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Great idea to get on Pirates to avoid the fireworks. Besides the little rain and the 60 minute wait for PP, sounds like a nice time in MK. What is it with PP. I love that ride but honestly an hour wait - I don't love it THAT much.
Great time at DTD and MK! Love the pictures! Glad you solved the fireworks issue!
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Great time in DTD and lunch at T-Rex!! Glad riding Pirates solved your fireworks problem!!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Nice day at DTD for lunch and shopping! Smart idea for avoiding the fireworks at MK.
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Another great day! Glad to hear PoTC saved the night!
I was very happy to have a solution!
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Originally Posted by shazza
DTD and the MK looked like a hit. Great pics of the kids and all their activities (and shakes!)
Thanks!
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What a great day!! Glad you were able to avoid Wishes ( I understand the issue well, my DS is not fond of them either but seems to be getting less afraid of them as he gets older- he will at least watch Illuminations from La Hacienda and not freak out) and I will have to remember that about riding Pirates during that time - great idea. I hope you felt better the next day.
Hope Pirates helps you in the future Love your signature picture!
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Good job avoiding the fireworks with a voyage to Pirate country! It's nice that the CMs on the ride were sympathetic to your issue and let you check for noise before exiting. I love the shot of Alex practically upside-down trying to get all of his shake!
The CM was so nice - I'm sure she thought we were odd, but didn't show it! And that picture of Alex is one of my faves - shows some of his nutty personality!
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What a great day at Downtown Disney and the Magic Kingdom.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by mommapants
Great idea to get on Pirates to avoid the fireworks. Besides the little rain and the 60 minute wait for PP, sounds like a nice time in MK. What is it with PP. I love that ride but honestly an hour wait - I don't love it THAT much.
I completely agree with you about PP - it's always crazy. I don't think I like any ride enough to wait an hour!
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
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Okay, I am going to try and get this TR done over the next 2 weeks - I'm off for Christmas break, so hopefully I can do it! I love reliving it, but I'm sure it's dragging out!
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
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We woke up this morning to pouring rain courtesy of the outer edges of Issac. Thankfully though, both Alex and I seemed to be feeling a bit better. We took our time getting ready, not wanting to be out in the downpour if we could avoid it and headed out around 10:30. And since it was raining, we of course waited forever for a bus , arriving at Epcot around 11ish.
We headed to Soarin for FPs first and checked out the standby, but it was already 50 min. While Dave grabbed the FPs, I texted Sharon, but I'm guessing she wasn't there yet (turns out she wasn't, but her phone was acting up, so I don't know if she got the initial texts).
We went to Figment next, dodging raindrops on the way and the kids played for a bit after our ride, followed by some shopping - Alex bought a Figment 'Nerd" Vinylmation (it's too cute!)
Their creations....
Showing his opinion of Figment
Around this time, the rain about stopped - it was still drizzling, but it was okay to walk around without ponchos. Sharon must have arrived with her good weather mojo!
We started getting hungry, so we headed to a nearly empty WS where we stopped for a few photo ops in Canada, then grabbed some fish and chips at the UK stand for Dave and the kids. We brought this to the American Pavilion so we could eat out of the drizzle. I grabbed a burger there and texted Sharon. She and her family were at Sunshine Seasons eating, and we ended up missing each other all day
I know I look good LOL!
Once we finished eating, we started strolling around WS, stopping first in Italy to grab some coasters we saw for the house. We saw the Ziti Sisters come out and the kids joined the show, which we got a kick out of This was our first time seeing them and we will definitely try and check them out again - what a hoot!
On our way to Alice, we came across the Server Amusant just getting started, so we had front row viewing. By the time the waiter was stacking the last chair, my kids were dying - they couldn't believe he was going to do it!
The chef blew his whistle to quiet the crowd as the waiter started stacking the last chair the wrong way. Horrified, Alex yelled out "No!" into the quiet and got the whistle blown at him and a crowd full of people laughing It was hilarious!
