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I absolutely loved the kiss across the miles,and I'm flattered the white-gloved one thought enough of me to make that special effort. It's almost like she really does miss me. I certainly miss her.
Tell me Liz, what other Cinderella amazement can you send my way on this trip?
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Too, too that Cinderella blew a kiss to Prince Brent, across the miles. Love it!
And your desserts look .
Oh I know! The kiss was so cool! And the dessert......we must never speak of this. I am in weight watchers confessional this week. LOL
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I absolutely loved the kiss across the miles,and I'm flattered the white-gloved one thought enough of me to make that special effort. It's almost like she really does miss me. I certainly miss her.
Tell me Liz, what other Cinderella amazement can you send my way on this trip?
Brent
Well dearest......there is no doubt she misses you and the magic that you offer her. I am telling you, our special Cindi had tears in her eyes. Hmmmmm, more Cinderella amazement, huh? Here is a bit of adumbrate.....more Princess kisses?? I think YES!
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Day #4/November 18th 2012
Today was our Disney Hollywood Studios day! We were even more excited about seeing Osborne Lights tonight!! That would be a first for both of us. As soon as we got into the park I dragged Cheyenne on Tower of Terror. She screamed like a girl, I laughed at her and pointed like any good, understanding, sympathetic mother would do. Seriously, it was fun. We would have rode it again but, well, "we" would have had to been "me" cuz Chey was ready to move on to bigger and better things.
So it was off to The Little Mermaid Show, which I promised Brent that I would go to. I do like this show. Although it seems like they have shortened it and removed some detail, I couldn't place just what was missing, but it was abbreviated.
Next it was American Idol! We both were really looking fwd to this! Amazing young man with a strong voice, reminded me of Blake Sheldon, won. He was awesome but he sang Billy Raye Cyrus's song, Achy Breaky Heart. As far as I was concerned he had way too much talent to waste on a song like that. But......I must have been the minority on that thinking, he won. I would have loved to see him sing something newer, maybe a Keith Urban song or Kenny Chesney. Another amazing young lady who was 13 years old sang Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas. She was greeeaaattt! For such a young girl she put on one heck of a show!
As tradition goes.......Cheyenne had to pull the rope that says "Do not pull the rope!"......typical teenager! LOL
Soon it was time for our late lunch at 50's Prime Time Cafe. This was a "must do" for Chey. She loves this place because as history goes, the adults she was with were usually the ones teased. I don't think she was ready for what came next. We checked in and were sent to the "living room" to wait for our cousins. Cheyenne, teenage girl that she is, disappeared to the rest room. I can't remember our cousins name who came to get us, I wish I could. He called our name and I explained to him that my daughter was in the bathroom, he barked out that I should follow him and we would "worry about her later", on the way to the table he asked what she looked like and her name. He lead me thru the restaurant to a table way far in the back. He sat me down and said "you will be closer to Epcot here! And she will never find you all the way back here!" I explained to him how shy she was and she would be worried. He replied that she was a teenager "and it was really probably time I moved on anyway....." LOL I sat at the table as directed and he disappeared. I have to admit I was nervous. Soon he comes across the restaurant loudly reprimanding her for taking so long and he has stuff to do. She was so red faced! Everyone was laughing, even her. She said he was waiting when she came out of the bathroom and said "Are you Cheyenne?". She didn't immediately answer because she was shocked, so he said "WELL ARE YOU?!?!? Its NOT a tough question!?!?" LOL. We had a great lunch. I was 'talked to' about using my 'walkie talkie' during a meal.... oops! Here is a pic of the smores......soooo yummy!
We went back to the hotel for a short afternoon break. We returned before dusk, watched the band play Christmas music and prepared for Osborne Lights. Now, I will admit, I have heard alot about them........but NOTHING could prepare me for what I seen when the lights came on! That was amazing! Just amazing. The transformation of that areas is nothing you can even describe. Gorgeous.....just gorgeous! The music, the lights, the atmosphere. That part of DHS just takes on a new life. It is something everyone should make an effort to see if they are there when its going on. I can't believe the transformation. I know these pics won't due it justice but I will post them anyway.
I am working on the TR for the next day too. Hoping to post that yet tonight but it may be tomorrow. I want to post this one since its ready tho.
My next day, Day #5 is going to be a long one. It is at MK with no break! We played hard at MK all day......and its opening day at Be Our Guest!! Who has ADR's.........THESE GIRLS!!
Tomorrow.......what does it bring you ask? Hmmmmm, more Cinderella kisses.....that girl just can't get enough kisses!!!! And how does Aurora come into play and how will she handle such kisses? Stay tuned!!!
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that Cinderella blew a kiss to Prince Brent, across the miles. Love it! 
Here is a pic of the smores......soooo yummy! 
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