Swilley Family Finally Does Disney 'Right'!~Trip Report~**Updated 9/29** - Page 15 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Yay, updates from my favorite trip report writer!!! Sounds like you had a truly magical birthday (and didn't let the rain ruin it ). Hope you get to ride EE later on in your trip?
What a great day even with all that rain...sorry you did not get to ride EE but I am so glad that you got to see the shows. FOTLK is my all time favorite...
Glad you enjoyed your birthday dinner at Boma....the kids looked so adorable. Looking forward to hearing all about Epcot.
Again ur kids are 2 cute! What an amazing birthday! Sorry it rained while u were at AK!
Thanks! I'm pretty tolerant of the weather--but, even I was like, enough already
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Great update Jill, I have never seen the parade at AK it looks really cool, I will definitely try to catch it next time.
It looks like you had a great birthday at Boma, I agree spending your b-day with family at WDW is awesome.
Hurry back with more.
Oh, you have to see the parade here! Very unique, but beautiful and fun keeping with the safari/adventure theme! Great music too!
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Sorry you missed EE - as you know, it is my favorite ride at WDW!
I totally agree about the desserts at Boma; the rest of our meal was pretty excellent, but the desserts really were wonderful! We still joke about how many of them contain alcohol, though!
I know! I personally don't think chocolate needs anything added to make it more delectable; so it makes me mad when they add fruit or alochol to it! And, don't worry, I have a date with Everest on Oct. 7th!! I may be flying solo, though, if I can't talk DH into it.
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more please
Coming up!
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Great update! sounds like you had a great birthday despite the rain. Missing EE is just another reason to go back so soon. Love Leah's outfit!
I did have a great birthday! Thank you!
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Yay, updates from my favorite trip report writer!!! Sounds like you had a truly magical birthday (and didn't let the rain ruin it ). Hope you get to ride EE later on in your trip?
Awwah! Thanks Sabine! We didn't make it back to AK this trip; but, plan to ride VERY soon!
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What a great day even with all that rain...sorry you did not get to ride EE but I am so glad that you got to see the shows. FOTLK is my all time favorite...
Glad you enjoyed your birthday dinner at Boma....the kids looked so adorable. Looking forward to hearing all about Epcot.
Thanks Meg!
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What a fabulous day!! Sounds like you certainly made the most of a rainy day at AK! TOTALLY Leah's outfit! Can't wait to hear about what you do next
Thanks Dyan--what a perfect occassion for it, right!
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Read all about it in my TR, "Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!" Jill Phil. 4: 13
Just catching up with your fantastic birthday at AK! The pictures are simply beautiful! Despite the rain, it was evident that a good time was had by all (plus Dream Fast Passes on your birthday - - who can beat that?!?)
I loved seeing pictures of your parents also! I can see where all of those gorgeous genes come from! We have one more similarity in our families - - you mentioned that your dad is a college football coach. Mine was a high school football coach for over 40 years.
Glad that you could wrap up the day with a wonderful meal at Boma - - and Leah in that dress is just too precious for words!
I just found your TR and got all caught up. I have really enjoyed reading all about your trip. Many magical memories already! Can't wait for more!
We really did have so many magical memories! We still talk about it daily!
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Just catching up with your fantastic birthday at AK! The pictures are simply beautiful! Despite the rain, it was evident that a good time was had by all (plus Dream Fast Passes on your birthday - - who can beat that?!?)
I loved seeing pictures of your parents also! I can see where all of those gorgeous genes come from! We have one more similarity in our families - - you mentioned that your dad is a college football coach. Mine was a high school football coach for over 40 years.
Glad that you could wrap up the day with a wonderful meal at Boma - - and Leah in that dress is just too precious for words!
Jill
(Shannon) Jill! Thanks for the nice comments! My Dad has been at the college level for 8 years now--but I grew up with him coaching our HS team for as long as I can remember! Football is serious business in our family- as I'm sure it was yours
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OMG, I just realized that you have another trip coming up in just two days! How exciting!!! Hope you have fun - and get to ride EE after all
Thanks Sabine! Yes, we are going back for an early anniversary celebration! I got a fun pin code and just couldn't resist! I wanted to start a pre-TR for that--but that'll be a miracle now, so you'll have to read all about it when we get back!
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I'm just getting all caught up. Great updates. Everyone looks so happy.
Thanks! We really were
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Read all about it in my TR, "Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!" Jill Phil. 4: 13
Sounds like a great day at AK, Jill! Sorry about the rain but glad you didn't let it slow you down too much. And Boma! And I have to say again how great your pictures are. Some of my favorites are of your family at Boma and the kids with the bug eyes. Too cute! Can't wait for more (and to hear about your anniversary trip!)
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(Shannon) Jill! Thanks for the nice comments! My Dad has been at the college level for 8 years now--but I grew up with him coaching our HS team for as long as I can remember! Football is serious business in our family- as I'm sure it was yours 
And I have to say again how great your pictures are. Some of my favorites are of your family at Boma and the kids with the bug eyes. Too cute! 
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