OKW Trip!

Saturday night we went back to MK because the group wanted to see Magic, Memories, and You and Wishes again.. so we grabbed some burgers at Cosmic Ray's.
Now, I know that this place showed up on the best burger thread and I had high hopes. But.. um.. yeah.. it was no better than a McDonald's burger. The only thing that put it over McD's was that you can put your own toppings.

Then we found a better spot for the shows (on the walkway from Main Street to the Tomorrowland Terrace just down from the bathrooms)...

After that we went on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority and then headed back to the room...
Sunday was the day I was waiting for... EPCOT!!!

Sunday: EPCOT day!! hooray!!
On the bus ride over, my friend discovered that she had already filled her camera's memory card!! So I told her that we could go to the camera center and they could burn the card to a disc. They opened at 9am and we got there right around that time.

Before the camera center though, we made our way to Test Track, grabbed some fast passes, then crossed over for Soarin' (even though it's the same ride at DCA here). The line at Soarin was already 20 min, so after that we went back to front of the park so we could get the card burned to disc. She had a couple of movies on it too, so the burn was taking foreverrrr... the CM suggested we just come back for it, which we did.

Our fast passes weren't ready yet so we decided to go to the Seas to see if we could find Nemo.. which we did lol.. had a nice uncrowded view of the dolphins for awhile then we crossed back over to Test Track.
After Test Track, we HAD to go back to the camera center to get the card and disc.. it cost her $20 but I guess well worth it because she took a picture of everything she saw lol. By now we had to head over to World Showcase because we had an ADR at 1p for lunch at Le Cellier.

I was really tempted to try the burger but I just HAD to have the steak..

it was a good choice! My friend had the burger and she still contends it was her favorite meal of the trip! It DID look good --I will try to get her pic of it...(but I didnt try it because I have a thing about trying other people's food and people trying my food)
We couldnt resist the chocolate mousse moose!

After lunch we continued our journey around the World Showcase.. seeing the sights (but they wanted to skip all the movies) I went outside to see the drummers in Japan but they chose to stay in the store and shop. We decided we needed a rest so we went to see the American Adventure.. and to my surprise the kids found it interesting! I know I love it..
When we got to Germany, we bought some Caramels and an Apple at Karamelle-Kuche for the kids.. I was saving the little bit of room in my tum tum for something else...
I was surprised in China that over 1/2 the store was close for refurbishment... I cant wait to see how it comes out!
After China we hit Norway! YAAAY for Maelstrom! the kids really enjoyed it, I think they wanted to stay for the movie but I refused! I could smell the bakery!! I got in the line at the bakery in Norway and there was only about 4 people ahead of me.. I was so excited.. after reading here about the schoolbread I HAD to have it! But when I was the next in line.. I saw that the schoolbread plate was *gasp* EMPTY!! so when it was MY turn I asked if there was more and they said.. it's coming! so I was able to get a fresh one! HOORAY!!
This thing was amazing! New Rule: MUST HAVE SCHOOLBREAD every visit!!

After Norway, I found us a spot across from the margarita stand for Illuminations and sent the group off to Mexico. They got back about 10 min before the show (which they LOVED) and we hung out about 15 min after the show ended so that we didnt get caught in the wave of people exiting the park.
We headed back having spent the entire day at EPCOT.. Monday was Animal Kingdom day AND my friend's 41st bday.. so we had big plans!

Monday... Animal Kingdom day!!
The forcast called for rain but silly me thought.. eh.. Florida rain.. no biggie. it'll rain for 10 min at 3pm and we'll be done. Nope! at 430am the loudest longest thunder ever woke me up and scared me half to death!! It was raining when we got up and on our way... luckily we had ponchos from the 99cent store!
They had EMH and opened at 8.. we managed to arrive by 8:20... not too bad.. I think the rain kind of kept people away. Maybe they thought the rain would let up like it usually does.

We went over to Expedition Everest first, grabbed some fast passes and got in the 5 min stand by line. When we were done with it, we jumped right back in the still 5 min stand by line. When we were done with that one, we jumped right back in the 5 min stand by line! lol... My friend had had enough so we let the kids go on ride #4 and we waited for them at the exit.
The rain seemed to be getting worse so I suggested we make our way over to the safari.. I wasnt sure how the animals would be in the rain but to my surprise they were much more active than usual.. especially the rhinos an elephants. The lions were hiding though. The Rain safari was great!!
After the safari the clouds really opened up and we took cover under an umbrella at a cart..
my friend and her daughter...

We couldnt decide what to do next.. we were getting pretty miserable and wet so I said lets just keep moving! We took cover near that fast food burger place...
still pouring...

We made a break for Dinosaur and the line was only about 15 min... the rain really sent people away! My friend and her daughter got back on and rode a second time, while her son and I waited at the exit. After Dinosaur, we wandered in to Finding Nemo: the Musical. We got there just as it was starting so we had to use the standing room only area. When the show ended, the kids were cranky, and we were hungry, wet, and cold. So it was decided that we go back to the room and change clothes and find lunch. I didnt have an ADR so I was afraid that Olivia's would be crowded because of the rain. I figured people went back to the rooms so they'd hit the one restaurant at the resort. Once again I pulled out R2D2 and made an ADR on the bus ride over!
We hit Olivia's after drying off and changing..
They had a not-on-the-menu chef special--fried boneless chicken breast with country gravy and mashed potatoes! it was delicious! AND.. at Olivia's, Cast Members get 40% off!! woohoo score!!

After lunch we went back to the room for naps and laundry! Dinner was at Hoop Dee Doo Revue so I didnt want to miss that!!

still on east coast time so.. off to bed I go.. will finish tomorrow! oh by the way, Im going to Disneyland tomorrow!!