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Ok, all caught up now. I knew you had a TR somewhere but forgot that the next trip was to DL so I finally just searched for your name. Oh, well, belated happy birthday!! Loving your TR!
Don't you just love Jack in the top of the HM?!?!?! That was my favorite part. I videoed it, too. It was so just so cool. I couldn't get over the complete revamp of the HM either. It is like a brand new ride. We loved it. I hope you are able to put your other video on.
You know, I may just have to find a way to get back out to California during Halloween! Those decorations are just awesome! Does Peter Pan at DL have the Raggedy's presiding of the small tea party at the entrance (a la WDW)?
Thanks for a great, photo-filled update...I adore all the holiday touches DL puts forth for Halloween and hope to experience it, in person, one of these days!
How awesome low crowds and super duper energy have allowed fora spectacular day!
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WOW!! What a wonderful day so far! I can't believe how empty the park is!! I agree with you about TT in DL! The themeing is so much better! I how when you first enter, the 'backdrop' makes you feel like you were just dropped into a cartoon. And, the gag area is sooooo much fun!! Loving all the commentary from Zack about communists! Looking forward to more
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This is great Sharon! I love all of your pictures!
They really decorate for Halloween at DL don't they?
The Haunted Mansion clip is so fun! So....why don't they change the Haunted Mansion at WDW during Halloween time?
Now - I remember getting a text that morning! You had just been on your 10th ride! You girls are so
Great update Sharon!!!! Keep it coming!
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All right! Another update. And I have to say that now I get a little taste of those people who get jealous at me for WDW visits. I would REALLY like to visit Disneyland. I'm more sad than ever that the party was in CA. I especially LOVE the Haunted Mansion! I just like the building so much more than the one in Florida.
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Awesome update... but bad... very very bad!!! NOW I want to bring Grumpy to California for his birthday!! DL looks like so much fun! And I think HE would enjoy it more. Especially the HHM!!
Your picture looking down Main Street was beautiful! Mm hmm gotta figure out a way....
GREAT update!!! All those photos are fantastic, esp. the one peeking in the candy apple window!! (I often take pictures of bakery displays....) Zack continues to crack me up. Looking forward to hearing about the 25 rides attempt...
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I just realized I forgot to add the ride photo from Buzz! (I love that you can email it to yourself ). Also, I'm sure Karen would want everyone to see how she kicked my booty!
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And KAREN was the Weiss you chose? Did you see the marks she left on me last time?
When you tell Karen that she can beat you easily without her beating on you (whether it's true or not), it makes it a much safer experience!
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Yeah... taking pictures of an "action figure's" butt is soooo much better-sounding.
Actually, I wasn't really clear. He still thought we were dorks for taking the pictures, it was just cool that Buzz had the Disney stamp like a real action figure.
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Was there an accompanying cartoon sound as your butt popped back into its normal shape? Poiiiiiiing!
No sound effects, but I did knock over a small kid who was standing too close when the... readjustment happened.
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Woody's Halloween Roundup looked great with all the cowboy pumpkins. How did they theme my friend The Crazy Cow?
The Crazy Cow was just her normal, crazy self.
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You know, I may just have to find a way to get back out to California during Halloween! Those decorations are just awesome! Does Peter Pan at DL have the Raggedy's presiding of the small tea party at the entrance (a la WDW)?
Love the look of the new red monorail!
I really loved how much they did for Halloween, there were little touches everywhere! You must visit DL at Halloween. And the new monorails were really great. So cool looking. Too bad they're having so many issues with them.
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I agree with you about TT in DL! The themeing is so much better! I 
how when you first enter, the 'backdrop' makes you feel like you were just dropped into a cartoon. And, the gag area is sooooo much fun!! 
Loving all the commentary from Zack about communists! 
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