The Pirates and the Frog (7/17 Welcome to the Next Adventure!)

[thecapells]

thanks for incredible story write more

Welcome to the DIS!
And don't worry - plenty of adventures still to come!

Awww Ariel is my favorite too I'm sorry to hear their flight was delayed!

We are just finishing getting ready and will be headed to the airport soon and thank you we will

I'm soooo jealous!
I just heard that the gals are on the bus to the Magic Kingdom as I write this.
And I know you gals will be joining them shortly.
Say 'hi' to the Magic Kingdom for me!
And don't forget to take pics together this time!!

 

[englishrose47]

Great pix of Akershus !!! I have never eaten there but the breakfast menu looks yummy!!Is it buffet or Family style !!!

 

[thecapells]

Great pix of Akershus !!! I have never eaten there but the breakfast menu looks yummy!!Is it buffet or Family style !!!

Actually it's both!
They bring you a family-style portion of eggs, bacon, sausage, and potatoes.
And, yes, you can order more if you run out.
Then there's the "cold buffet" of pastries, cheese, fruit, bagels & lox, and other assorted goodies.

 

[thecapells]

We headed out of brunch around 11:00 just as the World Showcase was opening.
And what better way to wash down a great meal than a Maelstrom of course!

Now I don’t think I’ve ever gotten wet on this before but we love it nevertheless.

And this was an occasion as it was both DS and DD's 1st trip to Troll Country.
I explained to them a bit about the ride and how much fun we were going to have.
They weren't too sure but trusted dear ol' dad.
We headed in and walked down the narrow passageways.
I had forgotten how empty this queue is.
Other than this, you would never know where you were…

And I even pointed out to the kids one of my very favorite Hidden Mickeys.
Look, ma! The original Viking Mickey Ears!

So we boarded our vessel and prepared to head out to a Norwegian High Seas Adventure!
And then the nerves got the best of the wee ones (I had warned them that there is a drop on this ride).
Brave Vikings they are not…

We had the front row and a great view of the ride.
And sure enough, after a visit to Troll Country, past the Polar Ice Caps, and down a waterfall past the oil refineries, we arrived safely back in Norway.
And the kids were all smiles.

Leaving our boat behind, we decided to explore the little fishing town as the exit doors were still closed.

The detail in here is great. I actually like getting a chance to explore before running through the movie.

According to Google Translator, written on the life preservers is “Westerlies Group”.”
I guess bad westerlies can make a Maelstrom, right?

We also discovered something new.
If you sit down on the bench by the window in the village, listen carefully.
You can hear the women discussing the day’s events and waiting for the men to come home from a day of fishing.
And, yes, it’s all in Norwegian.
Just another Disney touch of magic.

The doors opened and we walked straight through past the movie to the exit.
We found Mom and X waiting for us by the stroller and headed off into the World Showcase.
But before we left the Kingdom of Norway, we had to snap a picture of our brave new Viking:

Now don’t take a siesta, next up it’s time for a fiesta!

 

[englishrose47]

You too walk right thru the movie !!I watched once , no moreI love Maelstrom and the little drop. which for me is as riskay as I get !!!
Thanks for the info on the Family style and buffet!! Sounds great!!!

 

[thecapells]

You too walk right thru the movie !!I watched once , no moreI love Maelstrom and the little drop. which for me is as riskay as I get !!!
Thanks for the info on the Family style and buffet!! Sounds great!!!

I saw the movie once a long time ago but I don't even remember it anymore.
One of these days, we'll give it a shot along with Reflections of China and Impressions de France.
But for now, the kids are too young to really sit through those.
Something to look forward to when they are older I guess!

 

[thecapells]

From the Vikings in the North, we headed South.
We had a concert to catch – our favorite feathered friends were in town!

We ran right over the riverside to get good seats!

Front row baby!

Included with our show was a guided boat tour of Mexico.
How romantic!
And look, Donald Duck was on tour as well!

Around the corner, he wasn’t doing as well though.
Watch out Donald!

But the streets were alive with children dancing and singing!
What a wonderful sight!

Then, it was showtime.
So we headed straight to the amphitheater and got ready.
Stay tuned – the show is about to start…

 

[thecapells]

And now, without further adieu, clipped from a live video recording of the greatest international bird band of all time – The Three Caballeros!
Enjoy! (and I dare you to watch the next set of pictures without at least humming “Three Caballeros to yourself”!)

Fly away birdies!!

Oh look, a flower!

Surprise Donald!

One Caballero…

Two Caballeros

Three Caballeros!

WATCH OUT DONALD!

Together Again!

Donald then escapes…

And gets revenge!

But when he attempts to go solo…

The band gets back together!

Adios Muchachos!
Come again soon!

But before you go, let's visit the marketplace together!

 

[thecapells]

We love that ride.
I think they did a great job with the update and the kids can really get into it now.
And, of course, we own the Three Caballeros/Saludos Amigos DVD 2-Pack to watch before our trips to familiarize the kids with the characters.
And the Mexico pavilion in general is just a lot of fun – it’s cut off from everything else and feels like you are right in the heart of a bustling marketplace.
When in Rome (or in this case, Mexico)…
Presenting our tribute to the Three Caballeros.
One Caballero

Two Caballero

Three Caballero!

