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[CinderAbby]

Originally Posted by Colexis Mom

Another great day Darlene! Great pictures of CP, and how fun to meet up with Danielle and Tom! Sorry about getting the wrong picture! I hope it works out in the end!

Thanks Marnie. It was a fun day, especially meeting Danielle and Tom.

Originally Posted by WeRDisneyFanatics

Sounds like a fun day! I love the magic shots with the frogs. Hope things eventually got straightened out with the missing photo.

Thanks - those were cute but since I don't look good in photos, I decided not to kiss the frog myself

Originally Posted by B.M.

Sounds like a great day at the MK! Hope you were able to get the nemo picture

It was a great day - it was a great vacation

Originally Posted by KMB733

Great update and pictures from MK!!! Hope everything works out with the Nemo picture.

Thanks. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

Originally Posted by Katie

CBJ is one we have never done, I was going to make a point of trying it next time, what is your take on it? I love the magic pics with the frogs, we really enjoyed the movie (and coincidently DD's name is Evangeline ), we will have to scope out the spot and try to get some pics as well. Hope everything worked out with the Nemo pic.

CBJ - my first thought is to say it's a nice place to cool off but you have to keep in mind, this is something I've seen every single visit. It's not a must do for me but because Abby really enjoys the show a lot we go for her. For someone who's never seen it before though it's definitely worth at least one visit - more if you enjoy the songs like Abby does and the humor. We haven't seen the Princess and the Frog but the pictures did turn out well.

Originally Posted by mcc0313

Sounds like it was a great day at MK for all, glad that you were able to get so much done and that Abby enjoyed her rides on SplM and BTMRR. Hope that they are able to find the missing picture for you.

Thanks - it was a great day. I'm still surprised Abby asked for BTM but she's growing up. Maybe it's not as rough on her. Who knows. Maybe next time she'll ask for EE but this year she avoided that one.

Originally Posted by coffeechef

Nice update.. I love the pictures with the frog, what a neat effect. I hope that you get your Nemo picture. I beleive you are correct about Pooh's thoughtful place play area going in front of Many Adventures of WInnie the Pooh. I was there a week or two after you and there was a Tree sticking out in many areas of the boarded up area in front. Jungle cruise id a favorite of mine and its so much better when you get a Skipper who has good timing and is naturally funny.

Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying everything. I hope more of Pooh's spot goes into the line. I knew the tree was getting moved - there were reports of that before I even left but the honey pots and stuff were really cute and it's a shame for them to just disappear. A good skipper is definitely a must IMO on JC - it's no fun if you don't have one.

[CinderAbby]

Originally Posted by omd

Wow Darlene another busy day! I had a hard time picking which picture I like best but I have to pick the one of Abby holding the frog. It is just so cute.
Sounds like you had a wonderful time at MK. It's my favorite park.
I have to ask if Toon Town is still open. We leave in 3 weeks and I am really hoping that Minnie & Mickey's houses are still there.
Again it was a great update. As I have said before you do such a great job with your TR's.

Thanks Olive - Abby's picture did come out really cute. I wasn't sure it would at first watching her struggle to get the pose, but it did. We did have fun at the MK and even though it's the first and original, with Abby enjoying so many parts of the parks I can't say that I have a favorite anymore. Toon town was still open when we were there but you know Disney operates. What's open today may not be open tomorrow. Here's some that it remains open for you. And thanks again for the compliments. I'm glad that you're really enjoying it.

Originally Posted by emvenable77

All caught up! I love the pic of Abby and the frog. We didn't find that photographer on our trip but I will definitely try to get that magic shot next time.
I hope everything works out with the Nemo pics.

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I don't know if that photographer is the only one who does the frog picture or if that's even a normal spot for it. I think that was the only time all week we saw someone there. But if truth be told, I don't remember seeing nearly so many photographers this year in any of the parks like we did last year.

