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Just read your whole TR and loved it! I've never been on a solo trip but I think there might have to be one in my future.
You have great shots and a fabulous sense of humor. Thank you for sharing!
Hi, Jennifer! I would definitely encourage you to do a Solo Trip! And if you want to set up a few PP "meets" while you're down there, it's easy enough to contact PassPorters via this lovely discussion board, and before you know it you've made some new Disney pals.
Honestly though, I never felt "weird" when I was alone -- because nearly everyone you see in the parks is swiveling their head, marveling at something. So it's easy enough to catch someone's eye and start a conversation -- "Wow!" is a great ice breaker, for example.
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Alison, I hope you appreciate how difficult it is for someone of my proactive nature (Impatience is my middle name), because I am now scanning past ALL the absolutely adorable PhotoPass Pics of your little princess -- and it's about to KILL me. So you'd better post some after you get the CD, OK? Because PassPorters must see Princess Ellie.
So, back to the old broads -- I mean the "young at heart" princesses. I think Sheri and I posed for these right before we met up with Alison & Ellie that Thursday morning. And look -- Tink was dropping a little dust on us!
I don't know why, but I think "I'm a Real Character!' is somewhat appropriate for Skateycat and Cindybelle!
Oh, and here's Dawn (Gray) who joined up with us later that afternoon! I hear they're making a new "Charlie's Angels" for TV -- maybe we should audition for those roles, huh? Now we've got THREE real characters!
And this one was taken AFTER I got blitzed on my Lapu-Lapu -- apparently I sobered up enough once we got to Downtown Disney to keep my eyes open and my back straight -- or did you guys prop me up for these?
OK you said Monday was too cold for shorts . . . when we got in that day, the first thing we did was go to the pool! And thank goodness because that would be the warmest day of the week! YOU GUYS ARE NUTS! MONDAY WAS SOOOOOOOO COLD! THE POOL MUST BE HEATED -- BUT EVEN SO, HOW DID YOU EVER MANAGE TO GET OUT OF IT???
Hey, we were at DHS on Tuesday too, in the rain! Did she make the "Up" skirt? Oh my goodness! How beautiful! NO, SHE BOUGHT THE SKIRT. IF THEY SOLD IT IN ADULT SIZES, WE'D ALL BUY ONE, WOULDN'T WE?
Ellie's BBB dress was beautiful! I think Tiana's is the best one! IT IS ABSOLUTELY KILLING ME NOT TO POST PHOTOPASS PICS OF HER IN THAT DRESS -- TOO, TOO ADORABLE.
We ate at Ohana's on Saturday, it was yummy! And we got to watch the fireworks at MK! So beautiful! HEY, MAYBE WE CAN MEET THERE FOR A MEAL SOMETIME. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE BREAKFAST THERE IN THE FUTURE -- I'VE HEARD TOO MUCH ABOUT TONGA TOAST!
I'm so sorry to hear about Sheri's car trouble, so glad it was quickly resolved. I can't believe she went back to EPCOT, after that trauma I probably would've just gone home! WELL, SHE HAD TO KILL SOME TIME WHILE WAITING FOR HER CAR TO BE FIXED, SO SHE HEADED TO HER "HOME AWAY FROM HOME," WHICH IS DEFINITELY EPCOT -- JUST ASK HER HUSBAND.
I will have to remember about the fireflies at ITTBAB. I'd read on here about the man hanging above you on the HM when the lightning strikes in the stretching room, and remembered to look for it. How creepy! PPers are the best source for info like that! I HEAR YOU, SISTER!
Hey, is that a pic of the bird from Little Mermaid? I love that guy! He is sooo funny! Where is he? In Fantasyland? YES, THAT'S SCUTTLE FROM LITTLE MERMAID -- HE'S ON TOP OF A PAVILION NEAR THE DUMBO RIDE. I'D NEVER NOTICED HIM THERE BEFORE, PROBABLY BECAUSE I'D NEVER RIDDEN DUMBO AND DIDN'T ASCEND TO SUCH HEIGHTS!
So you are doing a TR for your cruise? I was going to ask you! Can't wait to read it!
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just as i thought...we are simply too marvelous for words, dahling....
it was so much fun, and the photopass pics are really an extra bonus to an already wonderful TR. can't wait to do it again soon!
