Disney Part 2

 Day Four was at Epcot.  We like the parks that we get to ride the Skyliner to.  It seems easier than the buses and less crowded--you always get a seat on the skyliner.  Troy and I have gotten pretty good at snagging the favorite Lightning Lanes and today we had to try our luck at the LL and the virtual line for the new Guardians of the galaxy ride.  Our team work paid off.  Troy got a morning pass for Guardians and I got Test Track.  

Epcot!

Our rope drop destination today was Remy's Ratatouille.  We got a good spot in line, but the ride had some technical issues and had a delayed opening.  We waited it out and within 30 minutes we were riding.  It was a bit drizzly, but after the ride it stopped and no rain the whole day! Remy's was fun--sort of ride like Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.  Fast moving individual cars.

Waiting for Remy's.

We waited awhile for Soarin, but thankfully a few gummy bears make the wait doable! Then it was on to Test Track.  The wait was not bad with our LL.  But right when we sat down and buckled in they announced a delay in the ride.  We blamed Troy and Timothy!  Thankfully it was only a few minutes and we were going.

We had an early lunch before our turn for Guardians.  The wait was not bad for the new roller coaster.  We were thinking it might be long like the Star Wars waits, but happily it was not.  Troy and the kids loved the ride.  I appreciated that it was pretty cool technology for a coaster, but could have been okay with a ride a bit shorter.  I needed a few minutes to sit after that ride.  Which brought about a favorite memory--the raisin lady.  Teresa was finishing a nut pack and offered raisins to us.  The lady sitting near us stuck out her hand and not knowing what to do, Teresa handed her the raisins!  The lady was very talkative and told us she was a producer and she had a new show and how she did me a favor by keeping Friends on the air.  It was funny and awkward!

Lunch before the Guardians of the Galaxy. 

Waiting for the ride.

We survived the Gaurdians of the Galaxy ride!

After another turn on Test Track single rider we rode Spaceship Earth.  We laughed at the man trying to take flash photos in the darkest area.  Very annoying!  We made a second stop at the free soda area before heading to walk around the countries.  Teresa really wanted churros, but the line was super long.  Troy instead found some Dole Whip, which both kids opted to try. Pretty yummy!  We did not look at a whole lot, but Teresa checked out the Corgi's in England and Troy got an English beer. Then it was back to the room to rest before returning for dinner and the night show.

Dole Whip: watermelon and pineapple.

We went back to Epcot for dinner at the Mexican pavilion.  The big Aztec pyramid that has the 3 amigos ride also has a restaurant.  This was our first time dining in a Disney Park and it was great!  We got a table right by the river for the ride.  The atmosphere was very pretty.  Three of us got kid's menu food, and Troy got an adult dinner.  So I would rate the food okay and the atmosphere really fun.  After eating we rode Frozen next door in Norway and came back for the 3 amigos ride.  Then we waited for the fireworks.  The light show was pretty amazing over the water with the music and lights and images.  I think it was my favorite show.

Dinner at the Mexican Pavillion. A table right on the water.

The light show at Epcot

Thanksgiving day was at Animal Kingdom.  An early start as usual and this time we did make rope drop and got on Avatar with out a terrible wait.  We then did the safari.  Teresa sat on the side that did not have good view of the animals, so she and I went again while Troy and Timothy went to Everest.  The line took awhile, but eventually we got on and we all met up for the bird show again.

The Animal Kingdom Tree.

Teresa wanted to ride Everest, so they all went and I waited As I had put in my one ride already!  When they were done, we found a table for lunch.  Lunch today included lefse to make it a little special for Thanksgiving!  We went to the petting zoo, but the animals were all eating, so much petting going on.  Timothy had seen a Yeti Sundae he wanted for a treat.  We found the stand and ordered up 2 for the kids.  When we picked it up there were 3 sundaes.  The gal working said she made an extra by mistake and wished us a happy holiday and to enjoy the extra!  We headed back to Pop Century for a break.

Thanksgiving lunch.

Yeti sundaes...with one extra!

Around 4:30 we were back at Animal Kingdom, for our 5pm dinner reservations at the Yak and Yeti.  The atmosphere there was nice, but the food was very good!  Troy had curry Timothy a hamburger, Teresa mini corn dogs, and I had egg rolls.  We all thought it was delicious! Non traditional Thanksgiving, but memorable! 

Thanksgiving dinner Disney style!

After dinner was very fun too.  Timothy went a couple times on Everest--in the dark night sky this time.  Troy joined in too.  Then we all went to Kali River Rapids.  There was no line, so we all rode twice.  The kids stayed on for a third ride!  When leaving the park we happened upon a light show at the big tree!