After wandering the streets of the market, we checked out the brand new Cava del Tequila

While we didn’t sample in the local traditions, X almost dove right in…

Apparently we were reaching our limits.
So we headed back outside and into the daytime – such an odd transition.
Night inside, Daytime outside. Very weird.

Across the way, I found this picture and thought it looked very interesting.

And with that, we headed back to FutureWorld.
Guesses on the destination?

 

[dawnbu40]

Nice updates! We always walk past the movie too. I think the countries are in dire need of newer films.

I love the pics of the kids in the sombreros! Such cuties!

 

[thecapells]

Nice updates! We always walk past the movie too. I think the countries are in dire need of newer films.

I love the pics of the kids in the sombreros! Such cuties!

X in the sombrero was pretty funny.
We just need to digitally remove Mom's hand holding it on!

 

[boxmaster]

X in the sombrero was pretty funny.
We just need to digitally remove Mom's hand holding it on!

You guys should've taken another one where the sombrero totally swallowed up X's head.

 

[englishrose47]

You guys should've taken another one where the sombrero totally swallowed up X's head.

I have one like that but I am at work and can't get into photobucket!!!

 

[thecapells]

You guys should've taken another one where the sombrero totally swallowed up X's head.

That's why Mom was holding the sombrero - so it didn't swallow him up!

I have one like that but I am at work and can't get into photobucket!!!

You should definitely post that when you get home!

 

[thecapells]

Hey there!
Sorry I've been out of touch.
With soccer season finishing up and the scouts going camping, the Capells have been very busy.
But no excuses! On with the show!

 

[thecapells]

After emerging from the Aztec pyramid, we headed back into FutureWorld.
Boy these traffic signs are confusing…

But it led us straight to the International Space Training Center.
Remember, while DS and I visited here this morning, Princess and X were new to this facility.

DS and I headed off for another mission while Mom took the kids to the Space Base.

X wasted no time exploring the facility.
He ran in and began the launch sequence.

Does Mars make me look fat?

But as you can see, they had a blast.
In fact, it was really tough to get them to leave.
When DS returned, he invented a game and got the Capells as well as several other children to play.
Throughout the game, X was being adorable climbing through the hamster tunnels trying to keep up with his older siblings.
So I apologize now but I went a bit trigger happy…

Finally!
Guess who got tuckered out.
Too bad he was faking and was back in the tubes seconds after this shot.

So while the kids continued to play, Mom and I snuck away to the Mission: Space Race.

It’s a cute little game although extremely frustrating depending on who is on your team.
One group flips switches in order to generate a colored ship piece which then gets sent to the game board.
Another group has to take that piece and place it into the broken piece of the ship.
The faster the ship is fixed, the faster it goes.
And there are two teams racing their way back from Mars.
Yes, this is how Disney explains how you get back from the edge of the crevice that the ride leaves you on.
So, Mom and I flew through our mission only to watch our group up front fumble and drop all the pieces we provided.
And we lost.
But that’s ok, we have our own astronauts to lead us home!

Mission:Space Cargo Bay is actually a fun gift shop.
Lots of Disney space-themed merchandise lines the walls including an entire Star Wars and Star Tours section as well as a Wall-E section.
And then, of course, my favorite gift shop statue…

Followed by one of my favorite gift shop murals…

Alas, our mission had ended.

And we needed some grub before embarking on some more adventures.
Where, oh where, in the great park that is Epcot could we find a decent meal?
Ah, the choices, the choices.
Any guesses?

 

[dawnbu40]

Great pictures The kids look like they were having so much fun playing. Up until May I never even realized that area existed Dale and Caitlin would ride MS and I would always wait outside in the heat. I was soooo glad I discovered this because the wait was so much cooler

I didn't pick up any clues where you're going for dinner so I'll just have to wait and find out

 

[teachermommy78]

Awesome update! I will definitely be heading there in June. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to get the kids to leave, though. Oh well, we'll just have to live at EPCOT!

 

[thecapells]

Great pictures The kids look like they were having so much fun playing. Up until May I never even realized that area existed Dale and Caitlin would ride MS and I would always wait outside in the heat. I was soooo glad I discovered this because the wait was so much cooler

I didn't pick up any clues where you're going for dinner so I'll just have to wait and find out

Oops - I don't think I left any clues!! Ah well.
And the Advanced Training Lab is a great place to escape the heat.
Did you play the Space Race when you were there?
Oh, and Auf Wiedersehen!

Awesome update! I will definitely be heading there in June. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to get the kids to leave, though. Oh well, we'll just have to live at EPCOT!

Yeah, they need incentive.
Mine were mad I interrupted their "game."
But we had people to be, places to see, and, more importantly, an ADR.
So I promised good desserts.

 

[dawnbu40]

Oops - I don't think I left any clues!! Ah well.
And the Advanced Training Lab is a great place to escape the heat.
Did you play the Space Race when you were there?
Oh, and Auf Wiedersehen!

No I didn't try the games since I get stuck holding everyone's stuff

And now I know where you're headed