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Walt Disney World
Leaving Disney, but not Orlando
On the road headed toward Universal for a few hours with the family before I head home.
Moonrise over World Showcase
It’s a pretty night at the Food and Wine Festival. I wonder if all the crazies will come out to EPCOT tonight?
An old French classic
I haven’t had a Napoleon in years. It was time – and it is still awesome 🙂
More eating on EPCOT
I took the monorail back and my first stop is Ireland. The Fisherman’s pie is flavorful but the Meade honey wine is HELLA sweet. I like it ok enough to finish it, but not ok enough to go back for more.
Heading out of Magic Kingdom
The family will dine at California Grill, thn don costumes and boogie back to Magic Kingdom for Mi key’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. I am going back to EPCOT to get in some Moshe’s around the world.
Please curb your dog… in the Magic Kingdom!
I guess the service dogs need to go SOMEWHERE. The area was clean when we passed by.
Music time
We love the Be Our Guest section of Mickey’s Philharmagic.
A visit with that Wendy creature
The nerve if her, going after Peter and then requiring a rescue! So glad she went back to her OWN life.
Riverboat drive-by
On our way to Frontierland
Prison break in the Magic Kingdom
Enormously talented doggie!
Employee of the month in Adventureland
Someday I just want to loiter in line and laugh at all the signs
The circle of life
Warning! Artificial depiction of the cruelty of nature LOL
Aloha goodness in the Magic Kingdom
No I did not succumb. I asked one to pose and it was happy to comply.
LIVE from a rocking chair on Main Street USA
The family was slow-pokey this morning so I departed for Magic Kingdom ahead of them. Looks like its gonna be a killer crowd today! It’s nippy out, so I am lucky to have a rocker in the sun 🙂
Magic Kingdom Day!
I think my brother made a strategic error in declaring today a Magic Kingdom day – lots if crowds pouring into the park.
Icon of the evening
Primary reason to stay at an EPCOT resort
Grand Marinier slushie – inspired !
One of the most inspired offerings of the World Showcase – Grand Marinier slushie with a shot!
Oh c’mon EPCOT!
It’s not even Halloween yet! At the Port of Entry shop.
Swan sunset
As the sun sets beside the Swan resort, I sit on our balcony and contemplate what to do with my evening. I passed on Party For The Senses because I just can’t do two days in a row of bad-for-you food. But I do need to drink to a friend’s birthday so I will probably venture forth one more time before the evening is through.
Dolphin down! Dolphin down!
Notice anything "off" about this picture? I am guessing that the wind was sending water everywhere, so they shut off the massive fountain at the Dolphin resort.
I searched all day for a pretzel
I could not find a pretzel at the Animal Kingdom. Everyone was fresh out. I had resigned myself to a knotless fate, and then I found THIS pretzel on the Boardwalk. Worth the wait
It’s not nice to poach
More than just wild animals can be poached. In my neck of the woods, they poach saw palmetto berries !
Head characters from UP!
I supposed they have been around for a while, but I’ve never seen them in the parks before. Spotted right next to the entrance to It’s Tough To Be A Bug.
A tale of two tigers
On the one hand, I am grateful for the opportunity to see actual tigers. On the other hand, they’ve got to be SO bored in there.
Paying my respects
What would a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom be without a visit with the goddess in the garden?
Strutting his stuff
This beautifully colored peacock came right up to the fence, curious to view the humans on display on the other side 😉
Just batty in there
Bats are pollinators! Some of them drink flower nectar, just like bees. Other bats eat fruit and spread the seeds around which helps more plants to grow.
Dragon lost his head
The Komodo dragon is sleeping on his rock in the background. I imagine the cooler weather makes him a bit sluggish.
Icons of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
I am very hungry today in the Animal Kingdom. I am taking a circuitous route to Asia for a salad.
New view – Walt Disney World Swan
We switched rooms at the Boardwalk and now we have an even more amazing view. The kids are doing homework. It’s a bit nippy and windy out today. I think it is an Animal Kingdom day!
More white food than I’ve seen in forever – Disney’s 3D Dessert Discovery
More white food than I’ve seen in forever – Disney’s 3D Dessert Discovery, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
3D Dessert party at EPCOT
There’s a live band and they are playing confection-inspired ditties such as "Peppermint Twist"
Disney’s Dessert Discovery “3D”
We have our bracelets and we ave our 3D glasses. We are ready to rock some serious caloric intake. My brother is da bomb.
