Is That a Raincloud Over My Head? EMTPEJ's Land & Sea Adventure **Updated 10/28** - Page 17 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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With the exception of the canopies, the dolphin encounter location looks just like it did when we were there (dare I say it) 10 years ago. It is pretty amazing how they stick it to you with the cost on the photos and video. I am ashamed to say that we ended up with both.
Sounds like a pretty great day all in all. Looking forward to hearing more.
Great report and pics, E.J.! Your dolphin encounter looks like a lot of fun! I'll have to have my DW look for those rash-guard shirts as she is concerned about the sun during our dolphin swim in Cozumel next month.
Great update! Where's the raincloud? Did it finally give up? LOL!
The Dolphin encounter looks like fun. I've always wanted to try something like that. This is giving me ideas as DH wants to do a cruise for our 40th birthday in 2010.
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It was a slightly (meaning much) tighter fit as our van is considered a mid-sized, these days. Finally, we all got to sleep after sharing the poly-saturated offering from Hardee’s next door (yuck). We toasted our good fortune and thanked the good Lord with a prayer and a spot of rum, savvy? We could count our blessings, as we were safe, together, clean, dry, fed, and were still on our way to Disney! Which is much more fortunate than most of the world, I must say!
, I totally agree! I’m reminded so often how fortunate we are to be at Disney – each and every time! I meet so many people who are unable to make ends meet let alone ever take a Disney vacation. Blessed - for sure even though life's bumps try and get us off track!
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My motto is: ‘Everyday above ground is a good day’!
How true!
Today the weather was: Cloudy & humid. (Sign of things to come? )
The best thing about today was: We were safe and still on our way to Disney! (Safe is good!)
The worst thing about today was: The van breaking down. ( But you guys handled it so gracefully!)
The funniest thing about today was: Seeing the regional airport for the first time. (Who would have thought! But those 24-hr car rentals are a lifesaver!)
Today we tried: This independent motel that seemingly sprang from nowhere. (, I hear the dueling banjos.)
And the result was: Good. (That outcome always makes it a great day!)
The most magical moment today was: Realizing that things were going to be fine, after all that happened. (We're all glad you were safe too! And Disney is on the horizon!)
On keeping everything together! Can't wait to catch up on more!
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The whole Pirate thing eh? Love the photos. I so want to go on a cruise.
It was so much more fun than I have word to say!
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The dolphin encounter looks like a lot of fun.
It was! Something everyone should do at least once!
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Originally Posted by CountryTink
With the exception of the canopies, the dolphin encounter location looks just like it did when we were there (dare I say it) 10 years ago. It is pretty amazing how they stick it to you with the cost on the photos and video. I am ashamed to say that we ended up with both.
Oh! I guess I didn't say that we got both! The canopies make it impossible to get a really good shot of your own party, from the front.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great update!! Looks like a fun time with the Dolphins More please
It was fun!
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Originally Posted by B.M.
Great day with the dolphins!
Yes! I hope y'all get a chance to go sometime, when all the kids are old enough!
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Originally Posted by bitterchickey
We went to Atlantis about 4 years ago.....you just made me want to go back!!!!
Awww. It's a pretty impressive looking place!
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I love the dolphin encounter...how awesome. Looks like the sun followed you this time. Yeah!
Yes! So it does!
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Originally Posted by Kenny
Great report and pics, E.J.! Your dolphin encounter looks like a lot of fun! I'll have to have my DW look for those rash-guard shirts as she is concerned about the sun during our dolphin swim in Cozumel next month.
I think my DW found them through amazon.com, I can ask her where she got them, if you need me to.
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Great update and Love the photos!
Thank you! It's fun reliving it!
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Originally Posted by lazanya
Great update! Where's the raincloud? Did it finally give up? LOL!
The Dolphin encounter looks like fun. I've always wanted to try something like that. This is giving me ideas as DH wants to do a cruise for our 40th birthday in 2010.
Ahhh! You'll have to wait and see if that raincloud caught up with us!
It was a wonderful cruise. I have no personal experience with other cruises, so I can't say if it is better than others... but if you love Disney, you will love it!
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Originally Posted by lauren-roxy
Great update!! Sounds like everyone had a great time with the dolphins!!
Yes, it was fun! A lot of $$$ all told, but still great!
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Originally Posted by Diz
EJ just catching up with your TR...on episode 2.
Today the weather was: Cloudy & humid. (Sign of things to come? )
The best thing about today was: We were safe and still on our way to Disney! (Safe is good!)
The worst thing about today was: The van breaking down. ( But you guys handled it so gracefully!)
The funniest thing about today was: Seeing the regional airport for the first time. (Who would have thought! But those 24-hr car rentals are a lifesaver!)
Today we tried: This independent motel that seemingly sprang from nowhere. (, I hear the dueling banjos.)
And the result was: Good. (That outcome always makes it a great day!)
The most magical moment today was: Realizing that things were going to be fine, after all that happened. (We're all glad you were safe too! And Disney is on the horizon!)
On keeping everything together! Can't wait to catch up on more!
Thanks! I hope you get a chance to see the rest! I'm working on more!
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Originally Posted by PrincessSharon
The dolphin encounter looked like fun! Glad you all enjoyed it!
It was fun! You should plan for a CLT trip to Blue Lagoon! It will never be the same!
(You will have to bring your own FABs though!)
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, I totally agree! I’m reminded so often how fortunate we are to be at Disney – each and every time! I meet so many people who are unable to make ends meet let alone ever take a Disney vacation. Blessed - for sure even though life's bumps try and get us off track!
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But you guys handled it so gracefully!)
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