We are getting wise to the ways of Disney World, me came to the Magic Kingdom early, arranged the not simple task of Fast Passes for the rides we wanted, and were amazed at the crowds that came pouring into the park a little before noon – there was an endless sea of strollers outside of the carousel. There was almost no room to turn around – this is a holiday weekend and the day was sunny and clear.  The waiting times for rides ranged up to 90 minutes for most. Outside, the lines to get into the park (for people without passes) was two hours long.

We did what we wanted and retreated back to our hotel and sat by the beach and slept and read. Tonight, we surprised ourselves by deciding to stay in our room and rest some more – room service pizza.  I want to do some writing tonight and we have a busy planned for tomorrow, our last day here.

We are going back to Animal Kingdom for another ride or two on the safari and then, in the evening, dinner at the Mexican Pavilion at  Epcot, by far the best meal we have had so far. Monday, home to Bedlam Farm and cold upstate New York. A needed vacation, we are happy to be going home, grateful for our time here, it took is five days to think about relaxing, but at least we got to it, for one night at least.