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It's time to move on and move forward.
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I would love to meet up sometime this summer! I didn't renew my passes yet because Aiden's sports and activities have kept us so busy and I absolutely REFUSE to go in the summer time LOL but I should be able to try and get down to DTD one day!
I would love to meet up sometime this summer! I didn't renew my passes yet because Aiden's sports and activities have kept us so busy and I absolutely REFUSE to go in the summer time LOL but I should be able to try and get down to DTD one day!
We have a definite evening planned for DTD, so stayed tuned!
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This morning, Emily & I have to get up SUPER early, as her & I are booked for the Sunrise Safari! We are very excited about this!!! As soon as I had heard that it was open for DVC members staying at AKL I knew we had to take advantage, as I don't think we will be staying Concierge Level any time soon. Scott was in the could "take it or leave it" mood at the time of booking ~ and he figured it could be a girls morning out adventure! I am sure he just wants to sleep in . So he will have to find something for himself in the villa for breakfast, while Emily & I enjoy some fantastic photography moments (she has her own DSLR that she is planning to use!) and some YUMMY breakfast!
After our Sunrise Safari, we plan to hang out in AK for a few hours. Hopefully Scott will wake and join us as we have some Fastpasses booked for:
Meet Disney Pals at Adventure Outpost
Kali River Rapids
Expedition Everest
These are all booked back to back before 1:00pm, so we are planning to head back to AKL after and just relax by the pool for the afternoon.
Then we have dinner reservations for Sanaa this evening - sigh - I cannot wait to eat here again!!! Such fantastic food, drink , and atmosphere!!! Okay, I am drooling now!!!
After dinner, we will probably relax a bit in our room, or on our balcony - letting our yumminess digest - then we will head over to MK, as it is EMH hours tonight - staying open till 2am - AGAIN, seriously doubt we will stay out that late, but we will see!
Up next: Day 8 Plans
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You'll love the Sunrise Safari, especially if you like taking photos - I can't wait to do it again now it's open to all DVC Members staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
You'll love the Sunrise Safari, especially if you like taking photos - I can't wait to do it again now it's open to all DVC Members staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Thanks! We are so looking forward to the safari!
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Congrats on the loan payoff!!!! Official DVC Owners!!! Woop Woop!!!
Thanks! Feels great to not have that payment!!
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Sounds like a great day planned at the resort, and a great night at MK!
Thanks!
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This morning we will plan to have breakfast in the Villa (making me realize that I need to start thinking about my Garden Grocer order ). Then we will begin our day of adventures at Epcot.
We have Fastpasses scheduled for:
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Test Track
Mission Space
- Again these are all scheduled fairly early in the day, the last one between 12:55-1:55.
If we have time I am sure we will find other things to do, probably seeking out character meet and greets - maybe visit a country or two. I do know that I want to head back to the resort mid-afternoon for a quick pool break and showers as we have dinner scheduled for Flying Fish this evening. This is another first for us, so we are looking forward to it! Again, I welcome ideas/thoughts on how "dressy" we should be for this establishment.
After dinner, we plan to head over to Hollywood Studios as they have EMH this evening until midnight. We might possibly walk over depending on the weather and how we feel - but most likely if we ate ALOT of food!
Up Next: Day 9 Plans
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Congrats on becoming DVC members ! Your plans sound wonderful. I like the idea of having a relaxing picnic at HS. It sounds peaceful in the mist of all the hustle of the park.
We went to Narcoossee's last year, and we loved it. My DH wore khaki pants, and a nice button down shirt with collar. He was comfortable, and fit in with most of the diners. There were some dressed up a little more, but were the exception. The food was delicious. I wish we had a few more days at WDW because we would have gone back. Depending on the dinning times (I can't remember what time we went), but we all went out on the deck to watch the electrical parade. It was a breathtaking evening.
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and I absolutely REFUSE to go in the summer time LOL but I should be able to try and get down to DTD one day!
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