The ABCs of a Very Merry Christmastime Land and Sea Adventure- P is for: Portals to Earth, Sea, and Sky, Next Stop, Centauri Space Station! (5/23)

[Steppesister]

There's not much else going for it... except the starfish right at the end.

Peach, I admit, is pretty funny!

Her what now?

I mean, meet a guy on the beach for 10 minutes, declare your love, don't even really talk to him, and poof, we're married. Typically, that doesn't work out very well.

Your knees make popping sounds?

#foreshadowing

Although I hear that it's not quite as bad as it once was, out on the periphery.

I've heard that too, but not willing to risk it just to "check off a ride".

First time I've heard that one.

Henceforth, the It's a Big Garden shall be named such. Thus sayeth my autopen.

Did you ask for the front row?

Someone who can follow directions!

You win!

Those aren't snowmen... they're breadfruit men.

Like gingerbread men, but the tropical version!

can hear the original theme song in my head...

My job here is complete.

Speed is of the essence, ya know. Who's got time for a leisurely climb?

Well, technically I did, but the body is a different story. Especially after pounding out 25,000 steps before that.

Really! Had no idea. Just assumed it was called a space elevator.

Nope! Disney's always gotta go the extra mile in creativity.

Well... technically it shouldn't. The space elevator (or skyhook) concept has been around for a long time. At least as far back as the 60s. Since the station would have to be in a geosynchronous orbit, despite a speed of about 17,000mph, it would appear to be stationary relative to yourself.

Okay, okay, fine.

However, I don't think this attraction is taking folks to "OUTER space". Ergo, no need to skyhook.

"No, you don't have to use a skyhook to get to the ISS. The ISS is currently reached using rockets or other spacecraft that launch from Earth and are designed to reach low Earth orbit. Skyhooks, while a proposed concept, are not currently in use for space travel. "

I'd think that during launch on ANY spacecraft you'd feel something, at least some G's?

You have a knack for meeting people.

I have a knack for driving them away. I have proof.

I've hung out with you. I disagree!

Meh. You've got plenty to spare...

Not after my Africa extravaganza. LOL! Back to being my usual frugal self.

So that's what they're calling bums these days.

A fly in the ointment.
I suppose you could've asked to borrow one of your new friends' phone.

I could have, but they'd have had to send me the photo and that's asking them to remember after drinks.

You never know. I've made a few friends on the Dis... why not at Disney?

There ya go!!

I'll take one of those, please.

Sigh. They are so pretty!

 

[Steppesister]

We have been to Epcot from the beginning. There used to be a huge collection of fun, entertaining and educational things to do for our children at Epcot. Cranium Command was my absolute favorite. There were even some STEM type fun things to do when we took our grandchildren decades later. But the focus on education is gone.

Agreed! It makes me sad that the focus has shifted so drastically and has come away from Walt's original intent. My kids and I spent HOURS in the Innoventions Pavilions just dong "stuff". They LOVED it!

We were able to get a table in the lounge once, and it was interesting. I got the cocktail that had cotton candy on top of it, just for fun.
We had an appetizer, but I don't remember what it was.

That's what I originally had too- a lounge table because I didn't want to pay the whole prix fixe price for a huge lunch/dinner. In hindsight, the bar is a perfect place to plop and nibble and drink.

I've seen margaritas at San Angel Inn that cost more than this cocktail.
What is that object floating on top? It looks like a slice of ice cream sandwich.

Oh don't get me wrong! For sure there are just as expensive places- especially La Cava, but a glass of wine isn't so bad at say Tutto or Spice Road Table. ($14 a pop there)

I think the schtick was that it's a little piece of Freeze Dried Ice cream sandwich a la space travel. At least that's what they called it. I think it was in reality a piece of Walmart ice cream sandwich. LOL!

I agree that this is a one and done. The ride to the space station was the highlight. The food and drinks were inventive and fun. But I thought that space itself was rather boring.

I enjoyed the Space part too, there were some fun Easter eggs in there to hunt for. I guess I'd compare it to The Coral Reef restaurant in some ways. But the food I think was more imaginative and the immersive entry more fun. I'd go back with the intention of ONE drink and only IF there was less than a 10 minute wait. No way again for 45.

 

[pkondz]

Drastic, yet effective.

Trust me. After only one treatment, you won't feel a thing!

Peach, I admit, is pretty funny!

I mean, meet a guy on the beach for 10 minutes, declare your love, don't even really talk to him, and poof, we're married. Typically, that doesn't work out very well.

You've obviously never watched Bachelor in Paradise.

I've heard that too, but not willing to risk it just to "check off a ride".

Yeah. I can wait for center, top.

Someone who can follow directions!

You win!

What's my prize?!?!? That car????

Well, technically I did, but the body is a different story. Especially after pounding out 25,000 steps before that.

Meh. The elevator does the work for ya.

However, I don't think this attraction is taking folks to "OUTER space". Ergo, no need to skyhook.

