Nearly Orlando'd out

Spent this morning at Epcot, it was fantastic, went on Soarin, Spaceship Earth, Mission Space, Test Track, the seas with Nemo, the Land and Captain EO after yesterdays 14 hrs at the Magic Kingdom(where we had a great time) we had had enough by 2pm and returned to the Motel for washing, packing(as we leave tomorrow) and a swim.  Picking up Sherri and Anthony at 8pm

Mickey, Michael, Wendy and Minnie

Having fun in Orlando

Today we went to Disney Animal Kingdom, a fantastic well run and organised Park.  We first headed to Africa and did the Kilimanjiro Safari followed by the Pangani Forest exploration Trail, very good lots of information and action.  Next stop Wildlife Express Train to Habitat, Habitat and the Conservation Station.  Then rode the Rapids on the Kali River Rafts where we got drenched, check out the photo.  We did the Maharajah Jungle Trek hoping to dry off during this time but still wet.  Had a break from the action rides and watched the Nemo stage show.  Had a scary ride on the Dinosaur before having lunch.  Then it was off to see the Lion King Festival.  a brilliant stage spectacular with acrobats singers and dancers.  Time to call it a day and headed home.



Megan and I after the Kali River Rapids ride



Had a great day at Kennedy Space Centre yesterday and did an Airboat ride on the Everglades saw crocs , fish, turtles and lots of birdlife.  The space centre was very interesting and we saw the Space Shuttle Endeavour on the launch pad waiting for the 134th shuttle launch on  April 29th, it will be the 2nd last launch.  Did the launch simulator ride it was very good.  Watched a 3D film on the Hubble Space Telescope.  Spent last night a Disney Downtown with the 1,000's of others.  there are so many people in Orlando this weekend.

Disney Hollywood Studio's

Spent the day at Disney Hollywood Studio's.  The centre piece of the park was Mickey's Magician's Hat there were people everywhere, laughing, crying, screaming  noise all around.  Went to see Indiana Jones Show, Lights, Motors and Action, Beauty and the Beast, Muppets 3D, Honey I shrunk the kids, Narnia. and the street parade.  Quite a hot humid day, by the end of the day there were lot's of very red, sunburnt people.  Caught up with Megan and Paul first time for 2 years, they looked very well.  We enjoyed a meal with them at TGI Friday and today going to Universal, Harry Potter with them.

Mickey's Magician Hat

Michael lost in Honey I shrunk the kids

Arrived in Orlando Florida

Had a good flight from Adelaide to Auckland.  Just got through Transit and the plane's status was showing Final call.  Checked at desk to see if upgrade was possible and upgraded to Premium Business Class.  Had a very nice flight to LA.  Didn't get much sleep though.  Arrived in LA and booked into Hotel at the airport and had a couple of hours sleep before heading to Manhattan Beach.  Very beautiful area with lots of people on the beach, in the water, playing volleyball and shopping.  Had an early flight to Orlando next morning.  Arrived Orlando at 4pm caught shuttle to Hotel.  unpacked and then went for a walk to see what was around the area and had dinner, in bed by 10.15.  Only slept till 4am got that dam jetlag.  Michael still snoring though.  Got a big day today, Disney Studio's and then catching up with Megan and Paul who are flying in at 8pm.

Michael and Wendy

Orlando

Cartegena

Corinto

Cabo San Lucas

Seattle

Vancouver

The Itinerary

Day 1            Adelaide to Los Angeles, California, USA
Day 2            LA to Orlando
Day 3-5        Orlando, Florida, USA
Day 6            Orlando to Miami
Day 7-22      Cruise from Ft Lauderdale to Vancouver via
                     Cartagena, Colombia
                     Panama Canal
                     Puntarenas, Costa Rica
                     Corinto, Nicaragua
                     Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
                     Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
                     San Diego, California, USA
Day 23-25    Vancouver, BC, Canada
Day 26-27    Eugene, Oregon, USA
Day 28-29    Portland, Oregon,USA
Day 30-31    Seattle, Washington, USA
Day 32-46    Vancouver, BC, Canada
Day 48          Adelaide, South Australia

One week to go

It's pouring outside, bags are out and full of snacks now it's time to try to fit in some clothes