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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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Do you have Sky? Have you ever watched my newest favourite channel NHK World? It's a Japanese channel intended for international broadcast (like BBC World I guess) and they have some fantastic documentaries (there was one about taiko drums, which is what reminded me to mention it here!), as well as Japanese lessons, little five minute programmes about gardens and all sorts. When I found that they do a weekly show about anime, manga and video games I nearly dropped the remote in excitement as there is virtually nothing about these sort of things on anywhere else. Look out for Tokyo Eye and Begin Japanology if you are able to get the channel, or I think you can watch them on their website NHK WORLD English
Sayonara!
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Do you have Sky? Have you ever watched my newest favourite channel NHK World? It's a Japanese channel intended for international broadcast (like BBC World I guess) and they have some fantastic documentaries (there was one about taiko drums, which is what reminded me to mention it here!), as well as Japanese lessons, little five minute programmes about gardens and all sorts. When I found that they do a weekly show about anime, manga and video games I nearly dropped the remote in excitement as there is virtually nothing about these sort of things on anywhere else. Look out for Tokyo Eye and Begin Japanology if you are able to get the channel, or I think you can watch them on their website NHK WORLD English
Sayonara!
- it really helped when I was learning Japanese, as they have a language programme on there as well. The weird thing was it was there early in 2009 and then disappeared from our listings end of last year and now it's back again.
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Love your pictures with Marie and in WS! Sad to see this le of Disney is over, but looking foward to reading about the rest of your trip. Oh no I hope it wasn't a sunburn.
Hope you don't have a sunburn! But what a lovely way to finish that portion of your WDW vacay! Grand Marnier slush. Yummy! Now I'm off to Globetrotting.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
All caught up!!! I've been away from the computer due to this horrible blizzard that hit us on the east coast! Great pictures, and seeing those photos of Beaches & Cream makes me really hungry
I love your pictures. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I especially liked all the pics of other passporters, you guys looked like you had a great time and reading your stories it's like I know you all. And I adore Animal Kingdom especially Kilimanjaro Safaris and Festival of the Lion King. Enjoyed it.
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Not long now....August 22-August 28, 2011. Fort Wilderness Cabins!
I just finished reading this entire TR, what fabulous pictures you and Mark took. I enjoyed reading it very much, sounds like you had a wonderful time (despite the few hiccups like rude people and bad service). I can hardly believe how crowded Osbourne lights was that first night you went, we were there over Christmas 2008 and it was more like your second night - I don't think we would have stayed the hour and a half we did had it been that crowded. I can't wait to read more.... keep it coming.
Awesome, awesome pictures & trip report!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got caught up- your AK pictures (esp. safari pictures & pictures of animal carvings on the Tree). Def want to try B&C -thanks for the review & pics! We fell in love with BC when we went last week for our ADRs at CMC. I have truly enjoyed following along & looking at all of the wonderful pictures you took during your trip!
Just read this whole TR in a couple of days. I feel I know you guys now!! Thanks for all the pics of BLT, and your review of Kidani vs. Jambo House. We just bought into DVC and can't wait to stay at the various properties. Heading over to read your next part of this TR! Thanks for sharing!!
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I can't believe I just found your TR. Anyway, better late than never. I just read through the entire thing. It sounds like an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing. I'm just curious about your views on Kidani vs. Jambo. We stayed at Kidani for a week last year and at Jambo 1 night before that. Although I agree that Kidani is very secluded and coud use a counter service eatery, I did find Jambo house to be quite noisy. We were above the lobby and couldn't fall asleep due to all the noise people were making in the lobby. Also, the pool at Jambo was very crowded. We couldn't even find a place to sit. We didn't have that problem at Kidani. I'm curious to see if this was just a one time thing with the noise and the pool being so crowded or if it is always like that. Anyway, gotta go read the other part of your TR. Thanks.
Just subscribing so I can find this and finish reading later. LOVING the pics especially!!!!
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I had to have that "Ice Castle Throw" too
So I made the purchase of my Tink Big Figure
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Oh yes, I did!
My DH was the one who had to have it when we went! But I find that I am the one using it the most at home!
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as there is virtually nothing about these sort of things on anywhere else. Look out for Tokyo Eye and Begin Japanology if you are able to get the channel, or I think you can watch them on their website 
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- it really helped when I was learning Japanese, as they have a language programme on there as well. The weird thing was it was there early in 2009 and then disappeared from our listings end of last year and now it's back again. 
Now I'm off to Globetrotting.
And I adore Animal Kingdom especially Kilimanjaro Safaris and Festival of the Lion King. Enjoyed it.
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your AK pictures (esp. safari pictures & pictures of animal carvings on the Tree). Def want to try B&C -thanks for the review & pics! We fell in love with BC when we went last week for our ADRs at CMC. I have truly enjoyed following along & looking at all of the wonderful pictures you took during your trip! 
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