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Lots of changes but it sounds like everything is coming together!
It took a while to fit it all together and glad I was able to get what I want so far!
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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!
Whew! Glad you got that all sorted out and fingers crossed for the dessert party for you!
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It's all working out for me, even though it meant rearranging many things and giving up others. It's always, what is most important. I will return, so I can do the other things on my next trip as tough to decide with so many new offerings in WDW!
I too and hoping for the dessert party as it seems like a great event, even with the $69 price tag on it and you get a great view of the fireworks show!
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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!
I nearly forgot this today but, now it's officially time for......
S-I-N-G-L-E-- D-I-G-I-T-S!!!!
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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!
It's finally here and in nine days it will be even better as I'll be there!
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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!
I'm hoping you don't have any problems with your flights in a few days with Hurricane Matthew. I should think the flight schedules should be back to normal by then!
Wishing you luck for this and a great trip and looking forward to meeting up at the Fest on Wednesday the 19th!
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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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Yes it is! Funny with my thinking is I can't wait for the weekend to be over and get back to work for a few days as I'll be that much closer to being in WDW!
The other thing with nearly 7 days until I depart, I try to make it sound closer and think what I was doing 7 days ago! I always do this with my trips or anything else, I'm really looking forward to!
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Just around the corner now
Getting so close now.
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Not long now! I can't wait to read all about your La Nouba experience. We've always wanted to see it, but it can get very pricey with 4 people.
There will definitely be a TR and hope soon after my trip! This will be my second time seeing La Nouba as it's been too long since the last time.
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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!
Haven't checked in on your PTR for a while, Dave. Must say I applaud your changes. Sounds like an exciting array of eateries, because yes, indeed, it IS about the food.
Looking forward to vicariously enjoying your trip, especially eager to see what you think of Flying Fish in particular. Too bad you canceled the Trattoria al Forno. We were looking forward to giving it a redo after a disappointing experience last year, but then Flying Fish won out after getting such raves from the DIS Unplugged crew. So, we need photos and details! We're relying on your opinions for future planning.
Glad you like the changes and I'm quite happy with them. I saw the FF review on Dis Unplugged and they were quite impressed with it.
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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!
Monday, September 5th Unfortunately, I had to work today, even though it’s Labor Day! At least I was able to get out a bit earlier, which was good.
As soon as I got home, the first thing I did was go on the Disney website and see if the window had opened for October bookings for the Star Wars Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party. I have a good feeling about this today as I could sense it! I was right and I could now make a reservation for this! I wanted one for Friday, October 21st and it was available! I booked it and all was set! This is a prepaid charge of $69, which is a bit steep, but judging from reviews of it here by others, it sounds like a great event and experience!
The dessert party begins at 6:45 p.m. in the Star Wars Launch Bay for about an hour. At about fifteen minutes prior to the fireworks show the CMs will escort us to a private viewing area near the Great Movie Ride. I’m looking forward to this and glad I will be doing this event. Originally, I wasn’t going to be able to see this show, but with some reorganizing of my plans, I was able to squeeze it in!
Sunday, September 11th I finalized my packing list for my trip. Looking it over I seem pretty well set on what I will need. I’m always afraid I’ll overlook something and forget to have it on hand, but I’ve always planned well and usually not a problem with this.
I will be in the Magic Kingdom on my second day on Sunday, October 16th and one thing that interested me is the new brunch at the California Grill. It’s a pretty expensive offering at $80, but the menu looks incredible as the reviews of it have been too. I was hoping to get an ADR around 10 am, but all they had available was 11:40 am as I would like to be in the Magic Kingdom at that time. Perhaps, on my next trip and will keep this in mind. It’s not a priority, but if I was able to get a good ADR time, I would have booked it.
I ordered my Disney Visa Rewards Redemption Card for my trip. I put $240.94 on it, which I have accumulated over the last couple of years. I will definitely, be using this for my Victoria & Albert’s dinner, which will make dining there a bit easier!
Over the past few weeks, I've been reading the Disney Food Blog’s 2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-book and have becoming quite familiar with the festival as I’m a newbie to this. I made my booth choices and have put them on my Galaxy 5 as well as other important information I need for the festival. It was a bit difficult to choose, which booths to frequent as so much of it looks good. We shall see if I can get them all in on two days there!
NEXT: My Fastpass+ Window Opens and Another Change!
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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!
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
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At least I was able to get out a bit earlier, which was good. 
I wanted one for Friday, October 21st and it was available! 
This is a prepaid charge of $69, which is a bit steep, but judging from reviews of it here by others, it sounds like a great event and experience! 
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