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Old 02-03-2011, 01:45 PM   #16
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Yeah, Finally!!!! She taped this a few months ago. I was expecting this to come out in Nov or Dec. I'm setting my Tivo now.
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This is from a site I check from time to time to see if any Disney related shows are on TV: Disney Theme Parks Related TV for the Week
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This is from a site I check from time to time to see if any Disney related shows are on TV: Disney Theme Parks Related TV for the Week
Thanks for the awesome link!!!!! Just set the dvr to record a couple programs!
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Yay! A new Samantha Brown disney special! Setting my reminder now!
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I need to remember to DVR it! I love Samantha Brown she's so funny. Plus, add Disney and it's going to be a good show!
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I saw a commercial on HGTV where David Bromstad says he shares his favorite places at WDW too. So it must be several celebrities/personalities sharing their faves.
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Thanks so much for the heads up. She did a Christmas in Disney special a few years ago which was really enjoyable. Can't wait to see this one!
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I saw that clip, too. I was zoning on the couch, and bolted upright when she came on! I can't wait!
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I'm not smart enough to set my VCR so I missed it. I do have an hour of static I can watch anytime I want
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I missed it! Boo! Any idea if they'll re-air it soon?
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Looks like it will be on again Saturday Feb 26th 7am - 8am EST on the Travel Channel.
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