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Petra - It's been a long time since I went to any of the water parks. You and Peter look like you're having so much fun that I may have to try it again soon!
Lesley I totally agree!!! I was just telling DBF that Petra's pics make me want to go!!
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Looks like you had a wonderful day!! The topiaries are beautiful! to hear your camcorder bit the dust, but I'm glad it happened prior to your cruise so you could get a replacement! Can't wait to hear more
Cruising Minnie- I am glad you enjoyed your trip! I do want to travel to Germany someday.
I am not one to buy the theme park photos, but that picture of you and ur hubby from Typhoon Lagoon is amazing! I mean, it looks like it should be featured on their website, it is that good.
And, I absolutely adore the Lady and the Tramp hedges.
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"I'm doing this because I want to do it better" -Walter Elias Disney, on creating Walt Disney World
Of all the parks in WDW the Magic Kingdom was and is still the most special to me. Maybe it’s because it was the first Disney park I had visited with my parents 30 years ago. Maybe it’s because this park is the most magical. Every time I cross the seven sea lagoon and see the castle, it’s a very moving moment to me.
One of our musts on the to-do-list was to the new show in front of the castle ‘Dream Along With Mickey’. Mickey and Minnie could really move their eyes. That was fun to see.
Another must was to see the ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ featuring Jack Sparrow.
There were so many wonderful rides. We’ve been there for two days and had so much fun. We visited improved attractions and redone all time favourites ( like ‘Splash Mountain’ and ‘Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’).
And of course we enjoyed seeing Mickey on the parade.
And we were surprised to see some well known characters, we never saw before in MK like Clarabella and Horace.
I hope it won’t take to long until we will cross the seven sea lagoon again.
Disney Hollywood Studios was the last park we’ve been to before the cruise. Since we did the major attractions on our last visit and there wasn’t much time left we just came to see the new parade – pixar block party bash. Well, maybe it is necessary to do same changes now and then, and also to try something different. But we have to say that we didn’t like this parade very much. There was not enough variety. And we missed the pixar characters from ‘cars’ and ‘ratatouille’.
will be continued …
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with Daisy in Disneyland Hong Kong
Last edited by cruising_Minnie; 10-20-2008 at 02:26 PM..
The countdown once started on February the 1st 2007 with the reservation for the panama cruise. Since this was a long time to count down we used some of the days for pre-cruise-parties. That means we celebrate a 300days-before-cruise-party, a 250days-before-cruise-party, a 200days-before-cruise and so on.
On May 10th 2008 our countdown came finally to an end. We returned our rental car to the airport and went on the cruise line bus to Port Canaveral. I could hardly wait to see the Magic, but when I did my eyes filled with tears. I was so exited and happy about the things that were waiting there for us.
After we got our Key to the World card we stroll around the cruise terminal and already meet familiar faces. Goofy was running around his baggage. Also among the passengers were Chip and Dale. When Minnie arrived at the ships model, this was the chance for the first shutters photo.
We boarded in time. Then we took our lunch at the Topsider Buffet. For desert I had a Mango Panna Cotta tart. It was so excellent. In my opinion this was one of the best dessert on this cruise.
Then we went to our stateroom # 6578. When we opened the door we were very surprised. On the bed there were the gifts for Castaway Club Members from DCL. In addition our room was lovely decorated. This decoration was provided by our travel agent. Thank you Marion & Small World Vacation ! This was a wonderful welcome.
After the Mandatory Boat Drill it was time to party. We sang along with Mickey & pals. With the blowing of the horn the ship slowly moved towards the open sea.
15 days on this beautiful ship and we were on board – that was so marvellous. That was a dream coming true.
Of course we have been to the show – Let the Magic Begin.
The restaurant this first evening was Animator’s Palate. We were curious. Who we would meet at our table ? The two were already sitting at table 27 when we arrived. During the conversation we found out that they are PassPorter Moderators: WDWfan and DrDolphin.
will be continued …
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Last edited by cruising_Minnie; 10-20-2008 at 02:20 PM..
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to hear your camcorder bit the dust, but I'm glad it happened prior to your cruise so you could get a replacement! Can't wait to hear more
"I'm doing this because I want to do it better" -Walter Elias Disney, on creating Walt Disney World
your picture of the Mickey float. That's one of my favorite Disney sayings............It was all started by a Mouse.
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