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Sounds like a very smart set-up with the location and size of the Mall. So great that Mike and Dylan got there early and lucked out with the lines. I know nothing about Star Wars, but even to me, that merchandise looks .
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What great luck you had the crowds. Dylan's face paint was so cute.
I am so happy for the guys to be picked for the parade. I hope it didn't rain on your parade.
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I don't know much about SW, but it looks like you got a great haul of stuff. I like the popcorn bucket. How exciting about getting picked for the parade, but it sounds like the rain may not have cooperated.
HOW DID I MISS THAT MALL?? Was it back in that area they usually have closed between RnR and ToT? I saw it was opened up and I figured that's where all the autographing was happening. So
I wanted to get that R2-D2 popcorn container. Those were super cool too.
Love Dylan's face! But I have to admit, I would have confused him for Darth Maul too.
Sounds like a great morning. Just reading the start of you SWW day I think that I must make time to take DH there someday. He likes SW - me I'm kind of indifferent to it. I don't like it, but I don't hate it. Especially if Cam ends up liking it I'll have to take my boys.
I really hope the parade happens. How cool would that be!
Well I should hope that there wasn't any issues with lines since the boys got to the park by 7:30am!! Sounds like you guys have got so much done this morning!!
Dylan's face paint is adorable, I can only imagine that that black was pretty hard to get off. Maybe I'll get that one done in Sept?
Still haven't a clue about most of this stuff you are talking about......but I do just adore the R2D2 popcorn bucket.......that is R2D2, right?
That is great they were chosen for the parade! I can't wait to hear about it. Love the ornaments! I can't wait to get one next year! Or one like it. Those are darling!
The R2D2 ornament was a limited edition one - of like 5000 I think, but still. I figured I better get it now. I had no idea they'd be coming out with so many when I picked this one out.
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Fun time at DHS!
It has been! More fun to come!
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Dylan's face paint is very cool!
Good times at the Mall!
He did enjoy it.
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Sounds like a very smart set-up with the location and size of the Mall. So great that Mike and Dylan got there early and lucked out with the lines. I know nothing about Star Wars, but even to me, that merchandise looks .
I know more than I ever thought I would and I caught myself looking at a lot of things. I really wanted Dylan to get an Ewok because I thought it was pretty cute.
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Oh wow - what a great start to the day!
So far so good!
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SOunds like a very successful morning at SWW! I love the Darth Mall, never heard of it before. Really cool!
Can't wait to hear about the parade, how cool!!!
Darth's Mall was where all the SWW merch was - so only the stuff for those weekends. And since Episode I: The Phantom Menace was relased in 3D this year they called it Darth's Mall after Darth Maul in the movie.
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What great luck you had the crowds. Dylan's face paint was so cute.
I am so happy for the guys to be picked for the parade. I hope it didn't rain on your parade.
Stay tuned!
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I don't know much about SW, but it looks like you got a great haul of stuff. I like the popcorn bucket. How exciting about getting picked for the parade, but it sounds like the rain may not have cooperated.
Dylan has even used the popcorn bucket since then - to east microwave popcorn out of.
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Looks like you scored some great souvenirs! Really looking forward to hearing whether the parade went off without a hitch!
Mike seemed pleased and that's what mattered.
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What a great start to your day!! Love the face painting! You got some really great stuff!
Off to a great start.
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Congrats on being chosen for the parade!!! The boys (little and big ) must have been so excited!!!!! I hope it doesn't rain!
Mike doesn't show much expression but I think he was pretty excited.
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Looks like a great morning at SWW!!! The merchandise is pretty cool. Can't wait to see if the rain holds off for the parade!!
They always have some cool stuff, but I think they had even more this year.
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Sounds like y'all got alot done that morning.
HOW DID I MISS THAT MALL?? Was it back in that area they usually have closed between RnR and ToT? I saw it was opened up and I figured that's where all the autographing was happening. So
I wanted to get that R2-D2 popcorn container. Those were super cool too.
Love Dylan's face! But I have to admit, I would have confused him for Darth Maul too.
Yes it was back there. And they did have some of the autograph sessions back there (not Jake Lloyd though) and some characters would meet in there too. We never went back to see any though.
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Sounds like a great morning. Just reading the start of you SWW day I think that I must make time to take DH there someday. He likes SW - me I'm kind of indifferent to it. I don't like it, but I don't hate it. Especially if Cam ends up liking it I'll have to take my boys.
I really hope the parade happens. How cool would that be!
You should go! It's really pretty cool to experience. I could care less too, but I've enjoyed myself each time I've been.
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Well I should hope that there wasn't any issues with lines since the boys got to the park by 7:30am!! Sounds like you guys have got so much done this morning!!
Dylan's face paint is adorable, I can only imagine that that black was pretty hard to get off. Maybe I'll get that one done in Sept?
Still haven't a clue about most of this stuff you are talking about......but I do just adore the R2D2 popcorn bucket.......that is R2D2, right?
Well, the crowds the weekend before were INSANE! People were lining up at midnight - some even before to get FPs for autographs.
The face paint will come off shortly, so be patient.
Yes, that is R2D2. I always say I'm nerd by osmosis.
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