A Coast to Coast Christmas - Phase One WDW - Page 21 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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There are other changes as well.
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We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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The character trees in Camp Minnie-Mickey are my favorites! Great pics of each! I especially like your interaction with Goofy! I may need you to help me find that secret path and the kangaroos one of these days. I've tried on almost every trip and never find the kangaroos, though I'm pretty sure I've been on the right path.
Finally all caught up. Wow you guys are funny!! And those tree hats... Wow, I like those, but I'm still looking for the Christmas tree hat that had all the various Disney characters as ornaments for myself...
Kangaroos!? Where are they? I've never seen them, although we have a german shepherd puppy here at my home that can jump as high as one, lol.
Must try Conundrum! Do they only serve it at the signature places or can you get it elsewhere?
All I remember about the kangaroo trail's entrance was that it was very "unremarkable." I know it was on the right after we'd walked past Pizzafari and before we got to the bridge -- I think we'd just walked around a bench and hooked right.
That's helpful, right? That really narrowed it down.
I love that little path by the kangaroos. It's a great place to just get away from the crowds for a second, plus the kangaroos are an added bonus. Thumbs up for scoring the AP calendars since they did that AFTER we got home, but I'm not jealous or anything.
Must try Conundrum! Do they only serve it at the signature places or can you get it elsewhere?
I am thinking that I may have even seen it in some of the deluxe resort shops (CR, WL), though you may do better on the bottle price if you can find it locally.
LOTS of great photos! Love the one of you and Goofy reaching towards each other, and a lot of the group ones are wonderful. I love the kangaroo trail. There's a really pretty waterfall on that route and just before you get to the Africa end of the trail you get to see "Bruce", the giant catfish!
We saw Bruce's spot, but we didn't see Bruce.
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Yeah... it was obvious HE was the one holding on. Obvious. Ob-VEE-ous.
That's why he used sign language to get Jill and me to peel you off of him.
It happened exactly as described. You probably forgot.
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I'm gonna write my TR inside Jill's TR, because she's my favorite... (and she has the cute photos of Karen.)
::deep breath:: :deep breath:: :deep breath:: <-- That's me, not holding my breath.
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Ok, I am going to have to search out the kangaroos - I've never seen them. What a fun time with the characters and, like you, I those character trees.
You can see the kangaroos from the main path, just not as close as we were able to see. Once you arrive at the TOL, you make a left and they are just a little ways down. They're behind the flamingos. At least I think they're behind the flamingos! Hopefully, next time you're at AK, I can show you.
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What a great morning at AK. I love the decorations at Camp Minnie Mickey. And I think it's so mean of Minnie not to bring you back any cookies!
Really! I even said "please"!
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Meanwhile:
Bob & I had some things to do to prepare for the TBSAALTA, which I gather will shortly be revealed here.
Once we took care of those items (and I'll fill you in later), we made our way to the WL Lobby, as mentioned earlier, for an impromptu Passporter reunion.
Bob & I joined Joan and family and Wendy and Carlee for lunch at the Whispering Canyon Cafe. This was fun and tasty as usual. I hope Joan got some good pictures because she would not be happy with me if I posted mine.
Of particular note was the Cheddar Cheese Soup, which was not only tasty, it had a particularly interesting garnish:
Popcorn! And it was soooooo good!
After hearing a few good reviews, I think I may be ready to give WCC another try. My last meal there left a lot to be desired!
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The character trees in Camp Minnie-Mickey are my favorites! Great pics of each! I especially like your interaction with Goofy! I may need you to help me find that secret path and the kangaroos one of these days. I've tried on almost every trip and never find the kangaroos, though I'm pretty sure I've been on the right path.
I'll be happy to pop down and show you guys!
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All I remember about the kangaroo trail's entrance was that it was very "unremarkable." I know it was on the right after we'd walked past Pizzafari and before we got to the bridge -- I think we'd just walked around a bench and hooked right.
That's helpful, right? That really narrowed it down.
Look at this map, though. I think this is it.
No, I don't think that's it. I think it's the path shaped like an upside down u (with a little bump in it) that's directly in front of the TOL. But I'm not 100% sure. I can't tell on a map.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
All I remember about the kangaroo trail's entrance was that it was very "unremarkable." I know it was on the right after we'd walked past Pizzafari and before we got to the bridge -- I think we'd just walked around a bench and hooked right.
That's helpful, right? That really narrowed it down.
Look at this map, though. I think this is it.
If I am not mistaken this is the double secret path that comes out behind the It's Tough to Be a Bug Fastpass machines, and at what used to be and may still be the Flik meet-and-greet area before you get to Harambe.
Thanks everyone about the Conundrum! I found it online and there's a place here in STL that sells it for $16.99 a bottle. When I'm near the store I'll have to get me a bottle.
And that last pic of the 4 of you with your surprise Stitch is HE-larious! Love it!
Eileen's trail on the map looks like the right one. It is, as she says, the path behind the It's Tough to be a Bug Fast Pass machines. You go just to the right of the lemurs with the tree on your right. The kangaroos will be on your left.
Eileen's trail on the map looks like the right one. It is, as she says, the path behind the It's Tough to be a Bug Fast Pass machines. You go just to the right of the lemurs with the tree on your right. The kangaroos will be on your left.
Okay, now I'm confused! I'm pretty sure that the path that Eileen marked is NOT the path. The one she marked is what I think is the trail at the exit of the ITTBAB theater, where you find the big tortoise and cute porcupines. It's not that path. It's a small, hidden trail in front of the tree. But Laurie, I trust you more than I trust Eileen!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Okay, now I'm confused! I'm pretty sure that the path that Eileen marked is NOT the path. The one she marked is what I think is the trail at the exit of the ITTBAB theater, where you find the big tortoise and cute porcupines. It's not that path. It's a small, hidden trail in front of the tree. But Laurie, I trust you more than I trust Eileen!
Okay, we must check this out - we'll print out all maps - lol! Haven't been to AK in years! Hope we don't get too lost.
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I especially like your interaction with Goofy! I may need you to help me find that secret path and the kangaroos one of these days. I've tried on almost every trip and never find the kangaroos, though I'm pretty sure I've been on the right path.
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those character trees.
I think it's the path shaped like an upside down u (with a little bump in it) that's directly in front of the TOL. But I'm not 100% sure. I can't tell on a map. 
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I'm pretty sure that the path that Eileen marked is NOT the path. The one she marked is what I think is the trail at the exit of the ITTBAB theater, where you find the big tortoise and cute porcupines. It's not that path. It's a small, hidden trail in front of the tree. But Laurie, I trust you more than I trust Eileen! 
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