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There are other changes as well.
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We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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What kind of cookie did you get in Germany? The sweets in the picture don't really look very German but rather Disney-generic
You're right, Sabine! Not German at all, alas. They're all-American candy. The shop is sponsored by Werther, which is of course a German company, but it's the American division that makes the candy. It's like getting Nestle chocolate in Switzerland-- different chocolate from what we get here!
Anyway, Maci, sorry for the hijack! Your meal at La Hacienda looks wonderful!
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I also forgot to mention - that blue dress was another Stitch Fix find!
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Memo to self - do not read someone's trip report where they describe their dinner and share photos when you're hungry! Oh boy, that snapper looked really good.
That's a lesson I never manage to learn... It was all great!
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What kind of cookie did you get in Germany? The sweets in the picture don't really look very German but rather Disney-generic
I had a chocolate caramel cookie. The place is definitely generic, except that everything has caramel on it. The caramel corn is definitely the best but I'm a chocoholic.
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just starting to read. lucky that you don't need your passport to travel. we can't go anywhere without our passport. my daughter had the same problems when we went to the States, they asked for ID everywhere and here you can drink at 18, so when we went and she was almost 21, she has already been drinking for 3 years here, but lots of places in the States wouldn't serve here, although some places did, usually not the chain restaurants though. i like your mickey bracelets, is that the magic band? not sure yet what the magic bands are, just read about it.
Welcome along Anne! The magic band is the big clunky plastic thing they send you. I just try to spruce mine up a bit!
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i am curious which country did you buy your white wine in Epcot the first day?
I think I stopped in Germany for the wine. I love a German riesling!
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also not sure how the new fastpass system works. last time i went to Disney, i just went to the fastpass booth and got it. how does it work now?
You reserve them online before your trip, 3 per day and then can get more from a kiosk within the park once you use them up.
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Dinner looked delicious! And I just had to drag my coworker over to show her the pictures of Germany, so I could point out all the goodies I want her to bring me back next week!
Glad I could be of service
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You're right, Sabine! Not German at all, alas. They're all-American candy. The shop is sponsored by Werther, which is of course a German company, but it's the American division that makes the candy. It's like getting Nestle chocolate in Switzerland-- different chocolate from what we get here!
Anyway, Maci, sorry for the hijack! Your meal at La Hacienda looks wonderful!
Thanks for the much better explanation than I was providing... it was a great dinner for sure!
Some nice photos of Illuminations! Your meal at La Hacienda looked so good. Especially, the snapper and plata de queso! Been a few years since I've been there and probably time to return!
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What an awesome night!! your food looks delicious!! We are also trying this restaurant for the first time in December and it's nice to hear good things about it!! Your photos of the evening sky and the fireworks are gorgeous!!
Sorry - had some catching up to do - you are having such a great time!!! And we Love La Hacienda! I don't blame you for asking for a bigger table. They do bring a lot of plates!
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Beautiful evening at Epcot! Love the color of the sky that evening. We love La Hacienda. So glad that you all had a great experience there. All of your PP pics from this evening are super good. You did get some very good fireworks shots.
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Glad to hear some good things about Hacienda de San Angel. The tables are too crowded, I don't think I noticed they even have booths. That's a great tip for my next WDW visit. This will be after my divorce in 18 years, I imagine...ok, joke. DH does not value spending $ on Disney trips!
You both look terrific and a number of your PP photos came out great. The pic with the fountain, that looks outdoors. Is it? (Not super-familiar with EPCOT).
Some nice photos of Illuminations! Your meal at La Hacienda looked so good. Especially, the snapper and plata de queso! Been a few years since I've been there and probably time to return!
It will definitely be in my rotation, not every trip, but every few years!
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What an awesome night!! your food looks delicious!! We are also trying this restaurant for the first time in December and it's nice to hear good things about it!! Your photos of the evening sky and the fireworks are gorgeous!!
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
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Sorry - had some catching up to do - you are having such a great time!!! And we Love La Hacienda! I don't blame you for asking for a bigger table. They do bring a lot of plates!
We just didn't want to be smushed between two other parties, the bigger table was just a bonus!
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Beautiful evening at Epcot! Love the color of the sky that evening. We love La Hacienda. So glad that you all had a great experience there. All of your PP pics from this evening are super good. You did get some very good fireworks shots.
Thanks so much!
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Glad to hear some good things about Hacienda de San Angel. The tables are too crowded, I don't think I noticed they even have booths. That's a great tip for my next WDW visit. This will be after my divorce in 18 years, I imagine...ok, joke. DH does not value spending $ on Disney trips!
You both look terrific and a number of your PP photos came out great. The pic with the fountain, that looks outdoors. Is it? (Not super-familiar with EPCOT).
A trip to Disney is a test with my relationships... taking my new boo in October. He must love it! Thanks! If it's the photo I'm thinking of, it's in the France area outside.
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Great meal at La Hacienda!
Yummy!
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Great pictures from Epcot! Looks like a great dinner!
I am late to your party. I enjoyed reading about dinner at the Flying Fish. It appears in the photos that the chefs are cooking solely for you. Kudos to you for being an adventurous diner. The food looks delicious but I have no sense of food adventure.
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I'm late in starting this TR, but looks like you've been making memories. All the food pictures have made me hungry though.
Welcome along. And golly your sig pic is too stinkin cute!
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I am late to your party. I enjoyed reading about dinner at the Flying Fish. It appears in the photos that the chefs are cooking solely for you. Kudos to you for being an adventurous diner. The food looks delicious but I have no sense of food adventure.
It took me a while to become "adventurous" and I'm still somewhat picky - I don't eat potatoes One day I just started trying things and you know, they weren't all that bad!
I've missed a few days of you posting but it was great to catch up! I have friends that worked at Disney and I always love to hear their CM stories Anyway, Bongos is so disappointing. We ate there and while our food was good we had a lot of issues and a long wait. I've tried to detour my husband from eating there everytime he asks. Luckily, we are doing Portabello's this time Love the relaxing feel of this trip and I love the F&GF booths. I haven't done this in years but I love the addition of food its so nice! Looks like you guys had some great eats and treats. Love all the pics!
La hacienda is next on my must list at some point so I"m glad to see it was good!
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Oh boy, that snapper looked really good. 
It was all great! 
Especially, the snapper and plata de queso! 
They do bring a lot of plates!
All of your PP pics from this evening are super good. You did get some very good fireworks shots. 
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One day I just started trying things and you know, they weren't all that bad!
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