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We arrived at California Grill about a hour early, so we decided to shop in the gift shops. My grandma took me into the more fancy shop to look for a birthday gift. She always insists that she buys me a gift for my b-day and it drives me nuts! She doesn't have to do that! She ended up buying me a plaid mickey backpack and a matching wallet. Has anyone seen this print before? It is adorable! I wear it all the time. And the wallet comes in serious handy! Then we met up with my brothers at the other gift shop. I took some pics from the window displays.
Then we went up to dinner. This was my grandparents anniversary dinner and it was also on Valentines Day! We ordered our drinks and then an appetizer of California Roll. I didn't get a pic because I was so hungry! Then we ordered our dinners. My mom ordered the Sea Bass, my dad ordered the bison I think and I ordered a steak.
It was really really really good and I really enjoyed it. My mom LOVED her sea bass and wanted me to tell you guys to try it if you ever go to CG. Then, we decided to order dessert. My grandparents got a piece of chocolate cake to share for their anniversary.
I got to try a piece and it was delicious! So chocolaty! Doesn't it just look good!!?? I shared the rice crispy sushi with my brother and I always have enjoyed this dessert and sharing it with my little brother. He loves the wasabi gum and I let him have this. After dinner, we rolled out to the firework viewing deck to watch Wishes. I have to say, this song makes me every time I see it! Between "When you Wish Upon a Star" playing in the background and all the little kids oohh ing and ahhhing I can't help but sob. The show started and we were right in front of the viewing area. I only got one picture because I was so fascinated with the fireworks.
We headed back to the hotel and called it a day. I can't believe it was our last day! I was very sad to say that we needed to pack our suitcases already!!
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Sorry it's taken me so long to post. Life has kinda taken over and I didn't have any time to get on PP boards! I know, it's scary! I should be back over the weekend sometime to finish this thing up. Thanks for following me through this trip report. I know it doesn't quite compare to some of the other ones, but it's my 1st one, I'll get the hang of it after a while!
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Ahhhh so I'm finally back to finish this up. Where was I... Oh YES!!! The saddest part of the whole trip. Departure day.
We had an 11:15 departure time so we were up and at 'em around 8. We still hadn't packed up all our stuff so I put everything in the suitcases like we had them for the flight down so we passed the weight restrictions. The drive to the airport was very sad and I almost cried (come on we all get that feeling!) I wanted to start planning our next trip but I was so sad that the thought of WDW started flowing the tears. We arrived at the airport and we unloaded all the stuff from the car. We went to McDonalds for breakfast and I had a breakfast platter and it was soooo good. I know it's so bad for you but I was already in a bad mood. No complications with the plane this time around and we got our car out of the parking garage and headed home to this...
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What a pile of snow to come home to! Sorry this trip is over as I've really enjoyed reading it! for sharing!
You are sooo welcome! Thanks for sticking around!
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Looking forward to your final thoughts!
Thanks. And thanks for reading!
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That was a lot of snow to come home to!
Yeah it was quite a sight. Apparently my friends dad plowed our driveway and sidewalk because the township people kept ringing our doorbell to tell us to plow it! We couldve gotten fined! Thanks Mr. B!!
Wow, my first TR and I finished it... ALIVE!! LOL. Well I have to say the trip was a huge success all around. In fact, on the way back home, my little brother asked me where we are staying next year! Gosh, I miss the place. I mean it's so magical. It's where adults and grandparents can take the place of the kids and just let go and have fun. It's where dreams come true. We really enjoyed the resort we stayed at and would recommend it to everyone. Oh, and if you go, try the ribs and tell me if they don't taste like the best ribs in the galaxy!! We loved CM as usual and being that it was my birthday was so magical. It was pretty exciting to see Joe and Demi. AND go home and figure out your behind them in a commercial! My mom said she saw it again and it had my whole face in it and everyone else was waving me towards Ellens Energy Adventure! LOL so now I have a memory and so does Disney Channel. My grandparents told me on the airplane that they were quite impressed with the attitude shown with the CMs. They loved how upbeat and fun they were and made the best of a rainy day (and other situations we've all encountered at some point or another.) We tried to do things we haven't done before like Ellens Energy Adventure, Peter Pans Flight, Seaworld. Oh yes if you have an extra day in Disney or wherever in FLorida, GO TO SEAWORLD! You will be blown away at everything they have to offer like the dolphin feeding which is a don't miss in my opinion. And whatever you do, DON'T MISS BELIEVE! If you do you will regret it. It is mindblowing!!!! Well I think that's about it for this TR. Its been fun. I'd like to thank Cam (Cam22) for updating my TR title date every week. and for sticking with me this whole TR. I'd also like to thank Marnie (Colexismom) for reading and replying to every update. I'd also like to thank everyone else who read my TR because I feel like I struggled to keep this TR interesting and not list like. And thank you to everyone on the PP boards for inspiring me to do a TR and Finish it! And thanks to everyone who reads this in the future.
My next TR takes us to the Pocono Mountains with my WHOLE family. Check out "The Whole Family? My Pocono Mountains TR" in the Globetrotting TR section.
Also a side note as to why yesterday I had 3 countdowns and today I have 1. My mom was called yesterday and given a job offer that overlaps our Disney cruise in November. So sadly we had to get our refund from the deposit. I know it's so depressing. But we really like the western caribbean itineraries so we are going to do a Royal Caribbean cruise on the brand new Allure of the Seas with the characters from Dreamworks films such as Shrek and Madagascar. The reason I had to cancel my WDW trip with my mom is because this cruise overlaps with that trip. But I'll still be cruising on my birthday (Februaury 21st) so I'm excited about that. Check out the new sister ship to the Oasis of the seas (the Allure) at Oasis Of The Seas | Allure of the Seas.
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Then we ordered our dinners. My mom ordered the Sea Bass, my dad ordered the bison I think and I ordered a steak. 
every time I see it! Between "When you Wish Upon a Star" playing in the background and all the little kids oohh ing and ahhhing I can't help but sob. The show started and we were right in front of the viewing area. I only got one picture because I was so fascinated with the fireworks.
And your dinner at Cali Grill must have been very special! 
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I know, it's scary! I should be back over the weekend sometime to finish this thing up. Thanks for following me through this trip report. I know it doesn't quite compare to some of the other ones, but it's my 1st one, I'll get the hang of it after a while! 
for sharing!
We tried to do things we haven't done before like Ellens Energy Adventure, Peter Pans Flight, Seaworld. Oh yes if you have an extra day in Disney or wherever in FLorida, GO TO SEAWORLD! You will be blown away at everything they have to offer like the dolphin feeding which is a don't miss in my opinion. And whatever you do, DON'T MISS BELIEVE! If you do you will regret it. It is mindblowing!!!! Well I think that's about it for this TR. Its been fun. I'd like to thank Cam (Cam22) for updating my TR title date every week. 
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