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Glad you made it onto Space Mountain! I don't think bonus FP+ were available during your trip as they had only just started this when we went in mid-May. But that would have help you out for sure.
Great pictures from MK! Glad you enjoyed SM! It doesn't sound promising for your meal at BoG!
Had a good time at the MK after a long day on the golf course! I don't know where my stamina comes from as I seem to be able to do this year after year, even as I get older!
You'll find out regarding BOG!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Glad you made it onto Space Mountain! I don't think bonus FP+ were available during your trip as they had only just started this when we went in mid-May. But that would have help you out for sure.
Did not know that, but if they were, that would have been a big bonus! I guess as long as you don't have any open ones and/or request those in other time frames you can do this. More likely, can get those in other time frames seems most likely!
I was a bit worried about SM as the FP line was long and probably just opened up after the ride had been down. It moved rather quickly after a few minutes and walked the queue inside rather quickly near the top!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Nice photos from around Fantasyland. Oh, you've left us with another cliffhanger. Now we have to wait and see if dinner with the Beast was a success.
I really enjoyed Fantasyland on my first visit and all the theming and detail that the imagineers incorporated into this enhancement of the MK! They did such a great job with this!
Sorry, with the cliffhanger, but probably will be next Saturday or Sunday for an update! Just can't find time during the week to do this as I don't get home until about 6:15 or so! Wish I could! I enjoy doing these TRs so much....even though this is only my second one after my Eastern France TR from last year!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Glad you got some time to explore the new Fantasyland areas before dinner. It's fun writing up the trip report and sharing it, isn't it? I didn't think it would be but it really adds to the depth of the experience-- you remember things better and it's great to re-live the trips, which always seem too short even if they're long ones!
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Glad you got some time to explore the new Fantasyland areas before dinner. It's fun writing up the trip report and sharing it, isn't it? I didn't think it would be but it really adds to the depth of the experience-- you remember things better and it's great to re-live the trips, which always seem too short even if they're long ones!
I couldn't agree with you more Laurie regarding doing these TRs as I love doing them! For the most part, I don't have to refer to many notes with the exception of specific times as I have a great memory for things like this! Just wish I had time during the week to do these updates as it can be a bit time consuming with putting it together with the photos etc,
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Glad you were able to use one of your Fastpasses! It doesn't sound good for Be Our Guest....
That was the good thing, but being that it was an EMH night was probably why the waits were quite long on many attractions! Hope you can wait until the weekend for the update!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Glad you made it to your last FP.
Love all the pics from MK.
Can't wait to see how you liked BOG.
I was glad I made it for SM, but sad I couldn't do the others! That's what happens with a very busy day between golf (even with an overly long round) and doing the parks as well! You'll find out about BOG this weekend most likely!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Great photos! Glad you were still able to get in a few rides before dinner!
Glad you enjoyed these set of photos! I had a good time, but wish I was able to get in another attraction or two. Probably due to a few factors being a Sunday, evening EMHs and just a couple of weeks before Easter with some school Spring breaks in action!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
ok, where is the BOG update? hmm? just kidding. I know working full time is a drain - I do it every single week plus a 2nd job, but I can't stand not knowing the rest of your trip. LOL. so the lady in the back has a questions.."tell me about the room locations at POR for Royal Rooms?" if you are able. I just changed my resv. to a Royal Room based on an a great discount, but I am concerned about distance to main buiilding, etc. Any info would be helpful! Too bad we weren't there at the same time!
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I don't think bonus FP+ were available during your trip as they had only just started this when we went in mid-May. But that would have help you out for sure. 
I guess as long as you don't have any open ones and/or request those in other time frames you can do this. More likely, can get those in other time frames seems most likely! 
They did such a great job with this! 
Just can't find time during the week to do this as I don't get home until about 6:15 or so! 
Wish I could! 
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For the most part, I don't have to refer to many notes with the exception of specific times as I have a great memory for things like this! 
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