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30 Days to 30 Years- 2010

September 29, 2012 By D Marie Leave a Comment

Epcot is hopping with anticipation of Monday’s 30th Anniversary!  Our series continues today with guest blogger Bob from Magical Daddy.  It’s 2010 once again!

Our family’s visit to Walt Disney World Resort in May 2010 was full of many firsts. This was the first trip to WDW that my sister-in-law, Katie, had been on with us. In fact, it was her very first visit to WDW ever. It was our oldest (and only child at the time) son’s first visit to Epcot. His first visit to WDW was in October 2009. It was also everyone’s first time attending Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

Robert waiting for the gates to open
Epcot | May 2010

We decided to visit Epcot on our second day in WDW. After a full day at Magic Kingdom Park, we were not sure how our son, Robert, would do. This was his first visit to Epcot and we knew it would be another busy day. Robert was 2 1/2 at the time and had already visited WDW the previous October for his First Visit. He was excited to see “the big ball” that he had seen when we approached Epcot. We decided that Spaceship Earth would be the perfect first ride for Robert and my sister-in-law, Katie.

Waiting to go in Spaceship Earth
Epcot | May 2010

Our family has been visiting WDW since 2007 as Disney Vacation Club members, but it was not until 2010 that we had ever been down when Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival was going on. We were very excited to see the fantastic topiary displays and flower and garden displays.

Robert and Scar
Epcot | May 2010

Stitch! One of my wife’s favorite characters.
Epcot | May 2010

 
With a 2 1/2-year-old, we spent a lot of time at The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion during our visit. We didn’t mind though. It was cool inside the Pavilion and there was enough to keep him occupied and entertained.

Hanging out with Bruce
Epcot | May 2010

 
We made our way over to World Showcase right around lunchtime. My wife and I love eating in the Germany Pavilion, so we all headed there for a quick bite of schnitzel and brats.

The Bavarian Village in the Germany Pavilion feels like home
Epcot | May 2010

Biergarten restaurant is our favorite!

Epcot | May 2010 Katie enjoying a German beer

Epcot | May 2010 My sister, Ashley, enjoying a bratwurst and German beer

After lunch, we made our way around World Showcase. It was nice to take our time in each of the international pavilions around the World Showcase Lagoon. Robert fell asleep, so we casually strolled along enjoying more magical topiary displays. Nap time for Robert

Epcot | May 2010 Beauty and the Beast

Lumiere and Chip
Epcot | May 2010

We headed to the Imagination! Pavilion when we finished touring World Showcase. I have fond memories of this Pavilion as a child, with it being home to one of my favorite attractions, Journey into Imagination. I still miss Dreamfinder and do not enjoy Journey Into Imagination With Figment nearly as much as the original. Robert seemed to enjoy it, however, and even wanted his own Figment plush. His Papa happily bought it for him. Nothing like spoiling your grandchildren in WDW!

Robert buckled Figment in his stroller and pushed him around
Epcot | May 2010

Since Robert was being so good (and was well rested from his nap), we took him over to Epcot Character Spot to see his favorite characters. The Character Spot is a GREAT way to see the “fab five” while waiting in a cool, air-conditioned building.
Luckily, Robert has never been shy around the characters

Epcot | May 2010 “Hi, Donald!”

Epcot | May 2010 Robert was very excited to see Mickey!

After visiting with our friends, we let my parents, sister and brother-in-law take Robert to Innoventions. I had made dinner reservations at Les Chefs de France for myself, my wife and my sister-in-law. We were celebrating their birthdays and thought Les Chefs de France would be the perfect place to celebrate. My family isn’t big on French cuisine, so they did not mind taking Robert to explore more of the park. Sisters

Epcot | May 2010 My Belle & I

Following dinner, the three of us meandered around being tourists and enjoying our time in the France Pavilion.
Tourists in love

Epcot | May 2010 Feeling oh so French

They say Paris is the city of love….
Epcot | May 2010

We met back up with my parents, sister and brother-in-law and went to find a spot to watch IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. This is by far my favorite fireworks show in WDW.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

Epcot May 2010

With so much excitement and firsts, this visit to Epcot is full of many magical memories for me and my family.
Back in our room at Caribbean Beach. That was one tired boy!

Don’t forget to follow more of Bob’s Disney adventures on Twitter, @bobaycock and Facebook.  A special shout out to my co-host Beth of  Pursuing the Magic and The Magical Blogorail founder, for her support- even when her own plate is incredibly full!


Heather Adams is on deck with 2011- be sure to catch the final days of the series!!

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