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The prompt for Photo Friday today is “shade”. There’s LOTS of shade in and around the theme parks in Orlando. Here’s just a taste… Continue reading Photo Friday: SHADE in Orlando
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The prompt for Photo Friday today is “shade”. There’s LOTS of shade in and around the theme parks in Orlando. Here’s just a taste… Continue reading Photo Friday: SHADE in Orlando
As I blog this, I’m passing under the magnolias again. Mmmmmm, magnolias. Ok, headed for the bus now… Bye EPCOT
I stood here and prayed for a lot of things.
"Please God, let the colors last until the monorail comes. And please God, let it be the Tronorail. "
I think God likes me 🙂
I know you; I walked with you once upon a dream…
It’s going down over Disney’s Yacht Club and sending a last few rays into EPCOT’s France. I expect it to get colder as soon as it sets – it’s quite chilly already!
It’s like God goes, "Awww, we got you all wet – here’s something pretty for ya." 🙂
That’s mustard and peppers growing closest to Minnie – American Adventure
Goofy and Donald frolic in the corn and tomtoes
Herman’s Hermits!
Don’t do it. If I had any free hands, this would have gotten a big thumbs DOWN. However, it is raining on and off and no one has been by to squeegee the outdoor tables. Not wishing to put my plate down in a puddle, I took cover in that alcove near the stairs with the lady’s head on the bannister.
The "crust" – and I use that term loosely, since there isn’t anything remotely "crusty" about it – is bready, which is typical of Sicilian-style pizza. Neapolitan-style pizza does not seem to be available at the window. Since there’s nothing crispy going on anywhere on this thing, the "crust" is a FAIL. If you were expecting more than half a teaspoon of tomato sauce (I was), then you will be disappointed. The cheese at least is pretty fresh.
They are clearly making the take out window pizza on the cheap – VERY cheap. I won’t be doing this again unless someone – ok MANY someones tell me that it has improved.
FAIL
There’s a little refurb going on in EPCOT’s China
This is planted near the topiary troll (trollpiary!). It is feathery and pretty and it smells good too!
…Shouldn’t they get a White Shepherd? And name it Bolt?
I like this one – I grew up with vinyl "albums"
The original pixie attitude LOL
It’s been fun attending the Flower and Garden Festival on both the first and last weekends of the show. This area evolved quite nicely since that day back in March when I first saw it. Good job, Disney!
I like this one – I grew up with vinyl "albums"
Still raining, but more gently now. Let’s go browsing and find amusing things in MouseGear.
It’s coming down again. I hope it’s not super-freezing inside. I didn’t get soaked, but I’m still damp enough to feel it.
I think we’re in for another round, and not the sunshower variety, either.
I am on my way to the festival center and stopped to watch these guys perform. They were about as loud as the thunder!
Marvel Comics merchandise for sale in EPCOT!
Well, it was only a matter of time
Found out the next batch of speakers are at 4:00 PM – looking for my brother!
Disappointed butout of the rain
Storm clouds are forming. The air is by turns stagnant or breezy but still hot, hot, hot. Chez Bro called and said he’s going down to The Art Of Disney store so I’ve sought air conditioning… guess where?
I admit a certain fascination with the whole concept of a gate that marks a sacred space and may even be a portal to worlds beyond….
Two cast members at the entrance to the butterfly garden were handing out free seeds. Mine are California zinnias – not sure if there’s more variety than that but I’m happy to have them no matter what they are.
I’m excited! You might not be able to see them but the shoes are bobbing around beneath the waterfall once more. I will break out the Canon and take some video
Do you think they will sell me that sweet little cabin made of stone? It would be a lovely, Thoreau-like place to live…
EPCOT’s butterfly garden features Bambi topiary characters this year. Thumper is looking especially cute these days 🙂
This is a nice touch and probably very easy to make from materials that can be found rather than bought. Me likey 🙂
This is GoGo Squeeze – squeezable, no sugar added apple sauce. They’re handing them out free on the Rose Walk, so head over there if you are in EPCOT right now and interested in apple sauce!
It is pretty hot inside the Butterfly Garden enclosure. It’s made of a breathable mesh but there’s something metalic about it that seems to draw the heat. This water feature provides for a soothing bacground gurgle.
It’s a breezier day today than it has been. Hoping that means less impact from the heat than the last few days.
Yeah I know, I know – it’s weird to like Beverly. But I do! No idea when I will be back, so gotta gotta fix now
Between the magnolias blooming near the bag check, the jacaranda blooming near Spaceship Earth and this guy exuding strawberry goodness, the front entrance to EPCOT is just an olfactory smorgasbord. Well done, Disney 🙂
I like these banners – the colors are soothing, as is the whole shady stroll into EPCOT from the bus stops. I also tend to like anything with the geosphere pattern on it. It’s the EPCOT icon, after all!
