Epcot

 

Did you ever look at a picture and instantly realize you were watching the last moments of childhood slip away?

L was so excited for the princess breakfast.  Poor J is surrounded by so many girls, he also couldn’t wait. We got to Epcot very early,but it paid off as we strolled through the park almost alone and were among the first to be seated.  We were right by the door where the princesses entered.

After a delicious breakfast we parted ways just as the park was officially opening.  When it comes to Disney, I am a crazy planner.  I read all the books and websites,and we entered each park with a plan to help everyone get the most out of their day. Of course by Wednesday,it became clear the plan included everyone but Mama whom became a little resentful, but Brian has promised a return trip where I can see all the parades.  We will probably be ancient before then,but oh well.  I have to admit that by the end of the week I felt those whom instilled the fireworks fear should have been dragging J onto rides explaining over his screams that no fireworks were inside.  The same applies to the Halloween party where we got caught in the show and had to restrain J like a wild animal.  Other than these relatively small issues, the plans worked like a charm.

Big kids headed to rides and little kids and I searched for characters.  We kept our autograph books ready for any chance encounter.  J could smell a character 1/2 mile away.  For L, characters,shows and of course water were the trip.

We met back up to do Nemo and Turtle Talk with Crush.  Due to Disney magic of course, an animated version of Crush, the sea turtle, can interact with the audience.  L got to squealing VERY loud and high and Crush commented on the guest who could speak “whale.” 

For lunch we headed around “the world.”  The food and wine festival was going on, and Brian,Dawn and I would have happily just snacked away the afternoon,but….  After a little searching, Brian found a fabulous pizza place at the back of Italy.  He just smiled and said “It’s Eat Pray Love, we have to eat here”  Gotta love a man who pays attention to the reading habits of his women folk.  It was excellent.

Playing drums in the amazon.  B picked out several architectural features around epcot, allowing Mama to feel relieved that something of world geography was sinking in. 

Characters and gift shops caught us on our way out.  By this time L was completely toast.

 

But who can resist Stitch!