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Sounds like a fun day at MK! We haven't eaten at Pecos Bill is quite a while since we tend to gravitate towards the Columbia House since they have the salmon on the menu now. We ate lunch at LTT last year and had the turkey platter which we really enjoyed!
This day sound full but not rushed. I think that is the only way for us to enjoy our trips too. The FP's for the big rides saves so much time to enjoy the little things in the Parks too!!!!
We've gotten too old to rush anymore. There's a chance will take several breaks to just sit and absorb the atmosphere, too.
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Sounds like another great day! Pecos Bills is on our list for January. We haven't been there since the menu was changed. Looking forward to trying it again. Liberty Tree Tavern is a good choice as well!
Pecos Bill's has become one of our usual MK counter service places. I'm really getting excited about returning to LTT. It will get me in the mood for our family Thanksgiving.
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You can reload the Starbucks' giftcard at any Starbucks, online or via the app. So there's no need to get a second card unless you want both you and Luke to have one.
Thanks! Luke might know this already, but I did not. That will make it so easy.
Sounds like another packed day at the Magic Kingdom! I must admit the way you get your Fastpasses amazed me on your last vacation. I may have to try that with the app, as I've barely used it on vacation before.
Getting additional FPs at the Magic Kingdom really is a game for us. Luke is actually very excited because this trip he has a new phone and was able to upload the MDE app for the first time. It may be a contest to see who books FPs first.
Sounds like a fun day at MK! We haven't eaten at Pecos Bill is quite a while since we tend to gravitate towards the Columbia House since they have the salmon on the menu now. We ate lunch at LTT last year and had the turkey platter which we really enjoyed!
I'm not a fan of seafood, so we've only eaten once at Columbia Harbor House and that was as part of the Keys to the Kingdom tour. But we both love Mexican.
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Sounds like a good day. I look forward to seeing how you meet the FP challenge. How many will Cam and Luke score this time?
Some of it will depend on how crowded it is this day and whether we get tired early. Whatever happens we will have fun!
Gah! I'm SO behind on all the TR's here!! Slowly but surely catching up, though.
Your plans look great - and meeting up with you and Luke (and Tara!) are now on my park spreadsheet for November 6! We start our trip at SSR, but by the time you guys arrive, we'll have moved to the Boardwalk (wanted to be in walking distance for F&WF).
I really need to print out the menu for F&WF and narrow down our choices. Last time we went we spent 2 days tasting, but this time we only have 1 day. But, there are 3 of us this time rather than 2, so hoping that will mean we can share more/taste more!
Gah! I'm SO behind on all the TR's here!! Slowly but surely catching up, though.
Your plans look great - and meeting up with you and Luke (and Tara!) are now on my park spreadsheet for November 6! We start our trip at SSR, but by the time you guys arrive, we'll have moved to the Boardwalk (wanted to be in walking distance for F&WF).
I really need to print out the menu for F&WF and narrow down our choices. Last time we went we spent 2 days tasting, but this time we only have 1 day. But, there are 3 of us this time rather than 2, so hoping that will mean we can share more/taste more!
I hope you've actually got us meeting up on November 5th on your spreadsheet.
We've tried various methods of enjoying the F&WF, but this year our noshing will be during the lunch time as we have dinner ADRs both of our Epcot day.
Wildlife Wednesday will find us at Animal Kingdom, excited to experience Pandora: The World of Avatar for the first time. We couldn’t get a Flight of Passage FastPass for this day, but I still can’t wait to explore this newest land. This is another early morning so I’m counting on Starbucks for breakfast, especially since it will be on our way to our first FastPass, Kilimanjaro Safaris (9:10 – 10:10). I’m hoping for a repeat of seeing an entire tower of giraffes like we did back in May. Our next FastPass keeps us in Africa as we take in a showing of the Festival of the Lion King (11:30 – 11:45). Not sure where we’ll eat lunch, but we might head on in to Pandora to explore it after FotLK and do lunch there. Our Na’vi River Journey FastPass is set for 12:50 – 1:50. At this point we will most likely explore Gorilla Falls Trail and Maharajah Jungle Trek where it would be so cool to see tiger cubs. The cubs may still be too young to be out, but a girl can hope. Around 6:00 we will make our way to the bus stops for a ride over to Animal Kingdom Lodge and our favorite restaurant, Sanaa. After what should be an excellent meal, we’ll check out the gift shops and then board a bus to Disney Springs to get back to Saratoga Springs.
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Plans look great for your AK day and like you I can't wait to experience Pandora for the first time! A week from today for me. You can't go wrong with Sanaa as I've enjoyed my meals there. I think, three times!
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. The FP's for the big rides saves so much time to enjoy the little things in the Parks too!!!!
that the giraffes are plentiful on your safari!
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