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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Well, now the girls have re-thought their earlier decision and want to go back to MNSSHP. I'm just not sure what prompted them to veto it before... Of course, we have plenty of time to make a final decision on that.
And don't worry; they have their own PassPorters and have been diligently checking off the things they want to do (and especially where they want to eat!)
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I would say La Nouba as well. Another idea as this is a "girls only" trip, maybe manicures at the GF spa and the tea? This has been something the girls have been asking to do but we just never fit it in on past trips, definitely going to try to rectify it this year.
Another idea as this is a "girls only" trip, maybe manicures at the GF spa and the tea? This has been something the girls have been asking to do but we just never fit it in on past trips, definitely going to try to rectify it this year.
You know, I had thought about the GF tea...so we'll have to look into that. Thanks.
And guess what? As much as I was hoping for this to be a 'girls-only' trip, DH is coming along. However, he's contemplating not going to MNSSHP and just doing his own thing while we have fun.
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Oh, do schedule afternoon tea at the GF! I'm still kicking myself that we didn't do that. It would have been a wonderful way to spend an afternoon since the weather was so terrible during our stay.
If you and the DD's enjoy tea rooms, you'll all adore afternoon tea there.
Google for the Garden View Tea Room, and you can look over a sample menu. There are various tea-and-munchies groupings from lavish and "stuffable" to scones or muffins and tea only.
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Hmmmmm, okay Cathy, do the girls go to Disney Quest already? What about that?
What about a fireworks cruise? With the cost of the party for the 4 of you it is nearly the same amount(not quite) as the cruise(cruise is $346 WITH tax).
Or just don't anything extra save the $$ and buy me something. I mean yourself something.
Or save the $$ and put it back for a good start on the next trip!
I know this is a little off the subject, but when I was at our local library a few months ago I was browsing the DVDs and they had La Nouba - the entire performance. We checked it out and the kids and I watched it. I know it isn't the same as seeing it live but I enjoyed watching it and I also determined that my kids are not quite ready for/interested in it. In fact on our last trip we make a joke out of it, saying "if you kids don't behave we are taking you to La Nouba." I think in a few years they might appreciate it though :-) So if you are interested in seeing it and/or want to test it on your kids, see if your library has it!
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Hmmmmm, okay Cathy, do the girls go to Disney Quest already? What about that?
I'm afraid if I got them in DisneyQuest, I'd NEVER get them out! Probably my DH, either.
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What about a fireworks cruise? With the cost of the party for the 4 of you it is nearly the same amount(not quite) as the cruise(cruise is $346 WITH tax).
That was another idea on the list - but to be honest, it's a bit spendy for just the four of us. Now, if we could share the cruise with someone...
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Or just don't anything extra save the $$ and buy me something. I mean yourself something.
Or save the $$ and put it back for a good start on the next trip!
I know this is a little off the subject, but when I was at our local library a few months ago I was browsing the DVDs and they had La Nouba - the entire performance. We checked it out and the kids and I watched it. I know it isn't the same as seeing it live but I enjoyed watching it and I also determined that my kids are not quite ready for/interested in it. In fact on our last trip we make a joke out of it, saying "if you kids don't behave we are taking you to La Nouba." I think in a few years they might appreciate it though :-) So if you are interested in seeing it and/or want to test it on your kids, see if your library has it!
I was afraid that the cruise was quite a bit more. to be honest, I haven't priced the party for just 4 people for so long, I don't know how much it costs!! I have 6!
What about mini-golf?? Take this trip as a "go with the flow" mantra and see how the girls like it. It's hard on us planners, but it's also a nice change.
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If you want to still do something in the Halloween spirit (get it spirit ) I'd suggest a Haunted Carriage ride. We did that last year and my 16 yo said it was her favorite thing. It was the best $60 I spent. And it's a great chance to look around Ft. Wilderness and the Circle D ranch a bit .
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I'm just not sure what prompted them to veto it before... Of course, we have plenty of time to make a final decision on that.
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