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Love your pictures of Animal Kingdom. I can't imagine being at AK after dark but looking forward to it someday. That drink sounded really yummy and I too can't believe you've never seen the Festival of the Lion King. It is a must!
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I can't believe you've never seen Festival of the Lion King! That needs to be your top priority for your next trip, as it is wonderful.
Oh wow, the Nomad Lounge looks beautiful. We have lunch planned at Tiffin's in March, so I'll be sure to look in there when we go to Tiffin's.
I know, regarding FOTLK as I've always wanted to see it and haven't been able to fit it in. I'm sure I would have been able to do it on this day if I didn't do the Cali brunch, but I wasn't about to give that up! It will definitely be my top priority for next October!
You will love Tiffin's and you definitely need to visit the Nomad Lounge as well as I know you and Mark will enjoy it! Disney definitely did a great job with the theming on these two great additions to the AK! I will certainly return!
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Great pics from AK! That drink looks good!
Glad you liked it and the Leaping Lizard was a good one!
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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!
Glad you were able to ride EE at night which I'm sure looks beautiful at the peak of the climb up the mountain! The Nomad Lounge looked very peaceful and relaxing!
EE was a great and new experience and glad I returned at that time as it's much better IMHO during the daylight! You are correct, when ascending up the mountain peak. The Nomad Lounge was so relaxing and may wind up being one of my favorite WDW lounges! I consider it to be more than just a bar.
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That drink sounds yummy! Definitely want to check out the lounge on my next visit!
It was a great drink and I plan to return on my next trip to have another one of those yummy libations! You will love the Nomad Lounge for sure!
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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!
Love your pictures of Animal Kingdom. I can't imagine being at AK after dark but looking forward to it someday. That drink sounded really yummy and I too can't believe you've never seen the Festival of the Lion King. It is a must!
It was definitely different being in the AK at night as I'm just so accustomed to daylight there but I really enjoyed the new experiences, but need to see more as so much to do at night! I most definitely agree regarding FOTLK and the top of my list for the AK next October!
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That Leaping Lizard drink sounded delicious!!
I certainly enjoyed it and one of the best mixed drinks I think I've ever had!
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Glad to read your review of Nomad Lounge! Luke and I are hoping to try it on our next trip.
I loved the Nomad Lounge and found the theming and feel to the place so relaxing and I'm sure the two of you will too!
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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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Fresh juice really makes the drink, doesn't it? I also am dreaming of AK after dark. My last trip AK was a total bust, super hot and and the 3rd day of touring in a row. Look forward to visiting under more hospitable conditions!
Fresh juice really makes the drink, doesn't it? I also am dreaming of AK after dark. My last trip AK was a total bust, super hot and and the 3rd day of touring in a row. Look forward to visiting under more hospitable conditions!
I agree with you regarding the juice! I hope you get to visit the AK at night as it's a very different and great experience.
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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!
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL PASSPORTERS HERE AND I HOPE IT'S A GOOD ONE FOR ALL!!!!
I am hoping to do an update on my TR today, but a lot of housework and other things today like bills as I've had very little time off in the last month. We shall see...
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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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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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That needs to be your top priority for your next trip, as it is wonderful. 
I'm sure I would have been able to do it on this day if I didn't do the Cali brunch, but I wasn't about to give that up! 
It will definitely be my top priority for next October! 
I will certainly return! 
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