Lions and Tigers and CGI Bears, Oh My! June '16 - COMPLETED 6/4, page 22
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First one of your reports that I have found and I am LOVING it!!!
jhoannam
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Is it mid-week yet?Sit tight, beloved readers! I'm somewhere right now where the internet connection is beyond dreadful, but I'll be responding to comments and posting updates sometime mid-next week.
No, I'm not at Caribbean Beach...
nilla
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nilla
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I love it! The rest of the family doesn't.
We don't ever do breakfast in Disney, but some of the stuff does sound really good!
I totally started cracking up when you posted the pic of the Beast's castle and made the Rankin-Bass reference. YOU ARE SO RIGHT!
I don't remember the castle looking that way in person, though. That's one of my favorite pictures from the trip
Neither have we, and I'd like to keep it that way!
Kristin saw it, but I didn't. She said it was hilarious, but it seemed more like a long episode than a movie. It's probably one that will get more funny each time you see it. Like "Pee Wee's Big Holiday".
Oh yeah - I beat quotes to death, too!
The best part was, when they were still building it, a worker was standing right up against the tower. It was no taller than he was. Forced perspective, man!
I almost looked like all the cheese cooked off. Somehow. It was weird.
And I'd be embarrassed to now, knowing how many we DIDN'T find.
I don't get that, either.
We'll have to do it some time, though it's a drive from us. We might get a discount because we're Dorney Park season passholders, but I don't know. Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is amazing, too.
More updates tonight!
Thank you! Happy to hear it.
That's hilarious!
You're so close!
nilla
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After a semi-marathon Magic Kingdom day on Friday, Saturday is our "sleep in" day. Which means I'm up by 7:45, and the rest of the family gets up hours later. Fortunately, I have enough to do with Photobucket, ironing, etc. that I can kill a reasonable amount of time until the rest of the family gets moving.
Kristin wakes up around 8:30, which is a lot earlier than I thought I'd see her. Her cold symptoms have gotten worse, and she feels more ill than she has up to this point. I advise her to take a shower, and she does. Like Disney Magic (tm), she feels better!
Ok, maybe not 100% better. But a lot better than earlier.
We get the kids up around 11:00, which is always an adventure. Ultimately, we go to the tried and true approach of threat of confiscated possession, and the kids are up and moving in no time. Ok, maybe not in no time. But eventually.
We're out the door by noon, and at Epcot soon after. Loving the buses this year! Really no issues to speak of, and the times boards are the greatest.
Once we reach Epcot, it's straight to the Land for lunch at Sunshine Seasons.
Hey, look! It's the photo I posted at the end of the last Day 4 update. We've come full circle!
This has long been one of our favorite quick service places in WDW, and it doesn't disappoint today. I didn't make note of what we got to eat, so I have to guess:
On the left is the Mongolian Beef, and opposite that is some sort of chicken and fried rice combination. Chocolate cake up top, key lime torte on the bottom. Or at least they would be, if I had rotated the photo properly. Photobucket wants to shove my face in it, too, since they give me some garbage "for some reason, your file won't rotate" error message. Well, why not? Rotate!
Anyway, let's see if I can describe photo #2:
(clockwise from upper left) Tiramisu, some sort of sandwich, chocolate peanut butter something, and curry shrimp and noodles. 8 for 8! I think.
All were amazing, as usual. The selection here is hard to beat in any of the parks, and just about everything is good.
After lunch, we noticed the standby line was less that 10 minutes for Living with the Land, which is about as long as we're willing to wait for this ride. We love it, but don't think it's worth much more than 10 minutes of waiting.
It ends up being about 5 minutes, so woo hoo! We get lots of photos on this one. Of course, that includes waterfall shots:
Ooowut?
I want that.
Kristin's dad says he won't eat these because they swim in their own crap:
I can't say he's not right. I still eat them, though. Look - Hidden Mickey!
Dylan's heard of this, so we have to photograph it:
I like hot stuff, but no, thanks. Look - Hidden Epcot!
Kristin wakes up around 8:30, which is a lot earlier than I thought I'd see her. Her cold symptoms have gotten worse, and she feels more ill than she has up to this point. I advise her to take a shower, and she does. Like Disney Magic (tm), she feels better!
Ok, maybe not 100% better. But a lot better than earlier.
