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Day 3 – Epcot

We were moving a bit slow this morning. By the time we got ready, had a quick breakfast (doughnuts again, yum), and got on a bus, it was 9:45 AM when we arrived at Epcot. We grabbed a stroller and got a few PhotoPass pictures, then headed to Soarin’ to get fastpasses. Our return time was from 11:00 – 12:00. We rode Test Track – walk on, sweet! Nicholas, once again, didn’t want to do it again. I guess I can take comfort in the fact that he never CRIED on any of these rides. So I guess we didn’t scar him for life. Fred and Ethan wanted to ride Mission Space (orange) so Nicholas and I amused ourselves sending funny space postcards to family members.

We decided to grab lunch at Electric Umbrella. We really like this CS – nothing fancy, but good food. We had an older gentleman take our order, and all I can say is who the heck hired him? 99.9% of the CMs I have encountered at WDW are so kind and happy. He is the other .1%. He never cracked a smile, and spent the whole time he was ringing me up complaining about how much he hates the DDP. Now, #1 – I had our order written down, clear, concise, and correct. #2 – there was NO ONE in line. Literally. So I am not sure what he had to complain about?! We picked a seat by the window, and the Jammitors started playing a few minutes later. The kids really enjoyed their lunchtime entertainment.

Our Soarin’ fastpasses were reaching the end of their window, so we started the trek to the Land. At this point, Nicholas put his foot down. He was NOT going on this ride. I tried to explain what it was like, and that I was sure that he would enjoy it, but he wasn’t having any part of it. So Ethan and I used our fastpasses, then Fred and Ethan went again (Ethan used Nicholas’ fastpass).

We strong-armed Nicholas onto JIYI next (ha ha). He actually really enjoyed it. He asked what was the name of the purple guy, and I told him Figment. Remember this for later!! We headed up to Figment’s Place and found him at home for some pictures.



We decided to do the Disney Visa picture. We got there at around 1:20 PM, and there were two families in front of us. We got to the front of the line, and as we were waiting the astronauts all walked by (there for the ceremonies they had that day). We were finally let into the room. We got to see Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy. If you have the opportunity to do this, I highly recommend it. The kids had lots of great interaction with the characters. And then, I had to giggle (and think about PrincessSharon). Minnie and Goofy were off to the side, dancing. Mickey caught them, and was shaking his finger at them. So don’t worry Sharon, he is on to them!!

This is getting long, so I will continue below. . .