(again, very sorry for the slow responses.)
Chapter 26
Test track was fun, and Kim and Emily really liked it. I do have sympathy for Nat though as I nearly bailed on Soarin' due to bladder issues.
LOL, yeah the "cold weather" test didn't really press us. We had a 50 degree Centigrade change in temperature coming to Disney (and then returning).
Ok, some background on "Mission: Space" and my desires to see it. I have never found a centrifuge that could make me lose control. Despite flunking out of aviation in college (bad marks, dang that studying) I could maintain my equilibrium in all the maneuvers. I've steamed through a tropical storm in a destroyer without getting seasick. So to have a ride that has a medical disclaimer is exciting for me. I wanted to see if I had some of the right stuff.
Taking my kid along was a bit of the selfish "is my kid like me in this way?" I was really proud of Em, and she had a good time on the green run of it. It is an awesome ride, especially having the G's ramp up. It is such a fun feeling to try to put your hands in the air when they weigh twice as much as normal. It's not a ride Kim would enjoy, but I highly recommend it to those who find other Disney rides tame.
The Orange side was a bit intimidating with all of the disclaimers and medical warnings. It was about 50% middle aged guys, guys like me who wanted to prove themselves before some caring Disney attendant asks us where our walker is. The ride itself isn't overly difficult. I found myself having to breath intentionally though as the G's ramped up and the blood started to move down. I have had a harder ride before, but I'll gladly shorten my spine again on that one
The best bonus was Kim being worried for me as other husbands came out looking green and ill and I sauntered out with the "that was fun, can I go again" look on. Alas we didn't have time.
Imagination. Wow, how fun to see Eric Idle there (Monty Python). Having Flatulence blown in your face was a moment of "they wouldn't. No, they wouldn't..." until they did. I had my mouth open and everything.
Club cool was neat. The kids are quite open to other foods and drinks. There were a few that I wouldn't put out the $2 for a tin of. I recommend it to those with adventurous palettes and open minds.
Spaceship earth was a ride I'd been aching to do for quite a while. It was interesting, despite Nat's minor panic attacks at the darkness. There was a minor glitch but it happened right beside Steve Wozniak's garage so I was alright with the extra time to take in the details.
I was sad to leave Epcot, and it would be more bittersweet farewells throughout the day with the Magic Kingdom and the Wilderness Lodge as well.