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Day 8 – Friday, April 22nd ………An Early Start, but a Passporter Ending


It was up and at ‘em early today. EMH at MK this morning and since the crowds have been building all week, now was the time to go! We were all up and out of the room by 7:15 A great feat in itself As our luck would go this trip, a bus pulled up to the bus stop right after we had made it down there! And there was hardly anyone on it! A good sign!

We arrived at MK around 7:40, and had to wait for the rope drop. We were lucky enough to get up in the front right up next to the rope, so we’d be some of the first ones let it! Thankfully, Matt also brought the newspaper, we had something to read while we waited!

In no time at all, we were dashing down Main Street. Since we had not done the “family portrait” in front of the castle, this was the first item on the agenda I’ll scan in the Photopass picture at the end. First ride of the morning, the Indy Cars! Thankfully, there was hardly a line. We had about a 5 minute wait, but we were soon on our way! The kids enjoyed themselves as usual, and it was nice not to wait in a 30 minute line for this for once



I asked Alexa if she wanted to ride it again since the line was so short still, but she said no. I told her it was probably her last time to ride it since this was our last time in the MK this trip, and she still said no Okay dokie. We headed over to Buzz Lightyear, and stopped to take a picture with Pleakley!



The Buzz line was building, but we still made it thru in less than 10 minutes. Another great ride, although I’m sure I had a crappy score again! As usual, Matt had won again




We headed toward Fantasyland, and made a stop at the Teacups. I couldn’t even tell you the last time I was on the teacups. I’m sure it must have been when I was a little girl when I came with my parents (although I’m quite sure this is one ride my Mom would not go on )! I didn’t get sick, but I certainly got dizzy! I kept looking at Alexa so it would make it seem like nothing was spinning



The line for Dumbo was already quite long, so we opted for the Carrousel. Of course, Cinderella’s horse was waiting for Alexa



Hunger had gotten the best of us, since we hadn’t eaten yet, so we got into the long (and I do mean long) line for Scuttle’s Landing to get some food. It was the longest line in Fantasyland, and they only had one CM working there Matt went to grab a table under the pavilion next to Ariel’s Grotto. As I was waiting (and waiting) in line, I saw people lining up to meet Ariel. Gee, we’ve never done this before, maybe we should try it Boy, would I regret that statement :headsmack

We finally got our food, and sat down to eat. I think we ended up with some milk, a banana, a muffin (chocolate) and the only bagels they had left were cinnamon raisin, which Colin would not eat Ugh. After that, we hopped in line for Ariel. And waited………..and waited……….and waited. Thankfully, the kids enjoyed playing in the playground right there, because otherwise, it would have been meltdown city! It was also getting quite warm, it was going to be a hot day! The line was moving, and then it stopped for quite some time. Even though the attraction opened at 9, apparently Ariel was already tired and took a break after 25 minutes Thankfully we just beat the next closing of the line by one family I think we waited close to an hour for this, and I certainly won’t do that again! We got our picture, but it was hardly worth waiting that long for it. Live and learn!



We headed back toward Toon Town for some frozen lemonade. That helps to cool you off Then it was time for another Barnstormer run. Again, the lines were much longer than we were used to, it was probably a 20-25 minute wait It’s such a great ride, but it’s so short! The kids love it, so it’s worth it. Then it was time for a soak in Donald’s Boat. Boy, did that feel good. And boy, did the kids get wet! But they had fun doing it. Colin was soaked (dripping soaked) from head to toe, we had to change his clothes (good thing I brought a spare pair)!

It was getting close to noon, and getting crowded, so we made the decision to leave the MK We took the train from Toon Town back around to Main Street, took a potty break, and then headed out. The kids wanted to ride the monorail, so we decided to head to Epcot, via the TTC and the monorail. They were doing construction on the monorail platform at the MK, so you could only get back to the TTC via the resort side, which was very, very, crowded. We were packed in like sardines too. And it ran slow, presumably because of all the people that had to get off, and then on at the next stops. We were slowly on our way, and then made it to the TTC. When we made it up to that side, there was a green monorail there (Colin’s favorite) so he wanted to ride. But, Alexa wanted to ride in the front, and there were already people in there. So I asked the CM if we could wait for the next monorail, and ride in front. He said sure. Colin wouldn’t wait, he needed his green monorail, so he and Matt headed out on that one


]b]Matt and Colin inside the green monorail [/b]

After a few minutes, what should approach, but a “green monorail” . They’ve got both green monorails on the Epcot track today, poor Colin could have waited and ridden in the front with us! Oh well. We made out way to the front door, and there were 2 other boys from a family behind us that also rode in the front. The driver was being trained, he had another driver with him. It was a great ride, and Alexa was quite happy (as was I)



Matt was waiting on the platform when we pulled up, and videotaped our arrival! And we all got monorail pilot licenses Poor Colin had fallen asleep just moments after the monorail had pulled away from the TTC. It must have been the humming and swaying of the monorail that knocked him right out. I’m sure the heat had something to do with it today as well.

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