Day Three: Saturday July 21,2012
We wore Logan out yesterday and once again found ourselves having to wake him up. We had breakfast once again in the room, got dressed and made our way down to the bus stop. With our first MK visit under our belt, we decided we would hit up Animal Kingdom this morning. We wanted to see the Lion King this year, as it has been quite awhile since we had seen it. We actually weren't quite sure how Logan would like the park but we figured we would give it a try.
Animal Kingdom was packed. I suppose by now we were in midst of the 'tour group' peak and they all seemed to have the same thought as we did. Still we weren't going to let them stop them. We have always been the kind of folks to try and not let them get to us...instead we marched our way over to the Festival of the Lion King where we had no wait and were seated immediately in the giraffe section. Let me say, I had forgotten how incredible this show was. And how much fun it is. If the Broadway show is anything like this, I am sold...
These were Logan's favorites by far...He kept repeating five little monkeys jumping.....and his eyes. They just lit up whenever they did a trick..It was very cool.
After the Lion King, we decided to see how long the safari wait was, or what time the fast pass return was. Luck must have been in our favor as the line was nothing and like the Lion King, we pretty much walked right in. I was curious to see how the new setup would be now that the whole baby elephant senerio was out. There wasn't a lot of change yet though we did see where the zebras will be going. While I am excited to see the new storyline-if any-in the future. I have to say I miss the baby elephant scheme.
Daddy did you see that???
But with the safari out of the way, and Lion King done. Our stomachs were getting pretty hungry and so we made it through to the Flame Tree.( I will say this, Flame Tree is one of the best quick service meals for allergies. They are always more than accommodating in swapping things out for me. I highly recommend them if you yourself have them.) We all scarfed our food down and just vegged. After pushing through the entire day yesterday with no break, Andy and I made a decision to make a point in taking a break this afternoon. This meant my beloved Everestt would have to wait. As much as this saddened me I knew it was still early enough in our stay. Plenty of time.
We headed back to Boardwalk in hopes that someone would take a nap. We called home, to check in on family including if my parents had heard from my family in Aurora CO. Everyone was ok, shaken as my uncles house is across the street from the place but no one was at the movie so I breathed a little different. I know this has nothing to do with Disney, but its times like these that reminded me while we are living a fantasy here, life goes on. Logan never took that nap and was in full charge mode after just an hour and a half...we somehow had a funny feeling we knew what this meant, but we would deal, Logan was excited to finally get to EPCOT...the boys favorite park.
Why.. two reasons. 1. Mexico 2. Nemo
We had avoided it as long as we could, but we knew that it would have to come. We took our time hitting the worlds, stopping to watch the shows in Japan-always amazing-and US, before we hit up 'The Donald Duck ride.' and to no shock, he still loved it. I know one day he is going to hate this ride. And so I am trying to enjoy these times while I can. Though I swear I will make him ride it for nostalgia sake. And then it was on to Nemo...
Just keep on swimming...keep on swimming.
After we played around in the seas, and could have spent hours there but we knew we had to hightail it back to....
Were we were scheduled for dinner. Yummy.
As most Disney-holics have, there are those favorite places to eat. This is one of ours. And for the most part our experiences here are always the same. But tonight was just a little extra special...Logan of course crashed on the way over. Which was what we expected..perfect photo op time for mommy and daddy!
Tada! Here we are.
Anyways we check in, and are seated with a lovely family of four from Ohio, the two boys celebrating birthdays. 11 & 12. The 12 year old seems to be really curious to Logan and picks up a convo with me. His father is allergic to seafood. I am allegic to beef. We sit and talk while we wait for the chef. When the chef comes out, its one we haven't had. He introduces himself and says he is from Pensacoula Japan. LOL. Anderson though this was hilarious. Really though he was just great. Loved his personality and all...
Well look who finally decided to wake.. The boys take note of this, and for the rest of the night the three of them sit there and chat. They even put up with Logan telling the same story over and over and over. They were just really really great. They asked us a lot of questions about places to eat and all. And told Logan he was the luckiest kid in the world to come here over. They talked to him about the pins, and the trading cards that he will one day collect. I was really impressed with them and was sad to see the dinner come to an end. Between the chef, the management who went out of their way with boy the dad and mines meal...and the kids. It was a great meal.
They even gave Logan an honorary birthday hat when they brought the boys stuff out....
Right before the food coma came on
And as we walked out, we saw them setting up for the Illuminations. But Logan would be fading fast, and despite his protect, and his claim otherwise he was out before we hit the exit....
