Thursday October 16th 2025

Today was an EPCOT exercise day, but events almost conspired for me to get my exercise in another way. While I was on my way to EPCOT this afternoon a warning I have never seen on this car appeared on the dash. I was in danger of running out of gas. My random driving pattern over the last few days left me unaware of my fuel level. The warning was fortuitous. There was about fifteen miles to EPCOT without any gas stations on the route. A change of route was necessary to get gas. The alternative, although unlikely was getting my exercise walking for gas. Needless to say I took another route, stopped for gas and got to EPCOT a little later than planned.

EPCOT was very busy this afternoon and evening. It is still fall break in some of the area school districts which may be one of the reason for the crowds. Another reason is the overflow from the Magic Kingdom. It is a special admission Halloween Party there so the extra people are at EPCOT. Whatever the reason lines were long and just walking was challenging. So many people are oblivious to the crowds and seem to go out of their way to make it difficult for others to navigate the walkways.

I made one loop of the World Showcase and grabbed some desert even though I hadn’t eaten supper yet. The vanilla soft serve ice cream cone made with real vanilla bean is hard to skip. I debated another loop or waiting for a ride, but decided on a return to base camp for supper instead.