Sometimes I have to carry an empty bottle around Walt Disney World for a good, long while before finding a recycling bin. I love that you do this and I that you would wish you would do it MORE. Thanks!
We picked up maps and brochures at EPCOT last night for Pixar’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. I just remembered they were in my"safari" bag, so I’m going to check it out while riding to the park. looks like there will be country-appropriate character meets around the World Showcase and some Pixar animators holding speaker sessions.
I’ve cut myself off but I’ll hang out with the gang and close the place
We had so much guacamole and etc. at La Cava, I feel it’s time for a prudent dessert. But I wish it was a la mode….
We are waiting it out…
It decided to storm as we were on line for Herman’s Hermits. We have sought shelter under the portico in Italy.
To-go cup from La Cava….
They don’t serve the appetizers they used to so we are forced to import them from counter service.
We are at La Cava – of course!
This here is a Lossberg Lemonade. it’s got a cherry liquor running through it. Refreshing!
Here’s a Grey Goose slushie from France. we are headed to Germany after this for a Lossberg Lemonade 🙂
Hah! You thought that was what I ordered, didn’t you? Fooled ya 😉
And now I’m headed over there to smell the jacaranda.
We tried to cool off in World Traveler, but it’s not terribly cool in there. I found a bit of a breeze and we are just chillin’ in it now, waiting on the boat.
Our teatour is teaching us about lemon green tea, one of my very favorite teas
This is a FREE half-hour tour of the United Kingdom tea garden
You know that water fountain across from Rose and Crown? Well someone put their droopy-diapered kid in it and he’s splashing away, having a good ol’ time. DON’T DRINK THE WATER
We partook of Impressions de France to avail ourselves of the air conditioning
We loved our meal. The crust of the pizza was limp except for the "handle" but the flavor was outstanding. We had the family salad first and then a large pizza – half was cheese and the other half a hodge-podge of eggplant, mushroom, artichoke and ham. With a pitcher of sangria, we are VERY happy for $21 each.
Amusing pizza ovens at Via Napoli in EPCOT – named for volcanos!
Mmmmm, sangria!
Have yet to visit here…
I like this much better/more effective at night when it is all lit up
No sign of actual frogs in the ponds yet but plenty of plump tadpoles with dwindling tails
He’s got a nice smile, dontcha think?
We are going to tour inside as much as possible today. Maelstrom is a walk-on!
Shovel now. Go this way. Or that way. But don’t walk ther!
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Friendship can be a motivator, a mover and a shaker. I am fortunate to be blessed with some really cool friends who’ve made adventurous plans for the month of May and they want me to tag along – w00t! Well you know my motto –Have Signal, Will Blog! Here’s what you can expect to see here at My Mobile Adventures *~*~* during the month of May:
The Edison-Ford Winter Estates
Fort Myers, Florida
My friend Christene is an avid Florida gardener who blogs at The Great Wall Of Lutz. She’ll be driving down to spend some much-needed vacation time on Sanibel Island. While she’s down this way, she’ll be indulging in her passion a bit by visiting some local gardens. Among her selections is the Edison-Ford Winter Estates, situated on the bank of the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers. There, we’ll tour the beautiful gardens and check out a festive bromeliad event that’s about to begin starting May 1st. We’ll go during the week, though, to avoid crowds.
Naples Botanical Garden
Naples, Florida
About a half hour or so down the interstate (or down the Tamimami Trail/Route 41, take your pick) is the city of Naples, Florida. Naples can boast of several nature-related attractions, including the Corkscrew Swamp (on my “bucket list”) and Rookery Bay (been there, done that – check it out!). For this particular outing, Christene has selected the Naples Botanical Garden. I’ve checked out the map, and the place looks SWEET! Not only that, but our mutual friend Snowbird recently spent some time there and returned singing the praises of the place. I’m hoping this is a good time of year to visit and that there are lots of photo opportunities.
