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I have started a TR of our day trip to Cedar Point if anyone is interested in reading. I haven't gotten to many pictures yet, but I will...you know me.
After the party we met back up with Mom. I think we went back to the room and got her. We then headed over towards Royal Palace area, as that is where dinner was to be that evening. We still had some time and there was a huge line waiting to get in. Claire and I went over to the photographers and had some pictures taken. I didn’t like this guy as well. The girl was much more creative the night before and took her time. This guy seemed more puzzled about it, but that was OK. It was fun to do.
This one is Skips ultimate Favorite. He wants me to use it on our Christmas Card this year.
Then the guy had Claire jump. It took a couple of tries to get it right.
And he got 1 with me in it too. He really didn’t take too many pictures at all.
By the time we were done, Royal Palace had opened and there was basically no line left.
We were seated promptly and again our booth was very near the door. Not as close as the night before, but still right up front.
The light fixtures were gorgeous!!!
Look at the cute bread basket.
A photographer came over and shot some pictures of us.
Claire ordered a special drink tonight. It came in a collector’s cup with a light up Tink on it. Tink was a big hit and we played around with it a bit.
I had brought the Navigator with us to look over. I noticed it said the Dooney and Bourkes were 10% off that day. I had looked at them the night before, but I really wasn’t in love with them. Mostly because of the texture. A lot didn’t feel like leather, but more of a shiny vinyl. Mom said she wanted to go look at them and perhaps buy one for a friend, so we decided to go shopping after dinner. Claire also declared she was NOT going to the club after dinner that night. She didn’t really say why, but we were sure she thought we would actually do something without her and she would miss out. The nerve of us!
Love the photos of Claire--especially Skip's favorite! On the whole, the professionals don't seem to be as skilled as on the older ships. Disappointing. The restaurant shots are beautiful. I took lots of lighting fixture photos on the Wonder and Magic--I love them!
Just getting caught up again--how cute that Claire thought Capt.Hook was taking over. Good thing you two paid attention and knew all your pirate "stuff"! So sweet!!
I agree with Skip==definitely use that one on your Christmas cards!
Have fun shopping!!
Love the photos of Claire--especially Skip's favorite! On the whole, the professionals don't seem to be as skilled as on the older ships. Disappointing. The restaurant shots are beautiful. I took lots of lighting fixture photos on the Wonder and Magic--I love them!
Thanks. Yeah, they were kind of hit and miss. The girl was much better than the guy though, and we do catch her later this evening.
I think my Mom thought I was crazy at first taking pictures of food and different objects, but by the end of the trip she was holding her palte out ready, or pointing out things for me to take pictures of! LOL!
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Just getting caught up again--how cute that Claire thought Capt.Hook was taking over. Good thing you two paid attention and knew all your pirate "stuff"! So sweet!!
I agree with Skip==definitely use that one on your Christmas cards!
Have fun shopping!!
She is so funny. She really beleives the characters are real. I love that too. It makes it more magical for all of us.
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Originally Posted by chezp
Love the photos of Claire and you are so right about the light fittings in the Royal Palace - just beautiful!
I also thought the texture of the D&B bags was weird (I ordered mine online so I had no idea) but after a bit, I changed my mind. It's much more durable than I would have thought and being that mine is white, much more dirt resistant. I bought mine around Christmas, used it for our Feb trip and haven't put it down since!
I also thought the texture of the D&B bags was weird (I ordered mine online so I had no idea) but after a bit, I changed my mind. It's much more durable than I would have thought and being that mine is white, much more dirt resistant. I bought mine around Christmas, used it for our Feb trip and haven't put it down since!
It is a great picture!
I have come to like them a little more too. I actually diddn't like alot of the patterns of the park bags several months before going on the trip, but now I am liking some of them too. I think I might be getting a bit of a dooney obsession going.
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Claire looks adorable in her pirate outfit!! The pirate party seems to have been a lot of fun!
It was fun. I'm glad we dressed too. We weren't as fantastic as some families, but we still made a bit of an effort.
The pirate show looks fun!! It looks as though they have updated it since our days on the Wonder!! I can't wait to see it next summer. Did you see the Pirates in the Caribbean part with Capt. Jack?
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