Day 7, Part 5: Dreams of your Imagination

When we left Frozen it was almost six and we had 5:55 fastpasses for Star Tours.

That's a really intense ride. We had the exact same sequence as our last ride which is a little disappointing. I really wanted to go to Hoth, but instead we podrace every time.

Then, we rested for a little bit. On our way to Fantasmic we also grabbed a funnel cake (each) from the Oasis Canteen which I love and highly recommend.

Because we did the dinner package, we got priority seating. We ended up four rows back which is were we usually sit anyways.

I kind of miss the old warm-up crew because they really hype up the crowd. But the music was ok-there was a remix of Tale as Old as Time.

While we waited, Dad was thirsty and got a beer. He said the drink lines were crazy and that was the only thing he could get without wandering around the amphitheater.

Fantasmic was amazing as per usual. I get a little teary-eyed when the lady comes on for the intro-even when I just hear it on YouTube videos. This is my favorite nighttime event.

After the show ended it was eight, but we decided to call it an early night. I had to change hotels the next day so I had to pack. We waited for the theater to clear out before leaving. It's better to sit and wait than to stand and wait in my opinion.

Steps Walked: 15,208
Miles Traveled: 8.06

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Day 7, Part 4: Frozen Fever

After our delicious "linner" we just go in line for the 5 PM frozen show.

The video they play about Arendale 101 is hilarious. Although we were waiting for a long time so I watched it dozens of times. It's great that Disney does stuff like this to entertain you while you are in line.

The show was a little delayed, but eventually we were let in. We ended up about halfway back from the stage and in the middle of the row. Score!

It was a great show. I really like Frozen so I was already on board because of the music. But the historians were fantastic. I love that they include jokes for the parents/adults. The guy historian we had was especially great.

And the ending! It's so moving and amazing. And it was perfectly executed.

My dad enjoyed it, too. I would consider it a must do and am happy we waited to see the show.

Up next: Dreams of your Imagination

Day 7, Part 3: Another New Experience

We had to wait for Denise who spent the morning resting at the hotel. Because of our Toy Story fastpasses we decided yo wait in Pixar Place.

First, I  stopped and bought the best pin ever!

After a couple minutes, we were inside and riding. I sat with a stranger which had never happened before. We were both surprised but I wasn't upset about it.

I can't seem to do better than 130,000, but it was still a fun ride.

Look what we found.

We had reservations at Mama Melrose's at 2:45 so we thought Muppet Vision would be a good next attraction since they were in the same area. Plus, it's always funny.

Then, we checked in early for our reservation early.

Now, a few hours earlier I noticed we had fastpasses for Frozen Ever After which we couldn't make because of our "linner'. I was really upset because this was one attraction I was looking forward to. So, we decided to try to stand-by for the 5 PM show.

As another new experience we were trying the Fantasmic dinner package. For $45 you get a fountain drink, appetizer, entree, and a shared dessert.

Here's what we got:

Apps: Denise-tuna, dad-mussels, me-tomato and mozzarella. I was the only one that liked what I got.

Entree: They got the charred strip steak and I got the penne with chicken and four cheese sauce. Mine was delicious and I had to stop myself from finishing it so I would have room for dessert. My dad said it was the best steak  he's ever had.

Desert was a combination platter of chocolate canoli cake, cheesecake-we think amaretto, and tiramisu. The canoli cake was kind of meh. The cheesecake was good and not too rich. I don't like coffee, but the cream on the tiramisu was good.

Overall, it was a good meal and worth the money.

Up Next: Frozen Fever

Day 7, Part 2: Boats, Boats, Boats

It was almost 11:30 so we decided to go back to The Land to get lunch at Sunshine Seasons.

Is each section of seating supposed to be a different season? Can't believe I never noticed this before. We sat in the Winter section. Does anyone else think of Frozen every time they see a snowflake design?

I got chicken ceasar salad and a bottle of water. The chicken was a little dry, but pretty good. Dad got the Mongolian beef which he liked. He said it had a little bit of heat to it.

We had Toy Story fastpasses at 1:30 so we were off to the Studios. We decided to take the boat so we had to get to the International Gateway. So, we got on another boat. We took the friendship boat in the World Showcase to Morocco and then walked to the International Gateway.

