Reconstructing the Magic with Cam and Luke UPDATED: 12/23 Christmas Present and Our Final Day - Page 36 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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You've been busy! I was away from the boards for just one day and missed about 5 updates!
I love all the photos of the expansion areas. I didn't get to do Enchanted tales on this trip, but must make time for it the next time. The wonderful queue for the Ariel ride makes the ride seem nice and long and adds to the atmosphere. They did a great job on this one.
Too bad the trip to the Celebration P.O. didn't help you much, but glad you got the job done. Next time, try the business center at one of the resorts with a convention area (BW, YC, Contemporary, Coronado, GF). They are UPS stores and will pack and ship for the same amount as any UPS store. I use them on every trip, especially to ship back home food items that Disney won't ship.
That photo of the two Stefanies..... what a priceless gift. Like the one of Stefanie with Jesus, this captures her so vividly it hurts. May I have your permission to share this with Lidia?
What a magical time in Fantasyland! I'm so glad you got to meet up with old and new friends on this trip too. What a memorable trip!
The trip was both memorable and relaxing.
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Beautiful picture of both Stefanies! Christmas blessings to you and Luke!
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Love all your New Fantasyland pictures!! I can hardly wait to see it ourselves when we go next June. I am so excited. The picture of both Stefanie's is just so precious. It is always so sad when a trip comes to an end but I guess we all have to get back to reality at some point. LOL I am glad that you really enjoyed your trip and I am looking forward to your next one. It looks like we are going to be there around the same time so perhaps we will see each other around. Looking forward to your final thoughts.
Hopefully, we'll see each other in June!
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All caught up again - so sad to see this coming to an end.
This trip for what we wanted to accomplish was the perfect length.
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Love the picture of Stephanie!!! So cool. Sorry to see this trip come to an end. Love the pictures of the new Fantasy Land. Merry Christmas to you and Luke!
Sounds like a great day for your last day at Disney!!!
I love Celebration and so wish I could live there!! It is so cute and quaint!!
As I said on FB.....that drawing is just absolutely beautiful!!!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and Luke!
Celebration really has such a cool small own feel.
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What an awesome Christmas present! I'm sure that's goig to look great framed.
I love all your pictures of FLE! It was so cloudy the one day were were there during the day that all of mine turned out meh. Seeing all your great pictures makes me want a DSLR. I know I won't want to carry it around, but I miss the quality of a good camera.
And I appreciate the pictures of the light fixtures!
We got lucky with a gorgeous blue sky day!
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Great photos! And the drawing of Stefanie is beautiful. What a thoughtful gift. Merry Christmas!
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Great TR thanks for showing us the new FL.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you ans Luke.
Merry Christmas
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I hope to visit Celebration one day! Thanks for all the pictures! Can't wait to see the new Fantasyland. I showed the pictures to the girls and now they want me to start planning our next trip.
Glad the pictures helped build the girls' excitement.
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Thank you for sharing all the wonderful photos of Fantasyland!! I can't wait to see it for myself!! What a great way to spend your last day!
Merry Christmas to you and Luke!!
We haven't ever made a soft opening, so we were very excited to get the sneak peak.
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I keep telling Chuck that we need to move to Celebration. I want to work at Celebration Hospital if I can't work for Disney.
That would be a terrific job for you!
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Thanks Cam after Dylan saw all the photos and reading about the Halloween Parties we have to go on vacation again next year. Another great update the photos are awesome and it sounds like you had a great time.
I can't imagine any kid no enjoying MNSSHP! It is so cool!
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Love the picture of the two Stefanies! It must bring a smile to your face. I also agree about the light fixtures - there a many that I would love to have at home. I am so glad for you two that this trip seemed to be such a relaxing, enjoyable time. I know the holidays are difficult for you but am sure that with the loving family you two have that it will still be a Happy Holiday!
Our family and friends are taking very good care of us!
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What a great present it even brought a tug to this Grinch's heart
I don't think you're really a Grinch.
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You've been busy! I was away from the boards for just one day and missed about 5 updates!
I love all the photos of the expansion areas. I didn't get to do Enchanted tales on this trip, but must make time for it the next time. The wonderful queue for the Ariel ride makes the ride seem nice and long and adds to the atmosphere. They did a great job on this one.
Too bad the trip to the Celebration P.O. didn't help you much, but glad you got the job done. Next time, try the business center at one of the resorts with a convention area (BW, YC, Contemporary, Coronado, GF). They are UPS stores and will pack and ship for the same amount as any UPS store. I use them on every trip, especially to ship back home food items that Disney won't ship.
That photo of the two Stefanies..... what a priceless gift. Like the one of Stefanie with Jesus, this captures her so vividly it hurts. May I have your permission to share this with Lidia?
Thanks for the tip about the UPS Stores on property! You may absolutely share the photo with Lidia!
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Loved the pictures from New Fantasyland! I was there in early December with DH Jeff on our last day of an unexpected trip, but it was cold and rainy and we didn't get to see much, as lingering outdoors was too painful for me . The line for Ariel was posted for 20 minutes, but it was really a long walk on and we didn't get to see much of the queue! I admit, I did skip over the pictures of Belle's cottage as I plan on going there with my DD Alicia in January and want to be surprised!
I love the details like the light fixtures too!!
What a great present it even brought a tug to this Grinch's heart
Cam check the date I orig. sent this and you'll see its from the one day a year I can shed this persona and be my true self even using my True and Given name Ebeneezer S Scrooge
Now greeat pics from new fantasy land when I showed Lucille all she wanted to know why we didn't see or do some of those attractions
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The picture of both Stefanie's is just so precious. It is always so sad when a trip comes to an end but I guess we all have to get back to reality at some point. LOL I am glad that you really enjoyed your trip and I am looking forward to your next one. It looks like we are going to be there around the same time so perhaps we will see each other around. Looking forward to your final thoughts. 
Another great update the photos are awesome and it sounds like you had a great time. 
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BoG looks amazing! Looking forward to your final thoughts! 
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