The Third Time’s the Charm! Fourth (Third) Annual Mom and Me Trip--Updated twice on 10/21--now COMPLETE - Page 20 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Oh you are so helping me with my F&WF list. I had already marked the pierogies from Poland but hadn't considered the Creme Brulee Chocolat au Lait from France. I'm adding that to my growing list.
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I am so craving some actual GOOD food now. Lean Cuisine just didn't do it for me today. Thanks for taking all those great pictures and telling all about your trip!
I'm loving how you guys are sampling your way around the F&W festival and totally taking advantage of it. That's the way to do it, and I can't wait till I get to try it someday. It's a good thing you had your mommy with you to buy your liquor..... that's funny! And how cool is it that you got to meet Jyl!! Nice picture. Looking forward to the Duck!!!!
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I all of the pics of yummy food! You guys sure did some great sampling at the F&WF!
Congrats to mom on buying into DVC! Gosh, between the two of you, you will be down visiting at least once a month!
I am sorry you didn't get into Adventurer's Club. But it was great that you got to meet up with Jyl! I love your new sig pic!
Boy you sure have made me see the mistake we've made by planning to skip Epcot & F&WF next week during our trip. We decided it was a trip for the kid's not us! But I think I'm gonna be making plan's for myself and DH for next year very soon !! More soon Please so I can really see my error [sigh] LoL LouigiAnne
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Ok, that's IT! I am not reading any more of your TR because I've been calculating HOW I am going to buy MORE points so I can do F&WF next year AND take everyone in my family for their birthdays next year ( oh wait... that's Jillybeans fault~!)
Ok, that's IT! I am not reading any more of your TR because I've been calculating HOW I am going to buy MORE points so I can do F&WF next year AND take everyone in my family for their birthdays next year ( oh wait... that's Jillybeans fault~!)
More please....
Hey . . . I'm just trying to help out with the economy!
Hey . . . I'm just trying to help out with the economy!
Jill
That was MY thought exactly!! It would help the economy!! DS Evan doesn't want to go He is an April baby, and his would be the hardest to plan since he has a mandatory school function the night before his birthday, which happens to fall the Thursday before Easter. DS Corey doesn't think he can take time off work - but his would be a LOT of fun being in October. Turning 21 next year... PSha's fault here - FOOD and WINE FESTIVAL!!!!! AND MSSHP!!! What is WRONG with my boys?
DD Alicia is all for it!! June Baby! Even though we are going Mother/Daughter trip in May, I might just book a weekend birthday trip for June!
DH Jeff is August... Hmm I hear the sounds of my AP expiring RIGHT after his birthday!! SO it would definately HELP the economy to get one last trip in before that happens!
Oh my, you ate some of my 13 yr olds' favorite F&W offerings. He is not usually into reading TRs, but this one definitely caught his eye! Luckily we will be there in 16 days, so I don't have to cook the kielbasa, pierogies, chorizo quesadillas or fish and chips myself!
What a great day you guys had!
I am so glad Gran Fiesta Tour was up for you guys in the afternoon as you know- I LOVE it!
Food sounds sooo yummy! Maybe after I retire I can take a nice trip to F&WF-- lol! (If its still going on in 2038!)
How cool you got to meet a fellow passporter! It seems like you are making up for the lost opportunity from your flight delay!
l'm glad we got to do GFT, too. I really like that. And F&WF is perfect for a long weekend like we did. I was glad to meet Jyl, and even a couple more PPers (coming up).
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I am so craving some actual GOOD food now. Lean Cuisine just didn't do it for me today. Thanks for taking all those great pictures and telling all about your trip!
Believe me, those pictures are just as hard on me!
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Boy you sure have made me see the mistake we've made by planning to skip Epcot & F&WF next week during our trip. We decided it was a trip for the kid's not us! But I think I'm gonna be making plan's for myself and DH for next year very soon !! More soon Please so I can really see my error [sigh] LoL LouigiAnne
You'll have to find some time to sneak over and try a few things at least!
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Ok, that's IT! I am not reading any more of your TR because I've been calculating HOW I am going to buy MORE points so I can do F&WF next year AND take everyone in my family for their birthdays next year ( oh wait... that's Jillybeans fault~!)
More please....
I have to say, F&WF is my favorite time of year to go. Haven't been on my birthday, but now I want to (and that's Jillybean's fault!! )
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That was MY thought exactly!! It would help the economy!! DS Evan doesn't want to go He is an April baby, and his would be the hardest to plan since he has a mandatory school function the night before his birthday, which happens to fall the Thursday before Easter. DS Corey doesn't think he can take time off work - but his would be a LOT of fun being in October. Turning 21 next year... PSha's fault here - FOOD and WINE FESTIVAL!!!!! AND MSSHP!!! What is WRONG with my boys?
DD Alicia is all for it!! June Baby! Even though we are going Mother/Daughter trip in May, I might just book a weekend birthday trip for June!
DH Jeff is August... Hmm I hear the sounds of my AP expiring RIGHT after his birthday!! SO it would definately HELP the economy to get one last trip in before that happens!
You have to convince at least one of your boys! Start with Corey - F&WF, low crowds, great weather!
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Oh my, you ate some of my 13 yr olds' favorite F&W offerings. He is not usually into reading TRs, but this one definitely caught his eye! Luckily we will be there in 16 days, so I don't have to cook the kielbasa, pierogies, chorizo quesadillas or fish and chips myself!
Can't wait to read more....
Beth
Your DS can start a list of things he wants to try.
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all of the pics of yummy food! You guys sure did some great sampling at the F&WF! 
That was MY thought exactly!! It would help the economy!! DS Evan doesn't want to go
He is an April baby, and his would be the hardest to plan since he has a mandatory school function the night before his birthday, which happens to fall the Thursday before Easter. DS Corey doesn't think he can take time off work - 
but his would be a LOT of fun being in October. Turning 21 next year... PSha's fault here - FOOD and WINE FESTIVAL!!!!! AND MSSHP!!! What is WRONG with my boys?
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