We Turned Her Into A Disney Lovin', Character Huggin', Thrill Ridin' Girl! COMPLETED 7/11 - Page 36 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Oh, and I wanted to add that I have had the same experience with Photobucket; pictures showing too big (even though I have resized them) then correcting themselves.
So sad it's almost over, but what a great last night! Getting to see Mickey again with such a short wait is a great ending to the trip. I the ones of Selah kissing Minnie.
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great update can't wait to hear about your last day.
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Fantastic pics with Minnie and Mickey! Love how she kisses them on the nose. I just love their smiles. What a great experience on Jungle Cruise!
Thanks! I love how she kisses them too! I hope she continues that at least for the next few times we go. It's just so sweet. We loved our ride on the Jungle Cruise. I am so glad we went back to try to ride it.
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What a great day. I can't wait to hear more.
Thanks! Hope to get another update up soon!
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Great evening! Love the pictures with Mickey & Minnie!
Thanks!
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What a great night and awesome pictures at MK.
Thanks!
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It looks like Selah enjoyed the fireworks. Great final day!
She did enjoy them very much! I was surprised at her reaction to fireworks, that first night she saw them during Illuminations because she is afraid of some loud noises but we were so happy with her reaction. It was just so sweet and fun!
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I love all the character pictures, especially the one of Selah kissing Minnie on the nose! Asher and Selah both look so happy, and their shirts really add something to those photos too.
Glad you got to ride the Jungle Cruise but so sorry Wanda had to miss it. I have been wanting to ride the Jungle Cruise at night but have not so far. Sounds like you had a good captain. Too bad that Asher passed up on the chance to drive the boat but it sounds as if he had fun anyways.
Thanks! I was so happy we made it through the day without messing up those white shirts!
You should really try to get on the Jungle Cruise at night is was a really experience.
Oh, and I wanted to add that I have had the same experience with Photobucket; pictures showing too big (even though I have resized them) then correcting themselves.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one. I was beginning to thinks I was going crazy.
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Sounds like a great final day with some great pics of the kids!
It was a great final day!! Thanks!
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So sad it's almost over, but what a great last night! Getting to see Mickey again with such a short wait is a great ending to the trip. I the ones of Selah kissing Minnie.
I'm sad it's almost over too! I have so enjoyed reliving our trip! It was such a wonderful trip I just didn't want it to end.
The pics of Selah kissing Minnie are some of my favorites!
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Great pictures with Mickey and Minnie! Glad you had a great night at MK!
Thanks! We did have a great night!
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So glad to see you posting again! Great pics! We still need to get up and have lunch or something!!! (since we live 10 mins apart!!!)
Thanks! We do need to get together! I know I keep saying that and I haven't forgotten. Selah just had a lot going on at school the last month and I didn't want to miss any of it. I went on all of her field trips with her and got to see her do more things that just amazed me. Her class went to the aquarium a couple of weeks ago and we have taken her to the aquarium before and never had a successful trip so I wasn't so sure that this one would be any different. Well, she did great! She didn't just do great as far as be content and not run away or tantrum but she really paid attention to everything and really enjoyed herself. It was really awesome! School is over now though and we will get together. I'll PM you my schedule with Selah so that we can work around that.
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I'm sad that it's almost over, but you had a great last night at MK! Love all of the pics!
I'm sad it is almost over too! I have enjoyed sharing our adventure with everyone!
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Love it Too slow for her!!!
You know how she loves her thrill rides!
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Sounds like a great final day!!
Thanks!
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great update can't wait to hear about your last day.
What a great way to end the trip, amazing day at the MK. So glad you got to enjoy the Jungle Cruise and what a wonderful visit with Mickey and Minnie, love the pictures, both Selah and Asher look so completely happy...great pictures from the fireworks too.
Sounds like some great last moments at the MK. I don't think our paths ever crossed though. If I remember correctly we were in MK that day, but we left around dinner time and I don't think we were ever in the same place at the same time.
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the ones of Selah kissing Minnie.
Glad you had a great night at MK! 
I hope she continues that at least for the next few times we go. It's just so sweet. We loved our ride on the Jungle Cruise. I am so glad we went back to try to ride it.
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