Originally Posted by saibot0001

I too love the picture of Abby with the frog. So cute! We also love CP (my hubby LOVES Tigger)! Sounds like such a fun day. I can't wait to hear about the pictures! I hope you get them. I was like...no...she...didn't...end...it....there!

We did have a fun day. We like CP too - that's why we keep returning to it. And yes, I did end it there. I made the call after the park was closed so there was nothing they could do that night.

Originally Posted by Pinkyt177

What sweet pics, I love the castle pic it is wonderful, I also love the magic pics. Glad you had a fun PP meet. It sounds as if you have had a very magical trip and I can't wait to hear more. I am so craving yogurt now, when I hear about the yummy food you've been blessed with.

Thanks Cassie - I'm glad you're enjoying everything. We did have a magical trip and I'm going to try to post the next day later on. I'm not promising though. And I know exactly what you mean about cravings. I try to avoid the dining reviews and the food picture thread but if you want the yogurt I had, you can get it at the stores. It's the family size container of Yoplait and it says right on it "smooth, creamy style" strawberry yogurt. And I've only found it in that 2 pound container but not at every store. I don't know if it's because it's popular and sells out or if the 2 stores I looked at just don't carry it. Luckily the third store I go too sells it.

Originally Posted by CitrusSwirl

What a fun day at the Magic Kingdom. I love the pictures from CP as well as The Princess and the Frog ones! I hope you get your Nemo photo -

Thanks Tracey. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

Originally Posted by Cam22

Great day at MK! Hope you found the bookmark!

Thanks Cam.

Originally Posted by rhinohunter

Just found your TR and got caught up . I am really enjoying your adventures. Doing KP and the balloon sound like a lot of fun.. Hope all goes well with Lenny's test. Look forward to for the next installment. Never thought of putting pix in a report the way you did.

Thanks. I'm glad you're enjoying it - KP and the balloon were fun, as were a lot of other things on our vacation. Thanks for the well wishes for Lenny. He appreciates them. I'm going to try to post the next day later (hopefully) and I like adding the pictures. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words and I just really think they add to the TR.

[CinderAbby]

Originally Posted by bitterchickey

Caught up! Great MK day! Though you were less than overjoyed with your JC, the pics are great! As are all the others! Anxious to see if the Imageworks snafu got straightened out-interested in seeing that Nemo pic!

Thanks Chantel. And you know me enough by now that I'm giving nothing away. You'll find out in due time when and if things were made right.

Originally Posted by missminniedreams

Sounds like a great day! I love that picture that you got taken at Epcot. I hope to hear that you ended up getting the other one you really wanted. Were those the pics from the Fantasy pictures thing at Epcot? Yet another fun thing to add to my growing list of things to do.

Thanks. I'm glad you're enjoying everything. The pictures were taken at the Fantasy Theater in Imagination. Although now with Kodak pulling their sponsorship of the pavilion, it will be interesting to see if that even remains open. I really don't know what will get affected so don't read too much into my comment.

Originally Posted by ariel14

Great update! Hope you found the bookmark and the Nemo pic!

Thanks. You'll have to stay tuned to find out.

Originally Posted by mzozzietj

Hi Darlene, another wonderful update, thank you again for sharing! I too love the pictures with the frog. I am going to have to see if there is a photopass photographer there when we go too! We are taking my Niece one day so it would be such a fun surprise for her as she has no clue about the surprise photos they do. this is only her second trip to the Magic Kingdom.

Any word on how Lenny's tests went? I hope it was good news! I hope they got the Nemo picture squared away too and that when they do you will not only have that but a free extra castle picture

can't wait to read more!

Thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying everything. And yes, the "surprises" are fun. Some of the photographers will let you in on it before the pictures, others make you wait but since we know what's up (especially for the balloon picture), there are no surprises anymore with the pictures, but that's okay for us. They're still fun.

