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I hope you're ready for LOTS of Hidden Mickeys! The Beach Club is full of them!
Clue 71, page 150
This is the walkway into the solarium. We used to go through here on the way to the Villas. There's a statue of Ariel just outside this building; my girls loved to say hello to her whenever we passed by!
Both HMs: Clue 72, page 150
Clue 73, page 150
Clue 74, 75 & 76, page 150
Clue 77, page 150
The next couple of clues direct you to look down at the carpet.
Love this one in the wallpaper! Clue 80, page 151
The next clue required me to go into Beaches & Cream, but it was after 5 p.m. and I was afraid it would be packed. Plus, despite the fact that I hadn't had lunch, I wasn't hungry. (In case you were wondering, I regret that decision now!!!)
I was headed to MK next and hoped to get to Columbia Harbor House for dinner! I took the bus from the Beach Club to the Magic Kingdom, and when I arrived, the weather was taking a bit of a turn for the worse. I shouldn't complain, though, because up to now, it had been absolutely beautiful!
Here's my first Magic Kingdom HM!
Clue 1, page 21
Skies were clear over the castle, though! It looks like the castle is leaning a bit...sorry about that!
On my way to Columbia Harbor House, I stopped for another photo I'd never taken before.
In fact, I don't think I've ever even stopped to take a look at this tip board! Of course, this trip I had a cool application for my iPhone that told me wait times at each park, so who needs a tip board, anyway?
Tipping AGAIN! Apparently even though I was taking it slow, I didn't slow down long enough to get an even shot!
This bridge was just being rebuilt when we were here last. It has already taken quite a beating from the elements!
I had been looking forward to eating at Columbia Harbor House since last September! I had the most wonderful salad on my last trip: BLT Salad - Mixed greens with crispy chicken, bacon, egg, and tomato. Topped with some Ken's honey mustard dressing (which, thankfully, I've been able to find at my local grocery store!), it's the best salad I've ever had! I've tried to recreate it here at home, but nothing beats the real thing!
I went upstairs, where it's usually quieter and less crowded, and sat by the window overlooking Fantasyland. Probably two minutes after I sat down, it started to POUR!
I sat there for over an hour, not really interested in heading out into the rain. I didn't have my poncho, but I did have my new DVC hat, which would prove to come in very handy! Eventually, the rain slowed so I ventured out into Fantasyland, but not before finding a HM: Clue 24, page 25
There were people sitting all around this area, so I tried to sneak in and get the photo without bothering anyone. Unfortunately, it resulted in another tilted photo!
Up next: what will I do on a rainy evening in the MK???
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They are great photos...can I ask, which iphone app do you have for wait times, and was is accurate?
I have a couple on my phone, some seem easier to use than others!!!
They are great photos...can I ask, which iphone app do you have for wait times, and was is accurate?
I have a couple on my phone, some seem easier to use than others!!!
It's a free app called WDW Wait Times, and I thought it was pretty accurate. They get their times from people in the parks, so I would try to send wait times in whenever I remembered. It's fun to check it once in a while now that I'm home, too!
Beautiful shots! I love looking at your pictures! The shot of the bridge along side Adventureland is awesome!
Funny I've never used/seen the tip board at MK either I've known that there is one, but I guess I've never noticed it. That tells me that I need to slow down a bit and soak everything in
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Good job with the HM hunt. The iPhone app sounds very interesting. That should prove to be very useful. I have trouble recognizing some of the HM in the photos. I also have the same problem in the parks.
Good job with the HM hunt. The iPhone app sounds very interesting. That should prove to be very useful. I have trouble recognizing some of the HM in the photos. I also have the same problem in the parks.
If you need some hints, just let me know which pictures you're having trouble with!
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