The Watchmaker's Gift by Charles Zitta

Author:Charles Zitta [Zitta, Charles]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: disneyland, disney world, walt disney, jungle cruise, imagineer
Publisher: Theme Park Press
Published: 2020-04-21T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Day four of their vacation began just like the first three. The boys awoke, their mother was already in the restroom doing her hair, the early sun was shining through the cracks of the blinds, and their father was out taking his early morning stroll. An ordinary beginning to what Charlie anticipated would become a very unordinary day. On their way back to the resort the night before, it had been decided today would be a “break from the parks day,” which meant the family was headed to Disney Springs for a slow day of shopping, eating and possibly a movie or bowling.

As the bus hummed and bumped along, and the narration continued to play over the speaker system—highlighting all the wonderful things to do in Disney Springs, Charlie and Michael sat far back in the rear, going over a vague game plan for their day of uncertainty. Neither one knew what the day ahead would bring.

“OK, I brought you to the back of the bus so we could talk without Mom and Dad hearing us,” Charlie said.

“Obviously,” Michael replied, in typical, younger brother fashion.

Charlie shook off his brother’s remark, while rolling his eyes and clenching his right fist—wanting to punch his brother in the arm for the way he was behaving. But knowing it would only turn out bad for him in the end, he kept his composure and calmly continued. “So, as I was about to say, last night during the Fantasmic show, I spoke with Frank, and he informed me that we’re to meet Midnight on the west side of the World of Disney Store, near the plush section.”

“You spoke to Frank?” Michael said with a scrunched up face.

“Yeah, I did.”

“And when are we supposed to do this?”

“This morning.”

“But I was sitting right next to you. I didn’t see or hear Frank say anything.”

“That’s because the secret message he passed on was only meant for me. Besides, when have you ever been able to see or hear any of the secret messages I’ve received outside of WONDER?” Charlie said in an angry, yet lower tone.

“Mmm? I guess your’e right,” Michael replied with a smirk—knowing well he had gotten the best of his brother during their conversation.

Charlie exhaled, then continued on. “Anyway, when we get to Disney Springs I need you to help me persuade Mom and Dad to take us to the World of Disney Store before the morning is over and mom gets into one of her go-go-go shopping modes. Got it?”

Michael looked at his brother out of the right corners of his eyes and said, “piece of cake.”

The bus rolled on.

There it was. Bigger than life. The largest Disney character store in the world. And looming over the east corner entrance was a larger than life Stitch, who shot streams of water from his mouth—catching many unsuspecting passerby’s by surprise in hilarious fashion.

As they entered the store, passed through the section of cups and kitchen accessories in the east wing, and into the heart of the store, their mouths fell agape.

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