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Old 11-17-2011, 07:25 PM   #16
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Off to a great start and what an amazing little get away to DL!
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That's awesome that you get to do both Halloween and Christmas at the parks. So glad you could squeeze in a trip to DL.
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How fun that you were able to squeeze in a quick trip to CA and DL. It was my first taste of the Disney magic and I have been hooked all my life. I am dying to take my girls to DL so they can see my first taste of Disney.
Your picture of the Matterhorn made me weepy eyed with my memories of it! It was my favorite!
Can't wait for more details.
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I am sitting here getting into the holiday spirit listing to Disney Christmas music courtesy of Target’s Christmas CD’s; we picked up this CD last night



Sorry I kept you all waiting so long as life in household has been really busy this past week. Thanks for bearing with me through the DL trip. Since our trip is right around the corner and we knew Thanksgiving was quickly approaching we went ahead and Decked the Halls in our home. Last year we waited too late and never finished decorating for the holidays and there was no way we could let that happen again. We also made a trip to the local Disney Store as there were have a sale on t-shirts and picked up a matching set


Also the wife picked up this at K-mart for a mere $17.00 on sale.



Now the moment of truth!! The daily plans.

Day 1 – Since we arrive in MCO around noon we will have a night at MK

Day 2 – Studios day, Hope to get a few rides on TSMM and Star Tours. We hope to catch Fantasmic and the Osborne Lights!

Day 3 – We will start out in the Morning at AK then move to MK for the evening

Day 4 – This day will be devoted to EPCOT! This has become a favorite at Christmas because we like to visit each country and listen to the storytellers. We have a late lunch scheduled for Via Napoli!

Day 5 – We will be headed to MK for rope drop!!! DW says we have never done this before but may the truth be known we have and she just doesn’t remember (I have picture to prove we have), but since she “has never seen” the opening number we need to make sure she does!!! We have a early breakfast at Kona to help accommodate getting to the park on time!

Day 6 – Open day. We have this day open for now and will take in whatever we feel like when we wake up.

Day 7 – We are taking a morning tour at MK called “Marceline to MK.” We will then head to EPCOT to finish the evening there.

Day 8 – Since this is departure day we have a tradition of heading to Studios bright and early to ride TSMM before we leave. We have no real plans after that as we depart MCO around 5pm (which we still have not booked a return flight!!!!!)

Those are the current plans that we have, but who knows if we will stick to them or not, here lately it seems like we have been on the fly with plans!
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Sorry I have been away the past few days. Work seems to get in the way alot!!

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How fun that you were able to squeeze in a quick trip to CA and DL. It was my first taste of the Disney magic and I have been hooked all my life. I am dying to take my girls to DL so they can see my first taste of Disney.
Your picture of the Matterhorn made me weepy eyed with my memories of it! It was my favorite!
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I was really excited to ride the Matterhorn as the last two times I was there it was closed!!

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Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and I will be back soon with pictures of our room Decorations!
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Love the shirt and hoodie. Almost there!
Thanksgiving will hopefully keep you busy and then it will be here before you know it!
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