Today was a catch up and shopping day.
We started at MK at 0830. Thinking we were going to see rope drop, but forgetting to look at EMH hours. Sure enough, today was an early day. We did get to do Buzz twice. Wanted to do Space Mouintain and Pirates, but both were late opening. We jumped on Jungle Cruise (it reopened yesterday) just as Fast pass started. Our 20 minute stand by went to 60. By the time the cruise was done Pirates and SM were open. Since we were next to Pirates, we jumped in line. Unfortunately SM was at an hour wait, so we headed out to Disney Springs. DW found a lovely Kate Spade business/credit card holder. I picked up the Space Mountain addition for my monorail set.
It was time for lunch and the Boathouse was right there. The menu prices scared DW, but we tried it and it was great. Huge portions and great food. The atmosphere is very fun.
We made it back to the camper in time to see PA Hunter's post about being at the Fort, so I took a run over and had a nice chat with Chris and his DW. It was great to put another face to a name. Chris was talking about breakfast at Whispering Canyon at WL and I remembered I never canceled my dinner reservation there tonight. With 40 minutes to go, I high tailed it back to the camper, texted DS who was at MK and we all made it to WL at exactly 640, our reservation time.
After dinner we did some shopping at the WL gift shop. DW saw a Dooney & Burke Mickey bag she hadn't seen, but had to come home with. (Chis and Jen. I told you.) I do have to admit it is cute.
It wasn't too late yet and DS wanted to see the MK lights from the Contemporary. DS discovered the bridge to BLT is open and the elevators aren't locked to guests only. And, there are really nice windows looking into MK from the elevator lobbies. He also found the outside stairs will take you to the roof of the Contemporary if you are willing to walk the 12 flights up. He has some great pics from up there. I thought that observation deck was limited to DVC and California Grill customers. They must feel that if you can hike up 12 flights, you should be rewarded with something.
Here's the view from the 15th floor of BLT.
Overall, a great day.
No specific plans tomorrow. I have to return the cart at 10. After that, I'm not sure what we will do. I'll need to start packing up as we will be hitting the road for home very early Sunday morning.
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