Shhhh ... A Very Merry Surprise! ~ PTR for 11/4 - 11/12 2011 - Page 15 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Can you believe this weather??!! School is closed for us because of power outages and downed lines and traffic lights not working.
I can't believe Abby said "Like Disney?" You're stomach must have flipped over when she said that! How awesome this reveal is going to be!!
I certainly hope you have beautifull weather too for your trip!!
Can you believe this weather??!! School is closed for us because of power outages and downed lines and traffic lights not working.
I can't believe Abby said "Like Disney?" You're stomach must have flipped over when she said that! How awesome this reveal is going to be!!
I certainly hope you have beautifull weather too for your trip!!
I know, this weather is crazy! I still can't believe that there will be snow on the ground when we go trick or treating later Luckily we have power so school is still on for us. Are your boys going to miss out on Halloween parties/parades now, or will they have them when school is back in session? Bummer if they miss out
I did freak out a little bit when Abby said that, I thought maybe she knew something, but really it was just a coincidence
Finally, our first glimps of the castle! This will be the first time I didn't start the trip with a visit to MK, but that's just the way the schedule worked out this time. We'll have a full day here, with an early dinner at 1900 Park Fare. Hopefully after that we'll finally be able to see the MSEP, we haven't had luck catching that the past couple of years.
I'm having fun counting down the days like this, it's getting me so excited!
I haven't heard back from Jason's teacher yet. I was in the middle of making cupcakes for the party when we got the call. But I'll just send them in later this week anyway if they don't make it up.
Not long now! Hope your reveal is fantastic!
You're parents!
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We'll head on over to AK. I'm most looking forward to this day, as we don't always have the best of luck with weather on our AK days. There is a lot we still have not seen, and on the top of our lists are a stop at Rafiki's Planet Watch, some exploration on the trails, and up close look at the Tree of Life and Festival of the Lion King. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we'll be able to enjoy a full day at the park. In the evening we'll head to Epcot for a late dinner at Garden Grill and maybe some rides in FW.
And now, we're down to three days until we leave! Am I ready??? Not in the least! But, everything will get done, I'm sure. I finished up some last minute shopping for some odds and ends today, so really all that's left is to pack everything up. Wish me luck in getting the packing done without the girls knowing!
I was thinking about you today wondering how much longer - I knew it was getting close!! So exciting!! I keep counting our days down - it doesnt seem like its real!! Make sure you post some pics up on Facebook!! It will get me through the next few weeks - I cant wait to hear about the MVMCP!!
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I'm hoping you have some good weather too that day! Good weather for you = good weather for us.
I want to make a better effort this time to look at the Tree too.
I am NOT ready either! Finished laundry, did a little more shopping today and now I'm going to fold and start to lay out outfits. I was hoping to do this a little more relaxed this trip, but oh well...
Ah, the purple cat. Well, I've never been to Osborne but I believe there is a purple cat that gets hidden in a different spot each year. Sometimes hard to find. And we'll be on the lookout this year. As well as on the lookout for you all!
I can't believe it's almost time! Glad I've been along for this journey, and I can't wait to hear about the big reveal! It's still a secret, right?
Aww, thanks for reading along! The secret is still in the bag, I really surprised myself that I was able to keep it so long. Can't wait to rub that in my DH face
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I was thinking about you today wondering how much longer - I knew it was getting close!! So exciting!! I keep counting our days down - it doesnt seem like its real!! Make sure you post some pics up on Facebook!! It will get me through the next few weeks - I cant wait to hear about the MVMCP!!
Your trip will be here before you know it! I feel like all I did was blink and now here we are ready to leave. I'll definitely post lots of pics and updates on Facebook, that should tide you over until your trip
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I'm hoping you have some good weather too that day! Good weather for you = good weather for us.
I want to make a better effort this time to look at the Tree too.
I am NOT ready either! Finished laundry, did a little more shopping today and now I'm going to fold and start to lay out outfits. I was hoping to do this a little more relaxed this trip, but oh well...
Ah, the purple cat. Well, I've never been to Osborne but I believe there is a purple cat that gets hidden in a different spot each year. Sometimes hard to find. And we'll be on the lookout this year. As well as on the lookout for you all!
Ooh, I had never heard of the pruple cat, I'll definitely be on the lookout for it. And you and your family too (I did FINALLY get my phone fixed today nothing like waiting until the last minute so I'm all ready for texts now. PM me with your number when you get a chance, I seemed to have lost it since you gave it to me last
Will be a relaxing day. We'll sleep in, have a lazy breakfast in our room and head down to the pool for the morning/early afternoon. We'll keep it low key since we'll need lots of energy later on, we'll be partying late at the MK for our first MVMCP! I am so looking forward to this party
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Luckily we have power so school is still on for us. Are your boys going to miss out on Halloween parties/parades now, or will they have them when school is back in session? Bummer if they miss out 
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