I this picture!! EE is my Fav ride & the whispy cloudy & the water {sigh} just heavenly!!! - I am quite proud of that EE-in-the-distance shot, so thank you for saying that!
I need to start going inside & ordering my Yak Attacks b/c girl That glass is HUGE & I LURV me some Yak Attacks!! Mmmmmm -- I could go for one of those right now, myself.
Looking forward to the next update!
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Loving your TR! Hurry back with more please! Ellie wants to know if you will be there the next time we go to WDW, lol! I do believe she is a little late to be "unshy" as she says.
Hey, we can't all be as "unshy" as Sheri and I -- the world would be way too ! And I hope I AM at WDW the next time you & Ellie are there -- that would be so much fun!
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ha ha ha....am loving reliving this trip and yes, we are such divas, dahling....he he he. and we must start planning the next trip you know. and yeah...don't y'all LOVE how she uses me as an excuse to buy another goofy statue?????
Sheri, I am often desperate for excuses to buy more Goofy stuff, so I very much appreciate you forcing me to buy that one.
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I am all caught up-definitely loving your adventures!!
I've forgotten what's in a Yak Attack-can you enlighten me? I do believe I'm going to have to imbibe in one next trip....maybe several.
mango daiquiri, Bacardi light rum, and wildberry mix. Oh boy!
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i love that certain something that binds us all together almost immediately, don't you????
Sheri, truer words were never spoken. There are people who enjoy WDW, and then there are us over-the-moon-about-the-Mouse folks with a particular glint in our eyes (and usually a tear just starting to well up). Let's hear it for the Mouseketeers -- past, present, and future!
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don't you just love that there is always something new at disney? on our dec trip (my 7th trip) we still had lots of new things and places and magical moments. how can you not want to go back?
Yep, we will certainly never grow bored there -- maybe that's why we never grow old there, and certainly why we never grow UP there.
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Wonderful TR and fabulous wrap-up.
Yep, you've inspired me to do another solo trip. I've contacted my TA and have checked SWA flights. I also have a 6 day park hopper burning a hole in my pocket.
All of your descriptions and pictures of yummy meals are blowing holes in my budget. The scallops from heaven are now on my "must do" list.
Now to break the news to my hubby that I'm going to WDW this year.
Good luck, Lor!
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Love your trip report! I laughed many times and kept a goofy grin on my face the whole darn time. I had the same reaction when I had my 1st Lapu Lapu last June...Wowza!!!
When you "lost" your camera made me think about the time I couldn't find my cellphone...the very one I was talking on ....only I didn't have the excuse of an adult beverage, lol!
Cindy and Sheri, it was great fun to meet you both and look forward to any future meets!
Alison, we had such a great albeit short visit with you, and I am ready to meet up again anytime!
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just as i thought...we are simply too marvelous for words, dahling....
it was so much fun, and the photopass pics are really an extra bonus to an already wonderful TR. can't wait to do it again soon!
"Soon" being the operative word. I sure hope we can make something happen in October -- so much so that I'm now willing to go down for a few days at the END of that month if it works better for you dahling.
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You two take the absolute best PP pictures! them!
Cam, when you're right -- you're definitely right. We are gorgeous creatures!
Cindy.....another funny on Ellie......We had been reading Old Mother Hubbard, and she got started discussing how many babies she was going to have when she grows up. She said she wants to have 5 babies when she grows up . I asked her if they were going to be boys or girls...she said girls and she was going to name one Cindy. I asked her if it was after Cinderella, she said noooo Mommy....after my Cindy, that gave me stickers!
LOL!! She is a hoot!
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YOU GUYS ARE NUTS! MONDAY WAS SOOOOOOOO COLD! THE POOL MUST BE HEATED -- BUT EVEN SO, HOW DID YOU EVER MANAGE TO GET OUT OF IT??? 
WELL, SHE HAD TO KILL SOME TIME WHILE WAITING FOR HER CAR TO BE FIXED, SO SHE HEADED TO HER "HOME AWAY FROM HOME," WHICH IS DEFINITELY EPCOT -- JUST ASK HER HUSBAND. 
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! And I hope I AM at WDW the next time you & Ellie are there -- that would be so much fun!
The scallops from heaven are now on my "must do" list. 
....only I didn't have the excuse of an adult beverage, lol!
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