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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Beautiful photos of BLT! Can we walk around and look at the grounds of BLT if not staying there? Would we just hop on the monorail from the Poly, get off at the CR? How do you get outside from the monorail stop? Funny question, but have never done it! I have never really looked around the CR grounds, just inside the concourse and grounds via Sea Raycer
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Wonderful pictures from the CR and BLT. We stayed in the building at the CR where the BLT now stands several years ago. I loved that view overlooking the lake as the sun was coming up. Just gorgeous.
I watch a live webcam on a website that periodically is from BLT. Sometimes it's from the lake and pool view and sometimes it's the MK view. I had the webcam up one morning while I was getting ready for work. I saw the workman installing this wreath. They kept getting it crooked. I was excited when it was shown on the new WDW Christmas decorating show and then when I got to see it in person.
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Beautiful pictures Cheryl !
I also had a fireworks view from my room.. It was so cool to look out & see this wonderful show from the comfort of my room..
The decor & architecture of BLT is so sleek & modern, I was very impressed.
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Beautiful photos of BLT! Can we walk around and look at the grounds of BLT if not staying there? Would we just hop on the monorail from the Poly, get off at the CR? How do you get outside from the monorail stop? Funny question, but have never done it! I have never really looked around the CR grounds, just inside the concourse and grounds via Sea Raycer
Hmmm... it's an interesting question. You need a room key to get access to either the walkway on the fourth floor from the Contemporary or the main Bay Lake Tower entrance. I guess if someone was coming out as you came in, you could get in that way, but technically you need a room key to access the grounds. Another way could be to ask a Cast Member at the Contemporary front desk and see what they say....
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Wonderful pictures from the CR and BLT. We stayed in the building at the CR where the BLT now stands several years ago. I loved that view overlooking the lake as the sun was coming up. Just gorgeous.
I watch a live webcam on a website that periodically is from BLT. Sometimes it's from the lake and pool view and sometimes it's the MK view. I had the webcam up one morning while I was getting ready for work. I saw the workman installing this wreath. They kept getting it crooked. I was excited when it was shown on the new WDW Christmas decorating show and then when I got to see it in person.
That must've been so neat to see them putting that wreath up.
I love the bamboo stands, they look really nice on those hotel grounds. And that sunrise is amazing! I'm a sucker for sunrises and sunsets though. I especially love how it reflected off the windows of BLT. Beautiful! See, sometimes it really pays to wake up early!
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Cheryl, every one of your pictures of the world waking up at BLT are so beautiful and serene (looks like you might have been the only people up and about yet). BLT looks impressive and stunning!
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I was excited when it was shown on the new WDW Christmas decorating show and then when I got to see it in person.
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Another way could be to ask a Cast Member at the Contemporary front desk and see what they say.... 
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