We get the kids up around 11:00, which is always an adventure. Ultimately, we go to the tried and true approach of threat of confiscated possession, and the kids are up and moving in no time. Ok, maybe not in no time. But eventually.
We're out the door by noon, and at Epcot soon after. Loving the buses this year! Really no issues to speak of, and the times boards are the greatest.
Once we reach Epcot, it's straight to the Land for lunch at Sunshine Seasons.
Hey, look! It's the photo I posted at the end of the last Day 4 update. We've come full circle!
This has long been one of our favorite quick service places in WDW, and it doesn't disappoint today. I didn't make note of what we got to eat, so I have to guess:
On the left is the Mongolian Beef, and opposite that is some sort of chicken and fried rice combination. Chocolate cake up top, key lime torte on the bottom. Or at least they would be, if I had rotated the photo properly. Photobucket wants to shove my face in it, too, since they give me some garbage "for some reason, your file won't rotate" error message. Well, why not? Rotate!
Anyway, let's see if I can describe photo #2:
(clockwise from upper left) Tiramisu, some sort of sandwich, chocolate peanut butter something, and curry shrimp and noodles. 8 for 8! I think.
All were amazing, as usual. The selection here is hard to beat in any of the parks, and just about everything is good.
After lunch, we noticed the standby line was less that 10 minutes for Living with the Land, which is about as long as we're willing to wait for this ride. We love it, but don't think it's worth much more than 10 minutes of waiting.
It ends up being about 5 minutes, so woo hoo! We get lots of photos on this one. Of course, that includes waterfall shots:
Ooowut?
I want that.
Kristin's dad says he won't eat these because they swim in their own crap:
I can't say he's not right. I still eat them, though. Look - Hidden Mickey!
Dylan's heard of this, so we have to photograph it:
I like hot stuff, but no, thanks. Look - Hidden Epcot!
nilla
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Ok, so maybe we didn't get THAT many photos on Living with the Land. We got one outside of the pavilion, though:
Really far outside of the pavilion, in fact.
My notes say "Colortopia" was next, but I know for a fact this wasn't taken at Colortopia:
And neither were these:
Or this:
So, yeah, we did a few things before Colortopia. My notes are MOSTLY reliable. But not COMPLETELY reliable. Remember, I typed up the notes following a night that included the Biergarten.
I do remember that Dylan and I got pretzels as well. I was hoping for a snack from World Showcase, but those photos ALSO were, pretty clearly, NOT taken in World Showcase, either. So I settled. The pretzels are good, in their own way. In a pinch.
While Emily and I finish up our pretzels, Kristin pops into the Electric Umbrella, which makes her the first person in our family to ever step foot there:
She says it's basically the usual Disney burger, etc. place. Which means 1/3 lb. Angus Bacon Burger. I'll pass. We can get that elsewhere. The bar is a lot higher at Epcot!
Oh, by the way, the Test Track ride was done using the single rider line. In case you were wondering.
But back to Colortopia. Oh, by the way, we're finally at Colortopia! We caught up to the notes!
Really far outside of the pavilion, in fact.
My notes say "Colortopia" was next, but I know for a fact this wasn't taken at Colortopia:
And neither were these:
Or this:
So, yeah, we did a few things before Colortopia. My notes are MOSTLY reliable. But not COMPLETELY reliable. Remember, I typed up the notes following a night that included the Biergarten.
I do remember that Dylan and I got pretzels as well. I was hoping for a snack from World Showcase, but those photos ALSO were, pretty clearly, NOT taken in World Showcase, either. So I settled. The pretzels are good, in their own way. In a pinch.
While Emily and I finish up our pretzels, Kristin pops into the Electric Umbrella, which makes her the first person in our family to ever step foot there:
She says it's basically the usual Disney burger, etc. place. Which means 1/3 lb. Angus Bacon Burger. I'll pass. We can get that elsewhere. The bar is a lot higher at Epcot!
Oh, by the way, the Test Track ride was done using the single rider line. In case you were wondering.
But back to Colortopia. Oh, by the way, we're finally at Colortopia! We caught up to the notes!
nilla
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So what's Colortopia, you ask? Well, it's only the coolest thing in Innoventions, East OR West, these days. Pretty much the only thing in Innoventions, East OR West, these days. But that's beside the point.
Colortopia is an elaborate advertisement for paint, but that's a-ok with us. Because it's awesome.
