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I'd like to add that DisneyLAND's APs are hard plastic! (Karen's even had her picture on it )
Personally, I think that APs should not only be so shiny they glow in the dark, but I think they should put a little chip in (like in those pricey Hallmark cards) so that it sings like an angel's choir every time you put it through the turnstile. Beause, that's what *my* AP does in my head every time I see it.
Love the videos. Been having my husband watch them to get ideas for videos. He likes to take videos of the rides, fireworks etc. But I'd like to see more of US in the videos! LOL
BTW - we had the same "pond" view in our first visit to WL. I loved the early morning, drinking coffee out of the balcony and listening and smelling nature!
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ok, I'm just getting caught up from Day 1. Fabulous TR, as always. Glad your foot wasn't seriously hurt. I think the medicine (the beer at Raglan Road) was the perfect way to treat it. Love your room the first night. Beautiful room at a wonderful price. Did you feel like you were outside the Disney bubble?
The high tea at the GF is now making it on my must do list for next spring. I've always wanted to do that and my SIL will be celebrating her BD. Thanks for reminding me about it. It looked lovely.
Love the professional photos. I love the one where Andy has you dipped back. They are just beautiful.
Looking forward to more!
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Personally, I think that APs should not only be so shiny they glow in the dark, but I think they should put a little chip in (like in those pricey Hallmark cards) so that it sings like an angel's choir every time you put it through the turnstile.
I totally agree with you, Eileen!! Except, I think it should play the Main Street Electrical Parade music, because that is my all-time favorite!
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I totally agree with you, Eileen!! Except, I think it should play the Main Street Electrical Parade music, because that is my all-time favorite!
I think it should be park specific....and you should be able to choose.... for me..
MK: Splash Mtn. music
Epcot: Illuminations pre show music
MGM: Tower of Tower hotel area music
AK: Discovery Island area music
I'm all caught up. Great report you two! Melissa, I'm glad your foot healed quickly - I was afraid you were going to say you broke your camera too. Andy, how sweet are you with your surprises!
The professional pictures came out great. I really like the b&w one.
I think it should be park specific....and you should be able to choose.... for me..
MK: Splash Mtn. music
Epcot: Illuminations pre show music
MGM: Tower of Tower hotel area music
AK: Discovery Island area music
Anyone know the title of that Illuminations pre show music? DH and I bought the Illuminations CD, but it's not on there. We'd really love to know what it is - to see if we could find it any where. We're trying to get the baby addicted to WDW by starting to play a lot of Disney music!
I have some of it downloaded and on my iPod Tanya! If you go to Steve Soares' website he has it listed.....then I went to iTunes and downloaded the ones they had. They don't have all of them, but they do have some..
I'm all caught up! I was so excited that you were taking another trip because I love your reports!! The video and pictures are great. I'll be coming back for more!
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That is hilarious. You are right Disneylands are plastic. Go figure - Land=plastic ; World=paper. Does that make any sense?
Danny and I at Epcot 8/14/08
Love your room the first night. Beautiful room at a wonderful price. Did you feel like you were outside the Disney bubble? 
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I'm all caught up! I was so excited that you were taking another trip because I love your reports!! The video and pictures are great. I'll be coming back for more!
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