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There are other changes as well.
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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We woke somewhat early - early enough to be at Epcot for park opening!
Because of the tiering system for Fastpasses at Epcot, we wanted to get there early to get on Test Track, and it worked for us! The wait was not too long - think everyone else was doing the same thing for Soarin :roll eyes:.
This was the first time Cait and Joie was riding it since the make over. They enjoyed designing their own car!
And of course, Emily had to design her own too!
After Test Track, our first fast pass was ripe - for Mission Space. Joie and I decided to sit it out and found a comfy patch of grass and relaxed while they rode!
I also found these while they were riding -
When they came off, we were all a bit hungry - so we grabbed some Starbucks!
Then we needed to get to our next Fastpass at Soarin! We were able to change our 3rd Fastpass - originally scheduled for Epcot Character Spot, but we were able to get in there the other night, so we switched it for Living with the Land.....
Next we headed over to Journey into Imagination with Figment!
Then when started to head towards World Showcase to see more topiaries - and we were getting hungry for some lunch!
Everyone wanted something different for lunch, so again we each went and got what we wanted and decided to meet up in the outdoor seating area up in Japan.
I know that Cait had gotten more noodles from the CS in Japan, not sure what Joie had gotten? Scott got fish n' chips from England. Emily got Sweet and Sour Chicken from Japan. I visited the Taste of Marrakesh and got the Harissa Chicken Kabab with Sweet Couscous Salad and a Pistachio Baklava. Scott had also grabbed each of us a beer.
AND THEN OUT OF NOWHERE.......this PSYCHO squirrel jumps onto our table and starts going from plate to plate.....checking everything out......He was NOT afraid of us AT ALL.......me on the other hand.......EEEEKKKK!!!!
Another view of him......from someone's phone....
After our exciting lunch, I needed something other than the half of beer I consumed....the other half was spilled thanks to psycho squirrel so I stopped in Morocco for a Sultan's Colada!
We continued walking around the remainder of World Showcase and then made our way towards the exit - as again, some wanted to visit the pool.
We stopped to take a photo of the girls....
......And if you have followed my TR's before, you may remember that Scott loves to get his own Photopass photos taken to surprise us later - and I found this.......
Up next: Dinner with animal friends!
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Finally, I am all caught up. I love your touring style, since it is so similar to how we tour. As always your photos are terrific. I loved your rear view mirror picture so much that I spent 20 minutes trying to figure out where you have to be to grab that picture. The nighttime CIF pictures rocked. I need to talk myself into going up at night. There appears to be a long brightly lit building in a few of the pictures. I am thrown off by it. Is it the parking garage?
Shame on the psycho squirrel. He seemed so brazen. I can't get over the fact that you managed to take pictures. I would have been 20 feet away.
You look fabulous with your hair pulled back. It's a great look for summer.
My first thought was wondering if Chip and Dale knew that psycho squirrel since they like to torment a certain psycho duck! I would have freaked! I love how you were all able to get something you liked.
I love the photos of the Psycho Squirrel. You are right though, he just had no fear, seeing him on the table right next to you. In a way, that's sad, as animals surely need to have some fear of humans, otherwise it's not natural, if you know what I mean?
Finally, I am all caught up. I love your touring style, since it is so similar to how we tour. As always your photos are terrific. I loved your rear view mirror picture so much that I spent 20 minutes trying to figure out where you have to be to grab that picture. The nighttime CIF pictures rocked. I need to talk myself into going up at night. There appears to be a long brightly lit building in a few of the pictures. I am thrown off by it. Is it the parking garage?
Shame on the psycho squirrel. He seemed so brazen. I can't get over the fact that you managed to take pictures. I would have been 20 feet away.
You look fabulous with your hair pulled back. It's a great look for summer.
Thanks! I love that rear view photo myself!!! And I am going to try to duplicate with my daughter!
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My first thought was wondering if Chip and Dale knew that psycho squirrel since they like to torment a certain psycho duck! I would have freaked! I love how you were all able to get something you liked.
Thanks! OH - I was freaking!
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Originally Posted by chezp
I love the photos of the Psycho Squirrel. You are right though, he just had no fear, seeing him on the table right next to you. In a way, that's sad, as animals surely need to have some fear of humans, otherwise it's not natural, if you know what I mean?
Thanks! It is sad - so many people feed them people food so they are so tame now.
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Psycho squirrel clearly thought you were sitting at his table! I'm afraid all the wildlife on WDW property has been taught some very bad habits. I've seen squirrels at Epcot jump up on stroller trays to steal cheerios--THAT would freak any parent out!!
Omgosh Lisa -- the squirrel I love them! My grams had a fearless squirrel when I was just a 'lil thing. It'd climb the brick on the house and ring the door bell. Took grams weeks to figure out it was the squirrel doing it. She thought a kid was playing a joke LOL.
I do agree though, that it is a bit much when it's trying to eat right off your plate and indulge in your FAB
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OMG, the squirrel would have sent me packing! I don't mind wildlife from a distance, but when it is that close...: Same with the ducks under the table at Flame Tree. I don't like sharing my dining space with critters!
Too funny with the squirrel! A bit too friendly and just plain hungry! I've seen the ducks that hang around Yorkshire Fish and Chips be a bit too friendly as well. Many seem to feed them fries there! Glad your day is going well in Epcot!
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I love wildlife, but not on the table with my food. He was rather intense in his stance. You all covered a lot of ground this morning, and I love Scott's photo with Chip and Dale.
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You are right though, he just had no fear, seeing him on the table right next to you. In a way, that's sad, as animals surely need to have some fear of humans, otherwise it's not natural, if you know what I mean?
I love them! My grams had a fearless squirrel when I was just a 'lil thing. It'd climb the brick on the house and ring the door bell. Took grams weeks to figure out it was the squirrel doing it. She thought a kid was playing a joke LOL. 
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: Same with the ducks under the table at Flame Tree. I don't like sharing my dining space with critters! 
I've seen the ducks that hang around Yorkshire Fish and Chips be a bit too friendly as well. Many seem to feed them fries there! 
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