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I am so THRILLED that Rapunzel has a FP! It was our first thing on the to do list fpr us before knowing about the change to the FP option....In fact....It is the entire reason we opted for an 8:05 CP ADR to get in before park open! We will still go there right away but it is so comforting to know that we will be able to get a FP if the line is too long for us to wait!
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Day 5: August 25
Today will be another early morning, but since we won't have any really late nights as of yet, I'm sure it won't be a problem. We are heading to HS for EMH; here DH will join the insane masses and book it to TSMM to get FPs and I will go with the kids to sign them up for Jedi Training. Last trip we got royally shafted at the JT, so I'd love to make it up to the kids this time. Then we'll meet up with DH and ride TSMM if the standby isn't outrageous; we've never done this queue, so I'd like to see it.
Day 6: August 26
Today is a no park day....
Whenever we get up, we'll get ready and make our way to DTD for some shopping! Can I get a woohoo!!?? We (like most of you I'm sure!) can spend forever and a day in World of Disney, so whenever we are done browsing/buying, we'll grab some lunch at EOS or WP and then go back to the resort for an afternoon by the pool. .
Aboutall your early days....You mentioned they should be easier without late nights....Does it seem like the parks are not open as late as they were in 2010? When reviewing my plans, I could not figure out why we were never able to make it to early park opens last trip....then I remember that we were often at a pm EMH until midnight. Hardly a park open past 9 or 10 for us this time. Seems strange.
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Day 7: August 27
Here's where plans get a little more sketchy - I know the parks, but not whether we'll be getting there early or not. We are (okay, the kids are....) early risers, so odds are we'll go early, but who knows....
Today is an Epcot day and we have dining reservations at Garden Grill for dinner (another first for us!!). Other than that, I'm going to be very boring and say we have no plans We will be out of the park before Illuminations though - pesky fireworks!
Day 8: August 28
A few crowd predicting sites are giving an awesome crowd level for today - can't wait to see how right they are! We will be hitting MK again and going on any rides the kids haven't been on and want to. We'll also make time to meet Merida as the kids are currently big Brave fans. Mid-afternoon again, we'll head out of the park to get ready for dinner, which is at 1900 Park Fare. We've been here before and really enjoyed it, so I am looking forward to it (and the strawberry soup! ).
LOVE 1900! Although...I m in the minority with not loving the straberry soup...
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Sorry I have been MIA on this PTR!
DS's bday party was on Sunday, then I started some serious packing. We don't move until September, but being on vacation for 10 days just before I go back to work means I have to get as much done in the next month before we leave as I can. The kids have been very good at deciding what they can live without for 2 months - and they don't even know they don't have to worry for almost 2 weeks what to do with themselves
Day 10: August 30
Epcot again today and we have reservations at Via Napoli today, another new to us place. Is it bad that I already can't decide what to order? We can get some fantastic oven baked pizzas here, so I'm not sure I want one of those, but they are soooo good......Maybe pasta? Recommendations welcome
I, too, like to do as much befre our WDW trip as I will also be going back to work soon after our return. I think that must be the planner/teacher in both of us!
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There will be plenty for you to eat at CMC, no worries and the Chefs are great there. At Via Napoli the Quattro Formaggi (?) Pizza is to DIE for! I also HIGHLY recommend the Zeppole di Ricotta for dessert it is absolutely DIVINE!!! Can't wait to read your TR! Great plans!
Glad to hear about CMC! And now you've made me hungry! LOL! I'm all for that dessert - taking notes......
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Happy Birthday to your DS! More great plans!
Thanks for the bday wishes for Alex
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I am so THRILLED that Rapunzel has a FP!
I am so happy about this too! Someone I know just went and posted pics on FB of her dd with Rapunzel and they were definitely in Town Square Theater. (I'm separating your post so I can respond to each )
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Aboutall your early days....You mentioned they should be easier without late nights....Does it seem like the parks are not open as late as they were in 2010?
Absolutely! We planned a few late nights last time as we like to wander when the scorching sun has disappeared and we haven't done that at all this time due to the park hours.....by the time we finish dinner there won't be much time to head back.
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LOVE 1900! Although...I m in the minority with not loving the straberry soup...
It's okay - more for me! LOL!
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I, too, like to do as much befre our WDW trip as I will also be going back to work soon after our return. I think that must be the planner/teacher in both of us!
Must be! It makes the time pass quickly though doesn't it?
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More great plans!!! Won't DD be so excited that she'll be able to stay up late and be in WDW!!
Thanks! And she'll definitely be excited about that! And I'm sure she'll remember the conversation we had and call us on it!
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good luck getting the packing done
Thanks! Still waiting for some magic to happen and it all to pack itself
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More great plans!
on getting the packing done.
Thanks! It seems never ending......
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We will be out of the park before Illuminations though - pesky fireworks! 
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