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DD & I really wanted to ride the riverboat as we haven't done that in awhile. Unfortunately, every time we tried to queue up, there was a reason why we couldn't go, including all that rain. I'm glad you all got to go!
We have never been to the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon so we may have to give it a try in October.
Morgan is so funny! I love the pictures of her in the stock. She looks like she is having such a good time.
The Hall of Preisdents is one of my favorites. It always amazes me how life like all the presidents look so real.
Great pictures as usual.
Hopefully, Diamond Horeshoe Saloon will be open in October. It's not usually open in June. Morgan was truly amazed that the presidents were not real.
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So much to enjoy in this update, mostly Morgan's continued enthusiasm and inquiring mind! I really appreciate the photos of all the details in the Tree House, as I've never been up there. Wonderful view of the castle from there. I always enjoy Luke's architectural shots-- they point out details I've never noticed before.
Luke was really excited himself when he saw how good his castle shots turned out.
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Awesome pictures. I don't think I've ever managed to do the Treehouse. I think I'll have to add that to my list of things to make sure I do on my next trip!!
Just curious...what kind of camera do you guys have?
We have a Sony a100, the older model. The newer ones have any more cool features.
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Wonderful update! I love the tree house but my girls seem to be getting too old to really take in the fun and enjoy it. We always use the same restrooms!
But honestly, how rude to step on someone's foot and not even apology! We have never done the Hall of Presidents because the girls were too young to understand fully and enjoy it. I will have to try it now that they have studied the Presidents.
Can't wait for more!
Morgan was fascinated by how much of the Hall of Presidents she had learned in school.
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Another great update. The pics are AWESOME. I am too hitting Swiss Family Treehouse this trip before arthritis takes control of my knees and feet. Dylan loves it especially the views of the castle from the top.
I have never seen the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon open we might have to check that out next week.
I hope it is open when you all are there as the BBQ was delicious.
Fantastic pictures. I have a felling Morgan will be the tour guide next year. Showing her brother everything
I think you are so right!
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Awesome pics. Now I need to watch Swiss Family Robinson, it's been a while. Can't wait for more.
I can't remember the last I watch the movie.
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All of the pictures are wonderful. Glad that Morgan and Luke purchases Ponchos. We love a good BBQ sandwich, we will have to try "The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon".
I'm still amazed at the "Hall of Presidents". We have to see it on every trip.. Sorry you had to deal with all the rain, but "when in Disney, put on the poncho, and go with the flow"!!!!
We actually found that some degree the rain cleared out the crowds who weren't crazy enough to splash through the puddles like us.
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Cam, you are a fantastic photographer! I love how you capture the details that make Disney so magical... like the horse with the Mickey bridle! Just awesome! So much fun to experience the trip through Morgan's eyes. And I have to admit that we've never eaten at Diamond Horseshoe. Very cool!
I really do enjoy photography.
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Another great update!
I love the treehouse - and we haven't been up there for quite some time.......hmmmm..........might have to do that in October. I found myself going through the pics again looking for hidden Mickey's!!! ............didn't notice any though - can't remember where they are in there.
Sounds like you managed to get a lot done despite the yucky rain.
I was too busy with camera to get my Hidden Mickey app open to check. Maybe that will be something to do next summer.
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What a great day you're having at MK! Love the pictures! How great to eat at DHR!
We were having so much fun even if we had to be ducks.
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Great update!
I love the magic photo with Morgan and tinkerbelle. It looks as though tink is on the front of her t-shirt!
The views of the queue at Swiss Family Treehouse made me think of going on this attraction when I was a kid, and MK was Disney World. It was just one long line throughout the entire attraction.
I agree with Luke that after the stretching room at HM it's like herding cattle. It really is an accident waiting to happen - Crunching all those people into such a small area in the DARK!
The first time I visited MK it was all that made up WDW and that line for the Swiss Family was so long and snaked slowly up the tree, but I loved it then and love it now.
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Great update!! I love the pictures from Swiss Family Treehouse. We haven't done that in so long.
I love that kid!!! American Adventure is one my favorites!!!
American Adventure is one of my favorites, too. It took me something like 5 trips before I could get Stefanie and Luke inside, but then it was a repeat every year.
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Wow I really like all your pictures!
Thanks!
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First of all I ride Dinosaur every trio and every trip I wonder why I do that to myself
How cool to eat st Diamond Horseshoe. And we WILL do HoP this trip
Good luck with HoP! I think your boys will like it once it starts.
