The Duncans Do Disney, Day Four: Back to Epcot

So, perhaps I was a little harsh on Epcot in my last Disney post. Phillip said my disdain was palpable, and I suppose he's right. I have to admit that after spending day four at Epcot, I do feel a little better about it. OK, a lot better about it.

Phillip and I opted to sleep in on Thursday morning and let Jack go on to Epcot with the rest of the family. (Have mercy, we were tired!) We took our time getting ready and arrived in time to join everyone for Chip and Dale's Garden Feast at The Garden Grill. I keep talking about the food at these character meals, but seriously - this one was a feast! We went to Disney World on our honeymoon ten years ago (gasp) and I DO NOT remember the food being this good. And will you look at my child? I am amazed by his ability to alternate seamlessly between Mr. Cool and Mr. Cheeseball. Man, I love him!

After lunch, Phillip, Uncle Jeremy, Jack and I had fast-passes for Soarin' - I figured that after my plane ride, this would be no big deal. Uh-uh. I got right up to the gate and all the talk of "Fear of Heights" and "Motion Sickness" and "Leave This Line NOW if you suffer from either" freaked me out badly enough that Jack and I made the Walk of Shame back out the same way we came in. Once Jeremy and Phillip were done, however, they were able to explain the ride to me and convince me to do it. So...Marsha and I took the last two fast-passes and went for it! OH. MY. GOODNESS. How in the world do they do the things they do at Disney World? Flying over an orange grove feeling the wind in your face and actually smelling the oranges. Smelling the pine of a beautiful forest below your feet. Feeling the wind on your face from a helicopter flying in front of you as you fly over an air-craft carrier. And then (my favorite) flying over Disneyland at night just as the fireworks start - and having the blast from a big one jolt you backwards as you feel the heated burst of air in your face. Unbelieveable. Absolutely unbelieveable. I was completely freaked out, actually had a full-on panic attack during the ride, but I loved it. I can't wait to do it again next time we go! (I am so proud to say that a little later on Jack rode Soarin' with Spencer, Buddy and Uncle Jeremy. And he loved it, too!)

Phillip and I spent the rest of the afternoon exploring the Countries. (Buddy took the boys back to - can you guess? - the Magic Kingdom. Epcot just wasn't cutting it for the three year olds!) We had a great time wandering through Italy, Germany, China, Canada, France and so many more beautiful places. After a leisurely afternoon, we headed back to the hotel to get ready for date night at Pleasure Island. Here are a few things that caught my eye during our little trip around the world. Enjoy!