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Sounds like a great day at both Epcot and Blizzard Beach! I'd really like to give the waterparks a try; but I'm not sure if they'd be very enjoyable in December....
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Another busy day! We did one of the water parks years ago and have never been back. I really don't know why. It sounds like you had a great time. Soarin is my favorite ride. It would be great if they changed the background and took us over a different part of the country. I love when you can smell the orange groves and also when you go over the ocean.
Sounds like BB was a great time! I was glad to hear all about it, as we've never been to either of the water parks but we've decided to try out BB this time.
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Sounds like a great day at both Epcot and Blizzard Beach! I'd really like to give the waterparks a try; but I'm not sure if they'd be very enjoyable in December....
It was a great day even though it was "short" for both parks. Epcot we were there early and left arond 2. BB was short too - we were only there for about 3 hours (in the park, not including parking/changing into our suits) - but for us it was long enough. December + water park? Yeah, doesn't sound too fun IMO
I'm glad you made that photo of Abby and Lenny your sig pic. It's a winner! I like your photo that shows Morocco and ToT together. Apparently they chose the color of ToT because they realized that it would be seen from Epcot and didn't want to mess up the theming. It works!
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How funny that Lenny wanted to be all spiffy for the princesses at breakfast!!! Glad you got in for your ADR despite the timing snafu. I'm kind of an hour/half-hour gal myself; for some reason I have a harder time remembering an "odd" time that falls anywhere in between!
Glad you liked the revamped TT. I haven't seen it yet so I'll withhold comment but I really liked it as it used to be, so I'm already "meh" simply on the fact that it's been changed. As long as it still goes screamin' around the outside track, I guess it'll be ok (my favorite part!).
Great pics from the water parks! Love that they now also have noodles for the lazy river. Sounds like an enjoyable day there!
Wow! I am tired just reading your report! Love your new signature picture... that is a keeper for sure! All of your photos are great and I love hearing your reviews of the food too! Looking forwarding to reading more!
Wow! I'm exhausted reading your TR! I better toughen up because we leave this Saturday! I've really enjoyed reading about your adventures and your pictures are just great! Can't wait to hear more!!
Reading this post taught me there really is more to do than the Parks. Reading all the fun you guys are having, makes me want to redo all of the itinerary for our 2014 Trip already. Even the different Restaurants we have never thought of trying sounds great. DH loves everything buffets!!!!! But, BB sounds the best to me. Just a half day totally relaxing sound marvelous!!!!! Really enjoyed this post!!!
Sounds like you all had a fantastic day at EPCOT and BB. Even Lenny got in on the fun, which is nice to hear It looks and sounds like you three are having a very fun time on your trip, which you all deserve
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Glad you got in for your ADR despite the timing snafu. I'm kind of an hour/half-hour gal myself; for some reason I have a harder time remembering an "odd" time that falls anywhere in between!
As long as it still goes screamin' around the outside track, I guess it'll be ok (my favorite part!).
Love your new signature picture... that is a keeper for sure! All of your photos are great and I love hearing your reviews of the food too! Looking forwarding to reading more! 
Can't wait to hear more!!
Kristin
But, BB sounds the best to me. Just a half day totally relaxing sound marvelous!!!!! 
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