May 20, 2011
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A Night of Epcottic Proportions
After my exciting encounter with Captain Hook, I made my way back to the hotel to meet up with Mom so we could go to EPCOT. (Or maybe I met her at EPCOT? It’s been over a month since we went. And really, does it matter all that much?) Our goal was to see the World Showcase (as well as one can in the dark when it closes at 9) and to see the fireworks show. First thing we saw were the sidewalks.
They built in fiber optic lights in different designs which flash on in patterns. Little kids also liked them.
We got to the World Showcase and first went into the Mexico exhibit. It was designed to look like a Mexican marketplace, as you can clearly see.
Although we did not purchase anything, we did have a fun game of Big Hat, Little Hat.
Then, we went on the boat tour of Mexico. Cool pyramids! And some of it reminded me of It’s a Small World.
Outside, it was getting dark, but these birds were white and easy to see. And they were fake, so all the better to be photographed between, my dear!
Our next country was Norway. It has the only other ride in World Showcase (Mexico’s boats being the other). It’s actually a pretty neat tour–a log boat in water, you look for trolls, high seas adventure. When it was over, you exit into (surprise, surprise) a gift shop! We had fun in this one, too.
Trouble with Trolls? Not one bit!
I had a Viking warrior to protect me!
And if her fierceness didn’t drive them away, I could always just sing. That would send anyone running for the hills!
As I mentioned earlier, EPCOT (and thus World Showcase) closed at 9. We decided to head to Downtown Disney, a big shopping area and night-life area. Mom had me pose with Tweedledum and Tweedledee. She says she makes everyone pose this way.
I don’t remember much about Downtown Disney. We went into a store. I was cold and tired and worn out and hungry. The last thing I ate was the hamburger and fries from the last entry. So, Mom recommended we split a sandwich from The Earl of Sandwich. It was the best tuna melt I ever had in my life. Tuna melt and salt and vinegar chips and tea…I was so very happy.
After that bit of joy, we headed back to our room and slept. Ahhh. Then we woke up for more exciting adventures!
