BriarRose0708
10-25-2012, 10:14 PM
Another packed day with a great ending. This morning I wanted to take my time getting ready but my eyes popped open at 7:30 a.m. I still took my time but managed to get to EPCOT at 9:45. I went over the The Land thinking I'd get a Fast Pass for Soarin' but the wait was only posted as 40 minutes so I got in standby. I was actually boarding my hang glider about 20 minutes later, and I got the middle of the B section in row 2! The crowds were starting to pick up a little and I couldn't believe how long the line was for Spaceship Earth.
After riding SE it was 10:45 so I thought I'd better get in line at the Canada booth. I'd heard there could be lines a mile long at 10:30 before, but as I approached the kiosk at 10:55 I was the only one in line! They opened a few minutes early and I used a CS credit for three items, all delicious! I was so hungry by 11 that I inhaled it all and probably should have savored it a little more. Since it was still early there were no waits for anything in World Showcase. I ate and drank my way along Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, and Morocco. Around 2ish I heard from Jared that he and his lovely girlfriend Talie were in EPCOT too, so I met up with them and walked around a bit eventually meeting up with Cher (TheSorcererofFantasia) and her husband. We shopped around, snacked some more, and went to check out the Chase Card Lounge.
This is where I had a minor freak out. I couldn't find my license or Visa Rewards card. Earlier in the day I had taken them out of my wallet and put them in a pocket of my bag so that they'd be handy when I needed to pay for something or I got carded. While in the lounge, I looked in that pocket and only my room key was in there. I took everything out of my bag (or so I thought) and couldn't find them. I didn't remember where I used my Rewards Card last or if they could have fallen out of my purse somewhere. I didn't care that much about the Rewards Card but was very concerned about my license because I need that to fly home! I couldn't believe this was happening. Trying not to panic I went to Guest Relations but nothing was turned in. I retraced my steps around half the World Showcase and nowhere had anyone turned in a license. Feeling defeated, I decided there was nothing else I could do but call the lost and found number throughout the rest of my trip and hope. I took out my phone to text Jared, and glanced down into my bag, and my eye was drawn to a pocket I didn't even know existed (just got this bag a couple days ago) and there were my ID and Rewards Card! DOH! Have to say, I felt really dumb but really relieved.
Then, just as I was on my way out to head back to Pop to freshen up before dinner, the skies opened up. Taking shelter under Spaceship Earth, I hoped this was not a preview of the weather to come tomorrow. When the stream of water let up a bit, I pulled on the poncho and made it back to the hotel with just enough time to wash my face, try to dry my hair, and look presentable before getting a bus to the Magic Kingdom.
Took the resort monorail over to the Poly and met up with Jared, Talie, Sherri, Amy, Kathy, Christine and her husband John! There was also a special guest appearance by Blythe and Dan during dinner. We had a great meal and a great view of the Magic Kingdom! So glad I tried Ohana and thanks to everyone for sharing in this experience with me!
I'm here now relaxing in the room and munching on a dark chocolate salted caramel I picked up earlier today. Tomorrow morning I get to start the day with Kona breakfast and then playing around in the MK and at MNSSHP with the Intercotees!
After riding SE it was 10:45 so I thought I'd better get in line at the Canada booth. I'd heard there could be lines a mile long at 10:30 before, but as I approached the kiosk at 10:55 I was the only one in line! They opened a few minutes early and I used a CS credit for three items, all delicious! I was so hungry by 11 that I inhaled it all and probably should have savored it a little more. Since it was still early there were no waits for anything in World Showcase. I ate and drank my way along Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, and Morocco. Around 2ish I heard from Jared that he and his lovely girlfriend Talie were in EPCOT too, so I met up with them and walked around a bit eventually meeting up with Cher (TheSorcererofFantasia) and her husband. We shopped around, snacked some more, and went to check out the Chase Card Lounge.
This is where I had a minor freak out. I couldn't find my license or Visa Rewards card. Earlier in the day I had taken them out of my wallet and put them in a pocket of my bag so that they'd be handy when I needed to pay for something or I got carded. While in the lounge, I looked in that pocket and only my room key was in there. I took everything out of my bag (or so I thought) and couldn't find them. I didn't remember where I used my Rewards Card last or if they could have fallen out of my purse somewhere. I didn't care that much about the Rewards Card but was very concerned about my license because I need that to fly home! I couldn't believe this was happening. Trying not to panic I went to Guest Relations but nothing was turned in. I retraced my steps around half the World Showcase and nowhere had anyone turned in a license. Feeling defeated, I decided there was nothing else I could do but call the lost and found number throughout the rest of my trip and hope. I took out my phone to text Jared, and glanced down into my bag, and my eye was drawn to a pocket I didn't even know existed (just got this bag a couple days ago) and there were my ID and Rewards Card! DOH! Have to say, I felt really dumb but really relieved.
Then, just as I was on my way out to head back to Pop to freshen up before dinner, the skies opened up. Taking shelter under Spaceship Earth, I hoped this was not a preview of the weather to come tomorrow. When the stream of water let up a bit, I pulled on the poncho and made it back to the hotel with just enough time to wash my face, try to dry my hair, and look presentable before getting a bus to the Magic Kingdom.
Took the resort monorail over to the Poly and met up with Jared, Talie, Sherri, Amy, Kathy, Christine and her husband John! There was also a special guest appearance by Blythe and Dan during dinner. We had a great meal and a great view of the Magic Kingdom! So glad I tried Ohana and thanks to everyone for sharing in this experience with me!
I'm here now relaxing in the room and munching on a dark chocolate salted caramel I picked up earlier today. Tomorrow morning I get to start the day with Kona breakfast and then playing around in the MK and at MNSSHP with the Intercotees!