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Yay!!!!! I am so happy that they worked it out for you. I can't wait for the pics.
My dad surprised my mom with a four day trip yesterday and since they have AP's they got into the New Fantasyland today. I was so jealous! They sent me pics all day as I was working!!!
As for the Sorcerors game, I think Hope will enjoy the effects of the game, but she probably won't understand the concept of 'saving' the kingdom. I'm sure she'll like the cards too . You can register to play too (and your mom) that way you get more cards (these are the powers you can use). Enjoy!
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So happy the preview is working out, Melissa! And we know you'll have awesome photos to share!!
OK, I do need to figure out how to concoct that snowball drink! Maybe Heather would have some idea of ratios...
So is the pixie dust fart coming from Stinkerbell?
Yay, so glad that they are going to let Hope into the preview! We were able to check out part of the FLE with the soft openings while we were there in October. We rode the new Mermaid ride which was really cute. I am not sure what else was open, I know Gaston's Pub and I think you could have seen the restaurant maybe, but we didn't walk around there. It was dark at the time and kind of hard to really enjoy the space. So I can't wait to see your pictures if you are allowed to take some!
We heard its going to be a bad winter in our area. That nor'easter is just going to add insult to injury for the beaches and shore.
Patiently waiting for the snow they said would come, but still nothing, and that makes me happy. Hopefully the storm isn't going to be bad at all. Heaven knows we don't need anything else right now.
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Congratulations! that is just so awesome. You better take tons of photos.
Thanks!
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Congrats! That is so awesome!
Thank you!
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Yay!! I'm dancing a jig for you (which means sitting in my chair and wiggling around!). Can't wait to hear how it all goes. One thing I think is odd is that you have to report to the Transportation and ticket center instead of someplace at the MK itself. If you're reporting there 30 mins before the preview you'll have to hoof it and trust to luck that you can get on a ferry or monorail, then through security and the turnstiles, then back to FL in time. Or are you being escorted??
(Those crazy ladies you hang out with virtually are a hoot!!)
This next storm is NOT what people need right now. The winds are supposed to be tropical-storm level again.
You cracked me up with "wiggling around" aka "your jig". Shake it girl! I'm a little confused about the transportation myself, so I'm not sure if they're taking us in or we have to take ourselves in. I guess I'm going to need a rocket propelled monorail to get me there.
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I'm so happy that they were able to work some magic for you!!! Congratulations
Thank you!
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Very cool! So glad they were able to make it work for you guys
Thanks, and I totally forgot to respond to your Steelers comment the other day. I'll be in Disney for that game!!! But no worries since we'll be playing you all again two weeks later! WTH???
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The pixie jokes will never die!!
I was really so happy that that all came through for you in the end ( pun intended). I am also happy you shared it with us right away too
I do enjoy reading over your list of firsts, and while I like them all, my favorite list would be the one titled "Drinks in Epcot" yes, yes.....do have fun with those.
That whole check in at TTC is odd to me. I hope it's an early time and doesn't get in the way of whatever you have going on that day, and why won't there be food available in BOG? It's open now for dinner and lunch isn't it? Who cares though really........you are going to SEE it!!!
Gotta love all the bathroom humor that has taken over my TR! I swear I'm going to get a shirt made for you. J/K. Actually, I'm in the process of making all three of you a little something for Christmas and I could actually incorprate this little "fairy fart" thing you seem to have going on, but I won't do that to you.
I'll make sure to text you a photo of every single drink I partake in on this trip. Hopefully it's enough of them to keep you guys from getting bored.
And all those questions about FLE are the same exact ones I have, but the mystery will be solved soon enough I guess.
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That's wonderful news! I'm so glad Disney came through for you!
Thanks!
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So glad they came through for you! Yay!!
Thank you!
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Aw! I feel special! Sorry I don't get all smart. I have a 'stupid' phone and texting on that thing is a PITA! I'm elgible for a discounted upgrade on Thursday so I'll be looking to get a better phone - and more texting too.
I'm pretty sure Dawn farts pixie dust too. I mean, how many times in a row can the same family get upgraded at the same resort?!?!?
I'm so excited you'll get to see FL! I'm jealous all of you will see it before me! (I'm pretty sure Dawn will get in sometime while down there. At least I hope so.) This is why we're going to MNSSHP next year after the cruise - just so I can see the new FL.
Don't worry about not getting smart, we all can't be Jersey. Actually, like I told Dawn, I really do think I have Jersey in my bloodline somewhere because I can bring it when I have too. Good luck with your new phone. Once you have it you'll wonder how you survived without it for so long. And I totally agree that Dawn has pixie gas of her own. You and I must be the discreete ones of the group.
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Great news Melissa! Very exciting. @ your conversation with the girls. Online friends are awesome! I can't wait to meet Dana in 22 days!
They definitely are awesome! You're so lucky you have a meet planned. We're still trying to figure that one out, but thank goodness for Skype.
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That is wonderful news! I can't wait to read all about it!
Thanks!
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so excited it worked out for you gals!!!!
Thank you!
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Great news! So cool that you got to pick your time and itinerary both. When we were allowed in for the dress rehearsal, Gaston's was open and serving some food and drink, so maybe that is what they mean by some food. I was also allowed to take pictures of everything we saw, so hopefully, you will be, too.
Maybe Gaston's will be open for us. It would be nice to eat something from the new area.
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Yay!!!!! I am so happy that they worked it out for you. I can't wait for the pics.
My dad surprised my mom with a four day trip yesterday and since they have AP's they got into the New Fantasyland today. I was so jealous! They sent me pics all day as I was working!!!
How exciting for her! And how mean of them to torment you like that.
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for the preview score! That's so great!!!