We start it off by doing things that have absolutely nothing to do with paint, colors, or advertisements. Because they're fun. And just outside of Colortopia. But not part of Colortopia. Which sort of explains why they have nothing to do with color or paint or advertisements, I guess. But that's beside the point.
This exhibit involved making really small things look really, really big. Or at least really, really close up.
Dylan does NOT like the paparazzi:
Ok, now it's time for...color...
If you just sang the word "color" like the theme for the Wonderful World of Color, you're doing this Trip Report right.
Hey, have you seen Emily's nails?
They look great without wild, gimmicky lighting, too!
This exhibit is broken up into five phases. Phase one involves standing in line and talking to a very friendly CM who seems to love his job. And...color...
Phase two involves entering a white room where the lighting changes color, while Phil Dunphy tells us how color affects what we see and how we view it. Really cool!
The nail photo was taken in that room, too. We didn't get a lot of photos in there, but it was neat to see how our clothing looked different based on the color of the lighting.
After being released from that area, it was on to phase three, which was the interactive, self-guided area. This had two main activities. The first involved spinning things really fast until the color patterns bled into single hues:
That was fun, but not as fun as the next one. In this game, players had to adjust red, green, and blue levels to get their color cylinder to match the...color...
...on the main cylinder.
Being a veteran of Microsoft Paint and Microsoft Office font color adjustment, I'm pretty good at this:
There were several rounds (Phases 3.2.0001 - 3.2.0005 of the multi phase and subphase exhibit "Colortopia") in this one, and I think Kristin ended up winning it all. Had it required entering values representing the levels in hexidecimal, I would have been king. But I'll settle for having at least some of the juice.
Ok, onto phase 4!
In phase 4, we all got LED "paintbrushes":
The CM recited the directions for what we would need to do with them. The main rule was to refrain from touching the bristles. She gave some nonsense explanation for it, but what it really translated to was "keep your guest germs off our of brush bristles."
Fun lighting effects we used as she made us impersonate the Statue of Liberty:
Don't let the expressions on the kids' faces fool you - this activity was about to become really fun.
Into the next room we go (Colortopia phase 4.1.0002). In this subphase, we're in another circular room, but this time, the walls are screens. On them are coloring-book-like pictures. In the center are "cans of paint":
If you dip your brush in a can, it becomes that color. If you then touch the screen with that brush, it "paints" in that color.
The reason I put "paint" in quotes is twofold:
Colortopia explanation 1.0001: It's not real paint. Obviously.
Colortopia explanation 1.0002: It's more of a "fill" dynamic than a "paint" one. Fellow long-time users of Microsoft Paint know what I mean. If you don't, check this out:
I can assure you neither Emily nor I are THAT good at staying inside the lines.
Depending on the color you used, the images change, too. Painting the car yellow changes it to a VW bus. Painting the bike orange changes it to a multi-seater. And so on.
The pictures were different on each screen, too. For the most part.
Finished products!
We exited the room, and moved on to phase 5, which is the Innoventions standard "email what you did to yourself or others" terminals. Here's our secret code, if you want to try to hack into our masterpiece:
Exhibit DONE. That was great! I love Innoventions, and hope there's more to come for these pavilions. They're horribly neglected right now.
Colortopia is an elaborate advertisement for paint, but that's a-ok with us. Because it's awesome.
We start it off by doing things that have absolutely nothing to do with paint, colors, or advertisements. Because they're fun. And just outside of Colortopia. But not part of Colortopia. Which sort of explains why they have nothing to do with color or paint or advertisements, I guess. But that's beside the point.
This exhibit involved making really small things look really, really big. Or at least really, really close up.
Dylan does NOT like the paparazzi:
Ok, now it's time for...color...
If you just sang the word "color" like the theme for the Wonderful World of Color, you're doing this Trip Report right.
Hey, have you seen Emily's nails?
They look great without wild, gimmicky lighting, too!
This exhibit is broken up into five phases. Phase one involves standing in line and talking to a very friendly CM who seems to love his job. And...color...
Phase two involves entering a white room where the lighting changes color, while Phil Dunphy tells us how color affects what we see and how we view it. Really cool!
The nail photo was taken in that room, too. We didn't get a lot of photos in there, but it was neat to see how our clothing looked different based on the color of the lighting.
