EPCOT

From Our day at EPCOT

Sunday

We have arrived safe and well at Connie and Jim’s. We are here for two purposes, (apart from seeing Connie and Jim, who are the nicest people) one, to get some rest and two, to go to EPCOT Disney for the day. Our joy was complete when we found out that you can get in for free on your birthday, because Sally’s birthday is on Wednesday!

Wednesday

Our day started early on Wednesday (you have to work really hard to enjoy leisure), we were away by 7.30. True to their word Disney gave Sally a free pass to Epcot. They give you a big badge with Happy Birthday and your name on it so most of the cast say “Happy Birthday, Sally” to you as you go round. Corny, but it makes you feel quite special. Epcot is all about the Future World - big buildings looking at Spaceship Earth, Universe of Energy, Mission Space, Innoventions, The Seas with Nemo and friends, The Land and Imagination. Then there is the worlds showcase where they give you a flavour of some of the countries round the world. We enjoyed some of the rides - especially the one about Nemo and friends in Sea - we went on twice. They have a huge tank with dolphins, all types of fish and sharks - great. We also enjoyed the last ride in Future and a simulator ride taking you up to Mars. Jim and Connie were great guides, steering us round the park, showing us the best bits. We had booked a table at the Mexican Pavilion as we have never eaten Mexican before, it was very nice.

To round off an exhausting but great day we called in at Steak n’ Shake for an Ice Cream Sundae.