Disney World

Friday -- Downtown Disney and Epcot

After doing some shopping, Mary Jo and I met up with Lou and had lunch at the new T Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney. We then continued to spend some time in downtown walking around. Kevin...I took the picture below for you. Unfortunately Disney doesn't sell it, otherwise I would have purchased it for you. I thought you'd get a kick out of it. All the elements are Disney Characters! It's great!!!!

After walking around Downtown, we decided to head to Epcot for a little while. I think we got through about half of the park...but we were really focusing on riding rides and making it back to the theater to see Night Ranger. After the 45min show, we walked around a little bit more and then watched the fireworks show. What a stunning performance. Denfinately worth hanging around Epcot until closing (10:00pm).

Here is a shot of Spaceship Earth at night!

Saturday -- Magic Kingdom
We made it to Magic Kingdom today and the weather was wonderful! You really couldn't ask for better weather. The crowds weren't too bad...overall it was great! We went on several rides throughout the day...including what I remember being my "favorite" ride when I was last at Disney World 20 years ago:

It's a Small World!

Lou and I did find a few options for our new house, guess which one we purchased ;-)

Yeah, I guess you're right, we didn't buy either one! But they were nice. The one on the left is Mickey's house, and then I think you all know the castle on the right. Here are a few other shots of Cinderella's Castle. We missed seeing the castle all lit up for the holidays by one night! UGH. Thank you Mary Jo for sending the stunning photo!

Sunday -- Epcot and Hollywood Studios

So today, we started the morning at Epcot again. Finished up a couple of rides and had a wonderful lunch in Japan. You know, after this trip, Lou and I have now been around the world twice! (I'll let you think about that one) After we finished at Epcot, we found our way over to Hollywood Studios for some more rides!

I tried to convince Lou to ride the "Rockin' Roller Coaster" and "Tower of Terror" rides with me, but no luck...he doesn't like roller coasters, so I didn't really think I'd get him on either, but I had to try! I road both and what a rush! They were great. Lou and Mary Jo waited for me to finish on Rockin' Roller Coaster and then Mary Jo and I made our way to the Tower of Terror!

Thank you Mary Jo for your wondeful hospitality and for showing around Disney. We sure can't wait to come back.