Monday, July 25, 2011

Effects of Splash Mountain


Cam wanted to go on his favorite ride, Splash Mountain, one last time today. We remained dry during the first two trips, but this time Joanna (and I) got a bit damp. Somehow, the boys escaped most of the water.
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Boys with Buzz


After capturing Zurg, the boys got an opportunity to pose with Buzz Lightyear.
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Zurg Captured


We rode the Buzz Lightyear ride again today, and once again Cam and Ian managed to capture Evil Emperor Zurg. Well done, boys!
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Talking Trashcan


On our last day, the boys spent some time in Tomorrowland talking with this trashcan, which talked back. Apparently, it was attracted to Cam's ears and claimed to be a close personal friend of R2-D2.
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Riding Dumbo


We didn't get around to this classic ride until the last day, and it was hot standing in line. In the background is the worksite for an expanded Fantasyland.
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Cinderella's Castle


Last day at Disney, last trip to the Magic Kingdom.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Boys with Donald


One of Ian's (surprisingly) favorite rides was the Mexico boat ride, featuring the Three Caballeros (Donald Duck, Jose Carioca, and Panchito Pistoles).
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Boys with a Troll


The Norway pavilion has the coolest photo opportunities.
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Vikings!


These two don't really need the accoutrements to be fearfully destructive.
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Ready for Soarin'


We agreed the best ride at Epcot is Soarin', a glider flight simulator over California.
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Tongues


As Cam seemed incapable of letting his photo be taken without sticking out his tongue, we took one intentionally. That seemed to help, as he didn't do it again the rest of the day.
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Totem Pole


I don't think this is an authentic artifact.
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Caught in the Headlights


Joanna looks surprised because, in the twilight of the San Angel Inn, she couldn't quite make out that I was readying the camera. I think that in this photo she looks rather like one of those rare jungle animals photographed with a motion-activated camera.
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Pyramid and Volcano


This was the view from our table at the San Angel Inn inside the Mexico pavilion of Epcot on Saturday night. Pleasantly atmospheric if a bit dim.
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Splash Mountain View


Cam's favorite ride has been Splash Mountain, a Song of the South-themed flume ride. This is from the top of the longest drop of the ride, looking east over Cinderella's Castle and Space Mountain.
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Cam Controls a Magic Carpet


We got back to the Magic Kingdom early Saturday, when the lines were really short, and managed to get on a lot of rides that get swamped later in the day.
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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Bengal Tiger


A popular t-shirt at Animal Kingdom has a picture of Pooh and this tiger with the words "Tigger, is that you?" Cam finds it hilarious. Cam, this photos is for you.
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Macaws


Nothing particularly interesting about these birds. I just like the photo. :)
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On a Jungle Trek


After the safari, we took self-guided tours through the jungle habitats of Africa and Asia.
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Lion Tongue


And here I was thinking Mickey was the only cat to lie about with her tongue lolling out. Live and learn.
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Giraffe!


The Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom is nice and all, but you can see many of the same animals on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom, and the animals there are...well, real.
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Boys & the Tree of Life


The Magic Kingdom has a castle, Epcot has a giant golf ball, and Animal Kingdom has the Tree of Life, which is carved with images of all sorts of animals (these two not included).
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Cam Makes Dino Noises


Perhaps the boys' favorite attraction at Animal Kingdom, where we went Friday, was the Boneyard, a large play area with slides and caves and such. Here, Cam is jumping on a dinosaur footprint, which triggered dinosaur roars.
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Ian Pierce, World Champion Sleeper


After a less-than-magical Thursday (vomited twice, excessive heat, up late to watch fireworks), Ian slept in Friday. And slept. And slept. And...well, you get the picture. As you can see here, he really throws himself into his sleeping.
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Friday, July 22, 2011

Magic Kingdom Fireworks


There are fireworks every night at many of the parks, and they sell special "Fireworks View" rooms from some of the hotels. You're not supposed to be able to see the fireworks from the Wilderness Lodge, but if you know how to ask for the right room....
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