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We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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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!
Oh my goodness, that moment with Sabor was classic! I don't think we've done this for many years (maybe 2006 if it was open then?) and I never knew he did that.
In post 131 - what is the building with the cascading staircase with the flag on it? I have never been to DL so forgive me if this was an obvious building. Also are the stairs used - just seemed like a cool place for a photo op. Sorry that Sabor startled you but it definitely made for a great memory.
I think your crew definitely missed out on this experience I also love the trek up (all be it a slow one)to the top of Swiss family tree house for the views. Not something you can get just anywhere.
The building is the second story on the left side of Pirates, I think.
I think the stairs are closed off and people cannot go up there. I was really surprised by how loud the growl was.
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Very cool photos from within the treehouse!
Thanks!
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I love the Tarzan tree house, the views from up there are incredible
The views are beautiful, I would like to go up at night with everything lit up, that would be amazing.
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Oh my goodness, that moment with Sabor was classic! I don't think we've done this for many years (maybe 2006 if it was open then?) and I never knew he did that.
Me either, it was my first time as the Tarzan treehouse so I was very surprised.
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Great photos from the treehouse! I would have probably jumped and screamed if that happened to me!
I don't remember if I said anything but boy I jumped back and my heart was thumping!
The building with the cascading staircase is the 2nd floor of pirates, and it houses the Disneyland Dream Suite! When I have been, the staircase has been chained off at the bottom, so that picture interested me too. It looks like the average guest can climb the stairs but can't get on the landing. I've never seen that before!
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The building with the cascading staircase is the 2nd floor of pirates, and it houses the Disneyland Dream Suite! When I have been, the staircase has been chained off at the bottom, so that picture interested me too. It looks like the average guest can climb the stairs but can't get on the landing. I've never seen that before!
Thanks for the confirmation. Aren't you leaving soon for Asia?
Thanks for the confirmation. Aren't you leaving soon for Asia?
Yup!!! I'll be at HKDL in 2 weeks! I'm actually considering just one day now...I'm kind of a basket case. Traveling for 2 mos is a big deal and I don't have my head around it at all.
I love the tree house, though I hate the Tarzan refurb. Hope it changes out again some day. Don't like the plastic figures.
DS also got spooked by the leopard, and had to be carried most of the way, when he was 5. He did better when he was 7, thank goodness!
Yup!!! I'll be at HKDL in 2 weeks! I'm actually considering just one day now...I'm kind of a basket case. Traveling for 2 mos is a big deal and I don't have my head around it at all.
I love the tree house, though I hate the Tarzan refurb. Hope it changes out again some day. Don't like the plastic figures.
DS also got spooked by the leopard, and had to be carried most of the way, when he was 5. He did better when he was 7, thank goodness!
I hope you have a wonderful trip. I get you about traveling for a long time, that's what I'm facing next summer with a 6+ week trip to Europe. I liked Swiss better than Tarzan, I agree about the plastic figures - they look fake.
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I'm all caught up. What an adventure you are having.
Definitely lots of fun.
On another note, I have not forgotten about this report however I'm in the last 2 weeks of the school year and there are many extra things that need to be done. I'm in the last week of my class I'm taking with a final 15+ page paper to finish and last weekend I flew to Alaska for my Aunts memorial service so I just haven't been able to carve out the time to post. I will make it a point to get an update done no later than Monday.
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I don't think we've done this for many years (maybe 2006 if it was open then?) and I never knew he did that.
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