We Turned Her Into A Disney Lovin', Character Huggin', Thrill Ridin' Girl! COMPLETED 7/11 - Page 34 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Glad the carousel started moving before you had a real problem with Selah! Both she and Asher certainly look happy on those horses. Columbia Harbor House is a favorite of mine. Hope you get to try it next time.
I was glad it started moving too! She was not just crying but she was wiggling too. Columbia Harbor House is definitely on our list for next time!
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Great update! Glad to see you back again Sounds like a lot of fun in MK, Columbia Harbor House is one of my favorite CS places in Disney, I hope you get to try it next time!
Thanks! Glad to be back! We have Columbia Harbor House on our list for next time!
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I didn't notice some of the details you've captured in Liberty Square. I can't wait to pay more attention next time. Looks like fun!
I had a really great time strolling through Liberty Square and seeing all the things I am usually in too much of a hurry to see. Asher loved reading all the plaques. We really need to try and take our time more often.
back! Love the funny pictures of the kids on the carousel.
Thanks! Glad to be back! Hope you are having a wonderful time on your trip!
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more please
Getting my next post ready now!
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Sounds like a good time so far. Can't wait to hear more....I like the teaser about Thrill rides....I know that usually means happy Selah!
Thanks! It was a good time! Glad you liked my teaser
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Welcome back! Great time at MK!
It was a great time!
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Glad you're back writing again Tabitha! Great update!
The pictures are the correct size now. I noticed with Photobucket that some times it takes awhile for the resized pictures to be the correct size. Don't know how to explain it better than that (as you know, I'm a photobucket novice). Anyways -they look good. I really love the before/after pics of you and Selah on the carousel. They tell the story perfectly.
Thanks! I'm glad to be back! I am going to try to get this all done in the next week! Glad you like those carousel pics. The pictures definitely tell it all!
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Yay!! You're back!! Great pictures of the kids on the rides. Love how Asher is hamming it up!!
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Hello Tabitha, I am jumping aboard this TR a little late but have just spent most of last night and today reading all about your trip. It looks like everyone is having a great time, except for you and Jamie getting sick at Boma. Your kids are adorable and I love Selah's reactions to the things she is seeing and doing, especially Illuminations! Glad everyone is feeling better. Can't wait to see what your last day has in store.
Thanks for joining in! We had a great last day! More coming up soon!
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Back and with a great update too!!
Thanks!
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Glad you're back!
Thanks!
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Yay, glad you are back posting. Sounds like an enjoyable afternoon. I know what you mean about the kids in melt down mode when hungry - hey any port in a storm right? Feed them and make them happy. Happy kids=happy parents.
A Scary Ride, A Thrill Ride and Snack Time! MK Part 3 2/3
After the boys get their picture together we decide to go see how the ghosts are doing in the Haunted Mansion. We remembered to not take the scenic route this time so we could get Selah on the ride quicker.
Once we got off the ride it was time to pick up Selahs parasol!
Then we were ready for some thrills. Off to Splash Mountain we went! Selah was very excited when she saw it up ahead. She was ready to ride!
In this pic I've just said to Selah, "Hey Selah, we are getting ready to go down the slide!"
Now here we are going down the slide!
After SM we headed over to ride with some pirates and Asher and Mimi were wanting to check out the Jungle Cruise. The Jungle Cruise has never been a must do for Jamie and I. Yes we enjoy it but if the line is long we don't want to wait for it. For us it is a, been there done that don't need to do it again, kind of ride. Asher did not remember it though and Wanda had never been on it so we were good with going on it again. After we got off of Pirates the line to Jungle Cruise was really long and so was the FP line. We THOUGHT we were suppose to get into the FP line with the GAC so we told them we would check it out later. We were going to be in the park until after the fireworks so we still had time. Once that was decided, everyone was in the mood for a snack. Asher got Dibs ( I think), the chocolate covered ice cream in an ice cream container. He wanted another Mickey Bar but he has lost a chunk of chocolate off of everyone he had on this trip and so we convinced him to try these instead. Less messy and he was wearing a white shirt. Selah got popcorn. The girl loves popcorn! Jamie got an Orange float, which was very yummy. I don't remember what Wanda got but I want to say it was roasted almonds. Actually, I'm pretty sure that was what she got. I shared with Jamie.
After snack we took a ride on some Magic Carpets, which is always a lot of fun. Got off our carpets and checked out the line for the Jungle Cruise, still long, and then headed to Main Street for some shopping. We love shopping on Main Street! Well, not Selah, but the rest of us do. She did really good though. She did lots of stickers and several cast members showered her with more stickers. We found an insulated cup for my mom. It has Mickey and Walt standing on Main Street together. It is pretty cool. I got one for myself too. We picked up Bride and Groom pins for my sister and her now husband. They got married on May 12th. Asher picked out some Mickey and Friends Pirates of the Caribbean cups that he wanted. Then we heard the street party so Asher, Mimi and Selah walked out to dance with the street party while Jamie and I looked around a little more.
Up Next: Saying Goodbye to Some Friends, a Cruise and Fireworks. MK Part 4 2/3
I think the pictures are the wrong size again. I don't know what the problem is. Me and photobucket are just not getting along lately. Someone let me know if these are too big again and I will try to fix it.
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Sounds like a perfect afternoon to me-- snacks, rides and shopping! The Splash photos of Selah are wonderful. Does she enjoy or pay attention to the rest of the ride, or just the big drop-- daredevil that she is!
What a great afternoon. Love Selah's expression going down the drop, priceless...she is definitely having a great time.
I was hoping that I was going to be able to get the picture! I really wanted everyone to be able to see what I was seeing on those rides!
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That was a great afternoon! I love the pics of Selah on SM, her face going down the slide is priceless!
I love that picture of her!
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Sounds like a perfect afternoon to me-- snacks, rides and shopping! The Splash photos of Selah are wonderful. Does she enjoy or pay attention to the rest of the ride, or just the big drop-- daredevil that she is!
At the beginning of the trip she was pretty much only paying attention to the thrill part of the rides but by the end of the week she was starting to "see" more of the rides and started enjoying more parts of the rides other than just the thrill. I have a feeling by the time we are able to go back we may have to start over at the beginning again but that's ok. As long as she loves it and is having fun!
My DS is with Selah he loooooves popcorn too! It sounds like ya'll had a great afternoon. I just looooove the photo of Selah going down the slide, the look on her face is priceless. can't wait to hear more.
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back! Love the funny pictures of the kids on the carousel. 
Great time at MK! 
I don't remember what Wanda got but I want to say it was roasted almonds. Actually, I'm pretty sure that was what she got. I shared with Jamie. 
I know how PhotoBucket can be so annoying and frustrating! I have a love/hate relationship with PhotoBucket! 
"Sparky"(My first trip.)
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