Epcot

We obviously didn't take this picture at the beginning of our day at Epcot but it is the iconic Spaceship Earth which you normally see when you enter the park. 

 They had just wrapped up a flower and garden festival at Epcot when we went, but they still had these amazing topiaries of Disney characters around the park. Donald has always been one of my favorites.

Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto topiaries. 

 Mickey saw our anniversary buttons and posed us like this. It was cool!

 

Us with Pluto...

With Minnie...

And Donald...

And Goofy!

Lindsay by the entrance to Spaceship Earth. This ride simulates a space launch and space travel. It has some tremendous G-forces. Our eyes were watering when we got off the ride it was so bad.

Welcome to China! I will be your native Chinese tour guide...

Lindsay feeling at home in Germany! We passed on the beer and pretzels though.

Animal Kingdom!!

 This is another post about our Anniversary celebration at Disney World! Animal Kingdom was awesome!! It was Lindsay's favorite park we visited all week. I thought it was awesome as well. It is completely unique from any of the other Disney parks.

 The Tree of Life is the iconic image of Animal Kingdom! I don't think they consulted Lehi on the design though...Anyway, it is an awesome tree that has figures of animals all throughout its base and trunk. It is amazing!

 This is the entrance to Asia, one of the lands in Animal Kingdom. Disney does an amazing job of transporting you to the different areas of the world you visit in Animal Kingdom. Asia was probably our favorite land.

 One of the reasons Asia was our favorite was Expedition Everest! You may not be able to tell but inside that mountain in the distance is an awesome roller coaster ride. The coaster takes you pretty much to the top of that mountain and it provides a beautiful view of the park and the surrounding landscape.

 Lindsay is a little nervous about going on this ride because the Yeti lurks inside the mountain! Hopefully we don't run into him!

 In Asia, there was a cool bird show called "Flights of Wonder". One of the birds they displayed was this bald eagle. Patriotism wells inside me just looking at it...

 They also brought out these beautiful parrots. Very impressive plumage!

 Another shot of Lindsay and I near the Tree of Life. The foliage and the scenery around the entire Animal Kingdom park was gorgeous.

 They have characters too in Animal Kingdom. It's Flik from Bug's Life! He tried to steal Lindsay from me after this picture was taken. Not cool man.

 Animatronic Simba at the amazing "Festival of the Lion King" show in Animal Kingdom.

 "Festival of the Lion King" had acrobats, fire breathers, jugglers, singing, dancing, aerial acrobatics, and more. It was probably the coolest Disney show we saw at any of the parks.

 Welcome to the African savannah! This was one of the cool shots from our ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Disney has created their own animal reserve that looks just like Africa. We saw giraffes, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and more on our safari. Way cool!

 This picture is out of order but we are making our ascent up the mountain on Expedition Everest here. If that grandma behind us can do this ride, then so can we!

Our Magical Day at the Magic Kingdom!

Lindsay and I in front of the entrance to Tomorrowland!













Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate's life for me! We love this ride!


















Climbing Big Thunder Mountain! The sun is straight at us so Lindsay was squinting.














You have to get the special Happy Anniversary Pin!













This is an awesome shot with Cinderella's Castle in the background. Sorry Disneyland, Magic Kingdom has the best castle by far.
















We are about to get doused outside Splash Mountain!













Lindsay is scared of the Haunted Mansion. I will comfort her!













Oh wait, I'm scared too!













Mickey and friends at an awesome stage show in front of the castle.













Lindsay's Anniversary Pin













Lindsay giving me some 'tude as she dons the Donald hat.













Classic Disney photo. We loved the castle so much!


















Mickey arrives on the WDW railroad to greet us at the gates in the morning.













We are on a special ferry to the Magic Kingdom. You can see Space Mountain on the right and the castle near my head.











Lindsay is excited to go on Space Mountain! We love that ride!

Cherry Blossoms!!

 The Cherry Blossoms are out in full force! So beautiful!

 The trees (and the crowd) lining the Tidal Basin.

 My beautiful wife taking in the beautiful scenery.

 The Jefferson Memorial nicely framed by the blossoms.

 Everything is gorgeous in this picture...except for that guy's backside. :)

 Lindsay and I welcoming in spring!

 Another shot of us!

Recent DC Happenings

 Lindsay and I purchased admission to the Newseum through Groupon. The museum is dedicated to exhibits and artifacts celebrating the history of American news and broadcasting. Here we are about to enter a 3-D movie! Stylin'!!

 This is the antennae that was on top of one of the World Trade Center towers. This was a very haunting exhibit.

Lindsay and I outside the main gate to the Mount Vernon Estate. You may be able to tell that the wind was blowing ferociously in our faces. We really enjoyed learning a lot more about our nation's first president. We certainly need a lot more like him.

Waiting our turn to enter the mansion.