lmillercrew
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Sorry your trip wasn't off to the best start.
A late flight would definitely put me in a bad mood, add in lack of sleep and not loving your room... I can totally understand where you were coming from.
We ran into those crowds too... luckily they weren't there for our whole trip but the last few days were crazy! I hope the crowds settled down after the weekend for you.
The sub job is going well, thanks for asking. It's a nice 1st grade class. I was lucky!!!
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for a an bonus ride on Soarin'! Love that! I would've done the same thing. I love that ride!!! I used to be really uptight about making it to ADRs perfectly on time, but we ended up being late several times on our last trip and I realized that most places will still take you without any issues. So from now on, I'm going to try to get there on time, but if we don't, I'm not going to stress about it. Worst case scenario, they'll tell us we can't eat there and we'll go get some CS food somewhere. I'm done running to ADRs though! I think you made the right choice going for the Soarin' ride! I really wish you didn't even need ADRs at Disney. It's nice not to have to wait forever for a table (or not get one at all), but it would be great to just stop and eat when and where you want on the fly too.
That lovely walk from the BC into Epcot through the IG looks so much more peaceful than it did the night before!
We saw all the kids at that building on the 27th (our last Epcot day). They were overflowing all around the UK - big groups standing around stretching & practicing their routines. Yuck!
I'm glad you got to ride Soarin' - hope you made it to Kona on time!
It looks like a nice start to your morning! I love walking through International Gateway in the morning- it's a relaxing walk! Can't wait to hear about Kona!
I'm joining in on the fun! I've read a few of your other trip reports and have always enjoyed them.
We are headed down to the World in a few weeks and are staying at the Beach Club but in a villa. I'm a little nervous now about staying there after reading about some of the issues you encountered.
BTW, we are from PA too, but we live on the other side of the state in Hershey.
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LOVE the pictures of Epcot in the morning! Thanks for posting!
Hooray for an unplanned trip on Soarin!
Holy Toledo!!
So when you texted me bright and early that morning saying you were in line for Soarin and I hadn't made it out of my Pjs yet- I had two very strong emotions-- one was worry that you'd never make your Kona ADR and we both know how important that place is and with good reason . The second emotion I had was pure jealously--- you were having fun without me!!!!!
And after seeing those pics of World Showcase looking so beautiful , its no wonder. I love going into WS in the early morning on that side. I know they don't want you to but I always head over there into the UK part and walk around a bit. It's one of my favorite things to do while everyone is running for the rides. It's just so peaceful and calm... Serene before the masses hit it.
Your pictures caught the element if it perfectly.
It looks like this day was already shaping up to a great start--- brilliant idea going to Epcot!!!
Can't wait for Kona.... . Sniff sniff
I've never been to Epcot during morning EMH, but your pictures make me think maybe it would be worth getting out of bed that early. Also made me realize I miss Soaring. I haven't been on in a while since I always go to Disney with my sister and her baby's too young, and we haven't wanted to baby swap to ride alone, OR when we have gone with other friends, the waits were outrageous. Maybe I wouldn't mind riding alone though.
We absolutely love entering Epcot through the I'tnl Gateway in the early morning We do not do am EMH but I am considering doing the pm EMH at Epcot our next trip since we can walk back and not have to deal with the bus crowds.
Your pics are lovely and making me long to return
We love walking through IG early in the morning- it's so peaceful.
Good call getting a Soarin ride in. Even if you're a little late for your ADR no biggie. We've been late lots of times.
Wouldn't you know that I'd get all caught up and then we're leaving for our trip. Oh well, I'll just have to get caught back up again when we get back. I believe the pavilion that those crowds were coming from is the same pavilion that held Millennium Village back in 2000. If I remembering correctly, it's pretty large so I can just imagine how many folks ya'll encountered.
Yay for finally getting to ride Soarin' and for getting Fastpasses to boot.