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Old 03-07-2008, 10:08 AM   #16
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You know you've been to WDW too many times when...
-You know where these phrases can most often be heard:
"Where is this... Joisey?"
"Please keep all forward-facing tentacles inside the vehicle"
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I do it all the time........lol
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I can dido all of those!
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I argee with the dialogue of the attractions and especially the monorail saying...And my most favorite Disney attraction saying, "Paging Mr. Morrow...Mr. Tom Morrow, Your party from Saturn has arrived" from WEDWay - Tomorrowland Transit Authority.
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I have to agree with everything said so far! Especially with finding hidden Mickey's at home. The first time we came in this house in January looking to buy. I noticed on the stove a hidden mickey. My DH thought I was nuts. It makes me smile everytime I cook!
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.......when your DH who has absolutely no sense of direction in the city where you live, can find his way perfectly around any of the 4 WDW parks without even batting an eyelash.
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When you know the resteraunt menus by heart....and are up to date on the changes....
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uhhhh..... NEVER!!!

I do know where all of the bathrooms are, though, without looking at a map!
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