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Nice wrap up to your TR! I really enjoyed this and look forward to many others! Congrats on booking the New Years cruise!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I think my previous post got eaten. Sharon, I really enjoyed this TR. I'm so glad you were able to take this trip, and to take it at your own pace, what a beautiful thing!
Your wrap up has inspired me, as it was great to relive some photos from early in this TR. And I appreciated the summary of impressions, it has definitely helped me for future planning (ie, I don't think F&W would be for me either).
Looking forward to the next one (New Years Cruise!)
Great wrap up Sharon! And superb pictures as usual! I'm glad you and Lou are both doing so well! Congrats on all the trips coming up! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Appreciate you following along, Marnie.
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What a great wrap-up! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures!!! I'm so glad you and Lou are doing better and can't wait to read about your future trips!!
Thanks, Regina. Can't wait to read about your trip with Travis.
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Great wrap up! Love the photo collages to sum it all up! After the year that you and Lou have had, I am so happy that you are traveling again - and enjoying it - even if Mother Nature was not being so nice . It's great to see those smiles!
I agree with you about BLT..........but of course we are staying there next summer as it was Emily's request for her 16th birthday celebration!
Congrats on the cruise! That will be great!
Thanks, Lisa. I use the collages to share our trip with family, since they are not interested in the details
I can see why Emily chose BLT - you'll have a great time on your upcoming trips.
Nice wrap up to your TR! I really enjoyed this and look forward to many others! Congrats on booking the New Years cruise!
Thanks, Dave. Now I will have to live vicariously through your updates.
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I think my previous post got eaten. Sharon, I really enjoyed this TR. I'm so glad you were able to take this trip, and to take it at your own pace, what a beautiful thing!
Your wrap up has inspired me, as it was great to relive some photos from early in this TR. And I appreciated the summary of impressions, it has definitely helped me for future planning (ie, I don't think F&W would be for me either).
Looking forward to the next one (New Years Cruise!)
Thanks! It was hard to adjust to a slower pace, but in the end - it was a lot better than not going at all, and we enjoyed it.
I had a bit of catching up to do, Sharon, but I have so enjoyed this TR and your wrap-up was perfect with your views and pictures. I can never say enough about how much I enjoy your photos. They are absolutely amazing! for sharing yours and Lou's adventures with us. Congrats on the cruise!
Great trip report. I read it in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed yor writing style and photos. You have me convinced to expand my restaurant choices beyond character buffets. Thanks for sharing.
I had a bit of catching up to do, Sharon, but I have so enjoyed this TR and your wrap-up was perfect with your views and pictures. I can never say enough about how much I enjoy your photos. They are absolutely amazing! for sharing yours and Lou's adventures with us. Congrats on the cruise!
Thanks so much for following along, Cam.
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Great trip report. I read it in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed yor writing style and photos. You have me convinced to expand my restaurant choices beyond character buffets. Thanks for sharing.
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UPDATE: Well, I intended to update this thread with a few photos from our New Year's cruise with the grandkids ... But I still need to edit the photos! The cruise was great.
I have not been as active on the boards lately - although I have been trying to keep up with trip reports. No problems, just really busy with other stuff. We leave in a couple of hours for Orlando - we will be staying at the Villas at the Grand Floridian. Dinner tonight at Victoria's and Albert's - guess I should get started packing!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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I'm glad you and Lou are both doing so well! Congrats on all the trips coming up! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! 
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