The boat between the parks takes awhile since it stops at all the resorts between them, but it's beautiful and peaceful. Sometimes you need that calmness.

Up next: Another new experience

Day 7, Part 1: Father-Daughter Epcot Morning

This morning I woke up a little before 7:30 which was when my alarm was set to go off. Since I went to bed so quickly last night I had to shower this morning and rock wet hair which isn't my favorite thing.

Around 8, I left the room and went to the food court for the breakfast of champions: a cheese danish and root beer.

Then, it was time to get a bus to Epcot. This took forever. Like 2 busses for every other park showed up before an Epcot one. There was an adorable little girl on the bus. I offered to stand so she could sit but her mom said she was fine. And it looked like she discovered some blue eyeshadow that morning. I guess she was playing adult.

I got to the park around 9.

I was sprinkling a little and I met my dad at what I call the "dancing fountain".

We decided to ride Test Track which was maybe 20-30 minute to wait. Our car did pretty well and had a score of 207.



Then we stopped Mousegears and dad picked up a Grumpy shirt. It was much needed since he was running out of shirts to wear.

We were on our way to The Land because we wanted to ride Soarin'. Unfortunately, it had a sixty minute wait so we decided to skip it and did Living with the Land instead. Having done the Behind the Seeds tour added a different perspective to it which I enjoyed.

Our boat ride was over at about 10:30 so we went to the Seas to stay dry and cool. I was hoping there would be manatees because they are my favorite animals.

And there were!!!

They had two adorable manatees named Lou and Lil' Joe. So, I watched them swim around for a little bit.

We checked on some of the other tanks, too. Cuttlefish are so freaky looking. And there was a white starfish with black parts. It looked like a toasted marshmallow.

Maybe I was getting hungry!

Up next: Boats, Boats, Boats

Day 6, Part 6: Spiders Scare Me

After Wishes to avoid the mass-exodus we started toward Adventureland. We decided to use our Jungle Cruise FP.

Typically my dad and I aren't a huge fan of this attraction. But we heard it can be different at night.

Obviously, I couldn't know this, but there is a tarantula in a cage and it moves. I leaned against the crate it was on and it moved. That was quite the surprise.

Our skipper was great and it was a fun ride. The skippers on the dock were joking around and causing all kinds of trouble ;)

Then, we were ready to head out. I wanted to stop at Starbucks first to get one of the You Are Here mugs. I wanted them from all four parks but those suckers are heavy and I already purchased several mugs. So, hopefully they will continue to have them and buy more on future trips.

When I get to the bust stop there were two Movies buses already waiting. I had to stand but was grateful just to get back to the hotel.

I was exhausted and went to bed as quickly as I could.

Up next: Father-Daughter Epcot Morning

Day 6, Part 5: Getting a Different Perspective

It was a little after 9 when we finished up. I checked the app and it said Splash was a 10 minute wait and we had 8:25 fastpassess for Big Thunder so it would make sense to be in Frontierland. Plus, dad wanted to film it with his GoPro.

The first time we rode his camera had died because he accidentally left it on.

Now, my dad and I are both scared by this ride. This time when we got to the drop I took in the nice view and then closed by eyes.

It's a great ride, but screams of pure terror came out of my mouth.

Then, it was time for the wildest ride in the wilderness.

After we did a little re-group and make plans.

Coming into the night we had Jungle Cruise fastpasses for 6 but we weren't feeling is. We tried to change it to the Main Street Electrical Parade. Even though it was showing available it wouldn't let us. The app just pushed the Jungle Cruise FP back to 9:45. We didn't want to fight it so we decided to just not worry about it.

Instead, I suggested going to New Fantasyland. We wanted a snack at Gaston's and then watch Wishes from Fantasyland.

We all got LeFou's Brew and I bought a chocolate croissant. That croissant was delicious, but I probably should've skipped it because then I was so uncomfortably full.

Then, we caught Wishes from the front of New Fantasyland. I do not suggest watching from here if it's your first time because you don't get the whole view. You actually have to keep turning your head since the fireworks go off over Cinderella and Beast's Castles. But it was still nice and less crowded.

Up next: Spiders Scare Me