MissMichelle
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this will be a VERY long installment so please stay with me.
Well we decided once again we HAD to get up for a park opening, so we started to shower and dress around 6:15, and headed out for a quick bite by 7:15.
We arrive @ AK and head through the turnstiles at 10 of, running to the rope. We decide we will take the "Dinoland" way a CM had mentioned to another family to get to EE. It worked as we grabbed FP's and my mom and niece jumped on (also getting a child swap pass)<insert restroom stop with my son here>. So after they rode (and my niece decided she hated it) I quickly jumped on for one of my FAVORITE rides! Our FP time was in 30 minutes by this point so we hung out in the area, and as soon as we were able to grab new passes we did, then each rode again taking turns with the kids. After that to pass time we headed to Kali. It was fairly cold that morning so we grabbed ponchos as not to get soaked to the bone and ran to Kali--with NO wait since everyone was hovering @ EE. They said since there was no wait to just keep staying on until either 1. We had enough or 2. they wanted us off...So we rode 3 times before heading out to dry off (our butts STILL got soaked)<insert restroom stop with my son here> and head back to EE to get MORE FP's and ride again...
So you know what comes next--more EE rides, with each time better then before---Oddly, I got row 13 (since I was a single rider) twice and row 7 twice. We decided we may or may not use our FP's and headed over to Dinoland where we HAD to ride Dinosaur. Now the pics on this ride (which we purchased) are a riot! You'd think we all went to a comedy show...It scared the CRAP out of me at one point (pic time) yet me and all the other guests on our car burst into a fit of nervous giggles. haha <restroom stop again *there is a point to this*>
We head over to Primevil Whirl which my son saw and we learned he was too short to ride--so since he couldn't go, we all decided to pass. Off to ITTBAB. I LOVED this show! I however didn't enjoy getting stung! For some reason it really irritated me. But the kids didn't feel it. My son started crying at the end when the bugs crawled under our butt...He jumped SO far and wanted out---NOW! But luckily stayed put until the stampede of people started on out.
BACK to EE, to catch our FP time and by this point I was satisfied and decided it was the last ride on it for this trip. By this point we were all starving and had heard so much rave over Tusker House that we headed on over and figured we could get FP's to the safari---the FP time was 2.5 hours later!
So lunch (which was REALLY good Total: $45) and then we jumped on the train and headed to Rafiki's Planet Watch which we all enjoyed very much.<immediate restroom stop> I really love the affection section and even got tto see a goat drink his own pee (EEEEW!!!). A few goats took a liking to a man sitting on a bench and he got the beating of his life when they all wanted to rub their "Horns" (or lack of) on his thigh! haha. We washed up and headed into the Conservation station and got to talk with a CM about the baby elephant born just 2 months ago. We learned about turantulas which my son found highly fascinating. We slowly headed out and walked the trail towards the train stop, stopping along the way to take in the scent of "Clean Green Air" (which my son called it) and look at the bugs, and trees, and flowers along the way.
Back into Africa we still had 30 minutes until the safari so we got the kids temporary tattoos (Briana got Tink and Trae got a shark) from s nearby stand. then waited for our FP time. We had an AWESOME and extremely animated female CM for our safari and it really made the experience. Of course we all cheered when we saved Lil Red in the end
After the safari (which was a much needed rest) we figured it was time to head out and get cleaned up as we had ADR's @ Le Cellier that evening.
We walk past the turnstiles and make our way to the shuttle. As we are boarding my son wiggles with "I have to pee".<start reasoning for comments previous> We ask if he can wait to get to the resort (since going BACK in and through bag check and all would take awhile) and he says sure, but oddly pees his pants! Out of shock I almost cry for him as he looked so upset with himself. THere were 2 wonderful women in line with us who quickly offer up wipes to clean him up and then we had to get this pee child onto a bus and back to the hotel.
Finally after what seemed like the LONGEST bus ride, we make it back to POR and get Trae in the shower.
Now cleaned up and ready to roll we ALL make sure we go potty (lol) and head out to the Epcot bus....30 minutes later one showed and we boarded with the other 20 people who has gathered just moments before.
Since we hit Epcot earlier then planned (7pm ADR's and it was 4:30) we decided to ride Mission: Space....Well Trae refused to I sent mom and Briana on, while I waited for my turn. They came out SICK, and I mean "I'm not going to dinner" kind of sick. I asked them to walk it off, and they agreed. So we head into a few shops (spending most time in Mouse Gear) and get pins (Have I mentioned that we came home with a total of 66 (I think since Trae lost 2 and Briana lost 1) pins? EEE!)
It is now 5:45 and we head into World Showcase stopping briefly at times for photos. When we reach Canada, we ask if we could get an earlier seating (NOPE, bummer but we tried) and then head over to O' Canada and quickly decide not to go in. "Photo Op" time since the flowers in front of Le Cellier are gorgeous, then it is time to check in (20 minutes early).
This was the BEST meal of the trip!
Me; Cheedar Cheese Soup, Prince Edward Mussels, and the Maple Creme Brulee
Mom; Steakhouse Ceasar, Prime Rib, Whiskey Cake
Briana; (kids are allowed adult apps) Beef Kabob, cheeseburger, Moose
Trae; Mixed Field Greens, Hot dog, Smores
We all loved every second of this meal (except I was the only one not fond of the pretzel bread!
)
Total: $140.
We are all exhausted by this point but all agree on staying for Illuminations and head over to the bridge by Mexico. Getting blinking Minnie Ears, glow necklaces and a Light Saber we were ready. GREAT show (even though my fave is STILL Wishes) and a perfect night to see it.
