Not too much detail.

I won't post all the details because the internet connection is sketchy, I can't put pictures up and it's likely somewhat boring anyway - but we are still having a great time. Took yesterday pretty easy after intense park action all the previous days. Kaleigh had to leave yesterday so we went to Disney Quest and spent quite a bit of time there. Went out for a nice dinner and then came home to the pool and hot tub. Today we're planning to get some outlet mall shopping in. Shea has several clothing stores in mind and Allan wants to see what he can find in an electronics store. We had options of going back to a park but I think we are completely "parked out".

A chance to update.

Internet working a little better so I'll do a quick update - without pictures.

Thursday was Epcot day.  Gave ourselves a little more time in the morning arrived leisurely around 10 at the park.  We took in all that we really wanted to.  We're finding that all the attractions have been updated and are different than before so the Hawkins' are experiencing lots of new things.  It rained quite a bit that day so we ducked under cover and had a nice lunch - saw all of future world and headed over to the World Showcase in the early afternoon.  Made our way all the way around (really, truly disliked the film in the Canada pavilion) and snacked at Mexico while waiting for Illuminations.  Our entirely perfect day was marred when the kids could not get on Test Track - line ups too long and the park was closing.

Friday - Universal mania.  We were there before the park opened at 9 and we closed it last night after a fireworks display at 10.  13 hours!  Two parks.  The rides are simply amazing there.  They have updated the Studios Theme Park and there are lots of new rides there...including Men In Black - you get a lazer gun and rack up points - unbelievably fun - and the best ride yet...The Simpsons.  Unky Duck was definitely on everyone's mind on that one.  It was absolutely hilarious.  We finished off with The Mummy which was a seriously improved ride over it's California cousin.  

Headed home around 11 - Shaun and Kaleigh went shopping for snacks and breakfast goodies.

Yours truly hit my pillow and slept more soundly for a solid 8 hours than I have in years.

Today - Blizzard Beach and tomorrow Disney Hollywood studios.  Whew. 

Internet connection not so good.

Had a fantastic 10 out of 10 day but our internet connection is weak.  Will try to upload more news soon.  Thanks Irene for the comments and Kath, Unky Duck, Bree and all.  Nice to know you're out there.

Cell phone and internet connection weak.  Sorry bout that.

Thursday, July 31st. Epcot Day!

We actually thought we would treat ourselves to a vacation and sleep in today. The plan is to go to Epcot early afternoon and then stay right until Illuminations Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
We had a very nice time at the Spectre Electric Parade and fireworks at the Magical Kingdom last night.

We are thinking of everyone back home - really we are - please feel free to give us an update or comment on the blog. Bree - your videos rock - love the monologues. Are they on Youtube under Hawkward Productions? You can look at more of our pictures on Laura's Facebook.

Talk to you soon everyone - looks like a sunny start to the day here...

It's a Magical day in the Kingdom

Forecast is the same everyday that we will be here - thundershowers and 30. No need to worry about us though - no please don't fret - we'll be okay. Even in the rain we have a great place to come back to.

Just some quick pics.

A ten out of ten!

This day could not have been better. We allowed ourselves a little lie-in this am and decided to do a low-impact park - Animal Kingdom. We successfully found our ticket place and got out to AK by around 10. Sent our fastpass runners (Allan and Shaun) to Everest. Met up with them and immediately got on Kali River Rapids. Shaun and I were the winners of the most soaked contest until we went on later in the day - Emily won that one.

Had a quick and unbelievably good snack and then we tackled the big one. Everest.

Significant kudos to Emily who had no qualms about getting on the frightening coaster....she is 6.

She was amazing. We managed to see every show and ride every ride we wanted to (except for the one we forgot) without spending more than around 20 minutes in line. It was fantastic.

Went out for a Cuban meal tonight - way too much food - we're going to try to remember to share meals from now on - and went grocery shopping. Now we're stocked and loaded.

Ready to tackle Magic Kingdom tomorrow.

Hello to everyone back home. Thanks Amanda, Kath and Lena for looking after the Picanteria...especially now that Denise is gone gone.