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We’ve made some changes to our ADRs. No time differences or places though. We just added a few people – PassPorters too! Shelley (Shelley the Pooh) and her daughter Stephanie will now be joining us on Wednesday, May 30 for lunch at Crystal Palace and on Friday, June 1 for lunch at Sci-Fi. We hope to do some rides together on Wednesday while at the MK and maybe do some SWW stuff on Friday too. So excited!!!
Hey, you have stayed in Kidani, right? Do you have room/pool pics posted somewhere?
To chime in about the strollers for Linny, I also highly recommend the baby jogger city mini, you will get alot of use out of it with your little guy.
Actually we haven't stayed at Kidani - we've always been at Jambo because that's where the club level and value rooms are. I know Cam has stayed there and I'm sure she has pics in the photo archives.
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First of all I love the title! I was 7 when this movie came out and Star Wars parties were all the rage, I remember going to a little boy's party who kind of had a crush on me, he was Luke and I was Leia (before we knew they were related) and he kissed me, lol, we were 7!
Oh my goodness the pic of Lukas holding up the light saber, melts my heart! He looks so triumphant.
I love Jilly’s cupcakes, yummmmmmmm! When I was down at Barnes we just had to go there!
Also, Disney facepaint comes off easily, way easier than some we've had. Wow that Zebra was intense, I hope that paint came off easily, Dylan looks ecstatic about it though.
Glad I found this before my trip you guys are gonna have a blast!
We too saw Star Wars in 3D, we had to bribe Lily but then she decided it was pretty cool.
Can't wait for more! I'll let you know if I get any good Vinylmations!
Sounds like it will be a great PPer meet. Wish I could be there with all of you.
We do too!
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The more Passporter friends the better!!!
Exactly!
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Loved the pictures from the weekend, looks like everyone had a great time. Those cupcakes looked delicious.
Love the ADR list, how great that you will be able to enjoy a dinner with Cam and family....
We're looking forward to it!
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Yay for another PP meet! Sounds like so much fun!
Shelley & her daughter are great too! We met them in 2009.
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How wonderful! I've got to plan another June trip sometime so I can see all of you again.
Or at least some time when we're there. We're going in September this year and may be going in early November next year.
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Steph and I are very excited to be able to spend some time with the Davis Family!!
And we're excited to spend time with you! I'm glad I'll have more girls around me.
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First of all I love the title! I was 7 when this movie came out and Star Wars parties were all the rage, I remember going to a little boy's party who kind of had a crush on me, he was Luke and I was Leia (before we knew they were related) and he kissed me, lol, we were 7!
Oh my goodness the pic of Lukas holding up the light saber, melts my heart! He looks so triumphant.
I love Jilly’s cupcakes, yummmmmmmm! When I was down at Barnes we just had to go there!
Also, Disney facepaint comes off easily, way easier than some we've had. Wow that Zebra was intense, I hope that paint came off easily, Dylan looks ecstatic about it though.
Glad I found this before my trip you guys are gonna have a blast!
We too saw Star Wars in 3D, we had to bribe Lily but then she decided it was pretty cool.
Can't wait for more! I'll let you know if I get any good Vinylmations!
Glad you found us! Love your SW story.
It did wipe off pretty easily.
I got to skip SW in 3D - Lukas can't go you know. He doesn't even sit still at home for a show.
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I just started your PTR - sounds like a lot of fun! I am hatin' a little on SWW... Dh will probably never let us go back again, he hates Star Wars
Happy planning!
Sounds like a fun weekend! The cupcakes look amazing! We recently had a vegan cupcake store open in the city next to ours...we've yet to try it (maybe next weekend when my parents come to visit) because the younger two have been sick.
Have you hear anything about any schedulled events for SWW? Just curious as I haven't had much time to be on the computer lately. Congrats on the additions to your ADR's!
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