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Oh my goodness! I had no idea the boards were ending. I’m so sad! I don’t post much, but I love reading trip reports and other tips I’ve learned from these boards. I’d still love to follow along on your trips, Cam. Do we need to be Facebook friends or can I just request to join your closed group?
Thanks for sharing about the train tour you and Luke went on. It looks really interesting. We’ve never taken a tour before but I have my eye on one for our next trip - Caring for Giants Tour at AK.
I think it can work either way: You can friend me or find the group and ask to join.
Nice time in the MK after your tour as you got a good lunch in at Pecos Bill and a few attractions. Quite a busy day here with the lines as you've stated how long they were.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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How on earth did I miss you starting your TR! Since we saw each other on the trip, I already knew about your rough start but after seeing the pictures you posted of your balcony construction, I agree that I would have been very disappointed in having no savanna view until after 5:00 pm and also having the workers there as it takes away the privacy feeling. Your train tour sounded so informative and fun! Luke looked like a kid in the candy shop standing in front of the train. I still can't get over how crowded the parks were this October. Love the clips that you got for your Pandora bracelet! The zip up sweatshirt you purchased is so pretty! FYI: I joined your Facebook private group. Let's try and keep the magic alive.
I can't wait until the train begins to run again so we can do the tour once again, we enjoyed it so much!
The crowds sound crazy! My goodness! At least the FP line still seems to move ok even if they are very long. 60 minutes for Philharmagic? :O That's always been a walk on practically! I can't remember the last time we had to even stop until we got to the doors!
Nice time in the MK after your tour as you got a good lunch in at Pecos Bill and a few attractions. Quite a busy day here with the lines as you've stated how long they were.
We love Pecos Bill's for lunch, probably because we love Mexican food.
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Great shots of Haunted Mansion. I don’t think I have ever seen a line for Mickey Philharmagic, so it must really be a busy day.
I have always enjoyed your trip reports and often learn new things about Disney I didn’t know. I will look up your facebook group.
I think it was at that point when we noticed the long standby line that we realized just how busy the park was this day.
I'm not sure we are FB friends, but you can all send me a friend request and I can add you to the closed group.
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How on earth did I miss you starting your TR! Since we saw each other on the trip, I already knew about your rough start but after seeing the pictures you posted of your balcony construction, I agree that I would have been very disappointed in having no savanna view until after 5:00 pm and also having the workers there as it takes away the privacy feeling. Your train tour sounded so informative and fun! Luke looked like a kid in the candy shop standing in front of the train. I still can't get over how crowded the parks were this October. Love the clips that you got for your Pandora bracelet! The zip up sweatshirt you purchased is so pretty! FYI: I joined your Facebook private group. Let's try and keep the magic alive.
And I wasn't paying attention either as I hadn't notice your absence in the comments. We never opened the curtains until we were ready to leave each day and by the end quit doing even that. The crowds were way more than we expected, but that made the FPs so much more priceless. I definitely want us to keep the magic and our friendships alive.
You accomplished a lot, even if you were debating what to do at times.
Oh I am so glad you'll be continuing with your trip reports as well Cam when the boards close. Please add me into your Facebook group.
This was definitely a day to just go with the flow.
I truly enjoy writing my trip reports, as I know you do, too. I couldn't imagine not sharing these and you gave me the idea of a closed group and I was off.
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I can't wait until the train begins to run again so we can do the tour once again, we enjoyed it so much!
The crowds sound crazy! My goodness! At least the FP line still seems to move ok even if they are very long. 60 minutes for Philharmagic? :O: That's always been a walk on practically! I can't remember the last time we had to even stop until we got to the doors!
I definitely will ask to join your group!
We knew this day would be crowded as it wasn't a party date, but seriously, we never wait for Mickey's Philharmagic. But all those people had to go somewhere.
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My goodness how crazy the MK is!! I guess the upside is that you are just going where the day takes you! Love the charm!!!!
That was the upside. We knew we had 3 FastPasses so we'd get to do some rides, and the big thing for the day was the tour.
I haven't had much time to read trip reports in awhile, but when I do and I see one from you I click on it in a flash. We went to WDW mid September and I don't think I have ever sweat so much. We stayed at Pop and that walk to the DHS gates was horrendous! The whole time I was walking in I was thinking about how awful it was going to be on the way out. I have followed your trip reports for many years. I have been on the boards over 16 years. It brings tears to my eyes that we'll no longer be able to pop in here and catch up with everyone. I'm already on Facebook and sent you a friend request. Looking forward to more of this trip report as well as following your trip to Hawaii! Thanks Cam.
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I can't believe the lines you encountered at Philhamagic and other places. It must have been a really busy day, for sure. I, too, had no idea the forums were closing. I found your group on FB and have requested to join.
I think it can work either way: You can friend me or find the group and ask to join.
Hi, Cam. I cannot find your private group on FB. Can you please add me? My FB name is Louise Michele. My profile picture is my family with Donald at Disney. Thanks!
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Quite a busy day here with the lines as you've stated how long they were. 
Your train tour sounded so informative and fun! Luke looked like a kid in the candy shop standing in front of the train.
Let's try and keep the magic alive.
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