After Utah, August just ran right on by. I blinked and it was over!
So my remaining siblings, Acey and Granger, are spoiled with a fine taste in all things Disney. Graham and I have annual passes, which expire this weekend, so we have been to Disney multiple times to get good use out of them. Eventually, I concocted a plan involving my bros, Epcot and myself- and called it good. August 22nd the two of them, with our cousin Blade in tow drove all the way to Callahan to meet me. (I mean, like, they hardly be called little brothers anymore, ugh, so weird.) They jumped in to join us and away to Orlando we went. They're good fun and were all in high spirits, so we had a fun trip driving. I demanded that we go drop by the Temple, since Blade hadn't seen it. It just makes my heart swell, knowing how great they are to our Heavenly Father's plan.
Onward we trudged: we had a room picked out at the Hawthorn, near Disney with free breakfast and a shuttle bus. So we whisked off to get ourselves situated for the following day. I originally wanted to book a place inside of Disney World, but for crying out loud, they're so colossally expensive, tacking on fees by claiming it's a resort and strict limitations regarding the numbers of individuals. I warned everyone not to be underwhelmed by the hotel, luckily the opposite occurred "Wow! This is so nice!! I thought this wasn't Disney?" The entire place was decorated in paraphernalia of Disney World, which was so perfectly set up, and it fooled them in an instant. Finally about 30 minutes after midnight we all crashed into our beds for a night's rest.
By 7:30 we jerked out of bed, ran to get breakfast and pack everything up. Our shuttle bus was leaving at 8:30, with the park opening at 9, and I don't play any games when it comes to the happiest place on earth.
Finally we arrived, the boys bought a one day pass and we made a beeline for fast passes. We snagged Soarin', Spaceship Earth and Maelstrom, and then I began to relax. Up until then, Graham was just about ready to string me up by my toes because I can't help but feel obligated for everyone to have the best day ever, so I stress myself out in order for that to happen.
Everyone loved the aquarium, filled with manatees, sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and sting rays.
No biggie, 100 degrees outside.
Sombreros for all the boys.
All day we all laughed, rode, walked, purchased and had so much fun at Epcot. A general consensus decided the best rides were: Mission to Mars, Test Track and Soarin'. The favorite snack option was a chocolate& caramel apple, slushies and Mickey pretzels. Japan and Mexico were the most popular countries within the World Showcase. After riding all of the rides, they did begin to enjoy the countries! Surprisingly enough. We stood over a railing next to the water to watch the huge fireworks show, Illuminations.
It was such a fun day for all of us. Time and time again I say, but I am just grateful to be able to spend time with them. I love how close we are, how they want to do things with me :) I would gladly take them every weekend, if I could. They had a blast! We had a blast! And, like always, I am ready to go back ;)
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