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Looks like some more great days for you. Epcot is DD's favorite park, so we are planning several days there, all or in part. Your DHS Friday is really going to be a busy day. Hope you find some time to relax. Have you considered what time the parade will be? I seem to remember it as around 10:30 or so. Hope you can work it in along with your FP.
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All caught up. I wanted to comment on the Poly, as Emma and I toured this resort not once but 2x's during our recent trip. First of all, I love this resort and was not sure if I would have the same "feeling" with all the construction. I put aside my reservations and went in with an open mind. Although I can not see what the new pool area will be like, I'm thinking it will be AMAZING! The lobby, although much different feel now, was so welcoming and comfortable. We just hung out in the comfy chairs and took it all in. Having access to citrus swirls right outside the main lobby was so awesome! We lounged down by the beach and watched the boats go back and forth and the monorail in the distance. We also had lunch at the new and improved Captain Hooks - I had the most delicious flat bread pizza with pulled pork on it. To die for! The only drawback I see is the obstructed view from the b each now that the new "abodes" are out there in the water. I am saving my pennies for sure to be able to stay here again (at least a couple of nights).
All your plans look great so far. I think you have a good idea of starting the days a little later, FP+ really makes that easier to do. Oh and I would absolutely love a SWW Dooney, but I'm sure I won't be able to get one. :-(
More great plans! Sanaa....I could eat the bread service every day.
Do you think the park will open even earlier than 8 on SWW? I thought we got in before then a few years ago. I'm surprised they've waited this long on the D&B SW bags. I'm interested to see what they look like.
When we first started planning, the DHS park hours that Friday had it opening at 9:00. Just a while back, I reviewed the hours and opening was at 8:00. But I will be rechecking frequently.
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Star Wars D&B bags sound so cool! I hope you're lucky enough to score one!
I have the same question....my husband doesn't like "adventurous eating" and the younger two especially are scared of "different" foods.
Cam, your plans sound great so far!
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More great plans Cam! Those will be some long days in the parks and hope you will be well rested for them! Glad you will be dining at two of my favorites with Sanaa and La Hacienda!
We're hoping that except for SWW, we won't be getting up too early each day.
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I hadn't been on the boards for about a week, so I'm glad to see a new Cam PTR upon my return! I can't wait to read more.
Looks like some more great days for you. Epcot is DD's favorite park, so we are planning several days there, all or in part. Your DHS Friday is really going to be a busy day. Hope you find some time to relax. Have you considered what time the parade will be? I seem to remember it as around 10:30 or so. Hope you can work it in along with your FP.
The parade is at 11:00, but we haven't stopped for it the past couple of years.
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These plan are super great. Looks like you are chugging a long!!!
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The plans look great! Maybe you'll see the new baby-girl white rhino out on the safari!
I recently voted on a name for her and I'm so hoping she is visible when we are on the safari.
All caught up. I wanted to comment on the Poly, as Emma and I toured this resort not once but 2x's during our recent trip. First of all, I love this resort and was not sure if I would have the same "feeling" with all the construction. I put aside my reservations and went in with an open mind. Although I can not see what the new pool area will be like, I'm thinking it will be AMAZING! The lobby, although much different feel now, was so welcoming and comfortable. We just hung out in the comfy chairs and took it all in. Having access to citrus swirls right outside the main lobby was so awesome! We lounged down by the beach and watched the boats go back and forth and the monorail in the distance. We also had lunch at the new and improved Captain Hooks - I had the most delicious flat bread pizza with pulled pork on it. To die for! The only drawback I see is the obstructed view from the b each now that the new "abodes" are out there in the water. I am saving my pennies for sure to be able to stay here again (at least a couple of nights).
These are all things I'm so excited about. Luke was checking finish dates today on some of the construction, and then we got a letter from Disney about the Poly today. Both confirm that the newly refurbed Lava Pool will be done. I'm ready to go now.
All your plans look great so far. I think you have a good idea of starting the days a little later, FP+ really makes that easier to do. Oh and I would absolutely love a SWW Dooney, but I'm sure I won't be able to get one. :-(
FP+ has really allowed us to tour more like we want to, so I'm like it.
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Our internet craps out & I miss the start of your TR. Luckily I am only 11 pages behind
As always, I am loving your plans! I DID see a picture of a SW D&B bag. I think it was somewhere on FB.
Glad you've made it! I have searched for the bag online, but all I have found so far are from the Star Wars 1/2 Marathon. Maybe I need to check out FB.
More great plans! I'm intrigued by the SW Dooney & Bourke bag. Hoping I can see what it looks like. On our last trip in February they had new Dooney & Bourke bags that were so pretty. I regret now being good and passing them by.
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your plans so far!! AK is my favorite park and your HS day looks action packed and fun!!
My family is not adventurous at all, when it comes to eating.
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