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Too bad about your back woes and missing WOC! At least you had a mostly enjoyable dinner and a good time in DCA.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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It was a great show and I am glad I got to see it at least once.
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Excited about the next update!
Me too!
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Sorry your back was still hurting and you weren't able to stay for WOC.
It's the way it goes some days...
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Sorry about your back and it's a shame you weren't able to see World of Color again, but then again, it sounds like the next day was wonderful. Can't wait to hear all about that.
I think Saturday was the best Disney day we've ever had.
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Update,
The good news is we were pre approved for a house loan, made an offer and it was accepted! This will be my first ever house. Inspection is happening this week. We are in the midst of doing lots of paperwork! I only have just over 2 weeks for my current class to be done but that also means I am working on last big assignments plus work. Thursday is DD's last choir concert of high school, seniors are honored plus we are going to see a comedian tomorrow and I've been sick with a terrible head cold for a week. All of this to say, it's why I haven't gotten a new post done. I'm hoping later tonight or possibly in the morning!
I've had a bit of catching up to do, but so sorry that your back is still aching, especially that you missed WOC, which was my favorite show at DLR. We loved our dinner at Wine Country Trattoria.
Thanks all. We are busy but excited! I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming.
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I've had a bit of catching up to do, but so sorry that your back is still aching, especially that you missed WOC, which was my favorite show at DLR. We loved our dinner at Wine Country Trattoria.
WOC was amazing, we really enjoyed it and dinner at WCT was good.
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Congrats on the home loan. It is going to be a busy few weeks for you but full of great things. Enjoy these moments!
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Thanks, I'm already planning paint colors.
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Enjoy! Hope the house purchase and end of term go smoothly for you.
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When I got up, I was stiff and sore but a hot shower and bengay helped some. We got ready, left early and began our slow walk to the park. DD had been encouraging me to rent a scooter and so I finally agreed.
We stopped on the way to get this photo because with all the students we hadn't had time.
We made it through security then over to the scooter, wheelchair rental and it was easy to rent one. I got brief instructions then we were off to DL. It was still during Magic hours so we were held on main street and the hub. There were a bunch of people milling around. Finally they opened Fantasyland where we were headed. DD had not got to ride Dumbo yet so that was the first stop. DD in line.
Waiting for the ride to start. I don't know what it is but DD has to make sure she gets one ride on Dumbo.
Finally flying.
I like Alice in Wonderland ride and always try to do it once. The lines can get long and being that it's a slow loader I wanted to check it out next. We went over there and I asked the CM at the exit where I should park the scooter and how long did he think the wait would be because I was having trouble standing for longer periods. When I first came up he didn't seem friendly, then after I asked my questions he relaxed a bit and asked if I knew about fastpasses for Fantasyland rides for those with disabilities, I replied no. He explained that if I went to the CM at exits of rides they would give me a return time and I could enter through the exit and bring a certain number of people with me. Well it was only DD so that was good. We felt a few sprinkles, and the CM said to park the scooter and he's get me on the ride before they shut it down due to rain. This CM turned out to be very helpful. I parked and he opened the exit, directed us to stand in a certain spot and wait for the operators signal. We waited just over a minute and were beckoned to our car.
Here's DD .
Flowers in the ride.
After Alice, we went over to PP to get a FP for it as the lines had been outrageous the entire time we had been here. We had 45 minutes I believe, so DD wanted to ride Teacups, another one of her favorites.
DD's always must do ride is IASW. As a collector of dolls she loves this ride. We went down a ramp specifically for wheelchairs and scooters. When we got there, CM's were loading a person in a wheelchair onto a specially made boat that accommodated wheelchairs. I wish I knew about this when my aunt was alive so she could have gone on IASW. We were up next and got to sing along once again. I'm sorry I did not get many pictures today. I didn't take as many and some I have not found. Then it was over to PP. The lights in London had been redone and were beautifully bright. We enjoyed our trip to Neverland. Then it was off to another tradition...
the carousel...
There were 2 characters DD really wanted to meet that she had never been able to which were Peter Pan and Genie from Aladdin. I was hoping to find them today. So I'm waiting for DD to get done with ride when who should I see wandering though Fantasyland but Peter Pan! I was watching to see where he would go because if he was going to a spot for greets I wanted to get DD there quick! The carousel was stopping and so was Peter. I got DD's attention and pointed, when she looked and saw him, off she went and was the first in line.
Peter was great, wonderful interaction.
And she got a hug.
Aladdin's meet and greet times were posted so I knew we could slip in over there before our breakfast at the Plaza if we got to the line before it was too long so that's where I led DD.
A photo on the way.
We ended up being the first in line at Aladdin and it was so cute. I know DD's (17) but she was like a little kid when we were let in the greet area. DD ran up to Genie and hugged him which surprised Jasmine and Aladdin.
Aladdin recovered from his surprise first but you can see the look on Jasmines face. I explained that DD had always loved Genie. Can you tell DD is on cloud nine?
I was so tickled to see this expression of happiness. Peter and Genie within a half and hour and DD's over the moon.
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