18th Panasonic Academic Challenge
Jun 17, 2005
At 0700, the sun is bright, but the morning is hazy. I went down for the Dreaded Day about 0845.  Lyd, Sal and Kate came down around 10 and I had the opportunity to introduce them and talk about them. They went to the Magic Kingdom where they did Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Small World, Disney’s Philharmagic and then Stitch's Great Escape. Lunch was at the Grand Floridian and then they returned to the room where Sal took a nap and they relaxed. When I returned to the room at 1730, we had a drink and then left for Narcoossee's. Kate had a margarita and Sal, a vodka martini.  The three of them had the filet mignon and I had BBQ shrimp. Leaving Narcoossee's, we took a launch to the Magic Kingdom where Kate and Sal went back inside to take advantage of the extended hours.  Lyd and I took another pair of launches back to the Contemporary, arriving at 2100 with Illuminations visible over EPCOT in the distance. The fireworks were at 10 and the boat parade shortly thereafter.
Tom, Kate and Sal in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Kate & Sal in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Narcoossee's A drink to unwind
We shared a bowl of Prince Island Mussels. They'll be no vampires tonight. Lyd, Sal and Kate each had the Grilled Filet Mignon.  The fresh asparagus was finger food. Tom had the Firecracker Shrimp We're going make another attempt at securing the recipe for the Key Lime Pie Crème Brule
 

 
 

Lyd and Kate on the launch back to the Magic Kingdom.