As for the Sorcerors game, I think Hope will enjoy the effects of the game, but she probably won't understand the concept of 'saving' the kingdom. I'm sure she'll like the cards too . You can register to play too (and your mom) that way you get more cards (these are the powers you can use). Enjoy!
I can definitely see her enjoying what each card can do. Let's just hope her attention span lasts through the game.
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Congrats on scoring the Preview!
Thank you.
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I'm glad it all worked out for you!
Thanks...so am I.
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Woohoo! So happy they were able to do something for you.
Thanks!
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Very awesome!
I agree!
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So happy the preview is working out, Melissa! And we know you'll have awesome photos to share!!
OK, I do need to figure out how to concoct that snowball drink! Maybe Heather would have some idea of ratios...
So is the pixie dust fart coming from Stinkerbell?
When you find out, let me know since all I would suggest is pouring a little bit of everything in one glass and hoping for the best. And yes, that would be Stinkerbell you're smelling.
I had to laugh, bc my dog growing up was named Tink. I named her that bc when she was a puppy and first got her tags, she would run around the house, and they would tink.
My cousin moved in with us at some point and he started calling her Stinkerbell!
In the end, I started calling her Stinkdog. That poor dog, had so many names!
Well we didn't get snow, it went just to the north and east of us. We only saw a few snow flakes. My sister works at Rowan in Jersey and it was snowing there for quite some time. All this Jersey talk has me cracking up. I grew up basically right at the base of the Del Mem Bridge in New Castle, have family in Del, MD, NJ and PA. Know all too well about the Jersey, lol because it goes hand in hand with the New Castle! Everyone that grew up in this area always says, don't make me bring the New Castle out! So how far are you from the Baltimore area? We are probably about 1 1/2 hours from Baltimore, would either take 95 or 301. There used to be a Rainforest Cafe in MD but I am not seeing it now on the locations. We have gone there a couple times just to feel like we were in Disney! There is one in AC now. I told Sammy we would go over the winter, looks like we may be taking a road trip to AC! lol!
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Sammy 5 years and Peyton 15 months - September 2013
Oh and something to add to your list would be Chocolate Covered Caramel with Sea Salt in the Germany Caramel Shop. They come in Milk Choco or Dark Choco and are sooooo yummy! The perfect combination of sweet and salty. I am currently trying to find out if they will ship them to you!!!
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Sammy 5 years and Peyton 15 months - September 2013
I had to laugh, bc my dog growing up was named Tink. I named her that bc when she was a puppy and first got her tags, she would run around the house, and they would tink.
My cousin moved in with us at some point and he started calling her Stinkerbell!
In the end, I started calling her Stinkdog. That poor dog, had so many names!
That's too funny! My aunt has a dog that was given one name, and has somehow ended up with something like four. But nothing that hints of odor.
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Well we didn't get snow, it went just to the north and east of us. We only saw a few snow flakes. My sister works at Rowan in Jersey and it was snowing there for quite some time. All this Jersey talk has me cracking up. I grew up basically right at the base of the Del Mem Bridge in New Castle, have family in Del, MD, NJ and PA. Know all too well about the Jersey, lol because it goes hand in hand with the New Castle! Everyone that grew up in this area always says, don't make me bring the New Castle out! So how far are you from the Baltimore area? We are probably about 1 1/2 hours from Baltimore, would either take 95 or 301. There used to be a Rainforest Cafe in MD but I am not seeing it now on the locations. We have gone there a couple times just to feel like we were in Disney! There is one in AC now. I told Sammy we would go over the winter, looks like we may be taking a road trip to AC! lol!
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Oh and something to add to your list would be Chocolate Covered Caramel with Sea Salt in the Germany Caramel Shop. They come in Milk Choco or Dark Choco and are sooooo yummy! The perfect combination of sweet and salty. I am currently trying to find out if they will ship them to you!!!
I actually work in Baltimore City...yes, please pray for me. Actually, I work in the financial district, so it isn't so bad, but still it's Baltimore City, so you get what you get. We live about 25 minutes north of the actual city (think Inner Harbor), and are about 25 minutes south of the Delware line, so your not too far from us at all.
You're right, there did used to be a Rainforest Cafe, and I learned the hard way that they got rid of it. It was set up in the Towson Town Center Mall, and I was registering for my baby shower down the street, when a pregnancy craving hit for a Disney fix. Yeah, it happens. Anyway, that's how I used to get it, so when we got to the mall and walked to where the restaurant was supposed to be...it had disappeared! Needless to say I was not a happy pregnant camper.
And I will definitely add those caramels to my snack list. You're not the only person I've seen mention those suckers, so they must be pretty tasty.
Oh and something to add to your list would be Chocolate Covered Caramel with Sea Salt in the Germany Caramel Shop. They come in Milk Choco or Dark Choco and are sooooo yummy! The perfect combination of sweet and salty. I am currently trying to find out if they will ship them to you!!!
Maybe I saw that in your report, can't remember! I just know someone mentioned them and I searched them out! Had one and then had to go back and get a couple more to take home! A friend that had travelled with us in Oct wanted to see if they ship them, he wanted to get some for his wife for christmas, but disney told me they no longer ship perishables. Darn! Great stocking stuffers!!
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Sammy 5 years and Peyton 15 months - September 2013
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. You can register to play too (and your mom) that way you get more cards (these are the powers you can use). Enjoy!
Shake it girl! I'm a little confused about the transportation myself, so I'm not sure if they're taking us in or we have to take ourselves in. I guess I'm going to need a rocket propelled monorail to get me there. 
( pun intended). I am also happy you shared it with us right away too
I swear I'm going to get a shirt made for you. J/K. Actually, I'm in the process of making all three of you a little something for Christmas and I could actually incorprate this little "fairy fart" thing you seem to have going on, but I won't do that to you. 
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