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Oh darn it - looking at your photos, I just realised I missed the shrimp and the Dole Pineapple sweet'n'sour sauce. Oh well, a reason to go back, I guess!
Cheryl - honestly you weren't missing much . I think they could have done a better job with it
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What a great evening! I so want to do a fall trip to Disney. So many delicious options at the F&WF. I'd be at Epcot everyday.
Thanks! It was great to run over there when we got hungry
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Glad to see you started this TR! Your days look great and you had a busy first day. As usual your safari pictures are fantastic and the brunch looked great. You did a lot of sampling of some great food
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I think you two mastered the F&WF in a very short period of time! The Hawaii pork slider was my favorite from last year. yummy: And now I'm ready to go back. Thank goodness we will be!
This morning we decided to grab a quick breakfast at Everything POP! Scott had a western omelet with a biscuit, banana, orange juice and a milk. I went for the Adult Breakfast Platter (although looking at the photo, I am thinking maybe I got the kids size?) with scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon and sausage; a banana, and a diet coke!
With full bellies we hopped on the bus to Hollywood Studios (although this park will always forever be MGM to me!), arriving just after 9am.
We had all our Fastpass + for this morning before noon! With the first one being for Toy Story Mania, but of course, we saw Pluto along the way, and stopped for some fun with him! Just as a FYI…..Pluto really enjoys being “scratched”!!
Then we made it to Toy Story Mania, where yes – Scott scored higher…..BUT my accuracy was MUCH better than his! Just sayin’!
We had a little time before our next Fastpass + was ripe, so we went on the Great Movie Ride, and I asked about the Western side (if you followed my last TR, you know that was quite the mission for Emily) – so Scott was finally able to see this version!
It was time for us to head to Tower of Terror. Now I do not love this ride, but I go on for the sake of my dear husband………BUT the WHOLE park, and probably ALL of Disney World know that I am riding as they can hear my screams! At least I can entertain a few guests the whole time. Once is usually quite enough for me thank you! Sorry – I know there are many of you who love this ride.
We had timed it right, and now our Fastpass + for Rock ‘n Roller Coaster was good – so we headed there next!
While we were walking down Sunset Boulevard, Scott noticed a Photopass Photographer in training – and of course he offered himself as a “model” – and then asked me to join him!
We had noticed that Stitch was out – so of course I had to stop and play with him a bit!
I'm not touching you!!!
Then we wanted to see which characters were out in Animation Courtyard, so we headed over there – and found that Minnie had a new home! Her room is so cute here! And it looks as though this is a new permanent spot to meet Minnie!
And of course, we had to stop in to see our Monster friends – Mike & Sully!
We had done what we wanted to here and we were starting to get a bit hungry – so we started to head out, as we wanted to have lunch in Epcot!
Of course, we had to stop for a few more photopass photos – this time on Hollywood Boulevard!
We took the boat from DHS to Epcot – which allowed for some down time – as this is probably the slowest way to get to Epcot! But the boat was air conditioned and we were sitting – so it was all good!
We arrived to Epcot through the International Gateway – and headed straight to England to share an order of Fish & Chips and pomegranate lemonade. We like to sit at the tables behind here looking over the water.
We wanted to do some more sampling at the booths – so we started heading that way.
Scott wanted to go back to New Zealand to try the Venison Sausage with Pickled Mushrooms, Baby Arugula & Black Currant Reduction. He enjoyed it!
Found a photopass photographer!
Japan was our next stop – as there was something on their menu that was intriguing to me – the Green Tea Colada!!! OH MY!!! Talk about refreshing on a hot day!!! We also had the Spicy Hand Roll – well, Scott mostly ate it – as I am not a big fan. I was quite content with my colada!
Next, we stopped in Poland for the Kielbasa & Potato Pierogi with Caramelized Onions & Sour Cream and a Frozen Szarlotka (Apple Pie) featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka.
We continued on – looking over the passport to see what we may have missed that interest us – and stopped in Africa and got the Spinach & Paneer Cheese Pocket and a glass of MAN Vintners Chenin Blanc. We had found a table to share with 2 other women – and we all shared our thoughts and recommendations of the F&WF!
More photopass photos!!
Per the recommendation of our table mates – we stopped in China to each get a drink – which we shared each – a Kung Fu Punch with Vodka and a Happy Lychee with Vodka. These were like full size drinks! Took us a while to finish these up!
Then we headed over to Imagination and rode Journey into Imagination with Figment (one of Scott’s favorites!).
We managed to get onto Soarin’ also!
Now it was nearing 3:30 and we needed to head back to POP to get ready for our evening!!!
Up Next: Party, Party, Party!!!
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As soon as I saw that Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise I immediately tracked a recipe down and pinned it. That looks so good.
You and your husband are so cute. Looking forward to reading more.
Now that's what I call a lot of great interaction - my favourite has to be Pluto. The shots of him down on all fours is just brilliant! I also love the shot of the two of you in Japan.
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Oh well, a reason to go back, I guess! 
. I think they could have done a better job with it 
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Love the pictures!!
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Once is usually quite enough for me thank you! Sorry – I know there are many of you who love this ride.
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