After being released from that area, it was on to phase three, which was the interactive, self-guided area. This had two main activities. The first involved spinning things really fast until the color patterns bled into single hues:
That was fun, but not as fun as the next one. In this game, players had to adjust red, green, and blue levels to get their color cylinder to match the...color...
...on the main cylinder.
Being a veteran of Microsoft Paint and Microsoft Office font color adjustment, I'm pretty good at this:
There were several rounds (Phases 3.2.0001 - 3.2.0005 of the multi phase and subphase exhibit "Colortopia") in this one, and I think Kristin ended up winning it all. Had it required entering values representing the levels in hexidecimal, I would have been king. But I'll settle for having at least some of the juice.
Ok, onto phase 4!
In phase 4, we all got LED "paintbrushes":
The CM recited the directions for what we would need to do with them. The main rule was to refrain from touching the bristles. She gave some nonsense explanation for it, but what it really translated to was "keep your guest germs off our of brush bristles."
Fun lighting effects we used as she made us impersonate the Statue of Liberty:
Don't let the expressions on the kids' faces fool you - this activity was about to become really fun.
Into the next room we go (Colortopia phase 4.1.0002). In this subphase, we're in another circular room, but this time, the walls are screens. On them are coloring-book-like pictures. In the center are "cans of paint":
If you dip your brush in a can, it becomes that color. If you then touch the screen with that brush, it "paints" in that color.
The reason I put "paint" in quotes is twofold:
Colortopia explanation 1.0001: It's not real paint. Obviously.
Colortopia explanation 1.0002: It's more of a "fill" dynamic than a "paint" one. Fellow long-time users of Microsoft Paint know what I mean. If you don't, check this out:
I can assure you neither Emily nor I are THAT good at staying inside the lines.
Depending on the color you used, the images change, too. Painting the car yellow changes it to a VW bus. Painting the bike orange changes it to a multi-seater. And so on.
The pictures were different on each screen, too. For the most part.
Finished products!
We exited the room, and moved on to phase 5, which is the Innoventions standard "email what you did to yourself or others" terminals. Here's our secret code, if you want to try to hack into our masterpiece:
Exhibit DONE. That was great! I love Innoventions, and hope there's more to come for these pavilions. They're horribly neglected right now.
nilla
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And hey, I bet you've never read so much Trip Reporting dedicated solely to something in Innoventions, have you? What can I say - I'm long-winded.
You know who isn't long-winded, though? This guy!
At least not at Epcot.
Don't you just love my segues? Or, at the very least, tolerate them? It's not like they make much sense, really.
We're over at the Epcot Character Spot now, redeeming our "Meet Disney Pals" throwaway-because-we-don't-want-to-use-another-FP-on-Figment FPs. Not bad use of them, IMO, even if the standby line is almost non-existent anyway. I'll never argue against meeting the Big Cheese. And of course, he LOVES Duffy:
Dylan opted out of being in these photos, if you can believe that:
We were running out of room for autographs on Emily's hat, but Goofy made his signature enormous anyway. His took up almost the entire underside of the hat's brim. Because he's Goofy.
Minnie completed the triumvirate (sp?) of headliners, and she was just as good as the others:
Lots of love from Minnie! If it looks like Emily is rejecting the hug, she's not. She's simply trying to save her face from the impact of giant, plastic character head. Ok now...smile!
Minnie is always smiling, so that's not a problem. Because giant, plastic character head.
We thank the CMs and characters, and then it's back outside, where this happens:
TALENT.
Afterwards, Kristin expressed her interest in going to the Disney Visa cardmember exclusive photo spot, which Dylan is anything but enthusiastic about. We DID just meet Mickey, Goofy, and Minnie 5 minutes ago. But too bad, kid - our money, our plans!
Fortunately for him, there's a 30-minute wait, so we move on.
You know who isn't long-winded, though? This guy!
At least not at Epcot.
Don't you just love my segues? Or, at the very least, tolerate them? It's not like they make much sense, really.
We're over at the Epcot Character Spot now, redeeming our "Meet Disney Pals" throwaway-because-we-don't-want-to-use-another-FP-on-Figment FPs. Not bad use of them, IMO, even if the standby line is almost non-existent anyway. I'll never argue against meeting the Big Cheese. And of course, he LOVES Duffy:
Dylan opted out of being in these photos, if you can believe that:
We were running out of room for autographs on Emily's hat, but Goofy made his signature enormous anyway. His took up almost the entire underside of the hat's brim. Because he's Goofy.
