Tuesday, August 5, 2008

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".

Saturday, August 2, 2008

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.