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[Jillybean]

Whew! I have just caught up with all three threads of your trip report! It is SO good!

I love the pictures - - you and Matt both have an eye for photography! The description of your Princess lunch in Norway sounds wonderful - - we'll have to give it a try because I think DH is dying to eat there (the man loves herring!) and I've been a little scared to but your report gives me new found confidence.

It's so interesting to read about your children enjoying the same things that Mary Devall did (the playground between France and Morroco and the Mickey maze) and being frightened by the same things that frightened her (JIYI!).

And your descriptions of your meals are making me so hungry!

Come back soon with more!

Jill

[Colexis Mom]

Sorry for the delay........it's been a crazy week again Where were we

Day 7 Part 2............

As we were leaving Canada, I noticed the times on the Off Kilter sign. They weren’t playing thru the weekend, today would be my last chance to see them Arrrghhhhhhhhhhh I had to see if I could fit that in We walked back toward the IG, but of course, the kids wanted to stop at the playground, so why not. We stopped to take some pictures in England first, and to see if Pooh was taking pictures. Of course, we had just missed the line, they had closed it off, so we weren’t going to wait around for that. Then we hustled over to France as well!



Is anyone keeping track of how many times I’ve stopped at the playground now? I’m not, but it’s got to be close to 5 times or more. The CM/volunteer (pink F&G shirt) working there even recognized us….”you were here yesterday” And we’ll probably be back tomorrow as well I snapped these pictures, but not sure if they were in the gardens next to the playground



The kids finally grew weary and wanted to head back to the pool Just a quick walk back to the room, we changed, and headed down to the kiddie pool again. We were at the pool for almost 2 hours, if my memory serves me. We had also gone over to the “kiddie” slide at the base of the big SAB slide, and they went down that for half an hour. Boy, I’m pooped! We headed up to the room, took tubs and showers, and Colin and Matt were out in record time. Of course, Alexa wouldn’t give in Well, hop in the stroller honey, we’re headed to Epcot to see Off Kilter. I had left Matt a note, left their park tickets, and turned my cell phone on. And we were off!

We encountered the longest line at the IG that I had seen It took a good 10 minutes to thru the turnstiles, if not longer People were already gathering for the show, so most of the benches were done (at least the ones in the shade) and I was not going to sit in the hot sun. I’ve had enough of that for one day. So I sat on the ground, right in the middle of the stage between the two rows of benches. It was a great show, and Alexa really enjoyed it as well. I must say, that she really appreciates the shows/acts/street performers at Disney. She always wants to stop and watch! Of course, I couldn’t resist a few pictures And I must say, these guys have quite a following




Watching the show

After the show ended we headed back toward the BC to see if the guys were ever going to wake up We stopped just thru the gates and snapped this one. The one she took of me didn’t come out so well!



I decided to take Alexa to the dock at the YC, because she has wanted to feed the ducks earlier. Along the way, I noticed the amount of hurricane damage that was still visible. You’d think they would have had it all cleared up by now


Chimney flashing

Now the food sign on the dock confuses me. It says “Don’t feed the ducks” and says Fish Food on the canister. But how are you supposed to feed the fish, when the minute you drop the food into the water, the ducks are all over it I would take a small handful and throw it a distance away, so I could also drop some for the fish. Alexa had a great time feeding them, we must have gotten about 3 handfuls worth of food! Matt called, to say that he was finally awake, but Colin was still sleeping. I told him were were just hanging out by the beach, there was no rush, just come down when he was ready.

We moved over to the beach so Alexa could play in the sand. I told her to stay out of the water, it wasn’t for swimming or playing in. Of course I get the “but I have to wash my hands off” whine! I pulled up a chair, and took some pictures. I also watched the Breathless out there zipping around



We saw some people leaving the boat dock pointing at something, so we went over to check it out, and there was a whole nest of duck eggs (I’m assuming).



There were lots of ducks around, but no one was protecting the nest. When we walked by the next day, the nest was gone. I hope someone moved it gently, and didn’t destroy it! Alexa found some friends to play with down at the beach, and of course was running in and out of the water, and got her dress completely soaked One of the kids running with her splashed her good (with his running in the water, not intentionally). Finally Matt called to say that Colin was awake I told him to meet us down at the beach near the dock, and to bring an extra set of clothes for Alexa (and a towel). They soon arrived, we changed Alexa, and then decided on what to do for the evening. Our choices were limited. We could head back to MK to see Wishes one last time (it was the last night it was showing since Friday and Saturday were Grad Nights and the park closed at 7 ), we could of course, head to Epcot, or we could go back to MGM. It was now 7:45, so we decided to take the boat over to the Boardwalk, and we’d rent a Surrey Bike. Yet another first for us Of course, I had to take more pictures of the sunset



We had a short wait for our Surrey bike, but then were quickly on our way. I didn’t realize how tiring this was I’d recommend this in the AM, and not at the end of the day! Of course, Matt just had a 2 hour nap, he’s full on energy! It was a little tricky maneuvering around the Boardwalk, as there was a street performer out with a crowd around him, and the line for the ESPN club went right out the door Once we got over the hill near the IG, it thinned out greatly! We passed the YC dock, and there were a bunch of people waiting for their IllumiNations cruises How lucky! We had a rough go trying to get up the hill near the Dolphin as well, but we managed it (barely )! Another bike was not as lucky, and they had to get off and walk it up We went around the loop twice. The kids had fun ringing the bell, which of course, got old after a while We had time for another loop, but I was done. No more bike pedaling for me The CM was great enough to take our picture at the end



