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Great update, Dave!! We just saw firsthand how crazy the weather is in Orlando! Cool pictures of the storm!! Your dinner sounds lovely and I am loving hearing all about the airport Hyatt!!. I especially like the 'ety airport' photos!!
The weather can certainly be crazy in Orlando as I've experienced on a few recent trips. Glad you enjoyed the photos! Dinner was great and glad I could give you a nice overview on the Hyatt for your upcoming stay there!
What is 'ety airport' Perhaps, some abbreviation I don't know!
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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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Really enjoyed the pictures from your hotel window. That storm sure came up quickly, didn't it? So excited for you to get on board the Magic--I hope you love it as much as we do!
The weather can certainly be crazy in Orlando as I've experienced on a few recent trips. Glad you enjoyed the photos! Dinner was great and glad I could give you a nice overview on the Hyatt for your upcoming stay there!
What is 'ety airport' Perhaps, some abbreviation I don't know!
Really enjoyed the pictures from your hotel window. That storm sure came up quickly, didn't it? So excited for you to get on board the Magic--I hope you love it as much as we do!
Glad you liked the photos! The weather was a bit crazy and almost seemed to come out of nowhere! I was so excited this night and couldn't wait to board the Magic on Sunday! Having an extra nightcap at the bar just made me more excited for the cruise and just couldn't wait for the whole experience to begin!
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Oh that's just autocorrect for 'empty'!!!
Ok thanks. That's an odd way for auto correct to do things right in its' own way!
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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!
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.
That was some crazy Florida weather. Dinner sounded delicious. Great pictures of the terminal in its less crowded state.
Yes, the weather was a bit crazy, but expected in Central Florida late in the day! It was obviously a different way to experience this from an upper hotel floor view! Dinner was great and one you should experience if staying at the Hyatt or have some time before your flight home! It was amazing how tranquil the airport was later at night!
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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!
Wow, that was some seriously crazy weather you had!
Yes, it most certainly was!
Can you recall your meal from McCoy's two years ago and was it as good as mine I'm quite sure (you and Mark dined here, prior to your Hawaii flight and Aulani stay)) Just wondering if you have any recollections of it? Of course, I could always search through your TR, but this is easier!
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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!
Can you recall your meal from McCoy's two years ago and was it as good as mine I'm quite sure (you and Mark dined here, prior to your Hawaii flight and Aulani stay)) Just wondering if you have any recollections of it? Of course, I could always search through your TR, but this is easier!
I had to go back and look at my trip report, as I really could not recall eating there at all before going to Hawai'i, and when I looked at my trip report, I realised that we didn't. We ate at Mama Melrose before heading over to the airport, so I can't help I'm afraid.
For some reason, I thought you had stayed at the Orlando Hyatt and had dined at McCoy's.... For some reason I recall that in one of your TRs! Maybe not! Well, anyway I loved it!
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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!
Just joining in! We will be sailing to the same ports (well Cozumel, Grand Cayman and CC) in January though we'll be on the Fantasy. Right now I have a room at the Hyatt too so it's nice to hear a positive review! What room type did you have booked? My son would LOVE watching the planes out the window.
Just joining in! We will be sailing to the same ports (well Cozumel, Grand Cayman and CC) in January though we'll be on the Fantasy. Right now I have a room at the Hyatt too so it's nice to hear a positive review! What room type did you have booked? My son would LOVE watching the planes out the window.
Hope you will enjoy this TR as you'll be taking a similar cruise! I guess they're rerouting some of the ships on the destinations! At least you have Remy and Palo as I only had the latter on my cruise!
The view from my room at the Hyatt was amazing and loved it so much! I had a king bedroom, which I booked with a AAA discount! Make sure you request a tarmac view. You may have to wait as I did abot an hour or so, but worth it!
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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!
Love those Florida rainstorms! (sarcasm) Especially while you're in the parks with no ponchos.
Dinner looked delicious!
I've had a couple of pretty severe ones on my last two trips to Orlando! Both on my arrival day as well! I think for the most part I was usually quite prepared with a poncho in the parks as I usually check the weather before heading out, but not always the case on a couple of occasions!
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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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We just saw firsthand how crazy the weather is in Orlando!
Cool pictures of the storm!! Your dinner sounds lovely and I am loving hearing all about the airport Hyatt!!
. I especially like the 'ety airport' photos!!
Dinner was great and glad I could give you a nice overview on the Hyatt for your upcoming stay there! 
Perhaps, some abbreviation I don't know! 
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Having an extra nightcap at the bar just made me more excited for the cruise and just couldn't wait for the whole experience to begin! 
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Dinner was great and one you should experience if staying at the Hyatt or have some time before your flight home! 
Especially while you're in the parks with no ponchos. 
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