California Postcards - Disney Day #3

Our pace on the third day was decidedly different. We still went on our favorite rides. We never made it onto the submarine ride. Even at 10:30 at night the line was still over a two hour wait. We took in many of the shows. The "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience" was a blast, as was Star Tours. They are both semi-interactive in that the seats move, there scents and other things done to make you feel like you are really there. The "Honey ..." show involves 3D glasses, mice and a giant snake. "Star Tour" is a flight simulator of a "Star Wars" type flight. We also did the classic "Tikki Room" which features singing birds and dancing flowers. We spent time on Tom Sawyer Island, exploring caves and going over rope bridges. Jack Sparrow, from "Pirates" was there. He took Ethan's hat and a chase ensued. Jack also fond Ellie. He tapped her on the shoulder and told her that the Steamboat was a floating birthday cake. It was a lot of fun - and Jack was so convincing! We were so taken by the fireworks that we stayed to see them again. Since it was our last day in Disney, I wanted to stay as long as we could. Early in the day a Disney cast member signalled Ethan to go over to her. She gave us "Dream Passes" for free. They give out about 30 of them a day and we were luck to get them. They have a fast pass, untimed for every ride. They made us feel special. Ethan and I also felt a little sad when we were going on our favorite rides for the last time. We hope to come back soon. The last show we took in was a surprise, as I did not see it on the schedule. It took place in the lake for the Tom Sawyer Island. First the Capt. Hook Tall Ship had a battle with a giant crocodile. This was followed by parade like floats that were lit up. Then there was a Wicked Step Mother ( from Snow White) bit on the island, complete with images projected onto smoke - ingenious! This was followed by "Fantasia" stuff. It was spectacular! It finally came time to leave, though we did not want to. It was, after all, nearly 11:00 p.m. Ethan promised me that when he is an adult he will be wealthy enough that he will take me to Disney and get special passes so that I don't have to wait in any lines.