Over the years, “Vacation ‘til You Drop” has sort of been our motto. Well… maybe it still is, but we dropped a lot faster this time around than usual. We had to have a day of rest.
We enjoyed our day, watching cartoons (the kids actually watched several episodes of Dick Vandyke), snacking, playing, blogging, etc. We didn’t even make it to the pool.
As evening approached, however, we decided that if we wanted to take in the Fort Wilderness campfire, sing along, and movie as well as the Electric Water Pageant, this was the day to do it. So, we loaded up the van a little after 5:00pm and drove to Fort Wilderness. I have looked in to staying at the cabins there, and it has always seemed like a nice place, but I had no idea how big it is and how very awesome!
We took a Disney bus back to the campfire area (finally, a “ride” Ian enjoyed, although he did ask repeatedly if it was going to go up and down), walked a short distance, and waited for the campfires to be lit. I came armed with enough “supplies” (marshmallows, graham crackers, and Hershey’s bars) to make more than what I thought was a reasonable number of s’mores. Let’s just say it’s a good thing I brought as much as I did! We did have to purchase marshmallow roasting sticks for 59 cents apiece… Seems we don’t actually own anything like that (well… I guess we do now…)
There is just something about a campfire that makes us come alive. The fact that even my 11 year old son was willing to engage in the Chicken Dance is saying something! I am going to cherish that one for a long time to come. Phil took charge as the master marshmallow roaster (after I set mine on fire… typical…), and I think Caleb holds the record with six… or seven… or heck, I think he said the count was at ten at some point… s’mores…
We sang and danced with Chip and Dale. Ian got to stand up in front of the crowd since he celebrated his birthday this week, although he did not sing and dance with the other birthday people. The video is hilarious. Toy Story played on the big outdoor screen (one of the reasons we picked this night was because of the movie options). And when it was over, we took a nice, long walk to the beach, where we staked out some beach chairs as far away from the rest of the world as possible.
I remember seeing the Electrical Water Pageant as a kid, so I really wanted to see it again. It is a short parade of electrical water floats, and we really enjoyed it. Then it occurred to us that we would have a very nice view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks if we just sat tight, and as we waited several of our little people fell asleep. I’m not sure you can top laying on the beach, snuggling with your sleeping kids as Disney fireworks light up the sky. Perhaps the best vacation moment ever… and so sometimes, it’s in the little things…
Eventually, we made our way back to the bus station and went on our way. A quick stop at McDs for a late night dinner was in order, and then back to the hotel for what I hope is a good night’s sleep. Another busy day awaits!
Lisa
Day 6 Photo Count: 138
Photo Highlights:
Roasting Marshmallows
Mmmm... (Phil ate his "s'mores" one course at a time)
Some s'mores that are actually put together...
Our somewhat innovative version of the chicken dance...
Electrical Water Pageant
Love My Babies...
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