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Look back at the pictures. You will find Eeyore with Piglet on his back . This shot is between Rabbit and Pooh. So he was not forgotten just sad as usual looking at the ground.
for Luke!! I love all of your F & G F photos! We were there for it this year and I loved it. So beautiful! Enjoying your trip report as usual.
Thanks! Luke is feeling better today, but the pain keeps hanging on.
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Love the lounge pants! And the Larry Dotson prints! We have a couple of his and are looking for more.
Love the topiaries.
Those lounge pants are ultra comfy. We will probably be looking for new Larry Dotson prints each trip now.
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Hang on, let me get this right - this year they have Rabbit, as well as Tigger and Pooh, but still no Eeyore? Unbelievable... my poor donkey, no wonder he's miserable all the time.
Great photos of all the topiaries, sorry about the passport. I hope there will be more food photos in future instalments?
Never fear your donkey was there this year. In fact, when I saw him, my first thought was Cheryl would be so happy.
Those topiaries are just beautiful! I loved them all.
Glad Luke's feeling a bit better. I'm hoping he just gets better and better as the goes on.
The topiaries are so beautiful each year. Luke has been doing better today, and I'm sure that is just going to continue.
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Love the seven dwarf topiary photos! I've always loved the Lady & the Tramp topiaries as well as the Bambi characters - so cute!! Isn't it strange how some of the topiaries have faces, like Snow White, but others (like Belle) don't have a face? The face-less ones are kind of creepy
I've wondered how they chose which face characters actually get a face on the topiary. I prefer Snow White's look myself.
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During my week long solo trip over Memorial Day Week, everytime I went through bag check I got the same greeting at all four parks. By the fifth day of my trip I was a pro at it.
The security CMs were really quite sweet about the whole scanning process, and this won't be my only time. I figured I was lucky that I made it to Day 5 before it happened.
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Seems like a great time in Epcot so far with many great photos of the topiaries! I had forgotten about the extra security in place now since the Paris and Brussels terrorist attacks! Just a little inconvenience for a good thing!
Hope all goes well with Luke Tuesday and gets a clean bill of health for this!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Seems like a great time in Epcot so far with many great photos of the topiaries! I had forgotten about the extra security in place now since the Paris and Brussels terrorist attacks! Just a little inconvenience for a good thing!
Hope all goes well with Luke Tuesday and gets a clean bill of health for this!
The extra security is definitely for our safety, and the security staff I dealt with there were very nice.
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NEXT: “Just One More” -- Pause – “Just One More” – Pause – “Just One More” (repeat as many times as you want)
Day 6 -- Friday, May 13, 2016 – Part 3
Our little trio stayed together until a little after 1:00 PM, enjoying the World Showcase, the topiaries, and the food booths. But then we took differing paths due to difference in FastPass+. In fact all of our FP+ rides were for this afternoon. Luke and I headed out of World Showcase for The Seas with Nemo and Friends as that was our first FP+. On the way I captured a few more of the topiaries both part of Fantasia.
When we arrived at The Seas with Nemo and Friends, we walked right on. Honestly, I wouldn’t have minded another two or three rounds on it because we were in the AC and had comfy seats. On Wednesday, Pam and Charlotte had ridden Living with the Land, but it didn’t work out for us. We still love it, so that is where we headed next. Afterwards we were very thirsty, so Luke suggested that we get fountain drinks at Sunshine Seasons since it was nearby. We found a table with a cushy bench seat, and as I sat down, Luke pointed to my left. There was Linda having lunch. So I got to chat some more with her. A bit of a magical surprise.
Refreshed we headed next to FastPass+ #2 Disney/Pixar Short Films in the Magic Eye Theater. We picked this one simply because we needed to pick something, but we LOVED it! We were already fans of the shorts, but seeing them in 3D was a bonus. Our showing Included Get a Horse, La Luna, and For the Birds. Obvious to us was that this theater has had some refurb. I appreciate that, too, as the last time we were inside I felt it was looking rather shabby, especially by Disney standards.
With time o fill before the next FP+, we headed over to Journey into Imagination with Figment. We were just moseying along until the end where a BIG gust of wind and the loud music totally startled us and scared a poor little kid to tears. Otherwise fun! We don’t remember the wind being so strong or the music quite so loud.
Since Soarin’ was down we got to use a second FP+ for Test Track. Normally, we’d do one on our first Epcot day and switch to the other on our second day. Luke was product of his vehicle as it earned First in Power and First in Capability! I should note here that neither of our TT ride photos appears on our PhotoPass account. I know I could contact them and hope to have them added, but I don’t actually care as we had so many other photos that I do love. We do have one TT ride photo, but I don’t know a single person in the car. Weird!
