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Okay, I slacked off but now I'm caught up. What better to do on a Friday at work than catch up on a Cam TR?
Love seeing all of the plans. Glad Star Wars Galactic Spectacular will work out for you!
And I completely agree about MSEP's music! I was a much bigger fan of Spectro! But, in June when Jason and I went to see Tyler in the parade, as we were leaving the 2nd MSEP of the night was starting and he wanted to stay. It was so empty we sat right by the train station and watched and now that it's leaving, I guess I'm glad he wanted to do that.
And it's a good thing I had eaten already! That food list looks scrumptious!!
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That is some extensive food list ya got there!!! Wowza. We won't have the time or the budget to sample a whole lot, but noticing that there's Poland in your booth list, I may have to check that one out. Family ancestry and all.
OK, I just finished dinner...and my tuna salad sandwich and garden salad pales in comparison to the things on this list! (but for a miserably hot work day, it was perfect)
I'm going to have to prepare my own list!
I'm tired of miserable hot and humid days. But I also told Luke that I'm tired of my whining about it, too. A cold front is supposed to go through tonight so I've gotten my hopes up.
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OMG!! You are making my mouth water!!
It is a mouth watering list, isn't it!
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I love looking over the F&W booth menus and fantasizing what I would eat, even though I won't be visiting anytime soon. Great list you have there!
After our first visit to the F&WF when I took so long to make decisions at each booth, I decided to do a little planning ahead.
Great list Cam! So many of these are on my list for October and sound so good! I can't wait to indulge in them shortly!
It will be fun to compare our opinions after we've both been to the F&WF.
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Sounds like y'all are all set for some good eating! Everything sounds so delish! I would love to attend the F&WF one year!
The F&WF is one of the reasons I love Disney in the fall so much.
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Oh you've got me really wanting to go back to F&WF! I've had several of those - so yummy! Canada and Australia were my favorites. You're gonna have a great time!
I can't wait to share the F&WF experience with my sister and her family.
Some of your favorites were mine as well the one time we've been able to attend F&WF. Yummy!!!!
I almost didn't recognize you without your sig pic. I have picked out items that are must dos over the years.
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Your list is very similar to my list. Although I have added the shrimp tacos from Mexico which we both love and usually get at least a couple of times. We normally hit the festival at least 5 or 6 days some lunches and some dinners! Can't wait for the pictures to come out and to read your report as you will have many of the same things on your list!
Looks like you are just 3 weeks away.
Luke will probably get the shrimp tacos in Mexico, but I don't like seafood with my Mexican dishes. I'm just weird about that. I'm hoping to get photos of lots of different dishes this year since my sister's family will be getting stuff, too.
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Wow, that is an extensive list! Just as well you have three days to try and fit it all in...
I think it would be cool if we got to sample everything on the list, but realistically, I'm not sure I have enough stomach to manage it. But if the six of us share some of the items made we can manage more.
Okay, I slacked off but now I'm caught up. What better to do on a Friday at work than catch up on a Cam TR?
Love seeing all of the plans. Glad Star Wars Galactic Spectacular will work out for you!
And I completely agree about MSEP's music! I was a much bigger fan of Spectro! But, in June when Jason and I went to see Tyler in the parade, as we were leaving the 2nd MSEP of the night was starting and he wanted to stay. It was so empty we sat right by the train station and watched and now that it's leaving, I guess I'm glad he wanted to do that.
And it's a good thing I had eaten already! That food list looks scrumptious!!
I am with you on SpectroMagic, so much cooler than MSEP. But after seeing Paint the Night last October at DL, I'm very ready for WDW to get a brand new nighttime parade that rivals that one.
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Congrats on your magic bands!! The list for F&WF looks delicious, so many great choices
I'm very sorry to hear about Luke's aunt
Thank so much! I talked with June tonight and she had a zillion questions about Magic Bands. Now she is even more excited to start wearing hers.
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So sorry about Luke's aunt....
That is some extensive food list ya got there!!! Wowza. We won't have the time or the budget to sample a whole lot, but noticing that there's Poland in your booth list, I may have to check that one out. Family ancestry and all.
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I can't remember off the top of my head, but there is something that Luke will get at Poland that is a favorite for him. I really am hoping that the 6 of us can share and manage to sample more items than the two of us alone could do.
I agree it is best to share dishes so that you can try so many other things. Although there are a few items that, I"m sorry you'll have to get your own. Can't wait to see all your pictures since you will be there before us.
I am excited to have my BFF with us for her very first time and she is so excited!
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I agree it is best to share dishes so that you can try so many other things. Although there are a few items that, I"m sorry you'll have to get your own. Can't wait to see all your pictures since you will be there before us.
I am excited to have my BFF with us for her very first time and she is so excited!
I know what you mean as no one will be touching my Belgian chocolate waffle or my Le Cellier steak. June and John have loved my descriptions of the food and beverages for years now, so they are very ready to finally get their own chance at the F&WF.
Just catching up after a busy week and migraines which sidelined me...so sorry to hear about Luke's Aunt, however the service sounded like it was a wonderful remembrance of her life and not her passing.
Your F&WF booths list looks daunting and actually made me tummy growl...yummy yummy.
Just catching up after a busy week and migraines which sidelined me...so sorry to hear about Luke's Aunt, however the service sounded like it was a wonderful remembrance of her life and not her passing.
Your F&WF booths list looks daunting and actually made me tummy growl...yummy yummy.
I have the sweetest video on my phone of Luke's Aunt singing at our last large family gathering. She always lead us in a big family sing, something I will really cherish now.
Every year when I get done writing up the list, I'm stunned by how long it is. I'll definitely let you all know what makes it off the list and into our bellies.
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I wish my family understood my love of Disney. I would love it if they did and wanted to join us.
We are lucky that June and her family enjoy going with us. Luke's older sister has been once with her daughter's family and loved it. We're hoping some day to go with all of them, too. I have a couple of nieces and nephews who've asked about going with us and their young families some day. That all makes me quite happy! I do know we are very lucky!
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Your list of food for the F&W sounds so delicious!!! Makes me wish I was going this year to try some of them!
Missing the F&WF to go to DL last October was the hard part, so I'm super ready to get back.
45th Anniversary (which is October 1) – long sleeve t-shirt, pin, and lounge pants
Food & Wine Festival – t-shirt and pin
Pandora Charm, especially the Mickey and Minnie Safety Chain
Halloween – dish towel set, tin Mickey head Jack-o-lantern, t-shirt, and pins (especially Star Wars ones)
Socks – Chip and Dale; Monorail
Of course, I may also discover something I’ve not heard of yet, like the collapsible measuring cups I got in May.
Artist Greg McCullough will be at The Art of Disney in Disney Springs September 28 – October 2, so we’ll stop in there probably on the Thursday night, which is his first night there.
This is the last of my pre-written updates, but I'm sure as the excitement builds over the next 18 days, I'll find something to write.
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(but for a miserably hot work day, it was perfect)
A cold front is supposed to go through tonight so I've gotten my hopes up. 
You are making my mouth water!!
Great list you have there!
I have picked out items that are must dos over the years. 
Just as well you have three days to try and fit it all in...
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