Twilight descends upon the World Showcase
It’s getting spooky, what with the dramatic skies and high winds. We are off to a Food and Wine Festival treat….
Mysterious Morocco
Twilight creates the most magical silhouettes
Rainbow over America
Please and thank you!
Lobstah roll and Sistah Hazel
The American Adventure (Advenchah?) holds wonders! Oh and that’s a Sam Adams Cherry Wheat beeah.
Pit stop in Japan
I needed to slow down the wine sampling a little so I took a turn through the Japan merchandise area. Still very windy, but delightfully so. I may go in search of a Mickey-on-a-stick !
Mahi Mahi from the Singapore kiosk at EPCOT
The fish and rice are citrusy and flavorful. I am told by the Cast Member serving that the wine is French, and that there is a large French colony in Singapore. It’s a bit on the sweet side for me. I am holed up an an alcove under the terrace in Japan – the wind from Hurricane Sandy’s outer bands has really picked up and there’s some shelter to be had back here.
Re-living New Zealand at EPCOT
I liked the scallops so much, I came back for them three weeks later. The family is at Chefs De France, but I prefer to graze. What shall I have next?
Big bubbly at EPCOT
I think his would make a terrific framed poster, don’t you?
All in the family at EPCOT
It is odd to think of jack-o-lanterns being related to watermelons – but after all, they are both carved into beautiful works of food sculpture, so why not?
This is what Food and Wine Festival is all about
Wine and chocolate – that’s what I’m talking about!
Vodka tasting at the EPCOT Festival Center
Breckenridge vodka – nice amount of fire going down, clean after-taste.
Walt wisdom
Love all the refurb signs with pearls from Walt. This is near Electric Umbrella.
I would like to live here, please
Imagine if you could always see the sky from inside the house! It would be like living in the Great Hall at Hogwarts. Oops, wrong park!
Lunch? Why yes, yes I think I might
The filet looks REALLY good and it has been a long time since I’ve had read meat….
Cottage-envy at EPCOT
We love this little cottage in O Canada – I want them to rent it to me for just one night!
Hidden Mickeys in the carpet
This is REALLY a long trek from the elevators! But you get to look at some nice hidden Mickeys on the way.
Creepy chairs at the Boardwalk
Some folks like these chairs – I think it’s sort of creepy (and even creepier if you sit in them – the horror!)
Moody skies over EPCOT’s Japan
As symbolism goes, nothing in all of Disney World speaks to me quite as eloquently as the torri gate at EPCOT’s Japan. It marks the transition from the material world to the spiritual world. Today’s sky only adds to the ambiance.
Walking into EPCOT
The family won’t be here from NY for several hours so I am heading intoEPCOT during the wait. Lots cooler than the last time I was here!
Oops, I did it again
I know I was just here at the beginning of the month. But my favorite youngest brother invited me. What’s a woman to do ? 😉
VIDEO: #epcot30 Illuminations
A special edition of ILLUMINATIONS: REFLECTIONS OF EARTH was presented at EPCOT in Walt Disney World on the evening of that theme park’s 30the anniversary on October 1st 2012. Here is some really, REALLY primitive video of the event. The show ran 18 minutes long with the extra tribute fireworks, which reverberated in the ears and chest, and scared the heck out of the local flock of ducks (at about 17 minutes, 41 seconds, you’ll see a few of them leaving). We had the EXCELLENT harvest moon alongside the show too, dancing in and out of clouds that flashed frequently with heat lightning. It was nice of Disney to arrange that for us 😉 Hope you all enjoy.
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http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/10/video-epcot30-illuminations
See ya real soon
Might come back at end of month when my brother is here. See ya real soon!
Vegan options at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival
I had the "chicken" yesterday – it was actually not bad!
Unlocking a Norwegian mystery in EPCOT
As I exited the stave church in EPCOT’s Norway, this rune stone began to sputter and glow!
T-shirt from American Adventure
Laugh and the world laughs with you! Go to the My Mobile Adventures Facebook page for a brief video from American Adventure in EPCOT.
