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Old 09-11-2012, 04:51 PM   #301
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Glad you arrived without a hitch. That room is too stinkin' cute!! The faucet I love it!!!
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Old 09-11-2012, 05:14 PM   #302
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What a beautiful room.
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Old 09-11-2012, 05:40 PM   #303
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Oh I am so glad you posted this update today!! I am so excited to be there in one of these rooms in just TWO DAYS!!! I think the faucets are my favorite detail, but really, they're all just lovely!
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That room is too, too cute!!!
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What a cute room - - fit for a princess, indeed!

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Oh Man....love that room! Did you ask if they would let you bring the throne home?
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OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I so WANT to stay in that room!!!!!!! So freakin' ADORABLE!!!!

And I have to say - you are just adorable in that throne!
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Love the Royal Rooms! They really are adorable
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The room looks amazing! Fit for a Princes.
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What a wonderful job they did with the room! The wallpaper borders are wonderful-- and, yes, I had a choked-up moment, too, when I saw Jac and Gus-Gus. And the faucet! I'm glad you got everyone's boarding process settled before your flight. I really envy you flying from that small airport. When I fly from Logan the line for security is at least a block long.
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The details of those rooms are incredible. Thanks for the great photos. I look forward to reading about will happen next.

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Excellent start, and amazing details in the room. The Imagineers definitely plussed it. Even down to the skirt on the chair.
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Those rooms look fabulous! I hadn't considered staying in one ever because my little prince might not like the 'girly' room, but it's not over the top girl. So, perhaps on a future trip!
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your room. Makes me even more frustrated that my fam of 5 can't stay there. Looking forward to seeing your Epcot snacks!
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