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Your afternoon tea with your mom sounded like fun! I've done that with my two daughters and it's always a special treat for us! Glad you enjoyed your evening in Epcot and got to see Illuminations It's such a beautiful show and it makes it even more special when you share it with family. Walking back to the Epcot Resorts after a long day of walking is always the best thing! Hope your dad was feeling better the next day.
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I was in complete shock when I popped on here after being away, and seeing that the replies I did last week never actually posted on my TR. Maybe I didn't hit the submit button, but now I really feel like I'm starting to lose my mind now.
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Originally Posted by xwewhisper
Great update! Love just strolling through Epcot with no real plan
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Your poor dad!!! At least he got lots of rest!
He definitely got a lot of rest. Probably more than he thought he was going too.
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
Your poor dad. First a rough ride on BTMRR and then your brother drugs him , I am sure not the way he wanted to spend his day at WDW but hopefully he will feel well rested and I am hoping his back will be feeling better.
I love the pictures of you and Hope on the walk to Epcot
Men are hardheaded, what can I say?
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Originally Posted by chezp
Wow, that must've been scary with your dad - but hopefully he felt very relaxed after that... sorry I couldn't resist.
Haha! You're a funny one.
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Oh no, your poor Dad! At least the next day he should be well rested and ready for some fun, or at least I hope that was the case. Everyone else had a great day, tea looked delicious!
He was definitely feeling much better when he woke up the next day.
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Originally Posted by lauriep
I just hope with all that sleep your dad wakes up in the morning with no back pain! Rough day for Dad! Your tea looks wonderful. I don't think I've ever seen the trifle before. I usually get the strawberries. On balance a good day, with a few not-so-good moments!
I think you really need to try it the next time you go. It was delicious!
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Originally Posted by shazza
Yikes! Scary situation with your Dad. Your Tea, and the evening in Epcot both looked like a good time.
It definitely was. I just wish my mom would have called and asked for my help.
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Glad you and your mom enjoyed a nice tea at GF. My sister and I are going to do this in December and I can't wait! Your poor dad! At least he was getting some rest. Sounds like a nice evening at Epcot!
Will it be your first time having tea there? You're going to really enjoy it.
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Originally Posted by JoJayMom
Just joining in! Such great pictures already! Hope is adorable! Your poor Dad - one muscle relaxer knocks me out - can't imagine taking two! Looking forward to the next post!
Welcome! When I had surgery years ago, they gave me muscle relaxers as well, and I honestly thought they were trying to put me in a coma.
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Originally Posted by pamcarey
Your tea looks wonderful! Hope your dad was okay the next day!
Thanks...and he actually ended up being a lot better than I thought he would be.
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
Your poor Dad! Hope he's back to normal tomorrow.
What a great tea! You got some great night shots at Epcot!! And love the ones in Mexico with the sombreros.
I think that was the very first time we've ever done a sombrero picture in there.
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
Tea sounded nice with your mom.
How scary for her though to come back with him on the balcony like that! I would have freaked out!
Sounded like everyone had a nice evening at Epcot!
I was so mad that she didn't call one of us to help her. Suppose she would have ended up hurting herself while she was trying to help him?
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
Hope your dad feels better in the morning after all that sleep!
Tea looked great.
Love that you were all able to enjoy Illuminations together.
I'm glad we were able to see Illuminations too. It's been so long, but I won't let that happen again.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Your poor dad! I hope that medicine actually helped him to enjoy the next day. The tea always looks so fun and delicious, except for the tea, which I have never liked. Nice, unrushed evening in Epcot. That walk back through the IG at night is the best.
I didn't know you didn't like hot tea. If it makes you feel better, when we go my mom only gets the tea that tastes the most like Lipton.
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Originally Posted by Hugmonster
Hope Dad's back is better.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by guerns17
Oh my gosh!!! Your poor dad...your mom must have almost had a heart attack when she first saw him!! I'm glad he is okay.
