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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
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
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I wish I could eat a B&C sundae, so yummy. I miss that. But the Plaza Ice Cream shop has dairy free like Tofutti and Rice Dream! Also you eat outside so you can not have to be near it. I recommend eating at the tables in Tomorrowland Terrace which is just up the hill from the Plaza. It is in the shade and much more quiet.
I wish I could eat a B&C sundae, so yummy. I miss that. But the Plaza Ice Cream shop has dairy free like Tofutti and Rice Dream! Also you eat outside so you can not have to be near it. I recommend eating at the tables in Tomorrowland Terrace which is just up the hill from the Plaza. It is in the shade and much more quiet.
Thank you so much for your tips about The Plaza Ice Cream Shop. We've added it to our "snack spots" and will definietly use the Tomorrowland Terrace to eat - as long as it's not crowded. The QS near there is typically open during the summer months.
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Thank you so much for your tips about The Plaza Ice Cream Shop. We've added it to our "snack spots" and will definietly use the Tomorrowland Terrace to eat - as long as it's not crowded. The QS near there is typically open during the summer months.
It was open when we were there but not many people were in there so hopefully it won't be too crowded for you.
Sounds like you have been keeping really busy before your vacation. Don't get tired before you even leave. It is so nice to not have to pack the diapers and stuff. Nice when you can purge stuff from your bag as well. I went this past trip with no stroller and just a really small (like purse size) back pack. I have forgotten how nice that can be.
Thanks! It's soo close now When we return from our July 4th trip, it will be time to start organizing and packing for Disney
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It was open when we were there but not many people were in there so hopefully it won't be too crowded for you.
That's great to know!
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Sounds like you have been keeping really busy before your vacation. Don't get tired before you even leave. It is so nice to not have to pack the diapers and stuff. Nice when you can purge stuff from your bag as well. I went this past trip with no stroller and just a really small (like purse size) back pack. I have forgotten how nice that can be.
I'm irrationally excited to be down to just one small, lightweight, umbrella type stroller. We'll still have to lug the backpack because we have to carry a small cooler with the boys' epi pens, changes of clothes, etc. but I don't need to worry about diapers, or formula, or feeding schedules
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Exactly 2 weeks from today, we'll be eating breakfast at our stop over hotel before packing up and finishing the drive to check in at the POLY
To finish our itinerary plans:
Our final park day is July 23rd and we're heading to the MK to conquer the Mountains. We have Fp+ for Splash, Thunder and 7D (after dark )
We plan on being at the park at opening, touring until mid day, taking a break at the resort and returning in the evening. If we haven't seen MSEP or Wishes, we also plan on that this evening.
We have a brunch ADR at Chef Mickey's and after that, we'll head back to AoA for a mid day break from the parks.
We've also purposefully left this day, and the day before as "tweakable" days so that we can adjust to the boys' wishes easier.
Our countdown themes continue:
"Sail away to a spicy island"
Menu: Wings, potato sticks, tropical punch & 'smores
Last night, we had carry in from BW3's - Nolan had Traditional wings (all drums) in mild sauce, Patrick and Cullen both had a "chef special" of boneless, allergy friendly wings. Neither like sauce, but both requested terriyaki to dip their fries into. I had their grilled fish taco served with fresh, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots and pico de gallo.
For desert, we made smores after we lit a fire in our fire pit. Patrick said, "if we just had an outdoor screen, it would feel like we're really there!" I added a few notes to our food list: 1 Rice Dream chocolate Bar, and 1 pack dairy free graham crackers so the boys can participate in the smore making at the resorts.
While we munched, we watched You tube videos of the Polynesian to get us in a "Disney" frame of mind.
With our first day in over a week that will approach 80, and be dry....and sunny, I've promised the boys a lot of pool time this afternoon. We're traveling to Cleveland tomorrow for the long weekend, so I doubt I'll have much log in time. I'm sure next week's posts will consist of "HOW will we fit all this into the Flex?"
Typical of me, I make huge packing lists, and reconsider things as I begin to pack. Does anyone else do that? For example: Right now, I have everyone packing 6 sets of clothes in our suitcases, 1 set in our overnight hotel stop bag, and the boys will have an additional set in the car "day bag". That's 8 sets of clothes for a 9 day trip that we plan to do laundry at least 2 times.
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Great plans! Now I want smores! LOL I always pack extra clothes since Jonathon is a very messy kid. We carry extra clothes with us and we pack a "park" bag that we put in a locker just in case. Call us crazy but every once in a while we actually have had to use stuff in that "park" bag so it is worth the time to bring it.
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
Hey I'm all caught up! I promise to be on the boards more once your TR starts. I know I've been seriously slacking in this department for MONTHS. I can't believe you are leaving in 2 weeks. Seriously, where has that time gone?!
You have active boys - pack the extra clothes ... if they were not needed then maybe you only need to do laundry once & if they are used then your laundry plan of 2x will be perfect.
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