Our next attraction was Mouse Gear since we were in the area. I know this is shopping, but from us it was simply browsing. Well, more like searching for a sweatshirt top I saw yesterday at Studios. It is similar to the one I got at Disneyland back in October, so I’m thinking I’d like one from WDW, too. The one at Studios was a small and I need a medium. Later I checked the Shop Parks app, but had no luck finding it. Over the remainder of the trip I looked in many shops, and finally concluded that the one at Studios was the only one left.
We still had time before our dinner ADR, and Luke asked me if there was anything we hadn’t done yet that I’ really like to do. My answer – meet Joy and Sadness. We had about a half hour wait, but it was so worth it. Joy and Sadness are both adorable. We got some great photos with them, too.
At this point Sadness turned me toward the screen. Seeing the mom and dad with their daughter suddenly sent a wave of grief over me. Sadness sensed this and took my hand and rubbed it. Special Disney magic!
Finally, it was supper time at Teppan Edo. Akira our chef was hilarious. He repeated “Just one more” t at least 10 times while constructing the onion volcano. Then when we and our tablemates assumed he was done, he added just one more and then no more. Finally, the volcano was smoking before it was then transformed into a train, and finally Akira morphed it into Mickey Mouse. He managed to keep our entire table entertained and laughing. Besides that he can cook exceptionally well! Each of our entrees came with a salad, rice, and noodles with veggies (cabbage, spinach, carrots, zucchini and onion) plus two sauces: Ginger and Yum Yum. I chose the Nihon bashi (steak and chicken combo), and Luke picked the Ueno (shrimp and chicken combo). Luke cleaned his plate and I nearly did. I was so proud of myself for eating my entire meal with my chopsticks. Erina server are done the little rubber band trick with them that made them easy for me to use. Luke prefers his American fork. Unfortunately, Tables in Wonderland does not work here. But I love it too much to let that stop me.
Now I’ll let the photos tell the story of dinner. This really was one of the most enjoyable meals of our trip.
Luke got a Tokyo Sunset, which he remembered loving the last time we were here.
Akira
Checking to see if he can add "Just One More."
Minnie Mouse
I don't know about you all, but I'm very hungry right now.
Summary/Conclusion: While in the queue to meet Joy and Sadness, I confessed to Luke that I didn’t think I had the stamina to stay for Illuminations. The weather has been quite warm and somewhat humid, which was wearing us both down. We looked at plans for the rest of the trip, and it felt it might work for Monday night if we could manage a lengthy break in the afternoon, not going back out until dinner. Luke’s appendectomy and the week following had really messed with our normal sleeping, so we both started this trip tired. At the time I was also unaware that I was coming down with either a bad cold or a severe allergy attack, which I’m sure was factoring into why I was also getting so tired.
Back at Kidani Village we stopped by Johari Treasures. Our goal was a Snickers bar to split for our dessert and something for both of us for breakfast. Luke wen the healthy track and got a granola bar while I went with a Hostess Ding Dong. I also found the Minnie Mouse animal cracker type cookies. I love these and always by a box to bring home for a little bit of Disney. I still haven’t opened them, but I suspect I will any day now.
Once back in the room, I finally talked Luke into opening our Lego Mini-Figures. Of the ten we purchased, only two were identical. We have the Toy Story Alien, Buzz (both were Luke’s faves), Stitch, Genie, Minnie, Daisy, Ariel, and Peter Pan. I’d like to pick up a few more as I still want Mickey and Donald.
Luke fell asleep about 9:30 and as I typed, I knew I had to get ready for bed as I was very drowsy. See ya tomorrow!
This may be odd for asking this but somehow, I do not know the Magic Eye Theater for the Pixar film show? How long has this been here and where is it located? With 11 trips to WDW since 2002, I would think, I would know this but don't!
Your dinner at Teppan Edo looked like so much fun and even better as you had a great, entertaining and innovative chef just judging from your photos and how you were entralled by his show! I went here on my last trip in 2014 on my departure day for lunch and really enjoyed it, but I think your show may have been better. There are a few of these eateries near me and always enjoy it there!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Teppan Edo was new for us this last trip as a last minute substitution. Your chef was more entertaining than our s but the food was very good there. I love hibachi places. Your moment of grief brought tears to my eyes. I hope Joy and Sadness don't go away. I want to get to meet them and haven't yet.
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for Luke!! I love all of your F & G F photos! We were there for it this year and I loved it. So beautiful! Enjoying your trip report as usual. 
Unbelievable... my poor donkey, no wonder he's miserable all the time. 
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All of the dwarfs are so cute as topiaries, even if they make us sleepy. 
I appreciate that, too, as the last time we were inside I felt it was looking rather shabby, especially by Disney standards.
I went here on my last trip in 2014 on my departure day for lunch and really enjoyed it, but I think your show may have been better. There are a few of these eateries near me and always enjoy it there! 
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