The “Hurt So Good” TR or How You Can Feel Bad and Still Feel Good - UPDATED 10/17 COMPLETE!! - Page 13 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Mexico was up next (another cool boat ride awaited.) Actually, we hadn’t visited inside the pyramid last trip and were anxious to look around San Angel Inn and the marketplace. We were all entranced with beautiful Mexican evening and bright, colorful wares. Kevin modeled a dressy sombrero for us. This is a video capture as he was saying in his perfect Spanish accent, “Buenos Dias Senoritas.” I think he looks native.
(I think they were trying to stay out of the sun, too!)
Now we had to go back and pick up the countries we had skipped earlier. After a quick stop for Cokes and ice tea, we were on our way to Canada. Canada is another country we didn’t explore too much last trip. I sighed as we passed the entrance to Le Cellier…
(We saw a bit of Off Kilter...)
United Kingdom is probably our second favorite country in Epcot. Cory’s third mission was here. Kevin was getting exhausted, so he and Kelley browsed the shops and waited on a bench.
While we were on our KP mission, I noticed Alice was having a meet in the garden area. Cory was too intent on her adventure to stand in line, but suddenly Alice came skipping out of the garden all on her own. Everyone watched her march over to Yorkshire County Fish Shop and stop, hands on hips, to demand whether the CM had seen any white rabbits come by. They had a very lively conversation – and this was the first time I’ve ever seen a character go around on their own at the parks.
I never did get to see what happened next as Cory was off at a trot down the street; her last clue was very difficult – and we were getting frustrated. Luckily, Kevin set us in the right direction.
After that, Kevin put a ban on helping Kim with any more tasks. I think Cory was ready to give it up too at that point. But KP was definitely fun while it lasted.
I pointed out the way to the International Gateway as we went by, hoping my description of the Boardwalk might entice them over there…but no luck that day. I’ll have to plan that into our schedule next trip.
The girls were excited to get to France and look for their parasols. And lo and behold, there they were at a little cart right as you entered! They were the same parasols we had seen at MK. We encouraged the girls to look inside the shops first in case they saw something they liked better.
We also spotted Sleeping Beauty holding court under a shady tree. She was only the second character we had seen all day –and the first Photopass photographer was with her. It was a very short line, so we went to meet her. As hot as it was, she looked very cool and calm and was very sweet with the girls.
Kelley and Cory decided they wanted the parasols at the cart. Kelley chose red (her favorite color) and Cory chose pink (her used-to-be favorite color) and both were very pleased with their purchases. So was I, so I didn’t have to keep saying, “Get out of the sun.”
We also saw The Beast out greeting folks – but no Belle, so the girls weren’t interested.
Our ADR for Teppan Edo was fast approaching as we rounded Morocco. Jasmine was now out for her meet and greet – we had lots of interaction with her last trip, so the girls decided to bypass it.
As it wasn’t quite time for dinner, we walked on to the American Adventure and watched the Fife and Drums performing – but there was little shade and we were frying! So hot, in fact, that we decided to just show up early for our ADR – at least it would be cool while we were waiting!
UP NEXT : “Dou itashi mashite” and ‘The Girls’ On Their Own
Great updates! The parasols are so pretty. Cathy, I hear ya about the heat. I could not get over how bloomin' hot it was. Geez! We felt like we were frying. I really didn't like it, and it made it not quite as fun. I hope it's better in a couple of weeks.
Looks like a great time wandering the WS but that heat really can do you in. We had a very humid day when we were there and while the little one had no care the older ones definitely kept looking for the shade. Love the girls parisols. Can't wait to hear about dinner.
Just caught up again. Your relaxing day sounded wonderful, restful yet you still got around and did a few things. Today sounds great too, I'm loving your pictures and reading about your time at Epcot. Can't wait to hear how you like Teppan Edo, we loved it!
Great day exploring World Showcase! (even if it was HOT). Can't wait to hear about Teppan Edu, it was one of our faves last year! Love the pics of the girls with their parasols! I would like to get one for my daughter when we go next month- if you don't mind me asking; how much were they?
Can't wait to hear more......
What an awesome start to the day - I don't like the sound of the next installment though...
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Congrats on being the First Family of the day at Epcot!! Sounds like a fun time!
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Congrats on being Epcot's First Family! That's so cool! I understand the stinking heat there that week. Geez! Who'd have thought? More please!
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What a great honor! So glad you got to be the First Family! Your morning at Epcot sounds terrific!
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How great to be Epcot's first family of the day!! 3rd in line for Soarin'........ I need to take notes from you, first TSM, now Soarin'- you know how to get there fast!
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How cool that you got to "open" Epcot!
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What a great way to start out your day at Epcot - First Family, quite the honor and I am sure the girls were just super excited. Sounds like you got a lot done in that first hour or so - I love Epcot at that time becuase you can really just grab FP's and bounce over to TT. Can't wait to hear about the girls and their "mission" and your afternoon at the WS.
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What a great morning at Epcot! Congrats on being the first family of the day! Great pictures too!
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What an awesome start to your day! Congrats on being the first family! There's a memory that will stay with you for many years to come.
Thank you! It was definitely another Magic Moment for this trip. Can you believe that for a split second I thought about saying 'no' - I was afraid I'd miss getting to Soarin' on time! But just for a split second, mind you!
Loving your trip report. Can't wait to hear what you thought of the KP adventure. I had quite enough of it after DS did a couple of countries.
I thought it was a very fun but time-consuming activity. If we had a free afternoon to spend at Epcot and we'd already seen everything we wanted, I'd probably say: do it! Otherwise...well, you know what I mean. But Cory enjoyed it.
I really loved Raglan Road and especially Ger's Bread and Butter Pudding! The music was wonderful, too.
I'm enjoying your trip report and looking forward to the next update.
Thank you! I love Ger's Bread and Butter Pudding, too. I've tried duplicating it at home, but I just can't get anything close to those sauces.
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Happy the girls found their parosols!! Your Pic's are great and I'm enjoying your TR. LouigiAnne
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Great update! Sorry about the heat. The girls parasols are beautiful!
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It's very easy to spend lots of time in the Japanese store. The parasols look like a great way to keep the sun off you.
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Great day exploring World Showcase! (even if it was HOT). Can't wait to hear about Teppan Edu, it was one of our faves last year! Love the pics of the girls with their parasols! I would like to get one for my daughter when we go next month- if you don't mind me asking; how much were they?
Can't wait to hear more......
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Great Photos with the Parasols... Portable shade is good as I can see how much that sun is beating down.
The girls love those parasols, too. I only wish we had found them earlier in the day.
As for price, I think they were about $12.00. You could have them personalized with pictures or your name for an additional price, but the girls wanted theirs without decoration.
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They had a very lively conversation – and this was the first time I’ve ever seen a character go around on their own at the parks.
I’ll have to plan that into our schedule next trip. 
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Love the pictures!! 
Dreams, Wishes, Hopes... these are the parts of childhood we should never lose.
The music was wonderful, too.
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