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Great meal at Kona Cafe. The room at BLT is really nice. I'm sorry about the bees and the balcony! Hopefully the room they move you to tomorrow is a lot better!!
The meal was just what we needed and delicious!
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I love the rooms at BLT! So modern! But bees on the balcony, seriously? I hope they make this better as I know you like to spend lots of time sitting out on the balcony.
The room and location to BLT is about the only thing they having going.....
and yes - me + balcony = happy mama!
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Just found your report. so I am signing in to go back and read about your trip!!
Thanks for joining in!
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We arrived at Magic Kingdom just as the flag retreat was starting, so we found a shady spot (near the Candy Store) to stand and observe – I had read about Cam’s dad participating, and remembering how special that must have been for her and her family. It was very touching to watch, especially observing all those guests around, with their hands on their chests – it was just such a respectful moment to our country!
Stopped for a few photopass photos.........
Then we made our way towards Adventureland to see if Jasmine and Aladdin were available ~
After our meeting with Jasmine and Aladdin, it was time to head to Liberty Square for our dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern. We were seated almost immediately.
We had not been here in a long time – since they had done away with the character meal (still think they should bring that back!) but Emily had requested it, so we gave it another try!
adding to the collection:
We enjoyed our Declaration Salad (with the buttermilk dressing instead, as I can’t have the usual berry dressing they serve with it) and rolls.
Then the Patriots Platter with lots of yummies – turkey breast, beef, pork, mashed potatoes, veggies, stuffing and macaroni and cheese:
Then for dessert, Johnny Appleseed’s Cake ~ white cake filled with apples and craisins dried cranberries (these I can have!), topped with ice cream!
After stuffing ourselves, we set out to find Tinkerbell ~ she was also with Vidia!!!
Vidia thought the phone case idea was quite interesting.......
and Tink LOVED my shoes!!
At this point, Emily had also started an autograph book for a friend back home who loves Disney Characters – so she had made a sign saying “Hi Ashley” for the character to hold for the photo, which she added next to the autograph! It came out really cute – and her friend really appreciated it!! And when we met Tinkerbell, she kissed the sign – so it left her kiss mark!!
I was happy that I had finally seen Tink – and it was nearing time for Wishes, so we found a great spot on the bridge heading towards Tomorrowland and enjoyed the show!
I think I see Tink peeking out????
Next up was a meeting with Ariel – who was quite smitten with Em’s shoes!!!
There is nothing like riding Dumbo at night – all lit up!!
We also rode Goofy’s Barnstormer!
We had a few more characters to find – so we headed into Pete’s Silly Sideshow and found Daisy:
Minnie:
Goofy:
And Donald:
The park was open till 1am for Extra Magic Hours, but it was about 11ish, and we were good with what we had done for the evening and headed back to BLT, via foot – which is a nice short walk!
I did take advantage of that beautiful tub!
Oh yeah – and we had a wonderful surprise from Emily – she had asked us earlier in MK if she could go into a store by herself – so we allowed her – and apparently she had made a purchase but did not want to show us until we got back to the room – so she had this wonderful gift hidden her backpack the whole night!!!
And SHE is the BEST kid!!!
Up next: Are we really going to be able to move???
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Wow all caught up and I am not sure where to start!! First for Scott's surgery!!
The one questions, I have to ask if when you are on the inside rides. Do you use your flash? I am sure the answer is no but thought I would ask as this will be our first trip there.
I love all of your pictures and your trip is making me so excited to visit the places that you have been to and saw the pictures!!
Lots of great character meets! And how sweet of Emily with that gift!
Thanks!
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Wow all caught up and I am not sure where to start!! First for Scott's surgery!!
The one questions, I have to ask if when you are on the inside rides. Do you use your flash? I am sure the answer is no but thought I would ask as this will be our first trip there.
I love all of your pictures and your trip is making me so excited to visit the places that you have been to and saw the pictures!!
Thanks! No flash on indoor rides/shows/fireworks/nighttime parades. You will have a grand time!!! Just remember that you can't see it all in one trip
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Wow! What a sweet girl! You definitely did something right there! Great pics of the fireworks too! Sounds like a great day all around!
Thanks
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We've only ever done breakfast at Kona Cafe, but the pictures from your lunch are making me want to try it! How could they run out of pineapples though??? Your room at BLT looks beautiful, nice and roomy too. I do hope that they rectify the balcony/bee situation for you! Great night at MK, and what a sweet gift from Emily
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Don't worry about LTT, I already have that one booked. So no changes in my adrs, yet.
I am so riding Dumbo at night. So cool! Love all the character pictures today!
And Emily is such a sweetie! It reminded me of my boys on our last trip, when they were trying to buy me something as a surprise.
LTT looked good for dinner! And that spot for Wishes was good too!
Do you have mulitple lenses for your camera? The night shots are really good!
How sweet iof Emily to get that trophy for you & Scott!
And I forgot to mention this last time, but I was Shutterfly for photo storage and they have unlimited.
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was starting, so we found a shady spot (near the Candy Store) to stand and observe – I had read about Cam’s dad participating, and remembering how special that must have been for her and her family. It was very touching to watch, especially observing all those guests around, with their hands on their chests – it was just such a respectful moment to our country! 
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Lots of great character meets and love that you got to each meet the characters on your snazzy new shoes 
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Your room at BLT looks beautiful, nice and roomy too. I do hope that they rectify the balcony/bee situation for you! Great night at MK, and what a sweet gift from Emily 
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I would have complained as well! 
Great meal at Kona and LTT! Great time at MK! Love Em's gift! 
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