Today was an interesting trip home after work. First, I ended up getting extended by 20 minutes so I could take the train around again. There was a scheduling goof so there was a gap in coverage, oh well, over time for me 🙂 I finally get clocked out after my long day and head to the tunnel to change. I get changed and get my new costumes from my locker and head for the bus to WestClock.
For those that were not aware, President Bush was speaking at the Contemporary Resort tonight for a fundraiser and all roads in and out of the Magic Kingdom were restricted access. Now, I am supposed to meet my friend Amber over at Downtown Disney for dinner and I’m thinking well, it’s early enough and I can head Floridian Way (towards Grand Floridian behind Splash Mountain) instead of the usual way. I approach the intersection and the security guard directs me over towards the Contemporary to go. So I listen and turn only to be stopped by Space Mountain by the Secret Service and the Police only to be told to turn around. Fine with me, I don’t mind going the other way.
Finally get going on Floridian Way and am on my way over World Drive towards Epcot when low and behold, the Presidential Motorcade comes passing right by me. Lot’s of motorcycle cops and the limo. Just cool to see really. Only them on the road with no one else around. I feel bad for those guests that are either at the Contemporary or the Magic Kingdom car park as none of them were able to access the roads or their cars till after the President left.
