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We gave Rafiki's another chance last year, as we didn't really like it on a prior trip and we ended up loving it this time! It was a great place for the kids to relax a bit - they made crafts, did a puzzle with a CM, met the characters, looked for hidden Mickey's in the mural, and checked out all the critters Have fun - can't wait to hear you met Rafiki
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
Find out in: A New Grade, A New House, and A Surprise!Final Thoughts 01/30
If you're looking for a backpack, I just got a Northface Recon (Women's). I'm going to try it out at the World next week. I got it mainly to use with my Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure in July, but I figured it has a lot of features that are useful at WDW. Plus it's cut for a woman's body, so the shoulder straps fit nicely around my ahem "curves"
I feel the same way about AK (it and Epcot tie for my favorite parks). My bag of choice is now my AK small backpack; it's perfect for me. in finding just the right bag.
Wow...always awesome to read your TR's! Thank you for sharing your plans and ideas - they are not only fun to read, but they get me excited about my own trip.
Many happy wishes to Kelley - she's officially a teenager and it seems she's got her own mind, which is wonderful!
Plans sound great! Make sure if you want to meet any of the SWW Celebs that you get a FP to meet them first thing in the morning. I believe the queues are on the right side of the entrance area.
What kind of bag are you looking for? I carry a Vera Bradley Mini Hipster in the parks.
Cathy! Long time no see/hear from/email! I'm thrilled to know that you'll be headed back so soon! I just got back from an impromptu trip earlier this month and am trying to craft a trip report, but I'll be looking for your report when you get back!
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Your plans sound great! I love the idea of the shirts.
Shadowryter is awesome on this site! She designs beautiful custom shirts and you just print them on iron on paper!
Check out this thread http://www.passporterboards.com/foru...-t-shirts.html
click on her name at the bottom of one of her posts and it will take you to her shared file. She has tons of designs. You can get her to personalize whatever you want.
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Check out my Pre-Trip Report for our 9/18-9/23/12 trip here:
First, loving reading your report. We're a big star wars family and can not wait to ride the new Star Tours.
Second, on the bag issue, my kids are older (16 and 10) so we have one bag for the family and we love KAVU bags. the one shoulder rope bag is our favorite: Rope Bag - Bags - KAVU We can buy them locally at Mountain High and a few boutique/gift shops. My daughter even took it as a day trip bag to Germany last summer and it still looks brand new. The fabric is not as soft as a Vera Bradly or Thirty-One - more like a backpack.
Just caught up with your plans Cathy, everything sounds great!! If you find a new bag that is comfortable let me know. I have two baggalini's as well (one large/one small) and while each one of them has their own good points, I'd really like something in between.
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to everyone. Birthday celebration is over (whew!) and so now we can concentrate on finishing school and finishing our packing list...
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I made them at home actually. I just got iron-on transfer paper from a crafts store (Michael's) and made a design on the computer - google image search is awesome!
"Impressive. Very impressive." ~ Darth Vader (Sorry, I couldn't resist one more SW quote!) I'm tempted to try this - I'm just afraid I'll ruin the shirts!
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Wow...always awesome to read your TR's! Thank you for sharing your plans and ideas - they are not only fun to read, but they get me excited about my own trip.
Many happy wishes to Kelley - she's officially a teenager and it seems she's got her own mind, which is wonderful!
Darn, I wish we were going at the same time!! You're right about Kelley; those teenage hormones are already hard at work .
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Plans sound great! Make sure if you want to meet any of the SWW Celebs that you get a FP to meet them first thing in the morning. I believe the queues are on the right side of the entrance area.
What kind of bag are you looking for? I carry a Vera Bradley Mini Hipster in the parks.
I really want to get some autographs (we have Anthony Daniels for our weekend) but I know my kids are not going to want to be patient enough to do it. If I go again (by myself) I will most likely be one of those crazy people who camp out in the parking lot to be first in line.
I've been looking at the Mini Hipsters (love the colors) but I'm worried the strap may be too thin and hurt my shoulder by the end of the day. What do you think?
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Cathy! Long time no see/hear from/email! I'm thrilled to know that you'll be headed back so soon! I just got back from an impromptu trip earlier this month and am trying to craft a trip report, but I'll be looking for your report when you get back!
Winston!! Looks like we've missed each other again on our trips. I think we're going to have to arrange a TN or GA PassPorter Meet very soon. I'm glad you're here.
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