A New Grade, A New House, and A Surprise! TR August 21-31 - Page 5 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Congrats on getting your classroom in order. That must feel good! Hope you get some relief from the heat soon.
Country Bears is going down for a refurb? Now, I have never seen this and I got vetoed when I suggested it in April. I was thinking I could check it out this time around with only Josh to convince. Glad you posted about the closure or I would have missed it again .
First, congrats on the new house and good luck with the move!
You're kids are going to be so excited with the surprise of the trip, and then finding out that their friends are going to be there too! Good luck keeping the secret!
Great resort choice, I'd love to stay at WL one day! I'm glad you were able to switch resorts and keep your free dining, that's awesome. You're first day plans look great too!
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That's going to be a great video! Often the reaction to the surprise isn't what people expect, but it's always fun to watch.
I'm not sure which way they will go. When DD is excited, she often becomes quiet, too overwhelmed to say anything. The first time she met Princess Jasmine, she just stared at her, not saying a word , then babbled forever after about how exciting it was to meet her! DS is very much the same. So, they will either go insane, or be so overwhelmed they can't react. 6 weeks until we find out
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I hope you get a break from the heat! I think we're finally getting one once the rain comes tonight. I believe we've had the most days over 100 ever on record this summer - or we're at least close.
I hope the secret remains intact and I love the reveal idea.
First day sounds great, especially with the extra surprise of their friends being there.
Ugghhh with the heat! Did you get your break? We did - it was gorgeous today - only about 83. I had practice for Dragon boat races today, so I am very happy the heat broke in time! It should be good for race day next week too....
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Love your choice of a resort, we have not made it there yet but it is definitely on the list. Day one plans sound great. Congratulations on getting the classroom all together, I am sure it looks wonderful.
Thanks Meg! The classroom is still a work in progress, but I am satisfied enough to leave it alone for a few weeks. I have no time to finish it when we get back, as we start on Sept. 4th, so it needs to be done before we leave!
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Great plans for the big reveal! I hope your surprise doesn't get spoilt...
Thanks!
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Congrats on getting your classroom in order. That must feel good! Hope you get some relief from the heat soon.
Country Bears is going down for a refurb? Now, I have never seen this and I got vetoed when I suggested it in April. I was thinking I could check it out this time around with only Josh to convince. Glad you posted about the closure or I would have missed it again .
I just happened to come across something mentioning it - here's the link: Country Bear Jamboree news - Country Bear Jamboree closing for lengthy refurbishment in August
DH would not have been disappointed if we missed this, but my kids love it and it's one of the strongest memories I have of going to WDW when I was a kid. My dad's name is Al, so he had a Big Al glass for years that actually just broke (and we went 20 years ago!). I'll have to look for another for him......It's such a corny show, but I laugh like a fool every time! Hope you can catch it!
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Just signing in, I need to catch up a little!
First, congrats on the new house and good luck with the move!
You're kids are going to be so excited with the surprise of the trip, and then finding out that their friends are going to be there too! Good luck keeping the secret!
Great resort choice, I'd love to stay at WL one day! I'm glad you were able to switch resorts and keep your free dining, that's awesome. You're first day plans look great too!
Welcome!!! Thanks for joining in! Also, thanks for the congrats I'm pretty excited about both things!
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Great plans! That's going to be an awesome video!
Thanks! I'll be posting it (if I can figure out how!!)
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Great plans for the reveal! I hope the secret can remain that way!
Thanks! Me too
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Congrats on getting your classroom in order! I still need to do that. Great plans! Can't wait to hear how the reveal goes! Stay cool! ixie
Thanks Cam! You stay cool too! Any relief today?
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Hope the reveal goes well!!! Great plans for the first day!!
Thanks so much!
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
Find out in: A New Grade, A New House, and A Surprise!Final Thoughts 01/30
I was laying down with DD at bedtime tonight and I was wearing a Mickey print dress that I bought on our last trip. She was staring at it and sighed. Then said 'Remember when we went for 10 days (last trip to WDW). That was so much fun....I wish we could go again for 10 days....I have so many favourite things there: the hotels, the buses, the restaurants, the characters, the rides, the parades, the pools.....I just miss it so much."
If only she knew.....
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
Find out in: A New Grade, A New House, and A Surprise!Final Thoughts 01/30
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I was laying down with DD at bedtime tonight and I was wearing a Mickey print dress that I bought on our last trip. She was staring at it and sighed. Then said 'Remember when we went for 10 days (last trip to WDW). That was so much fun....I wish we could go again for 10 days....I have so many favourite things there: the hotels, the buses, the restaurants, the characters, the rides, the parades, the pools.....I just miss it so much."
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Great plans! Can't wait to hear how the reveal goes! Stay cool! 
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Also, thanks for the congrats 
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