Minnie completed the triumvirate (sp?) of headliners, and she was just as good as the others:
Lots of love from Minnie! If it looks like Emily is rejecting the hug, she's not. She's simply trying to save her face from the impact of giant, plastic character head. Ok now...smile!
Minnie is always smiling, so that's not a problem. Because giant, plastic character head.
We thank the CMs and characters, and then it's back outside, where this happens:
TALENT.
Afterwards, Kristin expressed her interest in going to the Disney Visa cardmember exclusive photo spot, which Dylan is anything but enthusiastic about. We DID just meet Mickey, Goofy, and Minnie 5 minutes ago. But too bad, kid - our money, our plans!
Fortunately for him, there's a 30-minute wait, so we move on.
nilla
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Move on where? To World Showcase, of course! Having passed on a pretzel earlier, Kristin gets a cronut:
It's not technically called a "cronut" here, though, because copyright. It's a "croissant doughnut", or something. Same kind of thing, really - different name. Emily got a slushie here, too, but since we neither photographed it nor made a detailed note about it, its flavor will forever be unknown.
Ack, I don't like the look of that:
I do like that photo, actually. Pretty cool how you can see the sunlight fighting its way through over on the right. Don't give up, nice weather!
And now begins the part of our trip where everything I say is to the tune of the Canada song.
Canada...my...Canada...I really hope we don't get dumped on here in...Canada...
I think I already did that "joke" in last year's TR, so I'll spare you from any further song lyrics in this one.
We stop for this photo:
Every year, it becomes obvious, at this very spot, that some parents (not us) have some work to do when it comes to teaching their kids about waiting their turn, stepping aside so others can enjoy things, and not getting into other people's pictures.
One more photo...
...and then, it's off to watch the Canada film!
Martin Short is hilarious in this one, and we're big fans of Circlevision (tm). Duffy likes this film, too, because bears.
After the show, we exit the theater and enter the Kidcot area. And stay there. Not because we want to color cardboard Duffys, which would be understandable, but because it's raining now. We have ponchos, but patience trumps ponchos this time around. We're hoping it's like the other rainstorms this week, which were over almost as quickly as they started.
We waited about 15 minutes, taking the time to look at our Photopass pictures and videos.
Finally, the rain subsided, and it was back outside for more photos:
On to Mexico!
It's not technically called a "cronut" here, though, because copyright. It's a "croissant doughnut", or something. Same kind of thing, really - different name. Emily got a slushie here, too, but since we neither photographed it nor made a detailed note about it, its flavor will forever be unknown.
Ack, I don't like the look of that:
I do like that photo, actually. Pretty cool how you can see the sunlight fighting its way through over on the right. Don't give up, nice weather!
And now begins the part of our trip where everything I say is to the tune of the Canada song.
Canada...my...Canada...I really hope we don't get dumped on here in...Canada...
I think I already did that "joke" in last year's TR, so I'll spare you from any further song lyrics in this one.
We stop for this photo:
Every year, it becomes obvious, at this very spot, that some parents (not us) have some work to do when it comes to teaching their kids about waiting their turn, stepping aside so others can enjoy things, and not getting into other people's pictures.
One more photo...
...and then, it's off to watch the Canada film!
Martin Short is hilarious in this one, and we're big fans of Circlevision (tm). Duffy likes this film, too, because bears.
After the show, we exit the theater and enter the Kidcot area. And stay there. Not because we want to color cardboard Duffys, which would be understandable, but because it's raining now. We have ponchos, but patience trumps ponchos this time around. We're hoping it's like the other rainstorms this week, which were over almost as quickly as they started.
We waited about 15 minutes, taking the time to look at our Photopass pictures and videos.
Finally, the rain subsided, and it was back outside for more photos:
On to Mexico!
nilla
Proud Disney Pixie Dust Snorter
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Yes, I realize this is going to opposite direction of where we were heading. But not really. Our ultimate destination is Germany, so Canada was actually the wrong turn for us. But who cares? It's Epcot. It's wonderful. Stop worrying about direct paths and just enjoy it.
Anyway, Mexico:
We get this shot:
Because we previously got this shot, back in 2010:
Theming!
