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So many great things for the 60th souvie wise! I'm sure Disney is making a killing on it all!
Side topic: What do you think about the announcement of Star Wars land (and Toy Story Land)?! Sounds incredible! I just hope we don't have to wait too long.
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Glad you got your Halloween party tickets, but that was a crazy hold time! I'd have had an ear-ache after that! I'm anxious to see how the party has grown since I did it.
I've been eyeing up the 60th merchandise too! And blue is one of my favorite colors, so I'm loving it! I can't wait to see the new parade and the updates to WOC and the fireworks! I've been avoiding videos because I want to see it for myself, but it's been hard!
And now I can't remember if you mentioned whether or not you've ordered your Photopass+ yet. I ask because I ordered mine today! And I'm glad I remembered, because you have to order at least 14 days in advance to get the discount!
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I've heard amazing things about the Paint the Night parade and the fireworks show. I actually saw the new World of Color on a live stream. I'm a fan of the original, but it is still amazing and probably my favorite of the nighttime shows at the parks. I'm loving all the merchandise coming out for the 60th anniversary! I just ordered myself the 60th anniversary Alex and Ani bracelet today!
The fireworks and WOC seem like good plans! Some nice 60th mdse, but hope more of it is unique rather than having 60th anniversary on it as I know I'd appreciate that more
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Paint The Night is AMAZING! My DH, who dislikes parades in general,loved it so much that had his cell phone out and was snapping picture after picture. I really loved WOC (there is a DVC viewing deck at the GC too, but it is small). I gave away our WOC FPs from the tour as our plans had us in Disneyland that night. The dining package reserved areas seem quite a bit better than the FP areas ( we did a dining package the following night). The Disneyland Forever fireworks made me cry.....very touching and well done. The only nighttime show we didn't see was Fantasmic. Sorry you haven't been able to get your dining packages yet. And how crazy that Luke waited so long on the phone to get Halloween party tickets! I'm missing Disneyland! I have to think about when I can get back there.
Your excitement is getting me even more excited. I'm thinking that Luke and I may find that even though right now we are thinking one trip will do, it won't.
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So many great things for the 60th souvie wise! I'm sure Disney is making a killing on it all!
Side topic: What do you think about the announcement of Star Wars land (and Toy Story Land)?! Sounds incredible! I just hope we don't have to wait too long.
I am so excited about Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land. I can't wait to eat in the Star Wars Cantina. I can almost hear the music playing now. I'm right there with you on not wanting to wait forever for these to be done. The article I read on Disney Food Blogs mentioned that SWW will become Seasons of the Force in 2016. So some changes will be made fairly soon. I'll definitely be watching the news on this.
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all your plans are coming together - other than the dinner package - what is up with that? So annoying.
I've no idea why the wait on the dinner packages. It is just so puzzling.
I am a big fan of DB too. Have you seen the Tinkerbelle DB on the Disney Store website? Kind of snuck in there.
Can't wait to read more!
Kelly
I have seen the Tinker Bell D&B and would love to have it, too.
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Glad you got your Halloween party tickets, but that was a crazy hold time! I'd have had an ear-ache after that! I'm anxious to see how the party has grown since I did it.
I've been eyeing up the 60th merchandise too! And blue is one of my favorite colors, so I'm loving it! I can't wait to see the new parade and the updates to WOC and the fireworks! I've been avoiding videos because I want to see it for myself, but it's been hard!
And now I can't remember if you mentioned whether or not you've ordered your Photopass+ yet. I ask because I ordered mine today! And I'm glad I remembered, because you have to order at least 14 days in advance to get the discount!
Luke put the phone on speaker or he would have had an earache for sure. Thanks for the reminder about PhotoPass+ as I will need to do that soon. I have a reminder to myself about it somewhere, but realized when I read your post that I have no idea where that reminder is at the moment.
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I've heard amazing things about the Paint the Night parade and the fireworks show. I actually saw the new World of Color on a live stream. I'm a fan of the original, but it is still amazing and probably my favorite of the nighttime shows at the parks. I'm loving all the merchandise coming out for the 60th anniversary! I just ordered myself the 60th anniversary Alex and Ani bracelet today!
I love that bracelet. Did you use the new Shop Disney Parks app to order it? I'm so tempted to buy a few DL things early with it.
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The fireworks and WOC seem like good plans! Some nice 60th mdse, but hope more of it is unique rather than having 60th anniversary on it as I know I'd appreciate that more
There is quite a bit of variety in the merchandise selections.
First on the dining packages front, we are still scoreless. I checked both morning and late afternoon but nothing. There is always tomorrow, a great big beautiful tomorrow.
I can’t believe I forgot the fireworks in last night’s update because I have read and read about these. I have watched a video posted in Disney Parks Blog. Disney has created a fireworks show complete with projections so that the audience now feels immersed in the show, and calls it Disneyland Forever. There are viewing areas for “Disneyland Forever” fireworks along the Rivers of America and near “it’s a small world,” in addition to Main Street, U.S.A. and Sleeping Beauty Castle. Each area lends a different feel to the show, so Disney suggests that guests consider trying them all! We should be able to try at least two different locations. Richard M. Sherman has also written a new song for the fireworks, A Kiss Goodnight,” in honor of Walt Disney and was recorded by Ashley Brown.
Can't believe, you can't get a dining package yet as that is just ridiculous! Love the quote of being tomorrow,,,,and a great big beautiful tomorrow from Carousel of Progress in TL in WDW! Perhaps, one of my favorite Disney songs and always gets me in the mood for a WDW trip!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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I'm anxious to see how the party has grown since I did it.
I ask because I ordered mine today! 
Some nice 60th mdse, but hope more of it is unique rather than having 60th anniversary on it as I know I'd appreciate that more
Love the quote of being tomorrow,,,,and a great big beautiful tomorrow from Carousel of Progress in TL in WDW! 
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