Today was going to be the fullest day of my entire trip - including yesterday's massive MK marathon and Monday's Segway tour and day at SAB. I can't believe how much was done on this day; I slept like a ROCK at OKW this night. But first things first:
What a sad sight that is.
Checking out of YC was so sad, especially since it meant ma was leaving that day, but it was also exciting knowing that the day was going to be so much fun! First up? AK!
We had a very serious talk this morning, and I insisted that we were getting mom a wheelchair today. No, not to bypass lines (which we didn't do one time, by the way), but because she was in very, very bad pain. She stands all day at work, and I was afraid that she wouldn't be ok to work the next day. So yes, I committed to pushing my mother all day in a wheelchair. Did I mention it was in the 90s? Did I mention I'm 120 lbs? No? Ok, well I guess I have now.
Regardless, I was determined that she enjoy today as much as me, and I got her to agree to the wheelchair and we checked out of YC.
I had to stop for these first:
YC was so ****ing lovely. (<---- yes, this is the f-word. Because the YC is ****ing lovely.)
We headed out into the heat; our bags were safely stored in bell services, and we were off to AK! We had plans to ride Dinosaur, EE, and possibly the safari again. We also might try to catch ITTBAB.
Yup.
First off? A stop for the wheelchair. Within minutes, I knew I was in for it. I was definitely working them muscles; but it had to be done so I just kept telling mom I was 100% fine and drinking as much water as I could since I was sweating as though I was my own personal Florida rainshower. It was worth it though; I'm so glad she agreed to be pushed around. lol!
A rerun of:
I really enjoyed this ride this trip! And I can guarantee all you people who think differently that we weren't given any kind of special consideration with the wheelchair - we actually parked it outside for this ride and ma walked in.
Next up?
Ugh, sorry about the thumb. We rode EE!
In this queue, we were able to take the wheelchair right into the line. It got a little tricky, but we were there early enough that there really wasn't anyone in line and we made it right on through.
Oh no! No track! What will we do!!?
Love this ride.
With the crowds in AK, we decided to jump ship and head to the cumulative favorite park, Epcot! We couldn't take the WC out, so we traded it in for a slip that would get us another WC for FREE at Epcot, and we headed out.
Hm, we could be ANYWHERE:
Wait a minute!
I know where we are!!!!
We took our time walking and tramming in, and I got some good pictures.
This area makes up some of the most vivid memories I have as a very small child.
I remember this area very very clearly - even from the second year Epcot was open. I was very young, but for some reason it stuck with me. It's very familiar and beloved.
We headed in to the WC area, presented our ticket from AK, and got a new chair. It seemed heavier to me, ugh! However, we were having a great time and I wasn't complaining. Plus the WC was holding my purse and water, so that was nice.
We decided to go look around WS while time ran out on mom's trip. We (OF COURSE) were going to Mexico first to take a spin with my favorite poultry!
We went on the Mexico ride and then made it to Norway and rode our first go-round with the Norway ride, Maelstrom!
You know, I really enjoy this ride. I hadn't ridden it in a long time before my January trip, but I did enjoy it on my trips after that one!
ZOINKS!
We looked at the clock. Sadly, it was time to get out of the park and take mom to the airport. We figured we had enough time for one more spin on the Mexico ride.
And the time had come for ma to leave. We built in shopping time, so we headed to Mousegears (of course). We did some shopping, and then we turned in her WC and slowly worked our way back to the tram.
Aw, bye Epcot. For mom. Because I'd be back this trip; she just wouldn't be!