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Great start Janice!! I LOVE all the 'squllion' (great word!!) self portraits. It just wouldn't be a Janice TR without them. I can never seem to get myself actually IN the self-portraits when I take them. You've got to post pics of this craptastic room.
Love the updates & pics!!
Blue Moon is one of my favorite beers - glad to know the places I can get one!!!
As someone posted, we need pics of the craptastic room!!
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Looks like a fun first day, just shame about the room...
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Uh Oh - the room situation does not sound good at all : Hurry back with your next update!
yeah it was bad, I will have to get the link to my scathing trip advisor report
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I love seeing Walt's plane too.
You guys look great in every pic.
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great day janice
can't wait to hear about epcot
hurry back with more please
coming soon!
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Great trip report so far. Sorry about your room.
Liz
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Great updates, Janice! Nice self-portraits, too!
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Great updates and pictures Janice! Sorry about the room!
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Great updates & pictures!!
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I love the atmosphere at the sci-fi dine-in! They have tasty and creative drinks, too.
our favorite!
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What a fun time at the Studios! Glad to know I'm not the only one to get lame scores on Toy Story Mania!
I am sure mine are the lamest of them all
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great start. Bundle up.
we did! it got colder daily
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Great start!! Love all the photos. I had to laugh at the one on RnRC. I made the same face - Rock and Roll!! I went in the single rider line so I thought I'd make someone laugh if they purchased the pictures.
haha! we do that mostly every time!
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Great Start Janice! Love the self portraits and I'm sorry you had such a crap-tastic room!
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Great start Janice!! I LOVE all the 'squllion' (great word!!) self portraits. It just wouldn't be a Janice TR without them. I can never seem to get myself actually IN the self-portraits when I take them. You've got to post pics of this craptastic room.
ok I stole the word squillion from an Aussie girl friend on my FB lol I LOVE THAT WORD!!
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Hey Janice! Sorry to hear of the dump...hate to hear if it gets worse. Loving all the awesome pics...you guys look like you are having a blast.
Danielle
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Love the updates & pics!!
Blue Moon is one of my favorite beers - glad to know the places I can get one!!!
As someone posted, we need pics of the craptastic room!!
I Blue Moon sooo much!! yeah I gotta find some,it gets worse haha
Great update Janice! It seems like y'all got a fair amount done even during a holiday week. Sorry about the room too, although it does make for an interesting reading in a trip report!
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Great update Janice! It seems like y'all got a fair amount done even during a holiday week. Sorry about the room too, although it does make for an interesting reading in a trip report!
OH it gets even better...
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Looks like you're having a good time - minus the craptastic room.
we had a great time, not even a craptastic room can stop us
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Ok, so we left off at DHS, we decided it was time to hit Epcot.
I tried to take "good' shots of the tree, at night as you can see it did not really work out..
not there anyway.
We went on Spaceship Earth, I always try to get decent pics of Foxy Cleopatra, as you can see they always are blurry. I think we have to be STOPPED there in order for me to get one. I have tried every setting.
Here is our future-
Somehow Lisa ends up with this silly hairdo every time!
After SSE we headed over to WS. Here is where I attempted to get Christmas tree shots.
I actually like this one-
We then headed into Mexico for a boat ride
I did take a few pics but nothing to write home about.
I think this ends our night because I have no more pics left.
I am not sure what time we went back to our hotel. But we got back,
THE BEDS WERE NOT MADE! Our towels were not replaced!
and the room was still FREEZING, our heater was not up to par.
Coming up- a visit to the office explaining our dilemma, our next day, and FREE safe key! which was well deserved!
and also- Meeting a great PP family!!
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Tuesday- December 29th
We got up, got ready and went to the office to ask why the beds have not been made- The desk manager said we had a "weekly rate"... What does that even mean? Most people stay a WEEK! We also did not have fresh towels so we asked if we can have new towels for the morning.
Another thing is - we did not have a safe key, I did not want to bring all my money with me either! So she said normally they charge about 3.50 per day for the safe and if I lost the key it would be about a $33.00 or so charge. But luckily she did not make me pay.
We got a cab over to the Boardwalk and decided to have breakfast at Kouzzina's
Me and Lisa at breakfast
Lisa's breakfast
my waffles yummm
After breakfast we walked over to WS and entered that way.
It was a beautiful sunny day.
We went to future world and went on ellens adventure, there was a very long line!
So what do we do? you know it self portraits!
After the ride we finally get to MEET UP WITH LORRAINE and her family!!
This is me with Lorraine's cutie pie daughter Gina. We headed to WS to Mexico for beer o'clock!
We made our way around World Showcase and headed to England for another beer
I also handed my camera over to Gina, who I have to say takes after with me with photo taking!
Gina and Lisa
now here is Gina's pics-
Her vinylmation thingy
Yes this guy IS WEARING A PRINCESS HAT!
YES she is taking self portraits!!
Lorraine's Mickey tattoo
My Mattel tattoo
Lorraine, me and Gina,I love this pic!
We decided it was time to get on some rides, we went over to The Living Seas to find Nemo!
Lorraine getting goofy and that is her DH behind her! I have to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER FAMILY they are hilarious! Cant wait to see them again!
Janice and Lisa self portrait #73645585696960607873
I think right before the ride, Lorraine and her family got out of line to go eat at Coral Reef they had ADR's there. We met up with them when they were done and went back on the Nemo ride.
or maybe not, we did however go over to Living with the land and went on that. I handed my camera over to Gina yet again.
She found a hidden mickey!!
I let her take all pics her little heart desired.
it was then getting later,and Lisa and I had to meet Jennifer at DTD Disney we had dinner reservations at Raglan Road.
We headed towards the Beach Club so we can get the bus there.
We said our so longs till next time!! I had such a great time hanging out. The Rossi family pretty much rocks!!
We finally got to DTD and Jennifer was waiting for us at Raglan Road.
The dancing girl
Lisa's salad
Jens sheppards pie
My burger
My beers!
and of course us!
Me an Jennifer
me and Lisa
All 3 of us!
We had another beer or so then decided it was time to call it a night and head back to our craptastic place of residence. I have to say the travelodge next door looked like the Ritz Carlton compared to this place!
We get back and only one bed was made, we did get fresh towels though.
oh and our pillows were as flat as a board! We did ask for extras but they had none, since they were BOOKED... WHATEVERRRRRR
Coming up next- Universal and we finally get to ride RIP RIDE ROCKITT
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Janice, I had a GREAT time hanging with you and Lisa!! I am so looking forward to September and being able to hang out longer! WDW will never be the same again Oh,and we did go on Nemo with you and Lisa after dinner since Gina insisted that you go with her She loves you guys too and is also looking forward to our Mommy/Daughter Getway #3 in Sept.
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You've got to post pics of this craptastic room.
: Hurry back with your next update!
Blue Moon sooo much!! yeah I gotta find some,it gets worse haha
Dora
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Our towels were not replaced! 
What does that even mean? Most people stay a WEEK! We also did not have fresh towels so we asked if we can have new towels for the morning.
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