The “”I Don’t Have to Cook for 10 Days" TR - Aug 17-27, 2010 - COMPLETED 11/2! - Page 10 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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What a fun update. I love the pic of the kids toasting at Club Cool. I'm glad you loved the soup at Le Cellier, My DD wouldn't try it either, all the better for me! Can't wait to read more, KP was a fave on our trip and we didn't get to save the UK so I'm glad someone did,
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Great start to your day at Epcot!!! Hope you're enjoying your weekend!
It was a great weekend - more of me not cooking! LOL!
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Sounds like a very enjoyable morning at Epcot! That Chocolate Whiskey Cake looks so !
It was tasty - I convinced DH to share
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What a fun update. I love the pic of the kids toasting at Club Cool. I'm glad you loved the soup at Le Cellier, My DD wouldn't try it either, all the better for me! Can't wait to read more, KP was a fave on our trip and we didn't get to save the UK so I'm glad someone did,
That soup was delicious! And read on to the next update to see whether we actually do 'save' the UK
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Sounds like a great meal at Le Cellier! Have a good weekend!
Thanks! I did have a good one
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Great up date, you guys are getting quite a bit done!!!
We really enjoyed the relaxed pace we set and found we did get lots done despite (or maybe because of??) it....
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Finally got a chance to check in on your report! I'm getting mine started today...it'll be fun to compare our experiences!
You show up about half way through My DH still thinks it's crazy that we ran into you!
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Love the update...thanks
Thanks!
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All caught up - I LOVE the pictures! Pictures add soooo much to trip reports, so the more the merrier!
I also don't care for the juice in Dole Whip Floats. From the first time on, I just ordered regular Dole Whips, and now I'm an addict
Can't wait to read more!
Good thing you love pics - I took lots! And wait til you hear how my DH ordered his next Dole Whip...
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
Find out in: A New Grade, A New House, and A Surprise!Final Thoughts 01/30
We made our way slowly over to pick up our Kimmunicators by International Gateway, stopping for some Photopass pics here (that sun was bright !!) We were assigned to save the UK; the kids began the mission with enthusiasm, but that waned quickly in the heat. We gave up about ¾ of the way through and sadly did not save the UK (sorry Cheryl!)
Sporting some British soccer (sorry - football, right?) duds
Alice was making an appearance very soon, so we popped into her line for a very entertaining meet. She commented on the kids’ blue outfits and wanted to know if they dressed in blue for her. When they replied no, she kept asking until they laughingly agreed that yes indeed it was for her that they wore that colour.
After Alice, Dave wanted to check out the Italy pavilion for any soccer merchandise they may have, but year after year, he is upset by their lack of selection. He does greatly admire the UK for all the stuff they have, but is always let down by ‘his’ showcase . While he shopped, the kids crafted at the Kidcot station – they love these spots and they are a great way to entertain them while one of shops in a country. We took some Photopass pictures here, but when I logged in, they weren’t there . I sent an email to Disney, and happily, they were able to locate them, but again I’m still working on borders, so they’ll be added later.
Alex was chomping at the bit by now to see his beloved ‘Sombrero Donald’. He is currently obsessed with the Three Cabelleros (and really, I have no idea why!), so Coronado was a good place for us to stay – Alex loved that Panchito ‘ran’ the gift shop. But I digress, off to Mexico we went for a ride on the Gran Fiesta – never a wait here thankfully!
Now it was time – time to ride Test Track for our first time. We LOVED it! What a rush! After this, the kids spotted the cooling station with the misters/water squirters. They splashed around in here for a bit while we enjoyed some frozen Cokes. Another stop at Club Cool was in order as we headed back towards Soarin’ for our second ride today.
We ate dinner at Sunshine Seasons after our journey over California, but can’t say that we were overly impressed here. I had heard good things about it, but it was frankly pretty dirty. We cleaned off our own table and ate our dinners which weren’t overly exciting either. But to each his own and maybe it was an off day today – I’m sure with free dining they were pretty busy. Anyhow, I had a grilled chicken ceasar salad, Dave had a Turkey Focaccia sandwich, and Sabrina and Alex each had the kids’ make-your-own-sub which they did enjoy.
We wrapped up our day here around 6:15 and headed back to Coronado Springs and were in our room by 6:45. We donned our suits, and off to the pool to try and cool down. The pool water, however, had other ideas! It was about 90 degrees in the pool – so not refreshing! The kids enjoyed splashing around anyways and Sabrina thought the slide was loads of fun. We were back in the room by 8:15, kids showered, had their snacks, and were asleep by 9:15. I got everything ready for tomorrow and Dave ironed clothes and I was chilling on the bed by 9:45 – not too shabby!
Tomorrow: Animal Kingdom – Will We Make It All Day???
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
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What a great day at Epcot, glad everyone enjoyed their ride on Test Track . We did two Kim Possible adventures this trip, our first was in Mexico and it is all in doors so no complaints there....DD begged to do one more and we got Norway but that afternoon sun reallycan get to you as you are trying to save the world. We ended up completing it but boy was I happy when we finally were done.
Sorry that dinner was not so great at Sunshine Seasons for you. We have had two enjoyable meals there on past trips but they were always off times so manybe we lucked out. We had a great early breakfast there one morning and one late dinner just before closing. This trip we did stop in there for some snacks but I don't remember really sitting down to eat them.
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!!) We were assigned to save the UK; the kids began the mission with enthusiasm, but that waned quickly in the heat. We gave up about ¾ of the way through and sadly did not save the UK (sorry Cheryl!) 
. While he shopped, the kids crafted at the Kidcot station – they love these spots and they are a great way to entertain them while one of shops in a country. We took some Photopass pictures here, but when I logged in, they weren’t there 
. I sent an email to Disney, and happily, they were able to locate them, but again I’m still working on borders, so they’ll be added later. 
The kids enjoyed splashing around anyways and Sabrina thought the slide was loads of fun. We were back in the room by 8:15, kids showered, had their snacks, and were asleep by 9:15. I got everything ready for tomorrow and Dave ironed clothes and I was chilling on the bed by 9:45 – not too shabby!
all the pictures.....I just read all the way through......Can't wait to hear more.
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