Who needs 80 days, around the world in 1!

Today was my first rope drop, those who do not know what rope drop is,  it is the opening of a theme park it is usually at 9am, though depends on magical hours. There is also a mini show at Epcot, they say good morning in all the different languages this was followed by streamers shooting out over the crowd to signify that the gates are officially opened. 

I was meeting people today to have lunch, so the plan was to meet just after rope drop to hit up the rides and slowly make our way around to Germany where lunch was. We started with getting a fast pass for Soarin, we then got to ride Soarin before our fast past return time.  I really enjoyed test track, which is similar to what they put cars through to test the safety.

Mission space was an interesting ride, I didn't hate it and I didn't love it. To be honest I probably wouldn't hurry back to it again (for the DIS boards people reading I did orange). I would also reccomend doing this before food and not after. 

The journey around the world, well world showcase began after the rides were done and also when tummys were starting to rumble. Wandering through the different countries I was amazed at how much effort and how realistic the country areas look. I was however disapointed that Australia was represented, especially since it was Australia day back home. 

Lunch was in Germany at the Biergarten, it was a buffet of German foods and desserts, the cheesecake was by far the standout of the meal, it was so light and delicious. I must admit though I did enjoy the fresh strawberries as well.

After lunch we continued around the world, in Morocco we watched the band and belly dancer - oh sorry I mean the great bass player - or so went the story.

Once we hit France it was time to visit the Boulangerie patisserie, I tired the highly recommended pastry with cream, it reminded me a lot of a vanilla slice but with lighter pastry.

We were still a couple of hours away from illuminations (the epcot night show), but as the sun went down I was getting colder, and had to call it a night before illuminations. Not to mention early start tomorrow for my first time ever at Harry World!!!