The problem with not writing your trip report right away is that you forget all the wonderfulness that went on. Woe, my memory and photo documentation are severely lacking! So I believe I left you shortly after having a not so delicious puréed salad masquerading as an avocado margarita. That afternoon we had some time to kill as our new room wouldn't be ready until 4pm, so we happily wandered around Epcot. While wandering it came to our attention that the nefarious Constantine, The World's Most Dangerous Frog was loose in the World Showcase. We saw WANTED posters everywhere:
And seeing how we are generally friendly law abiding citizens, we took it upon ourselves to catch this evil villian. First stop, sign up to become secret agents. There may be more than one sign up spot, but this one was located on the left as you head towards Mexico. I'm not sure if sign up is still going on because [SPOILER ALERT!!] we caught Constantine. We both signed up and were given TOP SECRET mission books. I would show you a picture, but it was a TOP SECRET mission book, and it said I wasn't allowed to show anybody else (actual reason, I have no idea what I did with my mission book).
Sign Up Location:
Depending on which way you were headed around the showcase the book offered two different missions. We chose the mission that started in Germany because, well, salted chocolate caramel squares people!!!!! So rumor had it he was after some fancy clock in the Germany cuckoo clock store. We rushed there as fast as we could, but may or may not have had to get a Safari Amber on the way. You can never be too prepared to catch the World's Most Dangerous Frog you know. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to hurry to Germany, he had escaped with the cuckoo clock before we could catch him red handed. Truth be told, I'm really not sure what I would have done had I actually encountered Constantine. Probably just run and hid behind some soccer jerseys. I was secretly relieved he was not there.
We got our secret mission books stamped by the store clerk. I think he may have thought I was crazy because I was whispering as though I was really on a secret mission to catch Constantine. Our next clue led us to Italy. At some point there was actually a clue to figure out, which involved train schedules, so there was some very minor thinking (ahem, I mean some tough analytical work) involved in this mission. We got to Italy just in time to scare Constantine off, we prevented him from stealing this precious Gonzo mask (Thank Goodness!), but unfortunately he once again scrambled away before we could get our clutches on his slimy little legs.
Gonzo mask we protected so that other visitors to the world can see this treasure (You may thank me at any point)
The tracks from Constantine. He weaselled away up this wall, but we are on to him!
Finally, the buzz in the showcase indicated that Constantine was headed to the American Pavilion. We headed there, forming a wide perimeter in hopes of flushing him out of his hiding spot. It worked! By the time we got to America they had capture him. Most likely because we had flushed him out. I'm surprised I didn't receive more praise for all the help I provided in capturing this very dangerous frog. Because of us, well mostly me, you guys will all be able to enjoy Epcot and the rest of WDW for years to come!
Here we are with Constantine. He is so dangerous they have to keep him locked up in a very secure locker. We waited a while to listen to him whine. About every 2 minutes he gets frustrated and talks a bit. I'm not sure if they've shipped him back to Russia yet or not.
After successfully catching Constantine we celebrated with some beers. I believe we went with a Black and Tan from the pub in England.
Um. Heck Yeah giant crocodiles and beer!
Before we headed back to our new room we did what any parents travelling without kids would do, took pictures of all the nifty playgrounds they have set up for Flower and Garden. Sure wish they left these up year round. I don't think it would hurt anything, and I know my kid would love them. Here's a Monster's University themed one we came across:
And then finally before heading back to our room to get ready for dinner, the obligatory picture in front of the golf ball (I mean geodesic dome of course) Have you noticed how Disney likes to give fancy names to mundane things? Here are a few of my favorites:
Normal Language: Giant Golf Ball, Disneyfied Version: Geodesic Dome
Normal Language: Arcade (Disney Quest), Disneyfied Version: Indoor Interactive Extravaganza of high-tech adventures
Normal Language: Bus, Disneyfied Version: Motor Coach
And it's back to work for me. On a personal note, house sale went through, we should be closing July 1. We failed a radon test so we had to install a $1000 radon mitigation system for the new owners. This wasn't too pleasing because besides spending lots of money on something boring, the bigger issue is 'How long have we been breathing in cancerous air???????!!!!!!!'. I've been very busy pack up a storm. I'm almost done I think...the piles keep growing, so I'm really not sure. 26 days until we move!
Up Next, fun with the Magic Bands and a pleasant evening at Ohana.
