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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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We had an issue with the Photo pass guy at the GF too. When we left our room one afternoon we stopped in for a question and he was not very nice or helpful. The really sad part was that the guys name was Walt.
WOW. Now THAT is a gingerbread house! Thanks for the photo shoot of GF. My sons would love that slide. Sorry about the bad customer service. He could've at least checked. "I'm not sure, but let me try to check for you" goes a long way, even if the results aren't positive.
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We had an issue with the Photo pass guy at the GF too. When we left our room one afternoon we stopped in for a question and he was not very nice or helpful. The really sad part was that the guys name was Walt.
I can't remember his name now, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same guy...
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Wow! I've just caught up with your trip!! I love all of your photos, especially those taken at AK! Glad that you've had lots of enjoyable meals with friends!! Your Segway tour sounded like fun. Definitely work looking into. Great shots of the Polyneisan, Grand Floridia, and Beach Club. Ahhhhh .... I love WDW at Christmas. More please
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Disney Trips: BLT & Poly Bungalow 2016, VGF 2015, Fantasy 2015, Saratoga Springs Resort 2014, Grand Villa at VGF 2013, Fantasy 2013, BWV and Kidani Village 2011, BWV and Kidani Village 2010, BWV and Saratoga Springs Resort 2008,Beach Club Villas 2008,Villas at Wilderness Lodge 2006, BWV 2006, BCV 2005, HHI 2004,Polynesian 2003,Grand Floridian 2000/concierge, Honeymoon at Polynesian 1994,Polynesian 1980,Polynesian 1978
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I can't believe we were finally there at the same time and still missed each other.
If only that internet had not been down I think we could have met in Epcot that day.
I am still hoping someday.
Love all your photos as usual, they are always great. the Grand Flordian is so pretty at Christmas time. We were there for the formal tea.
I love your trip reports, can't wait to ready more.
I got quite a few update behind, but I've caught up again. I love your day at AK as it seems like one I would have enjoyed, too, especially having Laurie as a guide. All I can say about your gorilla photos is WOW! Great pictures of the kangaroos, too. When we saw them, they were hidden behind the trees to stay in the shade. All your pictures of the animals are beautiful. Pooh looks so adorable in his Christmas attire. One of these days, Luke and I will see a Cirque show. Dinner at Fulton's looked delicious, though I have to be in the mood for lobster and that only happens about once every two years. Mark's Stitch hat was awesome, but how disappointing to get such little reaction from the characters to it. I can't wait to see the finished villas at GF. Artist drawings show it looking very Victorian in the end, though it looks a bit industrial right now. Luke and I definitely want to stay there when it is done. The gingerbread house in the lobby is quintessential Christmas.
Oh, I might be thinking again now that the GF villas is "closing "the area in a little and loosing some views. Eh, only time will tell. I'm a fan of GF so I know whatever they do will look stunning.
The water play area is adorable!!! I can't wait to see that.
I do love the breakfast at Ohana' but bummer the characters were a bit off this day. I could totally see the foggy windows too in your pics. Weird, right?
Wow! I've just caught up with your trip!! I love all of your photos, especially those taken at AK! Glad that you've had lots of enjoyable meals with friends!!
And there are lots more to come as well!
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Your Segway tour sounded like fun. Definitely work looking into.
It certainly is!
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Great shots of the Polyneisan, Grand Floridia, and Beach Club. Ahhhhh .... I love WDW at Christmas. More please
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I think everyone's going to love those photos... 
Great pictures of the kangaroos, too. When we saw them, they were hidden behind the trees to stay in the shade. All your pictures of the animals are beautiful. Pooh looks so adorable in his Christmas attire. One of these days, Luke and I will see a Cirque show. Dinner at Fulton's looked delicious, though I have to be in the mood for lobster and that only happens about once every two years. 
Mark's Stitch hat was awesome, but how disappointing to get such little reaction from the characters to it. 
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