We finally made it over to the UK to meet Alice, but she seemed to be having some trouble with her eyes (I'm guessing the contacts) from the wind. She tried to talk to the kids, but had to turn away from us to do so. We were able to take a quick picture with her, then she went to speak to her handler; I'm not sure if she left or not.
We met Duffy next, which made Alex's day! He was so excited to meet him (and still hasn't stopped talking about it!).
Our FPs were ripe, so we strolled over to Soarin (and were in the same pavilion as Sharon and still couldn't meet up! ), then over to Club Cool for some refreshments. Once we had our fill, we rode Mission Space Green. While we were waiting for our door to be closed, Dave put a barf bag over his face as a joke. This clearly alarmed the CM who panicked, asking if he was okay. We laughed and told her he was fine
After our ride, Sabrina bought a princess Vinylmation - she couldn't let Alex have one and not her
We went to Mexico to ride Gran Fiesta next, and there was actually a line for this! It was only 5 minutes, but still! Dave put the barf bag over his face again - he's such a fool. We made Alex's day riding this, then he picked himself out a 3 Cabelleros t-shirt and played a little bongos.
It was time to save the world next (okay, just Mexico) and we went on an Agent P mission. Thankfully we were successful and Mexico is safe for another day!
Once Mexico was saved, it was time to find Mulan. She was on Sabrina's must-meet list as we had never seen her before. We had some difficulty establishing where she would be meeting because it was drizzling. The CMs there weren't sure if she would be inside or out. We guessed wrong and waited in a short line inside, only to have to hustle outside when we were told that's where she was.
I this picture.
By this time it was nearing our reservation for dinner at Garden Grill so we made our way there. The food was good, but we didn't love it, so I'm not sure if we'll be back here anytime soon. We did score awesome front tier seats though and we all got a kick out of seeing Living With the Land below us.
Happy with their glow straw drinks!
Alex drawing Chip for Chip
We were heading out of the park after dinner, but still managed a few stops on the way. We hit Sum of All Thrills where there were lots of jokes about the barf bag.
Then on to Mouse Gears where Sabrina bought a wallet and Alex bought baby Goofy - and of course, they tried stuff on
We stopped for a few PP pictures on the way out and I am so glad we did - they are my favourites of the whole trip. Alex asked if baby Goofy could be in the pictures and I didn't care, so he happily posed with him. This made my day when I saw the pictures of Dave and I kissing - check out whose eyes are covered. Not Alex's! LOL!
We were on the bus by 7:40, with lights out at 9:00 for the kids (and Dave ), and 11:00 for me. Another busy day, but relatively successful - still bummed about missing Sharon though!
Up Next: Well, that was a wash out!
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What a nice day, sounds busy though. Sorry you missed Sharon too, but in all fairness. Epcot is really big and I can see why no one would want to double back from one area to another. I really like the Mulan picture too.
I'm glad you're going to try for a lot of updates over the break, but I'm not wanting the report to end! Your kids are so photogenic, and have very expressive faces. Must be the big, brown eyes! I love the two family PP photos. Great of all of you, and the kissing one is a riot!
What a fantastic day at Epcot! Love your Photopass pics!
Thanks so much!
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Great update. I love the Mulan pic too.
It makes me smile every time I look at it
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What a nice day, sounds busy though. Sorry you missed Sharon too, but in all fairness. Epcot is really big and I can see why no one would want to double back from one area to another. I really like the Mulan picture too.
Oh, absolutely - Epcot is huge! We tried to connect, but it wasn't meant to be. One day though!
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Glad the rain let up and you were able to enjoy Epcot. Looks like you guys had a great time. Love the moose hat, I hope you bought it!
LOL! I should have bought it - we have crazy hat day at school sometimes and it would have been perfect
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Great day at Epcot! Sorry you missed Sharon though!
Thanks!
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I'm glad you're going to try for a lot of updates over the break, but I'm not wanting the report to end! Your kids are so photogenic, and have very expressive faces. Must be the big, brown eyes! I love the two family PP photos. Great of all of you, and the kissing one is a riot!
