Sunday, August 21, 2011

Epcot Center

Our third day was spent in Epcot Center. The one thing that we loved about Epcot Center was the fact that waiting for rides was done inside. Very nice! It was nice to get away from the heat somewhat and stand in lines in a building. The ultimate favorite ride of Epcot was Soarin' Over California. Although Andy and I were a bit disappointed that they weren't a bit more creative and did Soarin' Over Florida. But Rachel LOVED this ride. Andy and I each took a turn going on this ride with her. It was so much fun to see her excitement. I was quite surprised that she liked it so much. Unfortunately Audrey was too short, so the next time we go...

Both of the girls also really enjoyed the Nemo ride - we went on that at least twice. We quickly discovered that getting pictures with characters in Epcot was much easier. So here are a few:
A few pictures by "bush" characters:
A picture with the new Disney bear, Duffy:
At some point in the afternoon Andy went on a ride called Test Track - which no one else could go on. The girls had fun playing in the water fountains while we waited for Andy:
Here are the girls having fun at Journey into Imagination:

A family picture:
We checked out most of the countries. We really enjoyed the rides in Mexico and Norway. We enjoyed a film in France. While in France we were able to grab a picture of Rachel with Sleeping Beauty (Audrey was sound asleep):
She's awake now and happy!
Here's Rachel in Japan:
We enjoyed dinner in Japan - the girls love chicken and rice! We also really enjoyed a candy-making demonstration. We watched this lady make all these figures (the unicorn was requested by Rachel):
Outside the Nemo ride:
Inside the aquarium area after the Nemo ride:
A quick picture of Rachel as we headed out of the park:
A picture of the girls and I. Andy went to fetch the stroller and caught us snuggling by a fountain as we waited for him to return...
We headed back to our hotel and were able to watch the Epcot fireworks from the balcony of our hotel room. :)

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