"No, you don't have to use a skyhook to get to the ISS. The ISS is currently reached using rockets or other spacecraft that launch from Earth and are designed to reach low Earth orbit. Skyhooks, while a proposed concept, are not currently in use for space travel. "

I'd think that during launch on ANY spacecraft you'd feel something, at least some G's?

Oh, no. It's definitely in outer space (simulated, of course). That's why you see space ships and astronauts (NOT like Katie Perry).
And you ascend on a skyhook. From Disney's website:

"To begin your journey, board a special space elevator that will ascend to the stars! Along the way, viewports will give you an aerial view of EPCOT as you travel high above the planet."

I've hung out with you. I disagree!

I had a not off day that day.

I could have, but they'd have had to send me the photo and that's asking them to remember after drinks.

No, no, no. You could have asked to use their phone's flashlight while you use your phone to take the photo.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Cranium Command was my absolute favorite.

Mine too.

There were even some STEM type fun things to do when we took our grandchildren decades later.

My kids loved the “build your own rollercoaster “.

My kids and I spent HOURS in the Innoventions Pavilions just dong "stuff". They LOVED it!

We did too. The kids and I had so much fun in there. It was always a great space to cool off and let them spend a bit of time doing/playing rather than queuing.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Really enjoyed strolling through Epcot and dining in Space with you on that last update So nice of your new friends to buy you a birthday drink. From everything I’ve read about it a table at the bar/lounge area is the way to go for Space 220. Prix fixe meals do not work for me. Too much food and too pricey.

 

[Steppesister]

Trust me. After only one treatment, you won't feel a thing!

Good point!

You've obviously never watched Bachelor in Paradise.

Definitely not my thing.

I'd wager a bet that not many of those marriages end up working out long term. I don't know of course, but suspect that might be the case.

Yeah. I can wait for center, top.

Mhm....

What's my prize?!?!? That car????

In your dreams.

Oh, no. It's definitely in outer space (simulated, of course). That's why you see space ships and astronauts (NOT like Katie Perry).
And you ascend on a skyhook. From Disney's website:

"To begin your journey, board a special space elevator that will ascend to the stars! Along the way, viewports will give you an aerial view of EPCOT as you travel high above the planet."

Hmm, Disney says,

"220 miles above Earth is considered to be low Earth orbit (LEO). LEO typically encompasses altitudes from 99 to 1,200 miles (160 to 2,000 kilometers) above the Earth's surface. Deep space is far beyond LEO, typically involving distances to other planets or celestial bodies.".

I wonder if they are taking creative license with the space walks etc... ? I do love the Space 220 reference to 220 miles up.

Katy Perry made a mere 62.

No, no, no. You could have asked to use their phone's flashlight while you use your phone to take the photo.

I guess I could have, but they were using each other's and by then it was kinda a hurry-up-and-finish-up vibe.

 

[Steppesister]

My kids loved the “build your own rollercoaster “.

YES!!!

We did too. The kids and I had so much fun in there. It was always a great space to cool off and let them spend a bit of time doing/playing rather than queuing.

Getting some of the energy out with creative stuff to do was perfect.

Really enjoyed strolling through Epcot and dining in Space with you on that last update So nice of your new friends to buy you a birthday drink. From everything I’ve read about it a table at the bar/lounge area is the way to go for Space 220. Prix fixe meals do not work for me. Too much food and too pricey.

Nor for me. WAY too much food and WAY too expensive. I have (and still do on occasion) have Disney box up leftovers for brekkie, but when there's a far better, cheaper, less volume, but just as tasty option, I'm always going to do that.

 

[pkondz]

Good point!

A razor sharp one.

Definitely not my thing.

Nor mine.

I'd wager a bet that not many of those marriages end up working out long term. I don't know of course, but suspect that might be the case.

Maybe? I know some of those work out... but I suspect the majority do not.

In your dreams.

Sweet! I can dream pretty big, ya know.

Hmm, Disney says,

"220 miles above Earth is considered to be low Earth orbit (LEO). LEO typically encompasses altitudes from 99 to 1,200 miles (160 to 2,000 kilometers) above the Earth's surface. Deep space is far beyond LEO, typically involving distances to other planets or celestial bodies.".

All correct. Still space, although not deep space.

I wonder if they are taking creative license with the space walks etc... ?

Why? All space walks to date have taken place in low earth orbit.
The ISS (International Space Station) altitude ranges from 205-255 miles up.

I do love the Space 220 reference to 220 miles up.

Katy Perry made a mere 62.

 

[Steppesister]

A razor sharp one.

Nor mine.

Maybe? I know some of those work out... but I suspect the majority do not.

Sweet! I can dream pretty big, ya know.

All correct. Still space, although not deep space.

Why? All space walks to date have taken place in low earth orbit.
The ISS (International Space Station) altitude ranges from 205-255 miles up.

I don't know as much as I'd like to about space travel. But I do know I enjoyed Space 220.

 

[pkondz]

I don't know as much as I'd like to about space travel. But I do know I enjoyed Space 220.

All that matters.