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There are other changes as well.
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Sorry you had to miss your BOMA ADR but glad everyone enjoyed CM. I could not get over your description of the rude CM and manager at the store. It really irks me that they might be having a bad day and then they go and treat the guests as it is there fault...what happened to that "putting a smile on it goes a long way" saying.
Sorry that you had to encounter such rude employees...
Couldn't get over the crowds you described over at DHS, glad you all enjoyed lunch even though it was mostly for the shakes and atmosphere. I too have never felt that the food at Sci-Fi was stand out but it is a fun time and the shakes are really good. Great place to run into for a snack or dessert.
Glad you got to enjoy some mom/daughter time at DHS after your dinner...sounded like you both had a great time.
Can't believe the trip is almost over.... but at least you know there are more coming up soon
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The more I look back now, the more the rude people make me laugh!! The down side is I think DH was totally turn OFF by the rudeness we encountered! Oh well, I'm already scheming,conniving, and otherwise plotting a way to get him back there!! The end is near, but it will have to wait... My short trip to NY is coming up tomorrow!
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I finally got the chance to read this report, and it was great. I think that it's easy to forget that teen aged hormones can make for some interesting blowouts when they're thrown together on vacation. I've definitely had moments like the beginning of your trip, and we've ended up taking your approach of splitting up at times. It sure makes for a better trip for everyone.
And I have to say that whatever you did to fix your camera worked great! I truly love your pictures of Canada's grounds, and I'm thinking I need to spend some time there with my camera next week.
Wow that is something... the CM and the mananger behavior. THough I have to say I was there during the Rain of Fay. I am guessing the weather got to a lot of people. I saw guests arguing with CM at MK about whether the park would close or not. I was at guest relations and the CM seemed thrilled that I was there to upgrade my pass, not ask them to make it stop raining or promise me that they would not close. I watched as several Cm were put thru the Gauntlet. Having been so many times I have encountered tired children with parents that get frustrated by their behavior, that is just a given in Disney. But that week I saw twice........ Parent/Adult Temper tamtrums. At the bustop at POFQ I was near a couple with a kid about 10. THe parents were argueing and the Man got mad and stormed off ( presumably back to his room) The kid ignored the parents fighting til Dad stomped off, then told his Mom he was going to Dad. I will give Mom credit that she got up and looked to make sure Dad had the kid and was aware the little boy was following him. By the time we got on the bus all 3 were together again. The second time some Teen aged boys were in line behind me at Splash Mt. and dad got in line a minute later,if that and was mad that the boys did not wait for him to get in line with him ( it was like a 30 sec differnce) one of the boys said we did not know you stopped, the dad said he was putting something in the Backpack and they should have waited. They kind of shrugged and the next thing you know, dad just left the line mad. The 3 boys just kind of looked at each other, said nothing and then waited in line to ride as they could have cared less that Dad changed his mind. Not once did these kids mention it, So I am thinking they were used to this behavior and they sure did not feel any guilt. I thought that both of these Guys were very childish in their behavior, though I suppose I don't know how often this went on. I felt bad for the little kid who had to go get his Dad to come back. THe other one, I don't know I guess I would talk to them at some point about making sure we are all together. I chalked it up to frustration and anger over the weather being what it was combined with the cost of being there. But really I never felt that all the rain made my trip less fun. Only more of an Adventure.
ANyway glad you enjoyed the meal at Cape May. too funny about your experience on RnR and forgetting the upside down part. Did you enjoy it anyway? I found that after Tuesdy rain, people came out of the rooms and really hit the parks.
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last time we were there a 10ish age boy was whining about having to put on the rain poncho. his dad turned around, literally ripped the poncho off the boy, tore it up some more and put it in the trash. then turned to the surprised boy and said "are you happy now?" and stormed off. sometimes the stress of trying to have lots of fun just comes out in inappropriate ways.
last time we were there a 10ish age boy was whining about having to put on the rain poncho. his dad turned around, literally ripped the poncho off the boy, tore it up some more and put it in the trash. then turned to the surprised boy and said "are you happy now?" and stormed off. sometimes the stress of trying to have lots of fun just comes out in inappropriate ways.
I'm sure that the rain made everyone more I think Disney can be very stressful for anyone ~ anytime. On my solo trip last December, I noticed more bickering between mom's and dad's or kids and parents, etc. It really made me sad. One dad got mad at his little girl at MVMCP and said "that's it, we're leaving" It wasn't even 7 pm yet and the party hadn't even started.
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I'm all caught up! Great updates! Sounds like you've been enjoying some pretty good meals (some better than others...) Glad you enjoyed RRC and TSM! Can't wait to read more.......
I think that's why my BIGGEST tip to ANYONE going to Disney would be DON"T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. I was so worried about the little things at first that I was too worried about the small stuff! It is hard when you have a small amount of time and you spend a big amount of money, but if people can go in more relaxed (which we FINALLY did!) then it makes for a much better vacation!
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I think Disney can be very stressful for anyone ~ anytime. On my solo trip last December, I noticed more bickering between mom's and dad's or kids and parents, etc. It really made me sad. One dad got mad at his little girl at MVMCP and said "that's it, we're leaving" It wasn't even 7 pm yet and the party hadn't even started. 
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