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Glad you were able to finish up your TR! I really enjoyed your TR. Sounds like a wonderful trip for you and your DH! Sorry you were so rushed at the days end.
I was so happy to see this update Beth....I knew we would get it sooner or later
Glad you got to have some fun at DHS before you had to leave and that you were able to use up the rest of your DDP credits. Love the pictures...you both look great, smiling and happy and as much as I know you missed the kids - you both definitely deserved this trip.
Sorry there was such a mess at the airport...and that you got stuck with gas for over $5 a gallon but I am glad that once you got on the plane that you made it home safely.
Great photopass pictures!! Sorry to hear about the rush at the airport, that's a bit nervewracking. I know what you mean about leaving. When MK is my last day, it's heartbreaking. So it's easier to leave from a less-loved park, or on just a no-park day!!
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I agree with you on not wanting to be dragged away at the end of a trip. Usually my last day consists of hanging at the resort or DD. I'm afraid if I go in to a park I won't leave.
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Beth- First of all, LOVED the TR. It's so nice to see couples having a great time without the kids. While I am sure you missed the kids, I bet it was nice having some time being a kid yourself
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Unfortunately, it's not h/c accessible, so Christian - the lover of all things Toy Story - will NOT be able to ride. He would have to trasnfer, and this is not easily done. One of us would have to have him on our lap, and I can't see that working very well. I really wish they'd made this accessible for wheelchairs.
This is not true Beth. I've ridden this in my power wheelchair.
Now, I am not 100% sure, but I believe the regular queue is navigational via W/C until right before the steps. I know the FP one definitely is which is the entrance I always use since I have a GAC. Anyway, right before the steps is another access point with a ramp that wheelchairs use to go into a different loading area. A CM will open the gate for you and you follow the ramp and stop behind a ride operator who is there exclusively to handle the h/c vehicles. There is a specially designed car that can have the seats removed. They pull it off the track and remove some parts to it, add some other parts, and the whole vehicle can be used to load a regular or power wheelchair with space for a companion. This sounds complicated, but it is a well rehearsed ballet and they know exactly how to do it and it's done in about 90 seconds. The "cannon" also has a push button instead of a pull string. I don't know if Christian can press the button, but maybe someone sitting next to him could help him out. There are 2 H/C vehicles (one w/o the special cannon and one with) and the one with the push button also has a closed captioned video screen (but any of the screens can be turned on to CC mode) so this is definitely one h/c accessible ride!! You may not have realized it because of the seperate loading area off of the mainstream queue.
Absolutely take Christian if you think he would enjoy it.
For some reason, we always seem to end up at DHS on our last day too! Maybe I unconsciencely pick it for the same reason! I have really loved this tr! You and Rick are the sweetest couple ever!
Great finish. I really enjoyed it. My DH and I have not been without at least one DS since our 5th anniversary 5 years ago. We tend to go commando when we go alone also from open to close. But, you are right, it does have a different feeling without the kids.
I just celebrated my 40th last Octobet with a trip to the World. I'll tell you, it's the only place a girl can forget she's turning 40!! When in October is your birthday?
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It's October 20th, and for about three years I've been saying that I want to celebrate my 40th birthday at WDW for the reason you mentioned! I really hope it works out!
Mine is the 23rd! Happy late birthday!! And if you do to, trust me, wear the b-day pin every day!! It was so amazing and magical how many CMs and guests wished me a happy birthday. Made me feel like a big 40 year old kid!!
Great finish, Beth! I'm so glad you and Rick got to have this trip together. It's really inspired me to take a little getaway to WDW with my DH some time. He's not a huge Disney fan, but I think he'd do it for me! Thanks for sharing your vacation with us!
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but I am glad that once you got on the plane that you made it home safely.
The Photopass pictures are great!
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Thanks for sharing your trip with us. 
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