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That is my coworker friend and family that we met up with in the Splash Mountain gift shop.
Thanks! Her oldest son is a big kid!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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the cinnamon rolls at Gaston's, and they are definitely best shared. Too much sugar otherwise. I have wondered about the pot roast mac 'n cheese. Now I might just try it!
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the cinnamon rolls at Gaston's, and they are definitely best shared. Too much sugar otherwise. I have wondered about the pot roast mac 'n cheese. Now I might just try it!
From someone who was a bit apprehensive trying it, I would say it was good and definitely worth a try. Will I get it every time? Probably not because it is very rich. I will get it again at some point.
He is, but in all fairness, the rest of the people are short lol!
That answers that in proportion! I guess he eats his Wheaties!
Not sure if you've had a chance to read the TR of my recent WDW trip, which I started just two weeks ago as I always appreciate more PPs following along and commenting.
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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That answers that in proportion! I guess he eats his Wheaties!
Not sure if you've had a chance to read the TR of my recent WDW trip, which I started just two weeks ago as I always appreciate more PPs following along and commenting.
Holy Guacamole! That cinnamon roll is died-and-went-to-carb-heaven without a doubt.
I wonder how many people (other than bottomless pit teenagers or body builders!) manage to eat one themselves. Not many, I bet.
That pot roast mac & cheese sounds kinda peculiar to me. But then, if I'm eating m&c, I want nothing but that. Cheese rules solo unless it's on a burger, IMO. Will take your word for it that was a tasty combo, tho.
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Great start to the trip. If I was in your shoes I'd be looking for an acceptable place to take a nap!
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I was quite tired but I was in Magic Kingdom so my excitement helped me overcome. For awhile anyway.
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Holy Guacamole! That cinnamon roll is died-and-went-to-carb-heaven without a doubt.
I wonder how many people (other than bottomless pit teenagers or body builders!) manage to eat one themselves. Not many, I bet.
That pot roast mac & cheese sounds kinda peculiar to me. But then, if I'm eating m&c, I want nothing but that. Cheese rules solo unless it's on a burger, IMO. Will take your word for it that was a tasty combo, tho.
I certainly don't think I could ever eat one by myself. Ever.
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After running into my friend and her kids we decided to check out the pirate adventure they have. Mark has done it several times so he knew what to do. My friend's youngest wasn't very interested and clearly wanted to do something else. I was starting to get a bit warm and very tired. Mark got some popcorn but I wasn't in the mood for that yet. Wedecided to take a break at the Tiki Room. We had the whole back row to ourselves.
Meanwhile my room still was not ready, which was fine. Heather texted me that she was on her way, but traffic was crazy.
Mark was a bit concerned about me and could tel I was just warm and over tired. So he said he had something to show me.
He brought me into the galleria and sure enough it was literally the coolest place in the park. There was a cool blaster in that one spot and I stood there soaking it up. And loving this picture.
As we got out the clouds started rolling in. The Festival of Fantasy Parade was getting ready to start so I begged Mark to watch it, and he agreed. We had a front row spot. A family moved in next to the trash can right next to me. I was standing there and the mother actually sat on my feet. Mark told her that it was our spot, and that we were there and to get off my feet! The Cast Members repeatedly had to tell this family to stay on the curb, not sit their kid on the hot trash can, etc, and finally to get out of our way because we were there first. The mom did move but she took her time doing it.
Soon the parade began. We were all wondering how far they would get into it with the clouds rolling in.
Great photos from the parade. That was so rude of that mother, who thinks she owns the place without consideration for others!
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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!
What is with people? That's why we don't watch the parades very often, as we often encounter such rude people. I don't know why they have to behave in that way - particularly when it's obvious someone else was there first....
Great photos from the parade. That was so rude of that mother, who thinks she owns the place without consideration for others!
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What is with people? That's why we don't watch the parades very often, as we often encounter such rude people. I don't know why they have to behave in that way - particularly when it's obvious someone else was there first....
My buddy Mark isn't one to hold back either. When he sees rude behavior like that he lets them have it.
Awesome shots of the parade! I just don't get the sense of entitlement that some people have! Just plopping herself and family right in front of you! :
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the cinnamon rolls at Gaston's, and they are definitely best shared. Too much sugar otherwise. 
I have wondered about the pot roast mac 'n cheese. Now I might just try it! 
I guess he eats his Wheaties! 
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That's why we don't watch the parades very often, as we often encounter such rude people. I don't know why they have to behave in that way - particularly when it's obvious someone else was there first....
Great parade shots so far!!
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