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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.
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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Finally getting a chance to catch up on TRs, Maci, and loving yours. All your yummy meals and FABs are really making me miss Disney! I'll be reading carefully because we had overlapping trips here, too! And add me to the list of admirers of that cute sparkly dress!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Finally getting a chance to catch up on TRs, Maci, and loving yours. All your yummy meals and FABs are really making me miss Disney! I'll be reading carefully because we had overlapping trips here, too! And add me to the list of admirers of that cute sparkly dress!
I slept horribly the previous night so it was a rough start to the morning. I woke up every few hours overheating and having some crazy dreams when I finally got up after a few extra snoozes I was happy to see the floor in the bathroom remained dry. I drank some water and got dressed and ready for the day.
I got to the bus stop to a crowd and was ready to hop on any bus that came because this morning was Olivia's! There were some rowdy kids here this morning and you can tell people were antsy waiting for a bus to arrive... I was texting with Cheryl and Mark to tell them I was running a little late waiting for the bus. I later found out that I was close enough to walk, but I hadn’t realized that at this point.
I got over to Olivia’s finally and found Cheryl and Mark quite easily and we were seated in no time. I know Cheryl already shared a lot of the details but I just have to add that they were such a delight! It was a wonderful way to start my day and as is said often on these boards, it felt like catching up with old friends even though it was only the first time we had met!
I definitely needed tea this morning and my tea practices are of course laughable to the Brits but once I had my caffeine I perked right up I did skip the appetizer and just opted for an omelette with some fruit.
It was just lovely and really hit the spot. We had a lovely conversation but didn’t linger too long as of course we are at Disney and there are things to do in the morning! We said our goodbyes and “see ya laters” and headed our separate ways. I went off to the front desk to see if my Passport had arrived and to give them my cell to call when it did and headed to a bus stop to make my way to the Magic Kingdom!
There was a huge crowd heading into MK but lots of open bag checkers on the monorail side! No wait to get in for me! In no time I was in sight of my precious castle
Sometimes you just need to selfie
Unfortunately there were lots of lines for Photopass along Main Street so I just kept moving, knowing I could always come back. It was already around 10am at this point and a lot of rides were only showing 10 minute waits! Decided to head back to Big Thunder, but stopped for a Photopass in the new Hub area and the guy was great! Got a candid one where I was waiting before I was really ready in the location with fountain and castle. He said I must have done this professionally and just kept snapping away being like "Facebook profile pic" "LinkedIn" "all of them!" They weren’t actually my favorite pictures but it was still a ton of fun!
After my mini photoshoot I headed on towards the left, making my way through Liberty Square when I spotted a very short Tiana line! I hopped in and she was fabulous and chatty. Naveen was sleeping in this morning like he always does!
By the time I got back to Big Thunder the wait was posted at 20 minutes and I just wasn't having that (yes I am that Disney-spoiled that 20 is too long). I decided I would just head towards Tomorrowland and see what happened. Haunted Mansion only had a 15 minute wait so that was next! There was a surprise Photopass by the carriage so that was a fun one! I was excited to see the new shop and the end too. I looked around but didn't make any purchase. They have a lot of cute stuff but just really nothing I need.
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A very nice breakfast you had with Cheryl and Mark at Olivia's! Seems like you are having quite the time in the MK! The newly imagined hub area looks quite stunning!
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Your omelet looked so delicious. Glad you got to meet with Cheryl and Mark. I love how PPers are just old friends even when we've just met. Your orange dress is soooo cute!
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You are so right about that breakfast - we were like old friends chatting away, weren't we?
Wow, I absolutely love what they've done with the hub area. I kind of wish now that we'd made it back to the Magic Kingdom to see it finished off...
I had no idea it was done it was a pleasant surprise!
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Oh wow, I love how there are loads of veggies in that omelet!
I'm sure the Photopass photographer was flirting with you
I love lots of veggies... and cheese in my omelets And aww shucks
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Sorry about not sleeping well. I hope it didn't hapen again.
Great breakfast with Cheryl & Mark and a great start to MK too!
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A very nice breakfast you had with Cheryl and Mark at Olivia's! Seems like you are having quite the time in the MK! The newly imagined hub area looks quite stunning!
It was such a leisurely wonderful morning!
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Your breakfast looks delicious! Great start to your time at MK!
Thank you!
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Great pictures from MK! Glad you enjoyed breakfast with Cheryl and Mark!
It was so great of them to include me
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Your omelet looked so delicious. Glad you got to meet with Cheryl and Mark. I love how PPers are just old friends even when we've just met. Your orange dress is soooo cute!
It is such a great community to be a part of and thank you!
My next stop was going to be Storybook Circus for some meet and greet action but they had 15 minute waits and again I just wasn't in the mood to wait. I popped around the shop a little bit and just took some pictures on my journey.
I thought these new mugs were so cute!
I then headed off to Tomorrowland and Buzz had 20 minute wait which I was hoping would still be a little shorter, so I ventured off to Carousel of Progress instead.
Caught Stitch walking around on my way over!
It was a pretty empty theater and I got a great seat in the front row. It had been a while since I had seen this show so I was really able to enjoy it
Hidden Mickeys!
Of course I had to take a kitty pic!
I enjoyed my break but it was time to venture out in search of more rides!
Great morning so far! Olivia's is a hidden gem. So nice you got to meet Cheryl & Mark. They're great, aren't they? And love all your Photopass pics! I don't usually get them on solo trips, but you've got me rethinking that!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
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when I finally got up after a few extra snoozes I was happy to see the floor in the bathroom remained dry. I drank some water and got dressed and ready for the day.
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