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So Arnaud and I decided to be crazy with our “alone time” and head back to the room………………to pack, that is. I figured we could bang it all out without the kids being there, so we headed out with our drinks and went back to do just that.[/FONT]
Okay, I know this is a family board and all, but I couldn't but laugh at your choice of words here...even after you made sure to tell us you were just packing ...just thought I'd point that out.
Anyway, sorry you weren't able to share the awesomeness of the AquaDuck with your DH, but at least you made the best of it and had a great last night.
Awww, what a nice group of photos! Josie is so sweet with her new Duffy. Those CMs who go out of their way to keep the magic alive are so special! It is a pain that you can't use your rewards cards or gift cards in the gift shop, but you can put them on your on-board account at guest services and then spend them anywhere on board.
Sorry Arnaud missed out on riding the Aquaduck. So now you have a good reason for another cruise! Love the pictures! Especially the one with all of you with Mickey. Good riddance to mean unhappy couple!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
What a shame about the Aquaduck. Despite that rocking, you all seem to coping fine.
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Sorry about the Aquaduck and the rough seas! Great pictures from your night!
Actually by this night I was feeling like I was hung over a bit. Our server in Royal Palace said when she has been off the ship for a few weeks, then back on, that is how she feels. I even felt like that for about a day after we were back on land. Bizzare feeling.
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Okay, I know this is a family board and all, but I couldn't but laugh at your choice of words here...even after you made sure to tell us you were just packing ...just thought I'd point that out.
Anyway, sorry you weren't able to share the awesomeness of the AquaDuck with your DH, but at least you made the best of it and had a great last night.
After I posted this update I did notice that and thought, OH MAN...poor choice of words But also thought no one would notice.............until you .
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Awww, what a nice group of photos! Josie is so sweet with her new Duffy. Those CMs who go out of their way to keep the magic alive are so special! It is a pain that you can't use your rewards cards or gift cards in the gift shop, but you can put them on your on-board account at guest services and then spend them anywhere on board.
No worries though, we made good use of that card the next day for sure
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I love this picture. Looks like the little one is in awe of Mickey. "Well hi there Mickey." Sorry your DH didn't get to ride the AquaDuck.
Well, I made up for it the following day.............sort of
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Sorry Arnaud missed out on riding the Aquaduck. So now you have a good reason for another cruise! Love the pictures! Especially the one with all of you with Mickey. Good riddance to mean unhappy couple!
Yeah, c-ya later peeps. Bon Voyage
I tried my best to make up for the AquaDuck the next day ( can you hear the sarcasam???)
That will be up next!
We are seriously considering booking the May 4, 2013 cruise out of Galveston on the Magic. I didn't want to talk about it until it was booked but none of us can contain our excitement.
We are seriously considering booking the May 4, 2013 cruise out of Galveston on the Magic. I didn't want to talk about it until it was booked but none of us can contain our excitement.
That's so exciting! I'm glad Linny asked because you had me wondering, too.
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We are seriously considering booking the May 4, 2013 cruise out of Galveston on the Magic. I didn't want to talk about it until it was booked but none of us can contain our excitement.
Oh Kelly, that is exciting. I know your boys would have a great time. Well you and Mike too.............PLEASE keep us posted
That's so exciting! I'm glad Linny asked because you had me wondering, too.
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Oh Kelly, that is exciting. I know your boys would have a great time. Well you and Mike too.............PLEASE keep us posted
I know Dylan will. We showed himpics of the boat (ship) and all he could talk about was the Mickey pool. Then the next day he told me he was sad because we weren't going to Disney right now.
I'll be sure to keep everyone posted because I'm going to ask A LOT of questions. Bought my first cruise book today too and told Mike I wanted the PassPorter one for V-Day.
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Well, I just got all caught up, great TR! You have a beautiful family, what cutie patooties your kids are. And Andre, love those cheeks! Everything about your cruise sounded wonderful, even with a few bumps along the way. Sorry that rude couple kept "following" you all over, makes you wonder why they took a Disney cruise?? Hello, there will be children on board. And, yes, children, even the most behaved ones, will have their moments. Thanks for sharing!
"Curse you Aquaduck!!" Well, at least you've got a reason to go on another cruise.
Love the pictures with Mickey!! Especially the one with Andre lookin' right at Mickey! And how cute is Josie huggin' her Duffy bear!!
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Love the pictures! Especially the one with all of you with Mickey. Good riddance to mean unhappy couple! 
Sounds like something I would do too.
Despite that rocking, you all seem to coping fine.
But also thought no one would notice.............until you 
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