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Thanks, everyone! I love my two new drawings, but Gus is my favorite. I like the looser style of drawing and it brings back memories of watching him come to life.
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Between my trip then traveling I knew I wanted to wait until I had time to finally enjoy your report. Just got through with the Disneyland section, what an amazing trip so far. Talk about a wonderful surprise on our first day, glad you had such a wonderful tour with Jeannie and her kids. I love the look of the Disney Soda Shop, and the desserts look pretty yummy.
What a nice room at the Loews, and some fun gifts from ABD. Your group dinner sounded very nice, getting to know everyone. Sorry the food was not that impressive but it sounds like your dinner guests made up for that. You definitely look happy at the Muppets Studio, what a great and interesting afternoon and a wonderful treat getting to see Walt's trains. It all sounds so emotional, getting to truly see all that he saw and enjoyed.
Great shopping at the Walt Disney Studio store, sorry that the heat got to you for the later portion of the tour, but I think that heading back to relax was a good move, better to get rest then push yourself to much. I am also dissappointed in Steakhouse 55, how could they not have even one vegaterian option, very surprising from what woudl be considered signature dining. Glad what you did get was enjoyable.
Your visit to Walt's apartment...each time I read about this in a TR, I can only imagine how I would feel if I was there. The whole thing about how they keep the light burning...so moving.
Sorry that there was no Club 33 dinner , but even without it you sound like you really enjoyd everything, and wonderful service from ABD. Glad that the next few days will be a bit more relaxing for you.
Going to get some work done and start on the Seattle / Alaska portion later tonight
I that drawing of Gus because the writing at the bottom makes it sooooo cute!
Isn't that sweet?? The artist was excited to be drawing a character she's never had a request for before. Poor little Gus-Gus!
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Between my trip then traveling I knew I wanted to wait until I had time to finally enjoy your report. Just got through with the Disneyland section, what an amazing trip so far.
Thanks so much for catching up, Meg! The ABD tour was incredible-- many wonderful memories.
Hi Laurie! I just read the entire trip report. It took a couple hours, but it was well worth it! It sounds like such an amazing trip. I've never really considered myself someone who would be interested in AbD (I like to do self guided, explore on your own trips), but after reading this I have a new interest in the tour! Thank you so much for sharing. I loved all your pictures and can't wait to start on your cruise TR.
Hi Laurie! I just read the entire trip report. It took a couple hours, but it was well worth it! It sounds like such an amazing trip. I've never really considered myself someone who would be interested in AbD (I like to do self guided, explore on your own trips), but after reading this I have a new interest in the tour! Thank you so much for sharing. I loved all your pictures and can't wait to start on your cruise TR.
Thank you, Jenny! I'm the same way with travelling-- I love planning my own trips and using local public transport. I never wanted to do a group tour. This one really was different, though, because you can't do a lot of these things without the special access.
I am so far behind on trip reports, glad I was able to take some time today to read yours. Sorry it was so hot during your trip, it can make the day more exhausting. We had a rough summer this year with lots of hot days. Enjoyed your pictures, the joy does shine through. The Gus picture is priceless. Looking forward to moving over to the cruise portion and catching up. Thank you for sharing your trip.
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Wait.....5 Oscars in your family?? That's impressive, lots of talent going on in your family
OK, so I am caught up with this portion and now moving over to the cruise.
I just loved this TR. I am so in awe of old Hollywood, but I think my favorite moment was reading about Walt's apartment and how he would walk around MS in his robe. Ahhhh, such a sweet thought of him.
So happy you took us along for this ride, thank you.
Oh and I love the drawing of Gus, he's a fave in this house
Thanks for reading, Linny! All the Oscars were won by one person-- my great aunt-- for costume design. She's won Tonys as well. I have a cousin who's won many Emmys also. No perceivable talent of that kind in this generation, though! I love old Hollywood, too. And the memory of being in Walt's apartment still brings a tear to my eyes!
Thanks for reading! This was a great trip. Can't believe it's 2 years ago now.
I saw the title and had hopes you were doing another trip!
(I think it's nice when people comment on a trip report, even if it's not a recent one - shows how much value there is in having the trip reports for future visitors)
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that drawing of Gus because the writing at the bottom makes it sooooo cute!
, but even without it you sound like you really enjoyd everything, and wonderful service from ABD. Glad that the next few days will be a bit more relaxing for you. 
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