After we were done with that, we headed down the Boardwalk toward the IG. Matt stopped and got some water inside the Bakery (what yummy treats they had in there) and then Alexa spotted the face painting booth. That was it, she had to have her face painted! She chose the princess, and she was done in no time. I’m always amazed at how quickly they do this, and how they can remember how to do all those faces I think it was only $8 (seemed cheaper than inside the parks )!



We then decided to just go into Epcot and watch IllumiNations, it was almost time for that anyway. We stopped, and got another Kaki Gori (is anyone keeping track of these too )! I should own that stand, I’ve bought so many this trip! We picked a spot between Japan and America, next to the American Gardens theater. It wasn’t the best spot, but what can you do. We had wanted to watch IllumiNations on this trip from Norway, but just never got over there! Since the kids didn’t have any dinner tonight, Matt got into line for the funnel cakes. And it was a long line. He barely made it back before the show started! And luckily he had cash on him, because that stand does not take room charges

As usual, it was another great show We waited for the crowds to thin out, and then made our way back toward the IG. It was almost 9:30, and they were still letting people into Epcot thru the IG. Not sure if it was just people looking to get their cars at the other end or what, but at least that’s good to know that you can get back in if you have to. Not sure what time they close that entrance off.

We got back up to the room, and Matt headed down to the store to fill the mugs. He then took the kids to the arcade, since everyone was still awake. Not sure what I did Probably enjoyed some peace and quiet

Memories of our Seventh Day
The weather today was…….warm and sunny, low 80s
The best thing today was…..watching Off Kilter perform
The worst thing today was……pumping that surrey bike up the hills
The funniest thing today was……riding the surrey bikes
Today we tried …….Le Cellier for lunch
and the result was…….great food
The most magical moment today was……watching Off Kilter

Coming Up Next…………….An Early Start, but a Passporter Ending

[zacksmom_1993]

Another great update, Marnie! The picture of Alexa watching Off Kilter is just precious. She is such a beauty! I'm so sad that your trip report is coming to a close. How will we ever live without another one of your reports for over a year? Thanks again for your great report and your beautiful pictures!

Karen

[Annabel]

Another wonderful update with great photos I'm glad you got to see Off Kilter

[chezp]

I'm glad you got to see Off Kilter - I love that shot of Alexa watching the show!

Congratulations on getting the surrey bike - I've heard that they're tiring and have never plucked up courage to rent one for exactly that reason!

[TinkerBelz]

That upclose picture of Alexa, had me seeing her older, like a teenager, can't you just see it in that picture? She's going to be a knockout! Just wait!

Always enjoy your trip reports SO much...heck I tell my non-Disney friends about them! LOL

[Jillybean]

I still haven't seen Off Kilter!!! Glad that you made it!!!

What a great night - - a surrey ride and Illuminations! And funnel cakes for dinner!

Jill

[lindawdw]

Great update Marnie! I love seeing all your pictures. I will miss reading your trip reports for a year. Can you really wait a whole year to go back to the world??? Thanks again for taking the time to write them.

[Colexis Mom]

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Can you really wait a whole year to go back to the world???

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No, I don't think we can.........that's why I'm trying to fit in another December trip I've already bought the APs (shhhhhhhh, don't tell DH ) If I can't use them in December, then I already have them for August 2006

[lauren-roxy]

Great update Marnie and fabulous pictures!! Those surrey bikes look pretty cool, but very tiring!! Can't wait to read more!!

[LizardCop]

Marnie... Great Update!!!

[DawnDenise]

Another wonderful update!!! Glad you got to see Off-Kilter!! Looking forward to reading more!!!

[Cinderbrella]

Wonderful pictures, Marnie. Alexa sure is growing up and is a beauty!! I'm glad that you were able to catch Off Kilter. My family enjoyed them on our last trip, too. I'm going to start getting my legs ready now for those surrey bikes-thanks for the warning.
I'm looking forward to your next post!

[LLaffinPlace]

Hi, Marnie!

I am catching up. I just wanted to say that I was very impressed with the Beach Club (my first time) and we had no problems whatever with Mousekeeping or anything else and this was just before your arrival. so I do not think it is a generic "they've dropped their standards" kind of problem.

Thanks for all the pictures. Yours of Victoria Gardens in Canada were taken the same day we took the Gardens Tour. It's really a wonder we didn't manage to trip over one another, and I really did keep an eye out for you!

Oh, and the Chocolate Mouse at Le Cellier is MY dessert! I do not care that it is labeled as a "children's dessert". It's too much fun to leave it only to the kids.

Thanks for the hard work--looking forward to more TR!

[Colexis Mom]

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It's really a wonder we didn't manage to trip over one another

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Gosh Larry, it sounds like we were tripping over each other left and right........how sad we never got to meet