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No, it was around 8:15 or so, too early for Illuminations which was at 9. Peter saw it the night I was at MK too, same time as Wishes.
Hmmmmm, I really would like to know.
Okay…I should be working, but I am now finally caught up on your TR. (Darn you punctual TR writers! You should drag it out for over a year like I did, just to give us slackers time to read between posts )
How cool that you could see fireworks from your balcony…wherever they were from.
And I do LOVE me a Rueben. That looked soooo delish!!
We absolutely LOVE AA now and it is a “must do” for us. We’ve got a couple of great pictures from there.
And Y&Y is also a favorite of ours. We’ve eaten there on our last 2 trips. We always try for the latest seating we can get. Then, when we’re done eating it’s like having AK all to yourself. You’d love that!! It is just so tranquil and beautiful without all the people around.
Ha Ha Ha!!! We loved Y&Y restaurant and the little CS spot around the corner too!
We happened to eat at Flame Tree for the FIRST TIME this last trip due to the CRAZY crowds around the area during the parade. The parade kinda got stuck and after 10 minutes of fighting the crowds (even cutting thru the stores!!) we ended up right in front of FTB. Could not believe we never ate there!!!!
Glad you got to try FT!!! Y&Y CS was very good, I'd really like to try the restaurant too someday. YUM!
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Glad you got to ride Expedition Everest and see Nemo- two of my favorites in Animal Kingdom! I like Kali, but also tend to avoid it since I'm not a fan of getting wet...
Looking forward to more!
We are huge FotLK fans and always see that show, but glad we were able to see Nemo too this time!!
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Don't blame you one bit about passing on KRR. We usually love it, but we were in AKL on the 12th of January and it was freezing. They had it closed without notice that day, and I assumed it was because of the temperature - no way would we have ridden it even if it was running We also shivered through our Y&Y lunch and commented on how hard it was to find any sunshine when usually we are trying to find a table in the shade to get out of the heat! This was the first time we have ever been in jeans and layers of shirts and DH had his hood up on his (brand new) WDW hoodie all day.
FOW is a cool show, isn't it? Glad you caught it, it's like a pleasant surprise.
We really enjoyed FoW.....great show!!!
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Originally Posted by southerngirl1014
Tee hee I love the picture of Peter with the hat. My DH feels the same way. In the beginning of the trip he is all about the pictures. Towards the end I am in more then he is. Lol
Peter humored me even more on this trip....I think it was because it was just the 2 of us!! When all 3 of my guys get together, there is much going on!! The boys think I'm such a dork! LOL
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Great pics from AK - I too love all the details there. Sorry you missed KRR but I can't blame you with the cold - that would be uncomfy afterwards!
Much too cold for Kali!!!
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I remember the AKL gift shop too and trying on hats. It was so much fun. Very crowded when we were there so I didn't get to check it out as closely as I would have liked.
And I know exactly what you mean about Boma and the "inattentive" servers. We felt the same and wondered if this was because it was a buffet. Glad to know that Cape May is different since we intend to dine there on our next trip.
That can really turn me off. Both of our meals are CMC were wonderful, due in big part to the great service we got.
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That's as close as I've ever gotten too so now we're tied! Sorry you had a bad experience at Boma. I will say that the service at Cape May is fantastic but I wish it would have been better for you at Boma. How were those zebra domes? I see one hiding on your plate.
Yes, it is a Zebra Dome and it was pretty good. I'm not huge on dessert, so I was okay with just eating one.
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Just found your trip report but first I have to go back and read your Pre-trip report. I have some catching up to do!!!
Thanks for stopping by.....hope you'll keep reading!!
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Okay…I should be working, but I am now finally caught up on your TR. (Darn you punctual TR writers! You should drag it out for over a year like I did, just to give us slackers time to read between posts )
How cool that you could see fireworks from your balcony…wherever they were from.
And I do LOVE me a Rueben. That looked soooo delish!!
We absolutely LOVE AA now and it is a “must do” for us. We’ve got a couple of great pictures from there.
And Y&Y is also a favorite of ours. We’ve eaten there on our last 2 trips. We always try for the latest seating we can get. Then, when we’re done eating it’s like having AK all to yourself. You’d love that!! It is just so tranquil and beautiful without all the people around.
I feel like I'm behind in my writing, since I came home sick. This is such a great time for me to write a TR since I'm still at hime (I go back to work mid-April).
I love, love AA!!! (I just need to get over the fact that I can't erase LOL). I will def be making that a must at DHS!!! We both loved the food from Y&Y, and we've talked about maybe trying the restaurant next trip. I'll try to remember to book close to park closing...sounds so !!!
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We also shivered through our Y&Y lunch and commented on how hard it was to find any sunshine when usually we are trying to find a table in the shade to get out of the heat! This was the first time we have ever been in jeans and layers of shirts and DH had his hood up on his (brand new
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