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Hope all your home repairs are getting done. We had a snow day from work so I finally got to finish your TR! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! I really enjoyed reading about the trip and seeing all your pictures. The Kona Kone looks awesome and I have added that to my 'must do' list. Is that cotton candy around the base? Glad to hear that you guys enjoyed your SciFi meal - I am the only one in my family that really likes it there so we don't go very often.
Have fun planning your next trip!
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I finally had a chance to catch up. What a great TR! I love that you could see Wishes from your room - too cool.
Your meal at Narcooses looked fabulous. That is on my list for the next trip. Kona looked great as well.
Isn't it funny how Lotso smelled like strawberries? I could smell him a mile away!
We tried CHH for the first time this last trip and LOVED it. I had a tuna sandwich too and it was HUGE. Very good food. It will be a no miss from now on.
We "enjoyed" cool, even chilly weather as well, having travelled from the 21st - 29th. I have to agree that I don't know I would travel in January again for all the reasons you mentioned. I may have to suck up the summer heat next trip which will likely be in about 1 1/2 to maybe 2 years.
Thanks for your advice and not posting pics on the missions. It turned out to be DS Alex's favorite thing! He kept wanting to "go to the park with the missions."
What the heck are those "kooky" things? I still don;t get it.
I can relate to not getting a whole lot of pictures during MSEP. YOu want to experience it and not see it through a lens.
Glad you had a great time despite the chilly weather. We made the most of it as well.
Well, it took me forever, but I finally had a chance to sit down and read your fabulous TR!!! You've got me wanting to go back NOW! Thanks for sharing - it really was a great read.
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
Find out in: A New Grade, A New House, and A Surprise!Final Thoughts 01/30
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Hope all your home repairs are getting done. We had a snow day from work so I finally got to finish your TR! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! I really enjoyed reading about the trip and seeing all your pictures. The Kona Kone looks awesome and I have added that to my 'must do' list. Is that cotton candy around the base? Glad to hear that you guys enjoyed your SciFi meal - I am the only one in my family that really likes it there so we don't go very often.
Have fun planning your next trip!
Hi Lori!! Yes - it's cotton candy around the base (and I ate it too ).
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I finally had a chance to catch up. What a great TR! I love that you could see Wishes from your room - too cool.
Your meal at Narcooses looked fabulous. That is on my list for the next trip. Kona looked great as well.
Isn't it funny how Lotso smelled like strawberries? I could smell him a mile away!
We tried CHH for the first time this last trip and LOVED it. I had a tuna sandwich too and it was HUGE. Very good food. It will be a no miss from now on.
We "enjoyed" cool, even chilly weather as well, having travelled from the 21st - 29th. I have to agree that I don't know I would travel in January again for all the reasons you mentioned. I may have to suck up the summer heat next trip which will likely be in about 1 1/2 to maybe 2 years.
Thanks for your advice and not posting pics on the missions. It turned out to be DS Alex's favorite thing! He kept wanting to "go to the park with the missions."
What the heck are those "kooky" things? I still don;t get it.
I can relate to not getting a whole lot of pictures during MSEP. YOu want to experience it and not see it through a lens.
Glad you had a great time despite the chilly weather. We made the most of it as well.
Maybe we'll both be there next summer. Glad your DS loved the missions - they really are well done! Kooky Klickers are pens - DD attaches them to the zipper pulls of her backpack. Are you doing a tr?
Hi Lori!! Yes - it's cotton candy around the base (and I ate it too ).
Maybe we'll both be there next summer. Glad your DS loved the missions - they really are well done! Kooky Klickers are pens - DD attaches them to the zipper pulls of her backpack. Are you doing a tr?
I keep thinking of doing a TR then I never get up the energy to start it! I love the klickers...very cute!
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