12 Hours at EPCOT

This is what one's niece looks like after a VERY full day playing tourist.

And, yes, those are my socks. They are covering up a pair of feet that are almost as worn out as she is.

We did a LOT of walking today. (In case you didn't know it, EPCOT is an acronym for Everybody Comes Out Tired.)

Had to battle with the elements, too. It was rainy and blustery when we first got to the park this morning. Then, as the cold front finally pushed thru this little corner of heaven, we were forced to break out the sweaters and gloves. Ah, Florida winter weather . . . gotta love it!

Anyway, Miss Morgan provided us with endless entertainment today, the highlight being at the Moroccan restaurant where she boldly left our midday meal to school the natives in the fine art of bellydancinig.

No wonder she is so tired, huh?!

Maybe, this means she (and her brother) will sleep all the way back home tomorrow?

I doubt it.

EPCOT goes thru rehab

And, no, I'm not talking about the type of rehab immortalized in that catchy tune by Amy Winehouse.

Rather, I refer to Spaceship Earth . . . you know, the big "golf ball" at your favorite Disney theme park.

Ye socks who have visited lately have no doubt noticed the "communication thru the ages" theme was more than a bit outdated.

Well, fear not!

The ImaginEars have come up with a new theme: Inspiration and Innovation.

Ye traditionalist socks need have no fear, either. They've kept all the old vignettes leading up to the moon landing . . . if, indeed, you conspiracy buffs are willing to accept that as historical fact.

But, from the 1960s, the ride changes with a portrayal of the invention of the first computer mainframe in some dude's garage.

Then, as you reach the crescendo and the ride starts to wind you back down the sphere a new voice (Dame Judi Dench replaced Jeremy Irons) peppers you with a bunch of questions like "Do you prefer the journey, or the destination?" Hmmmmm . . .

Well, at least it's a step in the right direction. And, more modifications are expected in the near future--including allowing each passenger to listen to the narrative in the language of their choice.

There is also talk of allowing folks to pinpoint where they live as they disembark, so everyone can get an idea just how powerful the Disney magnet is.

But, we don't need an amped-up globe to see that, do we?!