An Animal Kingdom State of Being with Cam and Fam COMPLETED 9/18 - Page 153 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Thanks Cam--we don't have a June trip planned this year, but I'm thinking at least I might be able to squeeze in a few days. I love that Stefanie called me a "lady"!
But there's always another TR/PTR to write or to read.
And tell Stefanie that I'd much rather be in WDW too, but I read TRs because I can't go nearly as often as I'd like!!
Neat surprise too, as I've been in World ShowPlace a couple times (once when it was the Millennium Village, and no less than TWICE for America Sings Singabration with my high school).
What a wonderful and magical TR! With not going "home" this year, it brought me the magic I needed. So many special things happened this trip that I'm sure you will never forget! It was such a treat to get to go along with you! Thanks for another amazing TR Cam! Can't wait till the next!
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I always manage to get myself about 10 pages behind, but at least this time it means that I could delay the fact that it's over. But what a last day full of characters. Right place...right time! How cool to see Suzy and Perla!!
My heard broke when Stef said she didn't want to leave. I don't like the good-bye day.
Loved tagging along. And you're just around the corner from planning the next trip.
Thanks for sharing your awesome adventures. Is Stephanie going to stack out a spot outside those magic doors in EOCOT next June for another magical encounter with her friends??
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She just might do that!
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Tell Stephanie that I am another one that would rather be there than just reading about WDW. Sorry to see this one end.
for reading along!
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Thanks Cam--we don't have a June trip planned this year, but I'm thinking at least I might be able to squeeze in a few days. I love that Stefanie called me a "lady"!
The duck you gave her still sits proudly on her desk, so she refers to you often.
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How cool that you had good timing for that special character meet!
I always manage to get myself about 10 pages behind, but at least this time it means that I could delay the fact that it's over. But what a last day full of characters. Right place...right time! How cool to see Suzy and Perla!!
My heard broke when Stef said she didn't want to leave. I don't like the good-bye day.
Loved tagging along. And you're just around the corner from planning the next trip.
Stefanie and Luke were even talking this weekend about places where they wanted to eat in June, so I'd say we're back in planning mode.
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What a wonderful and magical TR! With not going "home" this year, it brought me the magic I needed. So many special things happened this trip that I'm sure you will never forget! It was such a treat to get to go along with you! Thanks for another amazing TR Cam! Can't wait till the next!
We did have a great number of memorable moments! Thanks for joining us for our adventures!
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Awwwwwwwww.... it's over.
(And I'm caught up!! Hooray!!)
But there's always another TR/PTR to write or to read.
And tell Stefanie that I'd much rather be in WDW too, but I read TRs because I can't go nearly as often as I'd like!!
Neat surprise too, as I've been in World ShowPlace a couple times (once when it was the Millennium Village, and no less than TWICE for America Sings Singabration with my high school).
Cam what can I say but WHAT A GREAT TR Ive enjoyed every sequence. What agreat time you had and so many magical memories for the three of you. Thank Luke and Stefannie for letting us tag along and enjoy some it with you.
Not to sound selfish, but man, it was hard to keep up with this! I was always 20 pages behind, and if I missed a day, there was no way I could get caught up. Now I'm sorry that I caught up.
What a fantastic trip, and a great TR. You had me laughing out loud, wincing (with Luke's feet), curious with the teasers, and pouting when you had to head home. Thanks so much for taking us along!
Cam what can I say but WHAT A GREAT TR Ive enjoyed every sequence. What agreat time you had and so many magical memories for the three of you. Thank Luke and Stefannie for letting us tag along and enjoy some it with you.
It has been wonderful to have you following along, Mike! You have the best sense of humor!
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Not to sound selfish, but man, it was hard to keep up with this! I was always 20 pages behind, and if I missed a day, there was no way I could get caught up. Now I'm sorry that I caught up.
What a fantastic trip, and a great TR. You had me laughing out loud, wincing (with Luke's feet), curious with the teasers, and pouting when you had to head home. Thanks so much for taking us along!
Glad you've finally caught up! I'll start all over again sometime around March or April.
I laughed...I cried...oh what a great trip report! I always love seeing all of your pictures and the smiles on Stefanie's face are contagious! I can't wait for the PTR for you NEXT adventure.
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I laughed...I cried...oh what a great trip report! I always love seeing all of your pictures and the smiles on Stefanie's face are contagious! I can't wait for the PTR for you NEXT adventure.
I'm late to the party, but just read your trip report. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. You really have me wanting to check out WWoHP, but we won't have time in Jan when we go. Maybe our next trip. Or more realistically once DS is a little older. You've also convinced me that we should try to stay at AKL at some point. We're going to be at POP in January and have stayed at CS in the past so we need to add a Deluxe to our list! Just have to convince DH of that. He's more of a "we only sleep in the room" type of person and wants as "value" as possible.
I'm late to the party, but just read your trip report. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. You really have me wanting to check out WWoHP, but we won't have time in Jan when we go. Maybe our next trip. Or more realistically once DS is a little older. You've also convinced me that we should try to stay at AKL at some point. We're going to be at POP in January and have stayed at CS in the past so we need to add a Deluxe to our list! Just have to convince DH of that. He's more of a "we only sleep in the room" type of person and wants as "value" as possible.
Thanks for sharing!
for reading! You all really need to give AKL a try even if for just a few nights. It is so awesome to look out your balcony window to see all those animals.
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