After taking that photo, I look over at one of the second-floor doors, and out comes Donald! Mexican Stereotype Donald! Awesome! Who knew? I guess he's inside because of the weather.
We quickly jump in line, and photo it up:
Afterwards, I tell Donald he's #1. As Dylan then informed me, Donald then went for the high-five, but I obliviously left him hanging. Oops. Sorry, Donald! You're still #1!
Since the old shot of Emily and the bongos had her wearing a hat, and the new one didn't, Kristin worked to rectify the situation:
Kristin really wanted to get that shot right. Like, really wanted to.
Then, all seriousness went out the window:
Our goal is to ultimately reach El Rio del Whatever They Call it Now, but our path is blocked by these guys:
Dylan loves this band, and since we already made him do A LOT of things he didn't want to do, we can't deny him the experience. Besides, they're fun to watch.
This is one photo Dylan enthusiastically gets in:
Anyway, Mexico:
We get this shot:
Because we previously got this shot, back in 2010:
Theming!
After taking that photo, I look over at one of the second-floor doors, and out comes Donald! Mexican Stereotype Donald! Awesome! Who knew? I guess he's inside because of the weather.
We quickly jump in line, and photo it up:
Afterwards, I tell Donald he's #1. As Dylan then informed me, Donald then went for the high-five, but I obliviously left him hanging. Oops. Sorry, Donald! You're still #1!
Since the old shot of Emily and the bongos had her wearing a hat, and the new one didn't, Kristin worked to rectify the situation:
Kristin really wanted to get that shot right. Like, really wanted to.
Then, all seriousness went out the window:
Our goal is to ultimately reach El Rio del Whatever They Call it Now, but our path is blocked by these guys:
Dylan loves this band, and since we already made him do A LOT of things he didn't want to do, we can't deny him the experience. Besides, they're fun to watch.
This is one photo Dylan enthusiastically gets in:
nilla
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Afterwards, it's back to Coronado for some night swimming.
Wait, no - we're still in Epcot! Nevermind. We're on the ride now! Lots of photos:
This ride is themed after the greatest WDW resort ever, Coronado Springs. In case you were wondering.
Well, not really this part:
Or this part:
Those all look strangely familiar. Like this exact same ride is in another park. Hey, look - Hidden Mickey!
Hey, look - new animatronics!
Someone on the DISboards recently informed me that there was nothing new about those characters at all, and that they were simply removed from storage following their use in a previous attraction. This was in response to me saying they probably wouldn't re-theme this ride to Guardians of the Galaxy or something because they have new animatronics. It does make sense that they're NOT new , since I doubt 2016 Bob Iger Disney Panchito would be swinging around a pair of revolvers.
The boat gets held up near the end for a few minutes, but we're eventually off and back into World Showcase. It's almost time for dinner, so across the Atlantic we go, through the Chunnel, and by train to Germany. Biergarten tonight!
(Up next...dinner at the Biergarten!)
Wait, no - we're still in Epcot! Nevermind. We're on the ride now! Lots of photos:
This ride is themed after the greatest WDW resort ever, Coronado Springs. In case you were wondering.
Well, not really this part:
Or this part:
Those all look strangely familiar. Like this exact same ride is in another park. Hey, look - Hidden Mickey!
Hey, look - new animatronics!
Someone on the DISboards recently informed me that there was nothing new about those characters at all, and that they were simply removed from storage following their use in a previous attraction. This was in response to me saying they probably wouldn't re-theme this ride to Guardians of the Galaxy or something because they have new animatronics. It does make sense that they're NOT new , since I doubt 2016 Bob Iger Disney Panchito would be swinging around a pair of revolvers.
The boat gets held up near the end for a few minutes, but we're eventually off and back into World Showcase. It's almost time for dinner, so across the Atlantic we go, through the Chunnel, and by train to Germany. Biergarten tonight!
(Up next...dinner at the Biergarten!)
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Sunshine Seasons - love it. We've never done lunch there, only breakfast. But we won't be doing that anymore since they stopped serving breakfast as of August 1st. Darn it. They couldn't have waited a couple weeks for our trip? Why Disney? Why?
Living With The Land - also love it. The Caroline Reaper....I've heard of it too. Emily watches a YouTube show called 'Good Mythical Morning' and the guys that host the show are always eating weird, gross, hot stuff. They ate those peppers.
Electric Umbrella - we've never stepped foot in there either.
