, Em begian to whine again about not being able to make the necklace at the Kidcot stations in Future World. I do feel a little guilt about making her sit through all the sets with Off Kilter (shes not good with loud, so she wears earplugs), so I began to formulate a plan. After discussing it with DH, I put my plan in motion. Its called bribery. If Jake will take Em around to make her necklace, Ill buy him a pin of choice at the pinstation. Hes a sucker for pins, so he agrees. Once we pass under Spaceship Earth, we head for Canada, they head towards Test Track. As I watch them walk away, I began to have second thoughts. Did I really just send them off alone? Oh course, I did. This is WDW. What could happen? What if they get hurt or separated? Will they know what to do? Sensing my thoughts, DH offered to secretly follow them. No, weve got to give them this chance to prove they can handle themselves. We proceeded to Canada in silence.
On a lighter note, heres Off Kilter after dark.
About half way through the first set, Jake and Em were back with us. Em was so proud of her necklace. Jake and I hurried to the pin station between sets to fetch the pin he earned. When I asked him if he had any trouble with Em, he said that she had wanted to go to the Seas before the Land and when he told her no, she began to cry. He stopped dead in his tracks and said, Do you wanted me to take you back to Canada right now? She hushed right up and he didnt have anymore problems. He didnt find a pin he liked, so he settled for Goofy from Canada. So Em got her necklace, I got my Off Kilter, Jake got his Goofy and DH got his Illuminations. Dont you love happy endings?
Up Next: DAY FIVE~ The one well never forget!!
Thank you for reading and posting!!
wave: Hey Chuck!) There's also a beautiful garden in Japan that Jake and I usually wander through. You've got to check that out too, when you go back.
But those are happy tears too as I'm so proud of him. 
Thanks to you too for sharing your family trip with us. You have a beautiful family. 