It sounds like tea was wonderful as was your evening at Epcot. Can't wait to hear more!
I'm sure she did! I almost had one when she told me.
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Originally Posted by jackid2
OMG your poor dad. Your tea with your mom looks wonderful.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by stardust190
Well... at least your dad got some rest? Really glad he ended up being ok. I guess you can't assume that just because something isn't that effective on one person it won't be on the next.
Lovely tea as always and a nice end to the night at Epcot!
That's the way my mom felt. I don't think she realized my brother gave him two instead of just one.
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Originally Posted by DawnK
Oh my goodness about your dad! Glad you had fun! And no we don't think your mom is dumb...it was pretty funny!!
It was pretty funny. I do stupid things all the time and laugh about it.
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Originally Posted by SharonK0527
So glad your Dad was okay! Sounds like a nice evening at Epcot. I love taking pictures with my daughter in the same spots around Walt Disney World over the years - it really shows how she grows and changes from year to year.
Looking forward to more!
Hopefully we'll be able to get many more pictures in the same exact spot.
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Originally Posted by lindawdw
Your afternoon tea with your mom sounded like fun! I've done that with my two daughters and it's always a special treat for us! Glad you enjoyed your evening in Epcot and got to see Illuminations It's such a beautiful show and it makes it even more special when you share it with family. Walking back to the Epcot Resorts after a long day of walking is always the best thing! Hope your dad was feeling better the next day.
That's the number #1 reason to stay at an Epcot resort....no waiting for the buses after a day at the park.
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Originally Posted by MayraLR
Your poor dad! I hope the next day he felt better.
What a lovely evening at Epcot!
He was doing much better the next day. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great pictures from the tea and Epcot! So sorry about your Dad! Glad he was okay!
oh No your poor Daddy. I do hope he is back on his feet and feeling better. Lesson learned I guess, no more taking meds from other people. I'm not liking the sound of the next update - hopefully Hope isn't scared for life.
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Ah, that walk through the International Gateway after IllumiNations...brings me right back to the one time we stayed at the BW. I'm enjoying your pictures. The little girls are both so adorable. They must have had fun together.
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Yes it will be my first time having tea at GF. I've been going back and forth on the menu, I don't know what I want to order!!
I would go with the Buckingham Palace. It'll give you the experience of a high tea without overwhelming you too much.
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Originally Posted by mommapants
oh No your poor Daddy. I do hope he is back on his feet and feeling better. Lesson learned I guess, no more taking meds from other people. I'm not liking the sound of the next update - hopefully Hope isn't scared for life.
I never take other people's medication....unless it's an advil or something like that.
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Originally Posted by llgmommy2
Your poor Dad! Everything seem sot be going good so far! Cannot wait to read more!
Things get better...trust me.
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Originally Posted by KimmyAnn1147
Hey! Fun to read your report so far. I can't get over how photogenic EPCOT is, and your night shot of SE is great.
I love Epcot, especially at night. My camera is much better shooting at night time, but I was still learning how to use it at this point. I'm getting a little better with it now.
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Originally Posted by Irenaroo
Ah, that walk through the International Gateway after IllumiNations...brings me right back to the one time we stayed at the BW. I'm enjoying your pictures. The little girls are both so adorable. They must have had fun together.
Thank you so much!
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Originally Posted by MosyBliss
Hope is adorable! I'm glad your dad ended up feeling better after relaxing all those muscles. ;-)
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It's such a beautiful show and it makes it even more special when you share it with family. Walking back to the Epcot Resorts after a long day of walking is always the best thing! Hope your dad was feeling better the next day.
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Glad he was okay! 
, I am sure not the way he wanted to spend his day at WDW but hopefully he will feel well rested and I am hoping his back will be feeling better.
When I had surgery years ago, they gave me muscle relaxers as well, and I honestly thought they were trying to put me in a coma. 
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