HelenkWetzels Pretzels is located in DTD. Theres a location by the lake in the Marketplace, but I would recommend the one on the West Side. It shares space with Haagen Dazs right by the big balloon. The pretzels seem to be fresher there than in the Marketplace.
We were able to take some pictures of the new Paddock pool last night. It looks like its going to be awesome! I cant wait to test it out on our next trip.
One the way back from the pool Koala stopped to paint with this guy. Koalas been watching Bob Ross on PBS every day while I watch Jerry Springer, so his technique has improved a lot! Too bad he uses the walls at home as his canvas and peanut butter as his paint. At least were able to get it cleaned off before Mom and Dad get home from work every day. My cat Chloe likes peanut butter so she helps clean up.
We went to Paradisio 37 at DTD for dinner last night. We will definitely be going back. The food was really good and the service was excellent. We started out with the salsa trio which included my favoritepineapple salsa. Very delicious!
I opted for a jalapeno burger. Ive never had guacamole on a burger before, but it was really good!
Koala was looking for something on the lighter side, so he had an orange salad with apricots, raisins and almonds. He was very pleased.
I really liked the atmosphere. There was a big door that opened and overlooked the lake toward SSR. Maybe next time I will be able to sit there. This time I just ran under the tables to check out the view.
On our way out, Koala saw the fishing boat from his favorite movie (at the moment), Forrest Gump. I think the only reason he likes that movie is so he can run around yelling, Jenny!.
Then we headed to MK. We got to park very close to the ticket and transportation center and walked right on to the monorail. It only took about 25 minutes for us to get from SSR to the front gate. The 9pm parade was about to start so main street was very busy. We headed to TMR to get a FP and then walked on to Pirates.
Koala has been practicing his pirate voice and has pretty much mastered the Dead Men Tell No Tales phrase. We counted last night and the pirate in the ride says it 8 times before the hill. No wonder Koala has it mastered. Maybe now I can get him to stop saying it after 8 times
it gets old fast!!
We wanted to get over to Buzz Lightyear, but the parade was still going on so we watched the end of that and then followed it down main street. I felt like it was Christmas time it was so busy!
There was a line out the door for Buzz so we decided to go with a FP and then rode the Peoplemover, a first for me. It was a nice break from being on my feet all day and we got to see some cool stuff on the ride. I didnt know there was an arcade by Space Mountain! Crazy Taxi here I come!
By the time we were done with that, it was almost time for fireworks so we walked over to be close to the Hall of Presidents. We were able to see Tink go down the zip line from the castle. I didnt realize it was a real person who went down the line. That looked scary!!
We went back to TMR. That ride is so much fun in the dark. Last night, though, Koala convinced Dad to buy him a lightsaber, so he was waving that around while we were riding so that put a damper on things a bit. I took the batteries out last night when he wasnt looking.
On the way back to Buzz we rode the Tomorrowland Speedway. Mom rode that with her Dad a long time ago and remembered that it was really hard to steer. This time it wasnt so bad
shes a much better driver now (at least in her own mind).
Buzz was a walk on then so we didnt need our FP. We rode two times right in a row. It wasnt my best game, but it was after 11pm. My bed time is usually 10:00, so after that you never know what might happen!
After a quick stop for some Celebration Fudge we headed to the monorail and back to SSR.
Today I think were going to hang out at SSR and head to Epcot this afternoon. Its supposed to rain today, so I need to get my poncho out!