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I love your pictures from Swiss Family Tree House. We typically skip it, I just can't justify walking up so many steps when I walk around parks all day. Just isn't going to happen. I may have to fit it in on our next trip, because it seems to have some great views!
I also love that Morgan liked the Hall of Presidents. My kids liked it the first time, but have no interest in doing it again. I'm fascinated by how realistic the animatronics are in that.
If you don't mind, what kind of camera do you use? I am really thinking of getting a DSLR and I love your pictures.
My camera an older Sony alpha 100. Luke bought it for me a number of Halloweens back. Only Halloween present I've ever gottten. It was on sale at Best Buy and he basically got the second lens and memory card free. He felt that our little digital camera wasn't making the best pictures for all my scrapbooking. He is so sweet!
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That's it--I'm moving into the treehouse--giving up the cottage in Epcot to Sharon completely.
I've always thought I would be comfortable living in a tree house like this one.
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I remember when we went to WDW in 1973, I wanted a treehouse just like the one at Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. I've always been amazed by this attraction.
Sorry for all the rain, but it looks like ya'll are still having a good time!!
What a great time at the Magic Kingdom. We haven't been to the Swiss Family Treehouse for years - perhaps we'll have to go back in December. I'd forgotten how much there is to see there.
I had too as it had been six years since our last climb up. The views are great, too.
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You got some great Castle pics from all over!! Morgan is just having so much fun, it's contagious! So much fun despite the rain!
Most of the castle shots I have to give Luke credit for.
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Loved the pics from this installment. Morgan's face in stocks is priceless and looks like Auntie Cam may have found a new shopping buddy
She only liked shopping short spurts. Stefanie never tired of shopping. It was always me who got tired first.
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Sounds like a great morning! I love the HoP. It is one of my favorites I think. I made DD age 7 then, and DH go in last trip. I told them that they could suffer through it, because it was my pick. DH actually thought it was really cool. He was amazed.
Can't wait to hear what happens next!
Glad your got your family in to HoP.
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The Diamond HS Saloon is on my list to try. My family sticks with its tried and true choices. We always have to have lunch at CHH and eat upstairs. I might like to try something new! My DD made me do the Swiss Family treehouse and I was hesitant with all the walking, stairs, and heat. Boy, I'm glad she encouraged me. Your photos there are amazing( especially the castle shot!)
The climb is rewarding, but it is definitely a climb.
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Looks like a great time, despite that pesky rain! We can't wait to see the Hall, my DS is turning into quite the history buff, so he will be thrilled, I hope!
I think your DS will truly enjoy HoP.
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Your pictures make me a bit sad that I didn't go through the treehouse with the boys, nor did I send the camera with Coach (I figured he had his hands full keeping track of the three boys without trying to take pictures too).
Glad you didn't let the rain stop you guys! We had the same attitude - put on the ponchos, use an umbrella and "keep swimming" as the boys chanted each afternoon.
This was the first time I took pictures in the tree house and they made a really good scrapbook spread.
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I'm sure P-Sha will be grateful!
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Despite all the rain, it sounds like a good day in MK. I have to admit that we've never gone up into the Treehouse , and it looks like I'll need to fix that! So many little, cool details.
And speaking of details, I had never noticed all the Mickeys on the horses' tack before. Just one more thing that makes me Disney so much!
At least one climb up the tree house is worth it.
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What awesome pics you got today! I think a tour of the treehouse and a boat cruise should go on the must do list next trip! They look like fun!
And I can just picture Morgan being so excited about everything! Was she that way the whole trip?
She was totally excited all the time. She didn't slow down until she hit the bed.
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your MK morning/day is really quite nice even with all the rain. I haven't done the tree house in years and it is still so sweet. Next trip I'm hoping Evan will be ready for HOP. he will be 7 and he already knows a few Presidents - the ones on money. He must have paid attention in daycare when they did a lesson on President's day.
Stefanie was fascinated by presidents, so that made this one a favorite.
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Even with the rain coming down, you guys had a great day so far. We did the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House this trip as well, it had been awhile. Both teh girls thought it would be a great place to live
Glad your girls liked the tree house.
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Catching up big time!
AK - whoa... how crowded! There sure were a lot of people. I love all the photos on the trail and the safari. The giraffes are so darn cute! Great gorilla shots, too. Glad you got to see Lily and all the monkeys.
Morgan's face on EE is hilarious and yes, she did like a pro on the third ride!! Heather's poses are just too funny.