From the Florida Local kiosk at EPCOT
The Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT has installed a Florida Local kiosk right beside American Adventure. Management is giving them an award at moment and videoing it. The guys at the Florida Local kiosk are really nice and friendly. Drop by if you are in the area!
Fife and drum corps – American Adventure
We just had ravioli in Italy and something in Poland – walking a friend back to International Gateway.
Hidden Mickey in Morocco
Of course not. How could you even SUGGEST that I would stage a Hidden Mickey? 😉
A cormorant poses in World Showcase
Second time ever, taking the boat across. This time, were headed to Morocco.
Gratuitous monorail shot
We happened to be passing by 🙂
Halloween deco on Disney’s Boardwalk
Goofy is having just too much fun in this picture 🙂
In search of coffee at Walt Disney World
There is a bit of a breeze and the clouds are sailing by at a good clip. Luggage stowed, all checked out, time for coffee
Good night, Boardwalk
Another terrific day hanging out with friends – so lucky 😉 Good night, everyone!
Exiting Tutto Gusto
We can hear Sugar Ray playing from American Adventure. Going to find a spot for the special Illuminations show in honor of EPCOT’s 30th Anniversary.
Tutto Gusto theming
We are at a table by the kitchen, and his lion is on the wall.
We’re baaaaack
We liked I so much for lunch, were back for dinner!
The American Adventure – promised land
We know our reward for marching up here will be AIR CONDITIONING!
The view from Belgium in EPCOT
Morocco looks gorgeous against the amazing blue Florida sky. It’s really humid but we found some shade.
The scallops from New Zealand
WELL worth it! Wish this was available as a full meal. Had the Chardonnay too.
Weather coming into EPCOT
It was raining in Animal Kingdom earlier – guess its coming over here now
Read and heed in EPCOT
I’ll spare you the lecture. Just don’t feed the animals ok? Thanks!
Where art thou, Duffy?
Our friend Ed surprised us today, and now he is horribly broken up about missing Duffy
Brutalizing Donald Duck
This is just so wrong!
Heading into La Cava
No, don’t try to stop us!
Strawberry ricotta dessert at Tutto Gusto
This was AWESOME.
Dessert at Tutto Gusto
This is the hazelnut polenta Nutella torte thing. TO DIE FOR.
Gusto plates in EPCOT
Oh yum….
Wine flights at Tutto Gusto in EPCOT
Lunch time!
Framed by the Friendship boat
Should reach Germany In a jiffy. Then it’s on to Italy for a little wine cellar action for lunch 🙂
Happy Birthday. EPCOT!
Handing out maps and buttons at the International Gateway – EPCOT is 30 years old today!
Getting closer to EPCOT
Approaching the International Gateway from Disney’s Boardwalk, you can look over your shoulder and see some pretty sights.
The boat from Disney’s Hollywood Studios
I am passing over the canal that leads from Studios to the Swolphin boat dock. Here comes the Friendship boat!
Java Bar breakfast at the Walt Disney World Swan
Late and slow start this morning – I blame Kimonos last night. Diet is all shot to hell. I will atone when I get home.
Salmon salad at the Dolphin
I asked for the "Caper cream" on the side because I have never had it before and it might ruin my life if they put it on my fish!
Friendship boats at the Walt Disney World Dolphin
I am headed over there now to see what tempts me for dinner
Passing through Disney’s Boardwalk
Need to think about a light meal (confession: I had a Mickey bar) and then it’s on to Kimonos for fun with friends
Walking in from Disney’s Boardwalk
Sometimes this is faster than staying on the bus when you’re staying at the Swolphin.
My cue to Leave the magic Kingdom
Since I have been there and done that a few times over, I won’t be staying for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party. Heading back to hotel, meeting up with friends again later for some evening frivolity at Kimonos.
Paging Mr Morrow…
… Mr Tom Morrow!
Relaxing on the TTA
Aka Peoplemover
Guess where we are?
On line at Haunted Mansion
Line is moving quickly, especially with friends to visit with.
Big Thunder sky
Easy Fast Pass time, good ride. We are now in search of air conditioned attractions
Captions, please! In Adventureland
Bonus points if you know where this was taken – and keep it clean, please!
Wet kiddie play area in Storybook Circus
Some adults are enjoying this too.
The Barnstormer is back in business!
This wasn’t open last time I visited Walt Disney World – good to see it operating again!