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There are other changes as well.
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Think you covered all the food groups at the MK, corn dog nuggets would be protien plus carb, you had your dairy and we can count the popcorn towards your vegatable Well rounded meal in my book.
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The pickle pic made me think of The Little Rascals movie where Buckwheat sings "I've got a pickle. I've got a pickle. I've got a pickle today. Hey. Hey."
I'm home. I had a fabulous whirlwind trip (I need sleep! ). It was so great hanging out with Heather. I won't be working on the TR tonight, but I'll get cracking on it soon.
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Originally Posted by Caldercup
Rest assured... I'll be making snide comments while READING about you eating a frozen banana.
In fact, I'm making comments in my head about reading about you thinking about eating a frozen banana....
Or a pickle.
good thing you can't see me giggling, I don't want to encourage you
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Originally Posted by Principessa_di_Fata
By all means feel free to text me snack pictures! I'll happily live vicariously through you!
Enjoy your trip - and can you explain the free in-park wifi? (Yes I realize I could google it, but since you seem to know about it, maybe you can just explain it) Do you mean you can bring your iPod touch or iPad (or regular cell phone with wifi capability) and connect for free to Disney Wifi?
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
Free in-park wi-fi?! Since when? How awesome!!
And bring on the porn - guess that's to be expected when you already announced you're going commando!
The in-park free wifi is only at the Brave kid's play area - for parents to use while their kids are playing (immediately upload the pics to FB I guess). I used it, and it was fairly quick once I got on, but that's likely because I don't think anyone else in the park knew about it!
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Originally Posted by njlaura
My two cents for snack: I read that you can get Le Cellier's cheddar cheese soup and pretzel bread to go. Would be interested if that's true.
Have a great trip! Happy snacking!
Sorry, I didn't check. I can't see eating soup when it's like 90 degrees! I'll have to file that info away for the cooler months.
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
Ready for the snack porn! I haven't had...well, I think any snacks at WDW. I am always way too full from meals. I am determined to get a Funnel Cake this year!
Have a great trip!
Hope you get your funnel cake. That's one snack I didn't have.
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Originally Posted by lindadarrall
Have a Magical trip Sharon! Bite the ear off a Mickey Bar for me, okay?
And another snack I didn't have. I must've done it wrong! I need to try again!
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Originally Posted by DrDolphin
Snacking your way around the parks sounds like a PHENOMENAL way to spend your time.. and of course I am hungry and now want about 7 things on the list....
Sorry I didn't get to see you on Wed nite... next time!
Too bad, Terri! Hopefully it won't be long before I see you again!
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Originally Posted by HollyH
Ah, please tell me that first one was cupcake ............followed closely by a FAB .
Didn't have a cupcake, either! I definitely need to do it again! I did have a FAB, though. More than one, actually.
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Originally Posted by Principessa_di_Fata
Fabulous snacks! Absolutely loved my teaser text, lol. I got it during dinner and was so envious that I didn't have that to look forward to afterwards!!! But looking at the pictures, now I want chocolate mousse...
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
Love the snacks! And it made me hungry for some too!
Dylan ate that chocolate mousse on our last trip - all by himself!
Speaking of the chocolate mousse, eating it that day reminded me I needed to call my DM! That's her favorite snack.
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Originally Posted by Chancho
The pickles you ate are made about 15 min north of my house!!! I had no idea that WDW served them!!! How cool
Too funny!
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
Glad you can check that pickle off the list!
And hope your camera is OK with the new card!
Unfortunately, I couldn't find my other memory card. So I have pics taken with my iPod instead of my camera.
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Originally Posted by CinderAbby
Now how I am suppose to know what to order next time if all you give are pictures? The chocolate mouse and fruit and cheese platters were pretty self explanatory but I didn't know if the drink you showed was a regular chocolate shake or some sort of FAB (I'm not fond of alcohol and prefer the "virgin" varieties of drinks).
Don't worry, I'll tell the details in the TR. It's hard to be descriptive when you're posting those updates without a computer! Putting in the photos was enough work. But that was just a regular ol' chocolate shake from Ghirardelli! It looks good, though, huh?
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
where does one find that pickle???
As others have said, at the fruit stands. They're at a couple of snack kiosks as well.
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Originally Posted by dsteiny23
I WILL find a pickle on the trip this fall. But I do have to say that the fruit and cheese plate looked just about perfect to me
I've had the fruit and cheese for breakfast before! It's definitely a good choice.
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Originally Posted by dutchdisneyfamily
That pickle looks yummy! Perfect for a hot day. If you were at DHS, and you say it was productive, I hope that means you got to ride TOT more than once!
More than my goal, even!
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Originally Posted by coffeechef
Don't let PUSH ( the talking trashcan) catch you eating Popcorn for breakfast/ He will mock you on your breakfast choices
No popcorn for breakfast, so I didn't have to worry about PUSH. I did try to have a cupcake for breakfast, but I guess with their new healthier eating initiative, cupcakes are super hard to find in the early morning.
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Originally Posted by dutchdisneyfamily
Yummm! What drink was that! It looks yummy!
That's a lemonade with raspberry foam from the Sunshine Tree Terrace.
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Originally Posted by Caldercup
*snicker*
Ya KNOW I was going to do it.
Grow up! And you'll notice I took the photo before removing it from the wrapper. Just because I knew you'd say something!
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Originally Posted by DrDolphin
You need to caption these - some of us (gasp) don't recognize them!!
I will give specifics in the TR, but if there's something you want identified now, just ask!
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Originally Posted by rosanna
Yes, the pickle looks awesome, but please tell me you had a carrot cake cookie as well?!?! Two must do's at DHS: ToT and CCC!
Umm... maybe. Okay, yes.
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Originally Posted by mommapants
Hope you are having a great time. Love the snacking trip and pics. that is the way I live all the time Have a safe trip home.
I tend to eat small portions of lots of things all the time too.
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Originally Posted by KMB733
I want some of that popcorn!!
I had that after Heather had left for the day, so I could've used your help finishing the box!
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Originally Posted by goofyboysmama
I suspect that the sales of your snacks will go up in the next few months from all of us drooling - especially pickles!
There will definitely be people searching all over for pickles!
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Originally Posted by Grammy Grumpy
I have been planning a solo trip in my head (may never take it, but still planning) and I always thought it would include just snacking around the world like this. Thanks for sharing your snacks and hope you let us know your overall favorites!
I will certainly give my thumbs up or down and let you know which were my favorites!
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On one hand, I'm glad you're home because that means the TR will start soon. On the other, I'm not happy you're home because that means the TR will be a short one. Either way, you'll be doing a TR which I know I'll enjoy so don't take too long to start
Yay! Your home, time for the TR to start soon. Can't wait to see pictures of all those delicious snacks. So did you have one of those TO DIE FOR pineapple fruit bars? They are so good, especially on a hot day.
WhWhWhaaat???? You're home already? Well, I'm glad your TR is coming right up! Can't wait to hear about all your yummy snacks and adventures with Heather!
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). It was so great hanging out with Heather. I won't be working on the TR tonight, but I'll get cracking on it soon. 
good thing you can't see me giggling, I don't want to encourage you
I'll have to file that info away for the cooler months. 
I must've done it wrong! I need to try again! 
............followed closely by a FAB 
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But that was just a regular ol' chocolate shake from Ghirardelli! It looks good, though, huh? 
Okay, yes. 
Have a safe trip home.
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