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Sorry that you had a less than magical afternoon, I learned last trip not to stray from our normal touring plans the hard way too! The dessert party sounded wonderful, I can't wait to try it in November I'm also hoping that your next installment starts with you waking up feeling much better! I'm so sorry you got sick!
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Oh, so sorry about the problems in the afternoon. You did the right thing by returning to your normal routine and taking a break. I hope you are feeling better the next day. The only thing worse than being sick on vacation is worrying if your traveling companions are getting sick too. Hopefully everyone will be fine in the morning.
Sorry that lunch at Kona wasn't up to par, sounds like a great day at the MK so sorry though that you started feeling sick, no fun. Hoping that whatever was bothering you did not last too long. Glad you had a down day to take it easy.
I am so sorry to hear that you were sick. I hope it passed as quickly as it came. I remember a time when grace was about 3 and we were at POFQ. I woke up sick in the middle of the night, and grace quickly followed...ugh not fun with the two of us vomiting at the same time. We were fine the night morning...and I hope you were too!
On a lighter note, we sat at the exact table as you guys at the dessert party--right by the pole with a great view!! Too bad we weren't eating together again this time at the dessert party. I am sure our families could have done some damage together
I love reading your trip reports! It is like you, josh and ted are telling me the entire story! Keep 'em coming!!
Bummer that it was a less than magical afternoon for you guys. I guess it really is a lesson learned not to stray from what already works for you!
You all look fabulous in your head gear!
The thing is, I know that it goes much better when we take a break. I was trying to be flexible and agreeable as neither Ted or Josh wanted to go back.
Glad you liked our headgear.
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Enjoying reading your trip report. Looking forward to the next update.
Hopefully I'll have an update up today or tomorrow.
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Uggghhh - so sorry you were sick at the end of your day. Nothing worse than feeling like that! Hope tomorrow is a better day
I hate being sick (who doesn't?), but sick at Disney is a real bummer! That's one of the reasons I have avoided a winter trip. Too much "sick" going around at that time of year.
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Hopefully soon!
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Great time at the party! My son saw the lightup mohawk and loved it.
I hope everyone's ok after a goodnight's sleep.
Aren't those light up mohawks hysterical? They saw them and had to have them!
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Oh no you're sick??? That has got to be the worst! Great TR so.....can't wait to hear more. Hopefully your next post starts with.."I woke up feeling great, not sure why I was sick last night.". Waiting to share more memories
for the compliment. I hope to have more up soon.
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Ugh...sounds like a rough night. Hopefully a day of rest will do everyone good.
It wasn't the best Disney day for me .
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Oh, no.... I really hope after some rest your illness magically disappears! You look so great in the photos from the day.
. Except for the "hot and crankies" after lunch, I was feeling pretty good that day. Until I really wasn't . That's one of the reasons I wondered if it was something I ate at the dessert party.
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Sorry that you had a less than magical afternoon, I learned last trip not to stray from our normal touring plans the hard way too! The dessert party sounded wonderful, I can't wait to try it in November I'm also hoping that your next installment starts with you waking up feeling much better! I'm so sorry you got sick!
One thing that frustrated me was that we had already learned that lesson the hard way . And we would have been able to make it work if only I had gotten a little more cooperation on the attraction front .
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Sorry you felt sick. That is the worst on vacation!
Love the light up mohawks!
I very seldom get sick, so it was a super bummer to be sick on vacation .
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Sorry about the rough afternoon and then getting sick!
Thanks for the !
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Oh, so sorry about the problems in the afternoon. You did the right thing by returning to your normal routine and taking a break. I hope you are feeling better the next day. The only thing worse than being sick on vacation is worrying if your traveling companions are getting sick too. Hopefully everyone will be fine in the morning.
I'll admit that I spent a bit of time that night worrying about Josh getting sick instead of getting some .
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Sorry that lunch at Kona wasn't up to par, sounds like a great day at the MK so sorry though that you started feeling sick, no fun. Hoping that whatever was bothering you did not last too long. Glad you had a down day to take it easy.
Our down day was well placed in this case .
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Sorry you got sick. I think the photo of the three of you with your light up hats, would be a great Christmas card.
I'm glad you said that because I have already earmarked that picture as our Christmas card this year .
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Sorry about the rough afternoon.
Hope you are feeling better in the next installment.
Again, not one of my best Disney days. Thanks for the
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I am so sorry to hear that you were sick. I hope it passed as quickly as it came. I remember a time when grace was about 3 and we were at POFQ. I woke up sick in the middle of the night, and grace quickly followed...ugh not fun with the two of us vomiting at the same time. We were fine the night morning...and I hope you were too!
On a lighter note, we sat at the exact table as you guys at the dessert party--right by the pole with a great view!! Too bad we weren't eating together again this time at the dessert party. I am sure our families could have done some damage together
I love reading your trip reports! It is like you, josh and ted are telling me the entire story! Keep 'em coming!!
It was a great table at the dessert party! I was so excited when they seated us there. Great view and not far from the buffet tables.
Some day our families will have to meet up at WDW. I'm sure we'd have a ball! Of course, Connecticut isn't that far from New Hampshire you know. And Janet and Aaron live in Mass. so that could be half way......I'm just saying
Don't worry, I've had a bad personal moment at Disney too. I'm glad you guys took the break. I hope you are feeling better in your next post!
Well, you'll get to see in a minute. I'm now ready to post the update.
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Uck! I'm so sorry you were ill, but I hope you felt better the next day. I'm going to have to give the dessert party a try!
This was my second time at the dessert party. The view was awesome!!!! But the desserts were better the last time we went. Of course, that could be clouded by my experience later in the evening.
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Sorry to hear about the illness! Hopefully, it doesn't last long and you can enjoy the rest of your trip.
It is such a bummer to be sick at WDW.
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Sorry you were feeling sick! At least you got to enjoy the dessert party. I love your family photo (and those light up ears ).
Glad you like the ears! And that photo is one of my favorites
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Sorry you didn't feel well. I hope come morning .
you felt better! Love the headgear!!! And I am glad you bought some cute ears too!
It's kind of funny that I didn't find any ears in Le Chapeau, and then found these later which were perfect!
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I'm also hoping that your next installment starts with you waking up feeling much better! I'm so sorry you got sick!
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