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Good call on the Nemo submarines! I'm claustrophobic too (it seems to be getting worse as I get older) and that ride was a little uncomfortable for me.
I can't believe that you've done so much and we haven't even gotten to the race yet!! By the way, I totally your running skirt!
Your running outfit is so cute!!
I'm totally jealous you guys ate at Blue Bayou! My friend and I decided to skip it due to the cost. We only splurged at one sit-down meal and that was Goofy's Kitchen for her birthday. Next trip, for sure!! Great photos from iasw, I love it at DL too!!
Did you find yourself glancing up at that light in the window every time you walked past the firestation? I did.
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Oh, gosh, I had the same reaction on that ride at DL. That's the thing about DL. Pack the hanky! I love all the photos of Small World! The hippo is sweet in an Eeyorish way. Not sure how I feel about the addition of the characters. Guess I'll wait to see it in person. Can't wait to read about the race!
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I love all the characters in It's A Small World - I've never seen photos of them and now I really am kicking myself for not going on it on our recent visit.
Oh, if I know you, Cheryl, you'll be back there someday fairly soon!
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Glad you had a great time at Blue Bayou! Great pictures from the park and IASW!
It really was a nice experience! I knew we wouldn't be back anytime soon, so we went for it! In fact, the whole meetup was my idea. I wanted to eat there, so I figured I wasn't the only one. I'm so glad that my TGM friends got to join me there!
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Good call on the Nemo submarines! I'm claustrophobic too (it seems to be getting worse as I get older) and that ride was a little uncomfortable for me. I can't believe that you've done so much and we haven't even gotten to the race yet!! By the way, I totally your running skirt!
We really had no choice but to pack in quite a bit before the race. We left early on Monday morning, so we knew we wouldn't have much time (or energy!) after the race!
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Your running outfit is so cute!!
I'm totally jealous you guys ate at Blue Bayou! My friend and I decided to skip it due to the cost. We only splurged at one sit-down meal and that was Goofy's Kitchen for her birthday. Next trip, for sure!! Great photos from iasw, I love it at DL too!!
Did you find yourself glancing up at that light in the window every time you walked past the firestation? I did.
We went to Goofy's Kitchen, as well! And yes, I looked for the light every time I passed the fire station. The thing I liked best about being at DL was that we were walking where Walt walked.
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I couldn't agree more about DL's IASW beating WDW's IASW!!! It was easily one of my favorite rides at DL, and after seeing your pictures, I want to go back!!!
I couldn't agree more about DL's IASW beating WDW's IASW!!! It was easily one of my favorite rides at DL, and after seeing your pictures, I want to go back!!!
That's great that there's a room for wheelchairs, or those who don't want to ride the submarines, to view what the people in the subs see. Even if it is a little boring...
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Loved the update - sounds like a wonderful lunch with new friends...and it looked very delicious as well. You seemed to get a lot done at the MK - we have still never made it to DL but I think there is definitely something special knowing he walked Main Street, he toured those rides...not sappy at all my friend I can only imagine how I will feel when I finally make it there.
Glad you enjoyed your meal and meet with your TGM friends at Blue Bayou. That's a lovely restaurant. I liked seeing the characters in IASW, but the ones I thought didn't fit in were Nemo and Dory. But now that you pointed out Woody and Jessie, I know they'll stick out now too! IASW isn't my favorite, but I'm beyond excited to get to see the holiday overlay in a few days.
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That's great that there's a room for wheelchairs, or those who don't want to ride the submarines, to view what the people in the subs see. Even if it is a little boring...
My son is in a wheelchair, and if he'd been with me, I bet he would have liked it more than I did!
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It certainly did! It also made me want to start my scrapbook, but that's going to have to wait until after Christmas when I have more time!
I know what you mean! I started working at a scrapbook store this fall, but haven't had much time at all to do any scrapbooking!
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Loved the update - sounds like a wonderful lunch with new friends...and it looked very delicious as well. You seemed to get a lot done at the MK - we have still never made it to DL but I think there is definitely something special knowing he walked Main Street, he toured those rides...not sappy at all my friend I can only imagine how I will feel when I finally make it there.
I think you should definitely try to make it out to DL if you get a chance. You'd love it!
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Glad you enjoyed your meal and meet with your TGM friends at Blue Bayou. That's a lovely restaurant. I liked seeing the characters in IASW, but the ones I thought didn't fit in were Nemo and Dory. But now that you pointed out Woody and Jessie, I know they'll stick out now too! IASW isn't my favorite, but I'm beyond excited to get to see the holiday overlay in a few days.
I haven't had much time for trip report reading lately, but I'll bet you've got some lovely photos of the holiday overlay!
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Only have time to get part way through your TR. It's great so far, love the light pictures and the hidden mickey . Although it did take a moment or so to see a couple of them. Looking forward to more and to hear how the race will go.
Just caught up on your TR!! I keep saying I want to start running and doing one of the marathons. I need to get started on running instead of just saying it. I can't wait to hear about the marathon
A year ago, we were a month away from the Disneyland half, and I am seriously missing that park! I need to finish up the last day of my Princess half TR, and then I will return to this one!
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Please hurry back. I had no idea when I started reading this yesterday, that a TR started 11 months ago wouldn't be done. I love your reports, so well detailed with so many pictures.
Please hurry back. I had no idea when I started reading this yesterday, that a TR started 11 months ago wouldn't be done. I love your reports, so well detailed with so many pictures.
Glad you found it , and I do apologize for not finishing it. I do have a Princess TR that's mostly done if you want to pass the time with that one while you wait!
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Great pictures from the park and IASW! 
We really had no choice but to pack in quite a bit before the race. We left early on Monday morning, so we knew we wouldn't have much time (or energy!) after the race!
And yes, I looked for the light every time I passed the fire station. The thing I liked best about being at DL was that we were walking where Walt walked. 
IASW isn't my favorite, but I'm beyond excited to get to see the holiday overlay in a few days. 
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