This is one of my favorite souvenirs from our last trip!
CHEAP, memorable souvenir idea from Epcot's World Showcase! ๐ Audio on + details below: ๐
We brought a photo mat in a bubble envelope to the park, along with permanent markers. We asked Kidcot Stop Cast Members who were from the World Showcase countries that they represented to write "I love you!" in their native language. When we got home, we each wrote on it in our own handwriting, too. I didn't want to choose 1 country to photograph, so, keeping with the world theme, I framed this picture from "it's a small world" in Disneyland. Any family/park/travel photo would be perfect!
With a bit of effort, we have a lasting, usable souvenir for just the cost of the frame+markers!
A few notes:
๐ Some CMs are craftier than others (with the layout) and some have better handwriting than others. So, don't expect perfection. It adds character.
๐ Not all Kidcot CMs are from the country they represent. I asked one CM who was stocking shelves and I actually had to write in Arabic myself because noone in Morocco that day wrote/spoke the language.
๐ Several also wrote, "I like you." It was interesting to see those cultural differences.
We made such sweet memories at Walt Disney World! I love these moments and these smiles!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so thankful for your support of my business! Have a wonderful holiday! โค๏ธ๐ฝ๐ฅง๐
Ollivander's Wand Ceremony
ALERT: VIDEO CONTAINS SPOILERS!
When we visited Universal, my son was chosen for the Wand Ceremony at Ollivander's. He tried out a few wands and, finally, a phoenix feather wand chose him. I hadn't seen a video of a full ceremony before, so I was surprised by what happened!
PRO TIP #1: If you plan to buy a wand, don't just stop in a store. Do the wand show/experience. It's fun.
PRO TIP #2: Even if you don't plan to buy a wand, you can still visit the show/experience. You do not have to buy the wand that "chooses you."
I'm not great at making videos (obviously)...I didn't even notice until halfway through that I wasn't even keeping the kids in the same order. ๐คฃ BUT, nonetheless, here's a little video that shows one of our favorite things about Epcot: traveling around the world! Visit 11 countries in 1 park! Live entertainers, foods, culture, architecture, music, and more!
Which World Showcase nation is your favorite, or (if you haven't been to Epcot) which do you most want to see?
Norway
Mexico
China
Germany
Italy
The American Adventure
Japan
Morocco
France
United Kingdom
Canada
We got to ride the Haunted Mansion Stretching Room ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐คฏ So, it was shrinking! What a fun experience! ๐ป
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World of Color at Disney's California Adventure
World of Color at Disneyland is such a unique and beautiful show! The pier is the perfect backdrop, especially when the rides are covered in colored lights at the end. ๐ I love how this scene includes Walt Disney's favorite piece of animation: Cinderella's transformation.
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The feel of the Disney World parks at night is one of my very favorite things. It's why we stay well after the crowd has gone.
๐ฅฐ Enjoy a leisurely stroll down a nearly-empty Main Street USA with me. ๐ฅฐ
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Stan Shunpike asked a woman what House she was and she answered "Slytherin." This was the reaction from Stan and Dre Head. ๐
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Jumping into this week like I jumped into Platform 9 3/4! Happy Monday!
(Okay, so maybe it was more of a slow jog..but you get the idea. ;) )
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Shark in The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Did you know that Epcot is home to one of the world's largest man-made ocean aquariums? It holds 5.7 million gallons! Check out this quick video clip of us spotting a shark and other beautiful creatures. ๐ Guests can witness over 4,000 sea creatures from over 60 species, both by riding The Seas with Nemo and Friends (in the video) and by enjoying SeaBase after the ride.
Our favorites are the playful dolphins, huge manta rays, sharks, and sea turtles.
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