I had to throw in a couple more pictures from Tinkerbell, because Carlye wants everyone to see how much she 'really truly looks like Aunt Julianna!'
On Wednesday we went to Epcot (which, unfortunately and in spite of constant correction, Nani still refers to as Epcock when telling people about our vacation) - and it was FREEZING. Seriously, so so so cold! We started out with the Finding Nemo ride and Turtle Talk with Crush. We walked right into both of them because there weren't any lines. Of course, true to form, Crush chose Nathanael to talk to, and then talked to me as well - the kids thought that it was great! The aquariums were beautiful, and Carlye especially loved seeing the manatee's. I do have to say, though, with Sea World a few miles away we didn't feel too compelled to stick around for long. After that we rode Soarin', which ended up being Nani's all time favorite. We rode every single ride they had in the park, walked through the Countries - which were decorated for Christmas and often had their Santa Claus or Pierre Noel or whoever represented Christmas in their country out and about telling stories. We enjoyed the shows and parades that popped up, and so much more. It really was a fun - if cold - day, and by the time we left we felt that we had done absolutely everything that you could do at Epcot.
First, Carlye picked an oyster from the giant tanks that they had next to the counter. After the lady took it out and had it ready to open she made Carlye count to 3 in Japanese - it was so funny! |
Carlye's pearl |
They showed Carlye how to clean pearls, and taught her how to take care of it after she gets home. |
We had dinner reservations at the San Angel Inn Mexican restaurant, and the food was DELICIOUS! Before dinner we rode the Three Caballeros ride that ran through the restaurant. We had special tickets for the Candlelight Processional, and can I tell you - it was absolutely amazing. The Birth of Christ was narrated straight from the Bible, and the songs were beautiful. It was such a fantastic way to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Christ. The whole thing brought tears to my eyes - the kids even loved it!
Neil Patrick Harris was the narrator, and about halfway through it Noah yelled out (VERY loudly) "Hey, that's the guy from the Smurfs!" I know that these are horrible pictures - but they are the only ones that I have of the Candlelight Processional.
The Epcot globe floating on the water. The fireworks show at Epcot was the best closing show that we saw the entire time we were there. It was magical. |
3 comments:
Frank's mother never shopped at Walmart-it was always Walmark. Must be generational in Texas.
Soarin' is my all time favorite ride. We rode it 10 times in a row on our first visit to Disney.
Talk with Crush is so fun. Did he ask you if you liked to swim? He sand "Happy hatch day to you" to me when we were there for my birthday.
I LOVE reading all about your visit to Disneyworld.
Soarin' is my all time favorite ride too! I guess that is why I am so sure I would love riding in a hot air balloon. I loved the Candlelight Processional too. We had a ball at Epcot. I knew I would love it and I did. The Christmas Traditions were fascinating from each culture. I too love reading about your adventure in Disneyworld.
Can you tell me the "search words" or how you found the Pumpkin Coach for the necklace on ebay? My family is planning our first ever trip to Disney this November and I LOVE the idea of bringing your own necklace rather than paying a heavy price there.
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