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Illuminations is so beautiful in all its aspects, and really is a pleasurable way to finish off the evening at Epcot! Glad you enjoyed!
I can't think of a better way to finish off any evening in WDW with this show! Just love it so much and no WDW trip is complete without it for sure!
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You got some beautiful shots of Illuminations! Nice idea to listen to the soundtrack before and after the trip. I do that with my parks music CD. And I also find loops from the various parks on YouTube. Music is such a good way to get in a Disney frame of mind!
Glad we think alike with the music and am enjoying the Illuminations music at the moment! Glad you enjoy the photos, even though so many of them and hope there weren't too many! I have some music from two of the best resorts for music being the Poly and WL, which I enjoy so much. Best resort music in WDW! Lot of good ones in the parks too. What are your favorites from the parks, so I can include these in my collection? I couldn't agree with you more regarding the music!
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Wonderful shots of IllumiNations. I love the soundtrack to, but it always reduces me to tears, as it makes me think of the show and how much I miss seeing it.
I think you may get to see it again in October, given we're now into July and so far those rumours haven't become anything more substantial about it ending... fingers crossed for you!
Glad we think alike with the music and am enjoying the Illuminations music at the moment! Glad you enjoy the photos, even though so many of them and hope there weren't too many! I have some music from two of the best resorts for music being the Poly and WL, which I enjoy so much. Best resort music in WDW! Lot of good ones in the parks too. What are your favorites from the parks, so I can include these in my collection? I couldn't agree with you more regarding the music!
Some of my favorites are the Magic Kingdom entrance loop, MK Main Street USA loop, AK entrance loop. There are a couple DHS ones I like too, I think one is from Sunset Blvd.
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Great shots of Illuminations! WS looks so pretty all lit up. I agree with the idea of listening to the soundtrack before your trip, I am definitely going to find some for my iPhone.
This made me feel so excited -
"It was now show time as it darkened around the lake and the drumbeats began! A comet like fireworks shot streaked across the sky above the lake and the show was underway and then the fireballs followed."
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Wonderful shots of IllumiNations. I love the soundtrack to, but it always reduces me to tears, as it makes me think of the show and how much I miss seeing it.
I think you may get to see it again in October, given we're now into July and so far those rumours haven't become anything more substantial about it ending... fingers crossed for you!
Illuminations is just a special show and enjoy it so much. Glad you enjoyed the photos as there were a lot of them. I'm actually not going to WDW this October but October, 2019. We'll see what happens over the next 15 months and hope the show is still going!
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Some of my favorites are the Magic Kingdom entrance loop, MK Main Street USA loop, AK entrance loop. There are a couple DHS ones I like too, I think one is from Sunset Blvd.
I enjoy a lot of these. I like some of these for the attractions and especially Space Mountain.
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Great shots of Illuminations! WS looks so pretty all lit up. I agree with the idea of listening to the soundtrack before your trip, I am definitely going to find some for my iPhone.
Great show as always and enjoy so much! Glad you enjoyed the photos. Listening to these soundtracks makes you more excited for the trip.
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This made me feel so excited -
"It was now show time as it darkened around the lake and the drumbeats began! A comet like fireworks shot streaked across the sky above the lake and the show was underway and then the fireballs followed."
Glad you liked that part as I intentially did that to build up the suspense of the show!
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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!
You were able to get some great pictures of Illuminations. I will miss it when they eventually replace Illuminations but Disney always seems to top itself, so I'm sure the next show will be just as good or even better.
You were able to get some great pictures of Illuminations. I will miss it when they eventually replace Illuminations but Disney always seems to top itself, so I'm sure the next show will be just as good or even better.
Glad you enjoyed them. No matter how good the new show is when it is done, I will certainly miss Illuminations as I enjoy it so much! I'm sure the new one will be a fantastic show!
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Great pictures of IllumiNations! I hope they don’t cancel it!
Glad you enjoyed the photos! I'm hoping so too but there have been many rumors about this eventually happening, so we'll see!
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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!
Monday, October 9th (Part VI) After a few minutes, I began walking towards the International Gateway exit and to the Boardwalk and Epcot Resorts area. It wasn’t overly crowded but there were quite a few people walking back. The lines for the Friendship boats were quite extensive. Unless, you can’t do the walking waiting for a boat may not be the best idea as you’ll be back to your resort much faster.
After crossing the bridge into the Boardwalk area, some beautiful evening sights below greeted me! I didn’t walk directly towards the Dolphin but over to the Beach Club Villas for a bit to get some good photos and then I made my way to the Boardwalk.
One with the flash and one without
Always so relaxing taking a walk on the Boardwalk at night as so beautiful all lit up. Even better, when returning from Illuminations.
In just a few minutes, I arrived at the entrance to the Boardwalk Inn. It’s one of my favorite resorts in WDW, so I decided to go inside for a few minutes to explore and admire it. I wasn’t going to the Bellevue Lounge, which I enjoy so much but later to Phin’s back at the Dolphin.
I love the Boardwalk’s lobby and especially those comfy chairs.
As you can see the Bellevue Lounge isn’t exactly busy tonight
Some of the interesting little knickknacks in the lounge
Hallway outside the lounge
After some exploring in the Boardwalk resort I made my exit on to the Boardwalk and walked toward the Dolphin. This is quite a photo heavy update, that I hope you are enjoying!
A lot quieter on this stretch of the Boardwalk vs the main area earlier, although it is a bit later now.
I’d be approaching the Dolphin very soon
Looks so beautiful all lit up and will just get better as I get closer
This is just amazing on the walkway from the Swan to the Dolphin. It’s even better with the music accompanying it!
What a grand welcoming this is and I am certainly going to be enjoying these walks back to the Dolphin at night!
Love the lighting of the fountain!
Looks even better in action!
Love this one!
I could look at this all night!
After a slow walk down the Dolphin walkway and admiring all the colors and active fountain, I headed inside the Dolphin for more photo ops in the lobby. I will return to my room later as I want to get some photos and visit Phin’s bar.
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Just love it so much and no WDW trip is complete without it for sure! 
I have some music from two of the best resorts for music being the Poly and WL, which I enjoy so much. 
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I love the soundtrack to, but it always reduces me to tears, as it makes me think of the show and how much I miss seeing it. 
I hope they don’t cancel it!
Even better, when returning from Illuminations.
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