Disney - Day 2 at Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge

OK, so Day 2 started off nice and early. We waited forever in the bus line to go to the Magic Kingdom before opting out and hitching a ride to Epcot. We needed to get some autographs for Kevin's book and they are always at the Character Spot. So we headed to Epcot and got some great pictures and autographs.

Here's our favorite Disney character....Donald...

Of course, Mickey was there too...

And if Mickey's there, then so is Minnie...

Don't you love the way Pluto signs a book...

So, as soon as we had gotten all the autographs (Goofy wasn't there), we boarded the monorail and headed to the Magic Kingdom. Kevin loved riding the monorail...

As soon as you walked into the Magic Kingdom, you could tell that it was Fall. The had all the areas decorated for the Halloween shows. I wanted to get some of the picture windows that were decorated, but with the streets so crowded and we were constantly on the go, I didn't. Maybe next year...

As you can see over the castle, there was a huge chance of rain. Of course, we didn't mind that at all. It was so hot, something around 95 degrees....probably closer to 100 with the heat index. So, once it did start to rain, boy did it feel good...

This was the Move It, Shake It Celebrate It Street Party. So cool....

Waiting in line to ride Pirates of the Caribbean (I was looking for Johnny Depp)...

Splash Mountain....great way to cool off....

This is the Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade. We were dripping with sweat, but Kevin had a blast. We even had dancers stop in the middle of the parade and wish Ken and I a happy anniversary. They really make you feel special...

Here is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Kevin loved it and so did we...

It's a small world ride. I remember riding this when I was 13...

The Tomorrowland Transit Authority ride. It was nice just to sit back, relax and be in the shade for a while...

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh....

The Haunted Mansion. Ken and I loved this ride, Kevin didn't really care for it much (I think it scared him). I wanted to ride it at the Halloween party, but I ended up sick and didn't feel like it. Just my luck, huh?

It was getting late and we had reservations for dinner in another resort. So, as we were leaving, I caught a glimpse of the Castle at night....kind of spooky....

So, we climbed aboard a boat and rode over to the Wilderness Lodge. Let me tell you, if we could afford it, this is the place we'd stay. You feel like you are in some national park out west...

Tonight, dinner was at the Whispering Canyon. Chef Eddie was incredible! He made Kevin feel so great and really put our worries to ease. During dinner, they also announced that it was our anniversary, had us stand up and everyone yell "congratulations", and then surprised us with 2 glasses of champagne on the house. Oh, and the food was great too! We will definitely eat here again, probably a couple of times during the next stay.

Well, that was the end of our second day at Disney. By day 2, this is already one of the best trips we had ever been on. Too bad you just can't live IN Disney. Spending all day acting like a kid, playing, relaxing, eating....sounds pretty good to me. Well, better catch a ride back to the Sports Resort and get some rest. Until the next day...

Disney...Day 1 at Epcot

Well, we've been back for more than a few weeks and I'm just now getting my pics downloaded. I am going to try to post a new day of our trip at least a few times a week, time permitting.

What a great trip! Ken and I agreed that this is the best trip we have ever been on. We are planning, economy permitting, that we will make this a yearly thing. I wish we were heading back this weekend. We were so worn out, but it was well worth it.

Here is a pic of our resort, All Star Sports Resort. It was a value resort, but still very nice. Had tons to do there, including several pools, playgrounds, play areas for the kids (and adults), an arcade, a huge restaurant/eatery, and a nice shop. We may try to move up to a moderate resort next time. The rooms will be bigger and the beds go from doubles up to queens. Also, the only other downside to a value resort.....crowds. I heard someone say that all of the All Star resorts were sold out. This in the last week of September, which is supposed to be Disney's slowest time.

Here's our room....RM 7121

Some of the cute towel designs left for us daily...

Our bathroom (done in sports wallpaper)...

Kevin doing his happy dance. If you know my child, he does this dance when words are just not enough to explain his happiness...

Ken and I had been buying Disney stuff for several months to put in a bag and hide in the room as a surprise for Kevin's first trip there. He was so excited...

This is the play area right outside our room. Kevin had a blast climbing on all the X's and O's....

The huge helmets, Coke cups, footballs and surfboards were amazing....

So, we drove half way the day before, which allowed us to arrive at Disney before 3pm. We were all so excited that once we got unpacked, we hit Epcot. We had dinner reservations that night at Teppan Edo in the Japanese section of The World. So, we decided, we would just go there and spend the rest of the day. What a blast! I remember going to Epcot when I was around 13, but I don't remember it being this fun. We started out at Spaceship Earth. The lines were only around 10 minute waits, so it was wonderful.

Kevin was happy we finally get to ride some rides...

Ken and I were happy that we were finally able to get to Disney....

This was one of Kevin's favorite rides, The Seas with Nemo...we rode it 3 times....

This is the aquarium that you get to walk around after your ride on Nemo...

Kevin found some bunnies....they were everywhere in Epcot...

A view across the lake in Epcot to The World....

Kevin's first meal in a restaurant....EVER! We ate at Teppan Edo. It's like a Kanpii type restaurant where they cooked the food at your table. Disney is great on dealing with food allergies. This made our trip even more special (and I didn't have to cook)...

Here's Ken wearing Kevin's chef's hat the restaurant gave him for his birthday. Ken forgot his glasses in the room, so not only was it dark outside, but with the hat he looks like he's had too much to drink....but he didn't...

After dinner, the park was closed, so there were no people around. We were able to walk around The World showcase and enjoy the evening. Here is a shot of the Earth as we were leaving...

This was a great day! Next up...Day 2 at the Magic Kingdom!