The Great Disney Do-Over—PTR for Aug 2010 - UPDATED 8/2 - Page 20 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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It's time to move on and move forward.
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Congrats on the $100, even if you were hoping for more.
Glad to hear you were able to get the appointments at BBB. That is something I am waiting just a tad longer for with my DD. Sounds like Hannah is excited about it though, which is awesome! Make sure to get lots of pics!!
I see your countdown timer has 20 days on it!!! Getting real close now!! Yay!~
I did not realize it was 20 days! I told DD yesterday I thought we were at 25 (ballparked). WOW!!!!!!
BBB looks like so much fun! Glad you got the appointments!
Back to TSMM, when we went to HS in the afternoon the stand by line was 90 minutes. A friend of mine who was there the same week, but on a different day saw the line at 120 minutes. We had a special FP for the day which we used there and the FP line took 20 minutes. It is air conditioned and has things to look at though, so it felt shorter than 20 minutes, but we did time it.
BBB looks like so much fun! Glad you got the appointments!
Back to TSMM, when we went to HS in the afternoon the stand by line was 90 minutes. A friend of mine who was there the same week, but on a different day saw the line at 120 minutes. We had a special FP for the day which we used there and the FP line took 20 minutes. It is air conditioned and has things to look at though, so it felt shorter than 20 minutes, but we did time it.
Thanks for the feedback--we can certainly handle a 20 minute line--just not a 120 minute line!!! We will either use our GADGAD (if possible) or the GAC if necessary.
I did not realize it was 20 days! I told DD yesterday I thought we were at 25 (ballparked). WOW!!!!!!
I did the same thing! I was telling everyone I had 56 days left, when I actually only had 52! Somewhere I lost 4 days! LOL
I think maybe it was my condition
My Dh just read through my trip report--I have been wanting him to read it for a while, but he has never had the time. He has also said, "why do I need to read your trip report? I was there!"
As we have been planning our upcoming trip, it has been clear that DH has "blocked out" some of the gruesome details of the last trip...
I think having him read it backfired--his mmory is now clear and his view of our last trip is more negative than mine! I reminded him that we had lots of good times--he said, "yeah--two."
Then he kissed me as said how much he is looking forward to a great trip.
My Dh just read through my trip report--I have been wanting him to read it for a while, but he has never had the time. He has also said, "why do I need to read your trip report? I was there!"
As we have been planning our upcoming trip, it has been clear that DH has "blocked out" some of the gruesome details of the last trip...
I think having him read it backfired--his mmory is now clear and his view of our last trip is more negative than mine! I reminded him that we had lots of good times--he said, "yeah--two."
Then he kissed me as said how much he is looking forward to a great trip.
I am glad he read it.
I have closure.
I have two comments...1.) (forgive me) MWHAHAHAHAHA!!!! to your first statement. 2.) Yay for you! I can't wait to hear about your fanastic upcoming trip!
I have two comments...1.) (forgive me) MWHAHAHAHAHA!!!! to your first statement. 2.) Yay for you! I can't wait to hear about your fanastic upcoming trip!
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My Dh just read through my trip report--I have been wanting him to read it for a while, but he has never had the time. He has also said, "why do I need to read your trip report? I was there!"
As we have been planning our upcoming trip, it has been clear that DH has "blocked out" some of the gruesome details of the last trip...
I think having him read it backfired--his mmory is now clear and his view of our last trip is more negative than mine! I reminded him that we had lots of good times--he said, "yeah--two."
Then he kissed me as said how much he is looking forward to a great trip.
I am glad he read it.
I have closure.
My DH and I had a 'discussion' about our first trip today. His memory is not even remotely similar to mine. I think he needs to read my first TR, too.
My DH and I had a 'discussion' about our first trip today. His memory is not even remotely similar to mine. I think he needs to read my first TR, too.
HAHAHAHAHA!!
I asked my DH if he remembered everything I wrote about in the TR--he said that, "yes--it all came pouring back into his memory." He also added a sarcastic "thanks."
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
Just getting all caught up! Congrats on BBB! My son loves the SeaRaycers (we call them mouse boats!!! lol) Also congrats on getting some extra money, know you wanted more, but every little helps!!!
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Me and Cole in the Sears Tower Skydeck, 103 floors up, in a glass box hanging off the side!
Just getting all caught up! Congrats on BBB! My son loves the SeaRaycers (we call them mouse boats!!! lol) Also congrats on getting some extra money, know you wanted more, but every little helps!!!
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