The Don’t Postpone Your Joy and Birthday Celebrations Mousefest Trip - UPDATED 12/31 - Page 9 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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All caught up now. I have decided that any TR by Joan can be included in my 2009 weight reduction plan. I think I've lost 5 pounds or more laughing at all of your experiences! Feet that hurt, cold to the core and snorting FABs, that's what Disney means to me!!!!
OMG - Joan!! This trip report is TOOO Funny!! I finally got all caught up.
Although I'm at work and trying discreetly to read this report, I find myself laughing under my breath and trying not to explode with laughter. You guys are having such a wonderful time. I have to make plans to attend Mousefest soon. Meeting all my Passporters friends in person would be sooo cool!!
Can't wait for more...!!
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Just catching up!! Hysterical updates!! I've learned that ibuprofen is now my nightly friend, when visiting WDW, and it really helps a LOT! Your drinks looks YUMMO!! Looking forward to more
OMG - Joan!! This trip report is TOOO Funny!! I finally got all caught up.
Although I'm at work and trying discreetly to read this report, I find myself laughing under my breath and trying not to explode with laughter. You guys are having such a wonderful time. I have to make plans to attend Mousefest soon. Meeting all my Passporters friends in person would be sooo cool!!
Can't wait for more...!!
Joan's TR's should come with a "do not read in quiet places" disclaimer. I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep and I'm trying so hard NOT to lol right now so as not to wake anyone else that I think I may have ruptured something! Joan, I also have crown envy and bow to it's Royal Powers. I'm impressed with your ability to find FAB's no matter where you are in The World (is this why you've spent so little time in MK?). I'm not much of a drinker but some of those look . If I ever get a job that allows me to have time off in December and you're ever at Mousefest again, I'd like you to take me under your wing and initiate me into the world of FAB's. I've only tried daiquiris, mudslides and pina coladas; I'd like to expand my horizons!
I'm only sorry that The Gnome was left behind in MD (Hmmm, "Gnome Alone"?). What about EZ Cheez and Triscuits? Did they make it into your suitcase along with the miniatures? BTW, for future reference, BJ's sells the miniatures at Christmas time and they're in a nice hard plastic case for easy packing so as not to get crushed in your luggage. Invite me along on your next adventure and I'll bring them! Hey, if flattery won't work re; crown envy, maybe bribery will!
Okay, enough lollygagging. Bring on the rest of this TR!
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Absolutely hilarious! I'm not surprised that MJ is planning her next trip . . . . how could she not fall in love with all things Disney (& PassPorter) after touring with you & the group you hung around with?!? And just think . . . next year will be even better, 'cause I'm betting that Karen will be there, too. (Can I just say I'm very over all of you who will be back for MF '09? I'm just glad I'll be able to live it vicariously through all the great TR writers who are sure to be there.)
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I finally got all caught up.
You guys are having such a wonderful time. I have to make plans to attend Mousefest soon. Meeting all my Passporters friends in person would be sooo cool!! 
Looking forward to more
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). I'm not much of a drinker but some of those look 
. If I ever get a job that allows me to have time off in December and you're ever at Mousefest again, I'd like you to take me under your wing and initiate me into the world of FAB's. I've only tried daiquiris, mudslides and pina coladas; I'd like to expand my horizons! 
over all of you who will be back for MF '09? I'm just glad I'll be able to live it vicariously through all the great TR writers who are sure to be there.)
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