A DREAM is a wish your heart makes...Halloween on the High Seas edition - updated 09/14/2014 - Page 10 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
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Looks like a fun night at Chef Mickey's! I think my favorite photo in this update was the one with the boys blowing out their candles. Lukas's little puffed-out cheeks = adorable!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Hi! I've been patiently waiting over at your PTR for your first update and you had one already started - doah! (lol)
I'm all caught up now and I love all the fun you're having (minus the pump scare, yikes!) I think I like the Miniland the best. (Vegas! oh and Star Wars...)
I love that you matched everyone with the restaurant, cute!
I love a theme!
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Originally Posted by PrincessSharon
Looks like a fun night at Chef Mickey's! I think my favorite photo in this update was the one with the boys blowing out their candles. Lukas's little puffed-out cheeks = adorable!
He is pretty cute with those cheeks. He had some chubby ones as a baby too!
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
Linny must be proud of the matchy-matchy!
Dinner sounded like lots of fun!
I sure hope she would be proud!
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Originally Posted by MayraLR
I've only gone to Chef Mickey for breakfast. I would love to try it for dinner.
We have had it for breakfast too and enjoyed it. Either meal there is good with me!
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Originally Posted by lauriep
Adorable photos of the boys at dinner. Love the family one with Mickey as well-- good job with the Mickey-themed outfits!
The one of all of us is my profile picture on facebook.
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Great night at Chef Mickey's! It looks like you had a lot of fun. I love all of the pictures and the Mickey matchy matchy!
I even had my mom looking for Mickey shirts for Dylan - he didn't have any before this trip!
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Originally Posted by goofyboysmama
Hi! I've been patiently waiting over at your PTR for your first update and you had one already started - doah! (lol)
I'm all caught up now and I love all the fun you're having (minus the pump scare, yikes!) I think I like the Miniland the best. (Vegas! oh and Star Wars...)
Glad you found me! Star Wars miniland was awesome and I'm not a SW geek. It's so cool what they can do with them! The boys are getting the Star Wars Advent Calendar this year from our elf (on a shelf).
ARRgghhhhhhh..........................I LOVE your matchy-non matchy outfits!!!
Why is Dylan a giant???? My god he looks so flipping tall!!
Cant wait for the next update, I'm thiking it's about my gals getting together
ARRgghhhhhhh..........................I LOVE your matchy-non matchy outfits!!!
Why is Dylan a giant???? My god he looks so flipping tall!!
Cant wait for the next update, I'm thiking it's about my gals getting together
He is tall! But I'm short too. You'll see in other photos I always place Lukas in front of me. Soon they'll both be taller than me! And what about your little man? How tall is he now?!
The next update (for both of us) should be us together!
And I will mention here that I started a TR in the globetrotting forum about our other adventures around town. I usually add them in here, but thought I'd do it separate for those ever wanting to visit St. Louis. Here's the link: http://www.passporterboards.com/foru...we-do-lou.html
Another great non-park day. Glad you got to visit with your cousin. Dinner looked like tons of fun meeting up with Mickey and the gang. Tomorrow is the big day
Another great non-park day. Glad you got to visit with your cousin. Dinner looked like tons of fun meeting up with Mickey and the gang. Tomorrow is the big day
Yes it is! I'm surprised we got any sleep!
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Sounds like you had a great time at Chef Mickey! Can't wait to read more.
Always a good time with the main mouse!
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Originally Posted by honeybee723
Looks like you guys had a blast at Chef Mickey's. And YAY...you're all caught up now! Time to do my next update.
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