Aww, thanks Laurie I am enjoying writing this, as it's fun to relive the trip. The kissing picture will be making it into a frame as soon as we get around to hanging some!
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What a great day at Epcot! Love the pictures!
Thanks!
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We got up around 7:30 today - Alex still feeling good, but I was totally congested. Yuck.
We got ready and headed for boat and happily found one waiting for us. As soon as we entered the park, the kids and I bee-lined right to Merida while Dave went to get PP FPs. While we waited, the kids got to shoot a bow and arrow, which they thought was really cool. There was no Photopass there when they did it, so I just snapped my own pictures.
Soon after we were done, one came, so I brought Sabrina down to ask if she could have another shot since there was nobody in line for it and I wanted a PP picture. The CM was rather miserable and snottily replied that there was one shot per guest. I said okay, not wanting to argue the point, and started to head back in line for Merida with Sabrina when the Photopass woman intervened. Since there was no one waiting and she hadn't taken her picture, she convinced the rather reluctant CM to give Sabrina another turn. I thanked her several times while Sabrina got set up to have her next shot (Alex didn't want another turn).
Once we met Merida, who was just adorable telling the kids all about how she shot her arrow into a nearby tree, we made our way over to Main Street Bakery for breakfast, then went for a ride on the Carousel and then Peter Pan (finally!).
From there we headed towards the hub. I really wanted a picture with the Partners statue, so I approached a PP photographer who kindly worked around a large group at the statue to get our picture. Then she asked if we had the CD; when I replied yes, she took us all around the hub and took pictures of us with all the little statues, then over to a light post with the decorations on it, then made sure we had one of just Dave and I. It was so much fun! We were with her for well over 10 minutes and we thanked her profusely when we left (but I forgot to write down her name).
I won't post them all
Up next was the Tiki Room at the request of the kids. Dave really dislikes this attraction, but it brings back fond memories for me, so I enjoy it and so do the kids. They laughed like loons at the bad jokes and sang along with the birds.
When we left TR, we saw that it was time for Eric and Ariel to be out, so we waited in line for them, although Miss Sabrina was very grumpy for some reason and quickly wore on our nerves. We still met Eric and Ariel, but the smiles were a little forced.
We went over to JC, but it started to rain, so we decided to grab lunch and then leave the park rather than wait 20 minutes for the ride in the rain.
We grabbed lunch at Casey's which was yummy as usual, then on the way out of the park, we signed up for Sorcerers of the MK, which caused my previously whining-to-leave kids to want to stay. We lured them out with the promise of swimming at the hotel and Sorcerers later.
Checking out his Sorcerer cards
We swam, and I did some laundry before we got ready to go to dinner at 1900 Park Fare. Before we started eating, I had to go buy Sabrina another autograph book as her was all filled up and I almost missed the start of the characters. The sisters were entertaining as always and were very upset with Sabrina when she told them that she thought they should be the real princess - followed quickly by 'Just Kidding!"
Sabrina's dessert Girl after my own heart!
Strawberry soup!!!!!!!
We headed over to MK again - but soon after we arrived it started to pour, so we got nothing done. The kids were not happy as they really wanted to save the MK. We realized it was just not going to let up, so we shopped a bit on way out with the kids trying some of the indoor portals on Main Street.
Up Next: Use the force!
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Nice update. Sorry the rain ruined the evening. I hope you got back to do Sorcerer Mickey and save the MK. I love your mini photo session. Sounds like the photopass photographers saved the day twice that day.
Too bad the rain kept interfering with your plans, but you still had fun! I love when you get a photopass person who really wants you to get your money's worth!
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and snottily replied that there was one shot per guest. I said okay, not wanting to argue the point, and started to head back in line for Merida with Sabrina when the Photopass woman intervened. Since there was no one waiting and she hadn't taken her picture, she convinced the rather reluctant CM to give Sabrina another turn. I thanked her several times while Sabrina got set up to have her next shot (Alex didn't want another turn). 
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