COLORTOPIA looks awesome!
What giant, plastic character head?
The retro and current bongo pictures of Emily are great. Kids grow up so fast!
Looking forward to hearing about dinner at Biergarten!
Living With The Land - also love it. The Caroline Reaper....I've heard of it too. Emily watches a YouTube show called 'Good Mythical Morning' and the guys that host the show are always eating weird, gross, hot stuff. They ate those peppers.
Electric Umbrella - we've never stepped foot in there either.
COLORTOPIA looks awesome!
What giant, plastic character head?
The retro and current bongo pictures of Emily are great. Kids grow up so fast!
Looking forward to hearing about dinner at Biergarten!
Clarf
Haunted Mansion or Bust.
- Joined
- Jul 24, 2012
You really know how to pack it in in such a short time! You got so much done before your dinner ressie!
Love Sunshine Seasons. Jason and the kids can never remember the name of it, but they love "that place to eat in the building with 'Soarin that has all the different food choices." It's become a favorite of ours. I know what it is though and always correct them. They'll get it one of these days.
We have been in Electric Umbrella, but it was the last day/hours of our trip, we had meal credits to use, and Jason wanted a burger. It was good. Nothing spectacular, but good. But yes, Epcot has so many choices, it would be a last resort.
Those Carolina Reaper peppers. No thanks. OUr State Fair just started and one of their new items this year is Carolina Reaper popcorn. I too enjoy spicy things, but no thanks. I do like to taste what I'm eating and not have my lips burned off.
I think we have to try doing Test Track single rider next time. Now to convince the girls...
Colortopia looks so cool! I hope it's around for a while. Namely until November of 2017, our next trip.
I can't stand it when parents let their kids jump in front of other people taking pictures, or waiting to take pictures at something. Manners arent' that difficult, people.
Emily's re-creation picture is great! I'm glad Kristin was so adament about getting it right!
Glad Dylan found something he enjoyed getting his picture taken with.
New Animatronics on Mexico's Small World? Awesome.
Can't wait to hear about Biergarten!
Love Sunshine Seasons. Jason and the kids can never remember the name of it, but they love "that place to eat in the building with 'Soarin that has all the different food choices." It's become a favorite of ours. I know what it is though and always correct them. They'll get it one of these days.
We have been in Electric Umbrella, but it was the last day/hours of our trip, we had meal credits to use, and Jason wanted a burger. It was good. Nothing spectacular, but good. But yes, Epcot has so many choices, it would be a last resort.
Those Carolina Reaper peppers. No thanks. OUr State Fair just started and one of their new items this year is Carolina Reaper popcorn. I too enjoy spicy things, but no thanks. I do like to taste what I'm eating and not have my lips burned off.
I think we have to try doing Test Track single rider next time. Now to convince the girls...
Colortopia looks so cool! I hope it's around for a while. Namely until November of 2017, our next trip.
I can't stand it when parents let their kids jump in front of other people taking pictures, or waiting to take pictures at something. Manners arent' that difficult, people.
Emily's re-creation picture is great! I'm glad Kristin was so adament about getting it right!
Glad Dylan found something he enjoyed getting his picture taken with.
New Animatronics on Mexico's Small World? Awesome.
Can't wait to hear about Biergarten!
ArielSRL
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2006
Great update! Hope Colortopia is still there next June bc we missed it (didn't even know it was there) this past June!
Good character photos and good re-creation photo(s)!
Oh and the SS food looks good. We didn't really enjoy it in June, not 100% sure why. I mean my parents are not adventurous eaters but that doesn't really explain why I didn't enjoy it.
Btw, currently on your 2012 TR. I took a bit of a break on it and read MEK's 2012 one, too. But now I'm back and trying to finish it up. The kids look so different from that one to this one.....
Good character photos and good re-creation photo(s)!
Oh and the SS food looks good. We didn't really enjoy it in June, not 100% sure why. I mean my parents are not adventurous eaters but that doesn't really explain why I didn't enjoy it.
Btw, currently on your 2012 TR. I took a bit of a break on it and read MEK's 2012 one, too. But now I'm back and trying to finish it up. The kids look so different from that one to this one.....
Sarahh1027
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Sep 13, 2015
hahahhaha you nailed it! I'll have to check Colortopia out on my next trip! Looks like fun!!
Your Epcot day is going great!
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