Walt Disney World – EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Orlando, Florida
Yep, I was just there, in February and in March. Yep, we’re going to do it again 🙂 This is one of my favorite events at Walt Disney World. For years, I dreamed of going to EPCOT during the Flower and Garden Festival. When I finally got my chance, it became an annual habit that was broken only in the year I moved to Florida (the move stepped all over the Festival in a big way, timing-wise). I’m especially looking forward to all the amazing scents – gardenia, jasmine, magnolia and many more. But more importantly, I’m looking forward to some quality time with my “sistas”, an amazing collection of women, all of whom I am privileged to call “friend”. AND, all of whom have a penchant for the Grey Goose/Grand Marnier Slushie kiosk in EPCOT’s France, not to mention the tequila bar in Mexico. Happy times, straight ahead!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando Resort
Yes, we were just here as well – ides of March, picked up Niece No. 1 at MCO and away we went for several days. This time, a couple of the “sistas” want to do only one day here, primarily to see The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I imagine there’s butterbeer in our future, and I know I’m kinda looking forward to the ribs at the Three Broomsticks again 😉 What can I say, I’m a creature of habit and when I find a habit that I like a lot, I stick with it! I’m happy to go for one day and hit the highlights – Spiderman, Jurassic Park, maybe The Hulk if they are feeling adventurous, and of course, the entire Hogsmeade/Hogwarts compound, complete with a turn on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey as well as at least a walk through the queue for The Dragon Challenge. Should be a fun day!
Gotta head for MCO now to pick up a special person <3
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I need to head to thecar and get to the airport – gotta pick up a spring breaker 🙂
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Might not finish both those egg rolls, but we’ll see….
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Last week, I speculated that perhaps it wasn’t "soup yet", and indeed it wasn’t. Looks so much better now featuring Pixar’s "Cars".
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Aside from the gorgeous colors, Pixie Hollow doesn’t have much to recommend it for a classic Tinker Bell fan. However, I can never resist a monorail shot. If I see it, then I will snap it 😉
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I don’t believe that there was any signage along the rails like this last week. This is the Eeyore/Piglet side of the Pooh display, which is located on the promenade leading from Spaceship Earth to World Showcase.
I need food! Where shall I eat?
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There is beauty everywhere you look, if only you have eyes to see.
I am sure someone, somewhere has said that before, and much more eloquently than I just did 🙂
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I like the way the did this – it reminds me of the wall of herbs they had in Italy last year (and probably this year too).
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About a third of the festival center is still devoid of anything festive- and unfortunately, you see it in all it’s barren glory when you walk in. Someone screwed up.
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As you approach the turnstiles, you can already smell the sweet scent of "artificial strawberry flavoring" wafting on the breeze. Did not see where they’re pumping it in from, but it’s a fun touch, and good to see something new added to the front gate tableau since last week.
If you want to know what took me so long to post from inside the park this morning, then you should really check out a brief monorail tale that I just mobile blogged on TheSingleRider.com
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On my way out of EPCOT. It’s too cold. I guess my transition to weak-blooded Floridian has been completed LOL
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Between the cold and the intermittent rain, this is starting to be Not Fun. Thinking about bailing for the dry, warm hotel room!
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These are not topiary. They are sort of beaded papier mache only instead of papier, it’s mesh. Mesh mache?
Anyhow, I remember when EPCOT used to turn this area of Mexico into an educational walk through a rain forest. Brightly colored orchids tumbled out of the trees everywhere you looked and the various layers of the ecosystem were explained.
No more. Nowadays, Disney does this festival on the cheap. And a sweatshirt approaches $60 and a Mickey bar is $3.50 *shakes head*
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Those Kidcot Duffy effigies make marvelous garden trolls. Er, gno… bears. Yes, BEARS. That’s it. Garden bears. Right. Well, let’s be off then, shall we?
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I am more-than-vaguely certain that this is a moth, and therefore it does not really qualify for safe harbor here in the butterfly house.
In general, there is not a lot to see in here beyond the beautifully appointed habiyay that Disney Horticulture has assembled. This is probably because the festival only started two days ago and not a lot of butterflies have hatched yet.
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Bambi, Flower and Thumper are all present and accounted for. There is a strong wind and many of the butterflies are clinging to the mesh walls of the butterfly house for dear life.
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The Flower and Garden Festival’s butterfly house has a new location and a new name. let’s go in for a look.
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Wow. It apaprently rained enough at EPCOT to provide a nice reflection pool for Spaceship Earth.
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Sunshowering earnestly now – going to bring my baby umbrella in with me (folds up tiny for portability)
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Reminds me of the snowflakes that appeared here at Christmas time.
Note: found stuck in phone’s outbox from Thursday night
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Gettin’ outta dodge before I sneeze myself inside out. I have children’s Zyrtec back at the room (yes for ME)
NOTE: found stuck in my phone’s OUTBOX from Thursday night
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Yes, it is
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… and when I passed this way, Alice was sadly talking about how much she misses one of them. I wonder how many of you know the name of the cat Alice misses? NO GOOGLING 😉
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I didn’t bring my sweatshirt and I am sneezing from all this flowery goodness!
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Here’s Rapunzel’s tower. She starts singing the "bring back what was mine" charm (soundtrack playing) and the light goes on, the window opens and the hair wrapped around the tower glows!
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