Day 3: July 6
Epcot :)
We started the day with the hotel breakfast; eggs, sausage, toast, french toast sticks and juice. Very filling!
Off to Epcot. We had AAA Diamond Parking and got parking right up front which was awesome! With as much walking as I have to do this week, a little less here and there is great for me.
Our first stop was Journey into Imagination. Went we on the Figment ride and I got my first smashed penny at Disney for 2013. Will add to my collection perfectly.
Did I mention how much I love how Disney has air conditioning everywhere? So much better to handle with a preggo belly :) Afterward, we did the Captain EO Michael Jackson 3D movie. Really good even to this day!
The kids loved the jumping water outside.
Living the Land was the next stop. We did the relaxing boat ride through the greenhouse which is one of Greg's favorites! The kids thought it was amazing seeing so many things growing on trees!
Circle of Life was next and not what I had expected, actually kind of boring. Greg kept walking through exits to get to things quicker...I think he was doing it just to try to annoy me :/
Cameron and Genin were disappointed...they wanted thrill rides like they get at Kennywood. I had to explain to them that Disney isn't all thrill rides, but more of an experience and that Epcot is one of the mild parks, the thrills would be coming :)
Got Fast Passes for Soarin'. Had to take turns on this one since Matlyn was too little to ride. Greg went with half of the kids and then I went with the other half. What an amazing ride!! It had just opened the last time we hit Disney, but we never made it back in time for our Fast Passes. I wish we had! Such a refreshing ride...complete with the scents of pine and oranges...Mmm...
The Seas was next. We did the Finding Nemo Ride and Crush. Dude!!
Outside (in the sun) we met Chip & Dale.
Anyone up for a foreign Coke? We taste tested from many different flavors. My fave was Mexico!! Very refreshing on any hot day!!
When we went to Spaceship Earth, we got separated from Cam & Gen when they went to line the strollers up. A huge tour group was behind us and the boys ended up behind them. Luckily their tour leader allowed them through :) The ride had a new computer interactive feature which put our faces on the screen. Very cool!
For a snack, we had some caramel popcorn. Talked to another family just outside the snack bar also from PA, Harrisburg for them. They had come to Disney as a gift to their teenage son...wish we could do that on every child's birthday, but that might be a little pricey!
I'm trying very hard to stay hydrated by constantly filling water bottles anytime I am near a fountain or sink. The water down there is terrible, but it is cold and wet. Will take it!!
Onto the World Showcase. Taste testing is always a plus!!
Mexico was stop #1. Tested their nachos...A++!! We went through the Mexican village
Norway, stop #2. First, we hit the fun (and cool boat ride) and then off to the Norwegian Bakery for not 1, not 2, but 3 tastes!! We had Lefse (potato flatbread rolled with sweet cinnamon butter), School Bread (sweet cardamom bun filled with custard & topped w/coconut) and Veiled Maiden (layered whipped cream, applesauce, bread crumbs & cinnamon.)
Absolutely amazing!!!!
Stop #3, China.
Egg rolls, sweet & sour chicken and rice were our samples of choice. Reiner had some sort of breakdown about the smells in China. Had to take him to the restroom to calm him down, never did find out what was up with him on that one?
Made our way to Africa, but no African food :(
Sample stop #4, Germany. We split a huge caramel apple with nuts. Probably one of the most amazing caramel apples I have ever had!! Waited in Germany for Illuminations to begin. While waiting, heard what sounded like Bon Jovi live! Rushed down to the United States Pavilion to check it out. This has got to be the best tribute to Bon Jovi band I have ever seen! It seriously took me a while to figure out if it was a tribute band or really them...the lead singer looked just like Jon Bon Jovi!! Snapped a few pics just in case...
Illuminations amazed the kids and I was glad to be able to share this spectacular show experience with them :)
Walked back to the car after snapping a few nice pics....worn out and ready for bed!
Day 4 coming soon :)
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