Our last day at the parks was destined to be a long one, but Carter didn't care what was ahead of him, he just wanted to go on a ride. However, we were not all ready to go as early as Carter was so we put him on the washing machine and turned it on.
Carter started confused, but then had a blast as the spin cycles kicked in
Then it was time for some more high flying fun
Not to mention an episode of the Muppets!
After our early morning shenanigans, it was time to head to the parks. This last day we headed to Epcot (we skipped Hollywood Studios as there was very little there that Carter can partake in).
It was another chilly morning, but Carter was having fun watching all the people, but then we stopped at a big fountain and he was transfixed watching the water dance.
We quickly headed to the rides to get our FastPasses and get in lines before they become unmanageable (note that with FastPass available on most rides, a 10min wait becomes annoying as it can easily be avoided). Our first ride was Mission Space, we let Grandma and Grandpa take the first ride while we hung out with Carter in the giftshop. He seemed pretty convinced he wanted to be a future astronaut.
After hitting a few more rides, we started to walk the World Showcase. Colin had remembered seeing a special on Epcot where there were Kim Possible missions throughout the park where you used a cell phone (the Kimmunicator) issued from the park to interact with a number of exhibits. So we were off the UK to save the world from Duff Killigan who was creating a weather machine that would turn the entire globe into one giant golf course! Here is Colin and Grandpa working on a clue being provided from our Kimmunicator.
The telephone booth seemed like a normal booth, but with the Kimmunicator, there was a secret Golf Ball dispenser in it that provided another clue to finding Duff.
After saving the world, we went and rode Imagination! and Carter played with the exhibits after the ride until we had to leave for lunch.
Lunch was in Canada, so off we went!
Carter really enjoyed the Native art and wanted to pose for a totem
For lunch, Aunt Mary recommended Le Cellier, it was a very popular spot and we could only get a 1:40 reservation (even though Grandma made the reservation more the 4 months in advance). While we waited for our table to clear, Carter and Dad watched the ducks play in the Victoria Gardens.
Then off to a fantastic lunch, this was a great recommendation. Jordan's desert (Smores) was also a great hit, not only was is tasty, it also was presented awesomely.
Then on to more rides and attractions. Grandma is working on her driving skills with a 3-D racing game at the base of Spaceship Earth.
Carter practice his walking skills while all others were playing with the new games and technologies on display.
Then we were off to The Land. The Land is a Greenhouse exhibit where Epcot is working to develop more sustainable and productive food production methods. It sounds boring, but was actually an informative and interesting boat ride and Carter loved it watching all the weird plants go by.
Next to The Land is The Seas (really creative names). By now, most all know of Carter's love of Aquariums, and this one was no different. We had a real fun time walking around The Seas and Carter was able to see Manatees for the first time.
Dad's favorite part of The Seas were the sea gulls from Finding Nemo, stationed out in front of the exhibit which were constantly screaming "Mine! Mine!" like the scene from the movie. Then onto more of the park before dinner.
After a long day, we continued our tour of Epcot going to Mexico first. When your in Mexico you have to wear your shades (even if it is dusk according to Carter).
In Mexico we ran into Donald Duck all dressed for a fiesta!
Carter was then taken on a tour around the World Showcase, he really enjoyed the ride smiling the whole way and propping his feet up to relax.
However, the day's fun finally caught up to Carter and he took a small nap before dinner at the Coral Reef restaurant.
After dinner, there was about 20 minutes until the fireworks started and Carter was back in a great mood. So we took him to the character line (which was very short as everyone had either left the park or was fighting for a spot to watch the fireworks).
Carter watched a few Donald Duck cartoons in line and then patiently waited until it was his turn.
Then it was off to see his friends. We first met up with Mickey and Minnie again.
Then we walked (Carter walked to, smiling and giggling the whole way) to see Pluto
Up next was Donald who had lost his Fiesta garb from earlier in the evening. Carter was still a bit hungry and smelled the Peking Duck as we went through China in the World Showcase, so he decided to get a taste of Duck himself and chomped down on Donald's beak!
He quickly realized that duck beak was not very tasty and settled for some fun photos instead.
Then it was on to meet Dad's favorite Character, Goofy.
Goofy and Carter hit it off right away and had some fun time on the floor before it was time to leave
As we left the characters, the firework show started. Carter was not at all bothered by the bangs. Instead he was amazed at the show and could not take his eyes away until it was all over
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