Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 1 A check of the savanna as I walked through the resort to reach the bus stop at Kidani Village](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_081553-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 2 As I waited for the bus at Kidani the rain picked up and it was a sign of the day ahead...](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_082319-620x465.jpg)
Started off this rainy morning boarding a bus to Epcot just after 8:30am.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 3 The entrance topiary display at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival features Donald, Daisy, and Goofy.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_091310-620x465.jpg)
Arrived at the park and the rain picked up. I met up with a friend and they wanted some coffee so we stopped by the Fountain View then went into the building behind (where the Epcot timeline is on the wall) and hung out while the rain continued to fall.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 4 We were completely surprised that the Fountain View was nearly empty this morning. With the rain we figured guests would need/want something to get going this morning.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_092005-620x465.jpg)
Chip and Dale paid us a visit for a while as we waited.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 5 As we talked and watched the rain Chip and Dale paid us a visit. Here they are with Deb Koma from AllEars.net, they took my seat.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_093317-620x465.jpg)
The rain eased up so we ventured out and started to circle World Showcase.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 7 Fantasia Topiary Display featuring the Sorcerer's Apprentice Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_105320-620x465.jpg)
First stop the MIB (Muppet Investigative Bureau) and then we strolled through Mexico and stopped by Norway’s Bakery and the Stave Church.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 8 The kiosk for the MIB](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_105842-620x826.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 9 A look inside the booklet of the MIB (more pics in the full update)](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_111201-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 10 This was an appropriate sign for outside today too.. - Epcot Norway](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_112142-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 11 Stopped by the bakery in Norway. Waffles](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_112302-620x826.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 12 Viking Chocolate Mousse](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_112310-620x826.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 13 Olaf treats](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_112527-620x826.jpg)
Continued on past China and around to Germany followed by Italy and the American Adventure as part of the MIB activity.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 14 Timon and Pumba topiaries Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_113426-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 15 Kermit and Miss Piggy Topiaries are new this year at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_114410-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 16 A clue for the MIB](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_114713-620x826.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 17 Stopped by Italy on our quest.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_114813-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 18 Lotso Topiary near the American Adventure - Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_115210-620x465.jpg)
Strolled by Morocco and into France.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 19 Chip and Mrs. Potts in France - Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_120527-620x465.jpg)
Circled back so they could eat in Morocco then wrapped up the World Showcase walk and headed for the front of the park.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 20 Disney Nature Bears sand sculpture - Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_125904-620x465.jpg)
I hopped on the Monorail to the Magic Kingdom and met some of my group on Main Street.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 21 Arrvied at the Magic Kingdom just past 1pm](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_133848-620x465.jpg)
Grabbed a quick bite at Cosmic Rays then we wandered by the Mine Train and through Fantasyland to Liberty Square.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 22 The shortest I have seen this wait.. only 120 minutes (2 hours!) to meet Anna and Elsa from Frozen](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_142209-620x465.jpg)
Decided to go for a ride on the Liberty Belle and then found a spot for the Festival of Fantasy Parade.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 23 The Haunted Mansion from the Liberty Belle](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_142809_richtonehdr-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 24 Big Thunder from the Liberty Belle](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_143915-620x465.jpg)
After the parade found the rest of our group on Main Street and they all decided to stop for Dole Whips and Citrus Swirls.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 25 Festival of Fantasy Parade - Magic Kingdom](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_145552-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 26 Anna & Elsa in the Festival of Fantasy Parade #Frozen](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_145710-1-620x950.jpg)
We then parted ways, some staying at MK and doing the Jungle Cruise. The rest of us made a quick Fastpass+ request for the Safari at Animal Kingdom and headed off via bus to the park.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 27 Animal Kingdom wait times around 4:30pm](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_163136-620x826.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 28 The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_163208-620x826.jpg)
Once we arrived at the Animal Kingdom strolled through the park and out to the Safari and walked right on.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 29 A giraffe on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_165455-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 30 A giraffe on Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_170002-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 31 A lion that did not want to look at us on A giraffe on Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_170311-620x465.jpg)
Once back walked through Pangani Forest.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 32 Same goes for these three gorillas along the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_171436-620x826.jpg)
At this point the rest of the group headed back to Kidani and I hopped on a bus to the Beach Club and walked to Epcot.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 33 Passed through the Beach Club to get to Epcot. Looking toward the Villas.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_175034-620x464.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 34 Cinderella & Prince Charming topiaries at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_180258-620x826.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 35 The skies looked threatening again... World Showcase Lagoon](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_180759-620x465.jpg)
Grabbed a quick dinner at Liberty Inn then found a spot for the Flower Power Concert.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 36 The Flower Power concert featuring Starship starring Mickey Thomas](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_184348-620x826.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 37 The Flower Power concert featuring Starship starring Mickey Thomas](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_185036-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 38 Captain Hook and Peter Pan in the UK - Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_192404-620x826.jpg)
After the show walked around World Showcase stopping to watch Off Kilter in Canada then made my way to the park entrance and hopped on a Monorail to the Magic Kingdom arriving with about half an hour until the MSEP.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 39 Off Kilter performing in Canada - Epcot World Showcase](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_193118-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 40 Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto Topiaries - Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_195445-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 41 Donald topiary at the entrance to Epcot - Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_1959240-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 42 Daisy Topiary - Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_200001-620x826.jpg)
Decided to walk up Main Street,
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 43 Main Street USA - Magic Kingdom](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_203443-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 44 Plenty of Glow with the Show Ears for sale.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_203609-620x826.jpg)
through Liberty Square and Fantasyland to check out the Mine Train After Dark.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 45 Cinderella Castle this evening.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_203915-620x826.jpg)
About 5 minutes until parade time made my way up Main Street and found a spot in the second row right in front of Exposition Hall.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 46 Time for the Main Street Electrical Parade](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_210610-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 47 A mine train that is more my speed - Main Street Electrical Parade](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_211447-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 48 Pete & Elliott - Main Street Electrical Parade](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_211836-620x465.jpg)
The light drizzle turned to a light rain and as the parade wrapped up and the eagle made its way up Main Street the rain really began to fall.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 49 As the parade made its way up Main Street the rain started to fall harder.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_212310-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 50 Plenty of rain falling in Town Square.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_213403-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 51 A large number of guests were leaving right after the parade.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_213747-620x465.jpg)
At 9:45pm Celebrate the Magic was started and it was raining fairly hard at this point. It let up a bit during the show.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 52 Celebrate the Magic went on as scheduled even though it rained fairly good during most of the show.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_214500-620x465.jpg)
I stuck around for Wishes at 10pm then made my way to the bus stops and back to Kidani to call it a night and dry out.
![Walt Disney World Day 5 (5/03/14) – summary & trip log 53 Closed out the night with Wishes.](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-20140503_220404-620x465.jpg)
I managed just over 13 hours, most of which was in the rain today.