Back 2 the World (Disney that is)
Cast and Crew
Greg: 33, soon to be 34, acts like a kid, loves Florida, sun and shopping.
Denis: Nearly 70, Gregs Dad. Floridaholic (hic, hic)
Day 4
Woke up at 6ish and watched tv whilst Dad muddled about making some coffee I hope thats NOT decaf?
The plan for today was to make a good start over to Animal Kingdom and then possibly over to Epcot for the Tapestry of Dreams parade.
Had breakfast today at the hotel, okay I suppose but not as good as I remembered it but that was 3 years ago so things change
Dad drove over to Animal Kingdom and we arrived there at around 8.45 (I think) and then saw the large queue and that was after the queue to have your bags searched.
Hey ho, thought that whilst waiting for the park to open at 9am, wed have a look around the Rainforest Café as wed never really looked at it before. Took a few piccies of the animatronics there especially the leopard on the wall, well I hope that it was animatronics (gulp).
We then spotted an entrance into the park through the shop with amazingly nobody queuing but there was a Cast Member there waiting so it would have been rude not to have approached her and at 9am we were let into the park (remember the tip folks).
First up was Its tough to be a bug, excellent but watch pout for the stingers ouch.
Quickly on to the Kilimanjaro Safaris, spotted lots of animals in Simba 1 and even helped to catch some poachers, bit exciting that. After that we needed a break and headed for the Kusafiri bakery for a soda and a cinibon mmmmmm.
Had a wander round the Pangani trail until the sun became so hot that Dad decided that we just HAD to get wet so over we went to Asia and the Kali River Rapids only to find that the Fastpass machines were shut and the standby line was 2 hours!! I didnt need to get wet that much
Had a look at the Maharajah jungle and realized that this was exactly the same point that we were at on September 11th last year when everyone was asked to leave the park, little did we realise at the time just what was truly happening in New York and Washington. Anyway, sorry, at this time thought that we could hear a roaring dinosaur calling so headed over to Dinoland USA.
Only a 10 minute queue for Dinosaur so grabbed a couple of fastpasses and did it twice cooool.
The new part of the park was now open, Hester & Chesters Dinorama and so had a quick look at the new ride Triceratops Spin, good ride, really lulls you into a false sense of security and then spins you into oblivion.
Had a mooch around the shops and had to buy a full set of Winnie the Pooh character beanies in safari gear before heading off in the car to Epcot as we both by this point felt the need, the need for speed and Test Track. Yesss, got there and of course, it was closed as it had broken down.
I had heard so many excellent things about the Beaver tails in Canada and just had to have one, so did, the chocolate and hazelnut one, they just have to be tried, theyre gorgeous.
Wandered round the World showcase and at the American amphitheatre, they had a 60s/70s band showcase and when we got there, the band Survivor were playing excellent! Mind you the only song I remember was the one that most of you do and that was the last one they played Eye of the tiger.
Rode the Maelstrom at Norway and El Rio del Tiempo at Mexico and of course did a little shopping. Had a look at the Imagination Institute and look forward to seeing the new ride when it opens the return of the one and only FIGMENT yes!
By this time, the early Tapestry of Dreams parade was about to start so we headed over to Germany to watch it and to take about 50 pictures, thank goodness for digital cameras. The parade for those who havent seen it is breathtaking. The music is excellent and uses a version of the Tapestry of Nations soundtrack. The costumes are colorful and the choreography absolutely superb.
Left Epcot on a mission to find the AAA office, persistence finally pays off and within 1 minute of entering, left with 2 $99 Annual Universal Studios passes.
Not feeling very hungry so a quick trip to 7-11 for snacks followed by a pitcher of bud at the hotel bar and the usual.
Night night
Greg
Cast and Crew
Greg: 33, soon to be 34, acts like a kid, loves Florida, sun and shopping.
Denis: Nearly 70, Gregs Dad. Floridaholic (hic, hic)
Day 4
Woke up at 6ish and watched tv whilst Dad muddled about making some coffee I hope thats NOT decaf?
The plan for today was to make a good start over to Animal Kingdom and then possibly over to Epcot for the Tapestry of Dreams parade.
Had breakfast today at the hotel, okay I suppose but not as good as I remembered it but that was 3 years ago so things change
Dad drove over to Animal Kingdom and we arrived there at around 8.45 (I think) and then saw the large queue and that was after the queue to have your bags searched.
Hey ho, thought that whilst waiting for the park to open at 9am, wed have a look around the Rainforest Café as wed never really looked at it before. Took a few piccies of the animatronics there especially the leopard on the wall, well I hope that it was animatronics (gulp).
We then spotted an entrance into the park through the shop with amazingly nobody queuing but there was a Cast Member there waiting so it would have been rude not to have approached her and at 9am we were let into the park (remember the tip folks).
First up was Its tough to be a bug, excellent but watch pout for the stingers ouch.
Quickly on to the Kilimanjaro Safaris, spotted lots of animals in Simba 1 and even helped to catch some poachers, bit exciting that. After that we needed a break and headed for the Kusafiri bakery for a soda and a cinibon mmmmmm.
Had a wander round the Pangani trail until the sun became so hot that Dad decided that we just HAD to get wet so over we went to Asia and the Kali River Rapids only to find that the Fastpass machines were shut and the standby line was 2 hours!! I didnt need to get wet that much
Had a look at the Maharajah jungle and realized that this was exactly the same point that we were at on September 11th last year when everyone was asked to leave the park, little did we realise at the time just what was truly happening in New York and Washington. Anyway, sorry, at this time thought that we could hear a roaring dinosaur calling so headed over to Dinoland USA.
Only a 10 minute queue for Dinosaur so grabbed a couple of fastpasses and did it twice cooool.
The new part of the park was now open, Hester & Chesters Dinorama and so had a quick look at the new ride Triceratops Spin, good ride, really lulls you into a false sense of security and then spins you into oblivion.
Had a mooch around the shops and had to buy a full set of Winnie the Pooh character beanies in safari gear before heading off in the car to Epcot as we both by this point felt the need, the need for speed and Test Track. Yesss, got there and of course, it was closed as it had broken down.
I had heard so many excellent things about the Beaver tails in Canada and just had to have one, so did, the chocolate and hazelnut one, they just have to be tried, theyre gorgeous.
Wandered round the World showcase and at the American amphitheatre, they had a 60s/70s band showcase and when we got there, the band Survivor were playing excellent! Mind you the only song I remember was the one that most of you do and that was the last one they played Eye of the tiger.
Rode the Maelstrom at Norway and El Rio del Tiempo at Mexico and of course did a little shopping. Had a look at the Imagination Institute and look forward to seeing the new ride when it opens the return of the one and only FIGMENT yes!
By this time, the early Tapestry of Dreams parade was about to start so we headed over to Germany to watch it and to take about 50 pictures, thank goodness for digital cameras. The parade for those who havent seen it is breathtaking. The music is excellent and uses a version of the Tapestry of Nations soundtrack. The costumes are colorful and the choreography absolutely superb.
Left Epcot on a mission to find the AAA office, persistence finally pays off and within 1 minute of entering, left with 2 $99 Annual Universal Studios passes.
Not feeling very hungry so a quick trip to 7-11 for snacks followed by a pitcher of bud at the hotel bar and the usual.
Night night
Greg
