For lunch today, after a fun morning of swimming and wandering around Pop Century, and after Harry woke up from his post-swim nap, we walked over to the Art of Animation resort to see what they had to offer. The food court was packed but they did have some interesting food choices. We enjoyed our Caprese (tomato, mozzarella, and pesto) and Buffalo turkey sandwiches with an everything brownie and coconut square for dessert.
Epcot Canadian pavilion: After checking in for dinner at Le Cellier Steakhouse, we had a bit of a wait for our table but Harry had just fallen asleep in the stroller, so I walked him back and forth along this lovely garden path.
Found the perfect place to let Harry wear off some energy: the hedge maze back by the stage where British Revolution plays (Epcot UK pavilion). He wandered aimlessly without being able to find his way out and loved every minute of it!
Seared mahi mahi (white fish) from Singapore and Berbere style beef tenderloin tips from Africa – Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Sampling some of the Polish food at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival! Top: sauerkraut pierogi with pork goulash. Bottom: kielbasa and potato pierogi (the winner).
Forgot to take pictures but we also tried the shrimp taco, rib eye taco, and sweet corn cheesecake at the Mexico pavilion. All of which were delicious.
1. Winnie the Pooh (no surprise there)
2. Ariel’s Undersea Adventure (he loved the singing fish)
3. It’s a Small World (now whenever we walk past he cranes his neck to look at it)
Yesterday we met Dug the dog and Russell the little boy from the movie Up. Since this is not one of the most popular character greetings, we didn’t have to wait long in line and we could watch the other people in front of us meeting the pair. When we got to the front I lifted Harry out of his stroller and told him it was our turn next. He took one look at Dug and Russell, put his hands up to his face and exclaimed, “Oh my!” It was so priceless, I wish we would have captured it on camera.
Russell gave me and Harry a big hug and then Dug put out his paw to shake our hands. Harry was quite happy to see them both and probably would have loved to stay with them longer, but we had to let the next people have their turn. He happily followed my encouragement to wave bye-bye and then as we walked away he blew them a kiss.
Inside the California Grill, first in the waiting lounge and then at our table. What a beautiful view! The boy did wake up eventually when a noisy little princess at the table beside us neglected to use her inside voice. It was a good thing though because he wouldn’t have wanted to miss sampling the delicious food, especially dessert! Great friendly service too, by the way. Our waiter was from Morocco I saw on his name badge.
After watching the Festival of Fantasy parade and the Dapper Dans, we walked to the Contemporary resort where Harry promptly fell asleep. We killed time by walking around the lovely cool, quiet halls until it was time for our dinner reservation at the California Grill.
Mr. Sandman performed by the Dapper Dans – the perfect lullaby right before Harry’s nap!
The Dapper Dans singing It’s a Jolly Holiday with Mary (one of my favourites; I love Mary Poppins!)
Harry absolutely loved being serenaded by the Dapper Dans. They almost put him to sleep! He also liked hugging his new pal Mickey that we bought him.
And finally, Mickey and Minnie bringing up the rear – Festival of Fantasy parade
Alice in Wonderland also came right over to us and booped Harry on the nose! (He was dumbfounded but not upset) – Festival of Fantasy parade
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves – Festival of Fantasy parade
One of the dwarves came right over to say hi to Harry.
Harry’s favourite part of the Festival of Fantasy parade was, surprisingly enough, Merida’s Scottish boat (or is it giant bagpipes?) from the movie Brave which he hasn’t even seen! He was pointing and clapping at it.
The Little Mermaid, Captain Hook’s ship and Peter Pan – Festival of Fantasy parade
Rapunzel wielding her frying pan in the Snuggly Duckling, with Flynn Rider too – Festival of Fantasy parade
Anna and Elsa’s sisterly antics – Festival of Fantasy parade