Day 5
Our last day in the parks (
) was another day at MK. It was a little stressful starting out. We wanted to get there particularly early to try to get some PhotoPass shots in front of the train station, so we left our room at 7:45. As we walked up to the bus station, we saw an MK bus - but it changed its sign to AK, picked up about 3 people, and left. I asked the attendant when the next bus was going to be arriving, and she said that it was weird, no MK bus had been there for 20 minutes, and the next one was scheduled to show up at 8:20(!). She said she was calling in for another bus, but it still took a while. We finally boarded a bus at 8:10, along with half of the resort… Don’t know what happened there, but that was definitely a Disney Bus fail. (At one point we looked at calling a Minnie Van, but none were available…).
We got to MK around 8:30 and were able to get our photo taken in front of the train station, but honestly, some people are really rude. There were people who were standing literally right next to us and wouldn’t move so we could get a photo. I’m not talking about people in the background, or even a few feet away trying to get their own picture, but literally standing right next to DW, to the point that they bumped shoulders. Even when the PhotoPass photographer asked them if they could move over just a little, they ignored her. The photographer did the best she could to get a good shot, and we were able to mostly crop it later, but still, just the inconsiderate nature of some people is beyond me…
Once we got through the tunnel though, it all faded away. That place is magical. Overall, it was a fun day at MK. Plan went off without a hitch, got numerous same-day FPs via the modify trick, went on some stuff we hadn’t gotten to the previous day, and revisited some favorites of the boys (Pooh and the Carousel for DS1, 7DMT and Buzz for DS8)… One attraction that was rather funny for us was Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor. Now, when we went last April, DS1 (then 10 months) loved that attraction. He just smiled and clapped the whole time, especially when Mike Wazowski was on the screen. This time, he loved Roz. In fact, he now sometimes speaks in a Roz-like voice and says something that approximates “Do you have your paperwork” and “I’m watching you, always watching you”. 
We had a surprisingly good lunch at Pecos Bills, went on a few more FP attractions, and went to the Emporium for some merch. While there, a cast member saw DS1 in his stroller, and gave him a toy car (from Cars). Extra magic, it made his day. We also got him a Winnie the Pooh plush, which he was also thrilled about.
We left MK later than most days since it was our last day, but still decided to take some time for a very quick swim, since, again, it was our last day. On the way back, I was able to snag an evening FP for Test Track, as that is DS8’s favorite ride… We got changed as quickly as we could, and went in the pool for about a half hour, then went back and got ready for dinner. We did Hurricane Hanna’s again, ate by Crescent Lake and just sat there a bit, soaking in the atmosphere.
After dinner, we all returned to Epcot for one last evening. First thing we did was head to check out the line to meet Baymax. Baymax is a favorite of DS8 - he loves the movie and watches the Disney XD show. DS1 also knows who he is. When we got there, the line was practically non-existent - there were two people in line. So we got in line, and met Baymax. He was a really fun M&G - just his mannerisms and motions were great, and he gave DW a bear hug, much to her surprise!
We went on Nemo again and then SSE before DW and DS1 went to head back to the hotel. DS8 and I headed to TT, and then I asked him if there was anything else he wanted to do - and he requested Mission Space. I snagged a FP (which only saved about 10 minutes, but still…) and we rode that as well. Afterwards, I bought him a stuffed Baymax, we took a couple of PhotoPass pictures at night in Epcot, and walked around World Showcase for a bit. We stayed late enough for the torches to come on before Illuminations - the first time DS8 had seen that. I asked what he wanted to do next, and offered to stay for Illuminations, but he said he wanted to go back and have Mickey Bars on the balcony again, which we did, and was a perfect way to end the night and the last day of our trip.