Next up : Trae's Pirate Adventure Cruise and girls go to 1900 PF...Or is that how it happens? Stay tuned to find out Yo Ho Ho
Well we decided once again we HAD to get up for a park opening, so we started to shower and dress around 6:15, and headed out for a quick bite by 7:15.
We arrive @ AK and head through the turnstiles at 10 of, running to the rope. We decide we will take the "Dinoland" way a CM had mentioned to another family to get to EE. It worked as we grabbed FP's and my mom and niece jumped on (also getting a child swap pass)<insert restroom stop with my son here>. So after they rode (and my niece decided she hated it) I quickly jumped on for one of my FAVORITE rides! Our FP time was in 30 minutes by this point so we hung out in the area, and as soon as we were able to grab new passes we did, then each rode again taking turns with the kids. After that to pass time we headed to Kali. It was fairly cold that morning so we grabbed ponchos as not to get soaked to the bone and ran to Kali--with NO wait since everyone was hovering @ EE. They said since there was no wait to just keep staying on until either 1. We had enough or 2. they wanted us off...So we rode 3 times before heading out to dry off (our butts STILL got soaked)<insert restroom stop with my son here> and head back to EE to get MORE FP's and ride again...
So you know what comes next--more EE rides, with each time better then before---Oddly, I got row 13 (since I was a single rider) twice and row 7 twice. We decided we may or may not use our FP's and headed over to Dinoland where we HAD to ride Dinosaur. Now the pics on this ride (which we purchased) are a riot! You'd think we all went to a comedy show...It scared the CRAP out of me at one point (pic time) yet me and all the other guests on our car burst into a fit of nervous giggles. haha <restroom stop again *there is a point to this*>
We head over to Primevil Whirl which my son saw and we learned he was too short to ride--so since he couldn't go, we all decided to pass. Off to ITTBAB. I LOVED this show! I however didn't enjoy getting stung! For some reason it really irritated me. But the kids didn't feel it. My son started crying at the end when the bugs crawled under our butt...He jumped SO far and wanted out---NOW! But luckily stayed put until the stampede of people started on out.
BACK to EE, to catch our FP time and by this point I was satisfied and decided it was the last ride on it for this trip. By this point we were all starving and had heard so much rave over Tusker House that we headed on over and figured we could get FP's to the safari---the FP time was 2.5 hours later!
So lunch (which was REALLY good Total: $45) and then we jumped on the train and headed to Rafiki's Planet Watch which we all enjoyed very much.<immediate restroom stop> I really love the affection section and even got tto see a goat drink his own pee (EEEEW!!!). A few goats took a liking to a man sitting on a bench and he got the beating of his life when they all wanted to rub their "Horns" (or lack of) on his thigh! haha. We washed up and headed into the Conservation station and got to talk with a CM about the baby elephant born just 2 months ago. We learned about turantulas which my son found highly fascinating. We slowly headed out and walked the trail towards the train stop, stopping along the way to take in the scent of "Clean Green Air" (which my son called it) and look at the bugs, and trees, and flowers along the way.
Back into Africa we still had 30 minutes until the safari so we got the kids temporary tattoos (Briana got Tink and Trae got a shark) from s nearby stand. then waited for our FP time. We had an AWESOME and extremely animated female CM for our safari and it really made the experience. Of course we all cheered when we saved Lil Red in the end
After the safari (which was a much needed rest) we figured it was time to head out and get cleaned up as we had ADR's @ Le Cellier that evening.
We walk past the turnstiles and make our way to the shuttle. As we are boarding my son wiggles with "I have to pee".<start reasoning for comments previous> We ask if he can wait to get to the resort (since going BACK in and through bag check and all would take awhile) and he says sure, but oddly pees his pants! Out of shock I almost cry for him as he looked so upset with himself. THere were 2 wonderful women in line with us who quickly offer up wipes to clean him up and then we had to get this pee child onto a bus and back to the hotel.
Finally after what seemed like the LONGEST bus ride, we make it back to POR and get Trae in the shower.
Now cleaned up and ready to roll we ALL make sure we go potty (lol) and head out to the Epcot bus....30 minutes later one showed and we boarded with the other 20 people who has gathered just moments before.
Since we hit Epcot earlier then planned (7pm ADR's and it was 4:30) we decided to ride Mission: Space....Well Trae refused to I sent mom and Briana on, while I waited for my turn. They came out SICK, and I mean "I'm not going to dinner" kind of sick. I asked them to walk it off, and they agreed. So we head into a few shops (spending most time in Mouse Gear) and get pins (Have I mentioned that we came home with a total of 66 (I think since Trae lost 2 and Briana lost 1) pins? EEE!)
It is now 5:45 and we head into World Showcase stopping briefly at times for photos. When we reach Canada, we ask if we could get an earlier seating (NOPE, bummer but we tried) and then head over to O' Canada and quickly decide not to go in. "Photo Op" time since the flowers in front of Le Cellier are gorgeous, then it is time to check in (20 minutes early).
This was the BEST meal of the trip!
Me; Cheedar Cheese Soup, Prince Edward Mussels, and the Maple Creme Brulee
Mom; Steakhouse Ceasar, Prime Rib, Whiskey Cake
Briana; (kids are allowed adult apps) Beef Kabob, cheeseburger, Moose
Trae; Mixed Field Greens, Hot dog, Smores
We all loved every second of this meal (except I was the only one not fond of the pretzel bread!
)Total: $140.
We are all exhausted by this point but all agree on staying for Illuminations and head over to the bridge by Mexico. Getting blinking Minnie Ears, glow necklaces and a Light Saber we were ready. GREAT show (even though my fave is STILL Wishes) and a perfect night to see it.
Next up : Trae's Pirate Adventure Cruise and girls go to 1900 PF...Or is that how it happens? Stay tuned to find out Yo Ho Ho