Originally Posted by Roxie2006

YOU ALL REALLY HAD A BUSY DAY, MK IS MY FAVORITE PARK. THE PICS IN CP ARE REALLY WONDERFUL PICS OF ABBY WITH THE CHARACTERS. I REALLY LIKE THE PICS OF YOUR HUSBAND AND ABBY WITH THE PRINCE FROG . REALLY ENJOYED THE UPDATE.

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it and a day at Disney that's not busy isn't for me. Even when everyone else is resting, I'm still doing something. And since almost all of those somethings aren't interesting (sorting laundry anyone?). they haven't been included in the TR

Originally Posted by goofysdtr

I've spent the last few days reading your report. I'm really enjoying it, Darlene! Hope you find Abby's bookmark!

Thanks - I'm glad you've enjoyed it this far. I still have a few more days to go but it's slow in posting now that I'm back to work and Abby's back to school.

Originally Posted by B.M.

Hope this next procedure goes well.....

Thanks for the pixies. We're hoping it goes well too but when we have details and stuff like that, you know I'll be posting another thread asking for pixies for us both (good luck ones for Lenny and sanity ones for me for driving into town).

Originally Posted by cubfancolleen

Just started reading this report this afternoon (and somehow it's taken more than I should have had for a lunch break! )
for Lenny, and the upcoming procedure.
Can't wait to hear what happened with the Nemo picture, and the bookmark - this is like a cliffhanger!

I hope you didn't get in trouble for the long lunch break - that wouldn't be too good. Thanks for the pixies and as for the cliffhanger, ask Chantel, she knows. I'm good with putting them in my TR. And yes, I did it intentionally. It started off as a way to keep you guys reading my TR's. I didn't want people leaving my TR in the middle . I saw all those other TR's with lots of views and replies and I wanted to one like it - a good one people would enjoy and keep reading and commenting on and I figured putting in a cliffhanger would keep people interested. Now I don't need the cliffhanger to keep peoples interest but it's just part of how I write now. Plus it's fun to keep people guessing about what will or won't happen. So stay tuned to find out about the bookmark and Nemo picture

[Roxie2006]

Hope all goes well with your husband's next Procedure.

[goofysdtr]

for Lenny on the procedure & for you on the drive! I completely understand!

[Colexis Mom]

Tons of pixies for Lenny!

[omd]

Many, many pixies and prayers that Lenny's procedure goes well and that your drive into town goes ok.

[lissybri]

All caught up now. This is a great TR. It sounds like you had a wondeful, magical vacation. I hope Lenny is okay. Can't wait for more.

[kmurburg]

Pixies to Lenny for his upcoming procedure and pixies for you, too! I didn't like having to drive DH to all his Dr. appointments in the city either since I don't like the big traffic and roads I don't know well. Also all the wait times are hard! Hope you both get through everything with flying colors!

[Cam22]

Sending more for Lenny!

[ariel14]

Sounds like you have a great Dr! That's half the battle. Good luck to Lenny!

[taylan1]

Just finished reading your whole TR so far, I can't believe I missed it. Sounds like you have had a pretty good trip so far, especially with your food issues. Love those Disney Chefs! Our DS has a severe peanut/tree nut allergy. All your pics are just great. I was hoping that Imageworks would still be there when we went in a couple of weeks but it looks like since Kodak has pulled out it will be gone. Love your picture from them with the castle, hope you get the Nemo one as well. Looking forward to the rest of your TR.

[SharonK0527]

Pixies for Lenny!! Good luck on the procedure and with the drive into town.

[KMB733]

Hope everything goes well with the procedure!

[mzozzietj]

for the upcoming procedure. I know what you mean about driving in the city. I used to work in Boston for years and dreaded it. I would drive in before 7am just to avoid the traffic. This was of course before my daughter came along. Am so glad to have a job closer to home now, that used to take me 1.5 hours each way with much traffic.

Can't wait to hear more about the cliffhangers... I need lessons on writing trip reports from you. I never even finished the one I started last December, LOL