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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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Wednesday 12 December – part five: you can come through!
I thought I’d head out, and do something else, as I wanted to try and tick a fair few things off my “to do” list. When I got to the doors, I knew it was raining outside, as there were so many people standing there. Well, what to do? I did exactly what I always advise others to do – just head out anyway. Sure, the rain was pretty torrential, but there was no lightning or thunder, so I could live with it. I motored over to the Land, and when I got there, I was pretty wet, but in all honesty, I dried off within a few minutes.
I headed down to ride Soarin’ and used my Guest Assistance Card for the first time this trip.
I was behind a few people, and then I saw a Cast Member walk up, and I knew they needed more people to fill in the ride before. The party in front of me was 12, so they didn’t have a hope of getting on, but as soon as I said I was on my own, the guy told everyone to stand against the wall, so I could get through! I ended up on row 3, and wasn’t central, but you know what? It didn’t matter at all. It was still a great flight, and I always love this ride, although it is showing its age now. It’s about time it had a rehab, as there are lines through the print, and I’d love to see something different from Disneyland in California – maybe Soarin’ over Florida, France, Japan, and China, to showcase all the Disney parks? Maybe now the Test Track rehab is done, they’ll get on and do something with this. I can but hope…
When I came out of there, I was getting peckish, so I decided to go and treat myself at Sunshine Seasons. I gazed at the various desserts, and did struggle to decide which one to get with my snack credits, but eventually opted for a strawberry shortcake, and very nice it was too!
That done, I walked on to Living With The Land. When we got to the greenhouse section, I was delighted to see that the sun was now out, and it appeared to have stopped raining. I had been dreading making my way over to Innoventions in torrential rain, or even worse, the thunderstorms they’d been forecasting.
When I came off the ride, I headed out of the pavilion, and walked over to Innoventions. When I got there, I decided to go to the Epcot character spot. As I waited in line, I got to see this history of Epcot, which I always think is really neat.
Coming here was definitely the right decision as the characters now have a wonderful Epcot background, which I love, and is so much better than the one they had before.
It was Mickey, Minnie and Pluto, and I got my photo with all three of them, although poor old Pluto was a little bit out of the action, as quite a few people only went for the mice, which I thought was a shame. At one point, he was all on his own, and I was about to go back and see him again, when the mum in front of me asked her son if he wanted to see Pluto. When he said she said “well, in that case I will!” and off she went. Good for her!
I decided it was time to head back to the room, although I had a quick look in Innoventions, and the Electric Umbrella first.
Next: is Mark going to make it out for the evening
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Outstanding photos around the resort and EPCOT. I'm glad your solo trip to EPCOT worked out. I have never taken the kids over to the character meet and greet at INNOVENTIONS-looks like a good spot to see them. I hope Mark is all rested up and ready to go out for a wonderful evening!
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The strawberry shortcake looked delicious, I hope this doesn't kick start a craving for me now
I'm glad the rain didn't stop your fun at Epcot. I agree with you about Soarin', it's time to have that updated. I really like your idea about having it over all the parks.
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I did exactly what I always advise others to do – just head out anyway. 
Sure, the rain was pretty torrential, but there was no lightning or thunder, so I could live with it. I motored over to the Land, and when I got there, I was pretty wet, but in all honesty, I dried off within a few minutes. 
I ended up on row 3, and wasn’t central, but you know what? It didn’t matter at all. 
At one point, he was all on his own, and I was about to go back and see him again, when the mum in front of me asked her son if he wanted to see Pluto. When he said 
Mark is all rested 
up and ready to go out for a wonderful evening!
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