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What a great way to end your day wih EMH at MK!
Glad you finally experienced IASW...never say never...perhaps one day you'll be touring with nieces or nephews or a young one of your own.
Kudos for giving a family some magic in the front of the monorail.
And, finally, that Andy is definitely a keeper! Perhaps he could share some shopping expertise with my DH!!!
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I can't believe it is only the ending of day one for you guys.....(at the park that is) You guys did so much leading up to this day that it seems you have been in Orlando forever!!!! Looking foward to day 2!!!
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No photos or video of that ride on Splash? Shame! I love what they did with the Haunted Mansion while it was down for refurbishment - that sign is neat!
Awesome update. Am gutted about hula Stitch, I really wanted him I remember going into Mickey's Star Traders and finding about 5 on a counter and setting them all off Oh well, I guess we both shoulda been quicker to buy them. More please!
When we first started coming to Walt Disney World back in 2003 I’d have to say that the Magic Kingdom was my least favorite park; meaning that I could have passed on visiting it and still had a great time. Now a few years later I have to say that it’s one of my favorite places to visit while at Walt Disney World. The trip is not complete without a walk down Main Street USA, dashing over to Splash to get soaked, drying off on Big Thunder...you get the point. My shins may have built up calluses from all the oversized strollers but it doesn’t bother me anymore. Being at the Magic Kingdom is simply...magical.
Anyway, Big Thunder or Splash?! I thought about going with Big Thunder simply to start a mountain rivalry within the family however I must go with my heart on this one...Splash all the way.
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Melissa and Andy, Charleston SC, February 2008.
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Coming up: July 2010 - Animal Kingdom Lodge for Mel's 30th Birthday!!!!!
That was a great update!! I love the teapot gift basket Andy had sent to you. Not to pry but did Andy have that ordered before you guys went or did he go through guest services at the resort?? I wouldn't mind doing that with any last minutes gifts for the kids or my DH.
Keep up the updates!!
I just went through The Disney Florist about a week before we left for WDW. I've used them many times in the past and I've never been disappointed.
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Melissa and Andy, Charleston SC, February 2008.
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Coming up: July 2010 - Animal Kingdom Lodge for Mel's 30th Birthday!!!!!
awww...that was nice of you guys to share the front of the monorail with the family
ya'all are so sweet to each other with all of your surprises... the "ghost Andy" picture...super cool!!!
looking forward to more....
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I love what they did with the Haunted Mansion while it was down for refurbishment - that sign is neat! 
I remember going into Mickey's Star Traders and finding about 5 on a counter and setting them all off 
the "ghost Andy" picture...super cool!!!
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