TH is one of our absolute favorites! Never had a bad meal there.
Too bad about Morgan needing another poncho!
My kids love the tree house. There are so many details it usually takes awhile to go up and down the stairs.
What??? No pie smell during Philharmagic???? That's NOT magic!!
for catching up!
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All caught up again! How cool that you ate at Diamond Horseshoe Saloon. I'm not sure if I've ever been in there or not. I KNOW that I've never been on the riverboat, and I think I need to remedy that on my next trip.
We hadn't been on the riverboat in a long time either. It was a most relaxing ride.
Love the pictures of the Treehouse! I haven't been in there since I was a little girl! I'll be making a visit on my next trip for sure!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time at MK, even with the rain!!
The tree house was one of my favorite attractions on my first visit to MK in 1980.
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Another wonderful updates. Love your photos.
Thanks!
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Great update! Love all the pics from the Treehouse. I haven't done the Treehouse in years.
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DD & I really wanted to ride the riverboat as we haven't done that in awhile. Unfortunately, every time we tried to queue up, there was a reason why we couldn't go, including all that rain. I'm glad you all got to go!
We went when we first got to the park or the rain might have kept us away, too.
In all my years of going to Disney I have never stepped foot in the Swiss Family Tree House, so thank you for all of the pictures!
I'm glad that the rain really didn't put a damper on your fun, and it's so exciting to hear about Morgan's reactions to things she is doing for the first time!
Your pictures are wonderful. I borrowed a few to email my 8 yr old nephew. Our Sept trip is his first trip to the world. He just told me he wanted to do the tree house. He saw it on TV. We haven't done the tree in years.
Add me to the list of ones who have not done the treehouse! I don't know why because that was my all-time favorite book growing up! I so badly wanted to be deserted on an island and live in a tree house just like the Robinsons!!
The last few times we've had little ones not old enough to climb, but this Oct will just be me and Dave, so guess what we are doing!
I love the excitement and happiness in Morgan's face! She looks like she's having a fantastic time with Aunt Cam and Uncle Luke! Sorry for the weather, but you seem to be doing ok despite it!
Really enjoying your TR, Cam. We have not done the Treehouse in years, mostly because my bad left knee makes going up stairs difficult, but I may just have to grin and bear it on our next trip Morgan seems to be having such a good time & it is fun to see everything through her eyes!
In all my years of going to Disney I have never stepped foot in the Swiss Family Tree House, so thank you for all of the pictures!
I'm glad that the rain really didn't put a damper on your fun, and it's so exciting to hear about Morgan's reactions to things she is doing for the first time!
I hadn't thought when I was taking all those pictures that they would help folks experience it whoever never made the climb.
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Your pictures are wonderful. I borrowed a few to email my 8 yr old nephew. Our Sept trip is his first trip to the world. He just told me he wanted to do the tree house. He saw it on TV. We haven't done the tree in years.
Awesome! Hope he enjoys the adventure.
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Add me to the list of ones who have not done the treehouse! I don't know why because that was my all-time favorite book growing up! I so badly wanted to be deserted on an island and live in a tree house just like the Robinsons!!
The last few times we've had little ones not old enough to climb, but this Oct will just be me and Dave, so guess what we are doing!
I love the excitement and happiness in Morgan's face! She looks like she's having a fantastic time with Aunt Cam and Uncle Luke! Sorry for the weather, but you seem to be doing ok despite it!
Can't wait for more!!!
Hope you all enjoy the tree house, too.
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Really enjoying your TR, Cam. We have not done the Treehouse in years, mostly because my bad left knee makes going up stairs difficult, but I may just have to grin and bear it on our next trip Morgan seems to be having such a good time & it is fun to see everything through her eyes!
We did enjoy seeing the magic come to life for her.
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I have only done the Treehouse once - it was the first ride we ever went on our first family trip in 1994!
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That's what I forgot to do this past trip, the treehouse. Listing it as a to do for our next trip. As always Cam, your photos came out really nice. Can't wait for more.
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I'm glad you all got to go!
I really do enjoy photography. 
......might have to do that in October. I found myself going through the pics again looking for hidden Mickey's!!! 
............didn't notice any though - can't remember where they are in there. 
How great to eat at DHR! 
We haven't been to the Swiss Family Treehouse for years - perhaps we'll have to go back in December. I'd forgotten how much there is to see there. 
I'm sure P-Sha will be grateful!
, and it looks like I'll need to fix that! So many little, cool details.
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