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My goodness it was really hot today for you guys! I agree that TSL is beautiful but there is definitely not enough shade!! Still you got a lot accomplished on your visit!! Sorry that SDD did not agree with you. I love your purchases at DS and it is nice to hear a good review of the Edison!!
Some nice purchases in DS. Your meal at The Edison looks very good and not too bad on the price for the two of you. Much more reasonable than the new Wolfgang Puck eatery.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Sorry you were still a bit queasy. And I know the hot sun doesn’t help!
What’s wrong with people? We encountered several of those last minute stroller people as well. And of course they block the door while they’re folding it up.
No common sense!
These guys didn't even attempt to move further back on the bus, just put the strollers and themselves right in the way. I will say these dads did seem to know how the strollers work. Some get to the door and can't fold it up.
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Oh thank goodness you were able to get a seat and started to feel better. Great purchases and it sounds like a wonderful dinner.
Though I was willing to stand, I think having a seat really helped me to regain my head.
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Glad you were able to get over your queasiness! You guys made some great purchases at Disney Springs! And a delicious meal at Edison Grill! A great night!
Me, too! I hate feeling dizzy and nauseous, but my body likes to betray me.
I am starting my replies one at a time here as I catch up on your always thoroughly enjoyable TR!! So!
October 11th, Part2
In no particular order:
I think you look great with a mustache!!
I love your AP purchases at the Festival Center!!
Your food looks wonderful!!
I am sorry it's so stinking hot but at least you guys are keeping hydrated!!
I love the Norway shop too!!
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October 11th, Parts 3 and 4:
Isn't Teppen Edo the best?! We didn't get to eat there this trip but I have plans with my sister in December!! I love Luke's birthday hat!!
The Voices of Liberty are angelic and always look so beautiful!!
The American Indian Art Exhibit looks beautiful and as always, your animal photos are amazing!!
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October 12th, Part 1:
Congrats on your May booking at DL!!! That is going to be an awesome trip!!
your safari photos!!!!!
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October 12th, Part 2:
Animal Kingdom is truly beautiful and The Lion King show is awesome!!
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Octboer 12th, Parts 3 and 4:
Your PP pictures are awesome!!
Your animal pictures are awesome!!
How cool to ride that train as we couldn't do it on our trip!!
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October 12th, Parts 5 and 6:
Your meal at Sanaa looks wonderful!! We still have not made it there! The Savannah was really alive today and Pandora at night is just stunning!!!!
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My goodness it was really hot today for you guys! I agree that TSL is beautiful but there is definitely not enough shade!! Still you got a lot accomplished on your visit!! Sorry that SDD did not agree with you. I love your purchases at DS and it is nice to hear a good review of the Edison!!
P.S. I think I am caught up!!
You are caught up and so sweet of you to respond to all the updates.
We'll definitely have to check out The Edison. After all, we live in the town he was born in. Gee, think that qualifies us for a discount?
How cool to live in Edison's hometown! Sounds like a very good reason for a discount.
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Some nice purchases in DS. Your meal at The Edison looks very good and not too bad on the price for the two of you. Much more reasonable than the new Wolfgang Puck eatery.
You are so right on that point! But we might still try Wolfgang Puck at least once to see the decor and try some of hte food.
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Fruitful shopping trip! Glad you were able to rally after feeling so sick.
Dinner looked yummy.
I was so glad that I felt better so quickly. The way I felt when I got off the ride I was sure I'd be sick the rest of the evening. Maybe shopping is the cure for me.
I'm so glad that the bus driver recognized the need to get you on the air conditioned bus quickly and that you found the last two seats to rest your weary head. That queasy feeling from motion sickness is the worst feeling ever but at least it passed relatively quickly. I love your new Vera Bradley purchases and the color is just so pretty! I have shopped at the Uniqlo but I never seem to find anything that fits me just right which is such a shame because they have such a great selection and you can't beat some of the prices! Luke's Lego purchases are so adorable. Did they go in his train room? The menu at The Edison definitely has some great items that I would enjoy and your meal looked great.
I'm so glad that the bus driver recognized the need to get you on the air conditioned bus quickly and that you found the last two seats to rest your weary head. That queasy feeling from motion sickness is the worst feeling ever but at least it passed relatively quickly. I love your new Vera Bradley purchases and the color is just so pretty! I have shopped at the Uniqlo but I never seem to find anything that fits me just right which is such a shame because they have such a great selection and you can't beat some of the prices! Luke's Lego purchases are so adorable. Did they go in his train room? The menu at The Edison definitely has some great items that I would enjoy and your meal looked great.
That bus driver was my hero this day. I'm sure his quick thinking helped me to recover more quickly. The color of the Bordeaux Blooms is so rich. The Santa and Mrs. Claus are a part of my table centerpiece right now, but will probably end up on train layout.
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We started this day later with the alarm not sounding until 8:15. WooHoo! Extra sleep is a good thing. As we made our .25 mile trek to the lobby, I stopped first to photograph the Red River hogs. As we neared the lobby, I noticed a giraffe on the Sunset Savanna. A couple more photos were in order.
We were lucky when a bus arrived at the bus stop at the same time as we did. In about 20 minutes we found ourselves at the Magic Kingdom. I made no notes about bag check and security so that probably went smoothly. I took a few more photos of the front of the park decorated for fall because today was so much sunnier than our first Magic Kingdom park day.
Our first stop once inside the park was at the Town Square hub. I had wanted to get photos of all the scarecrows.
I manage two scarecrows before I was distracted by a short line at the stacked jack-o-lanterns where a PhotoPass photographer was set up. There was only one family in front of us. Unfortunately, this may be one of the worst PhotoPass photographers for camera skills we’ve ever encountered. She took one photo and my eyes are closed in it. We hardly ever get less than three photos of from any PhotoPass photographer. I had intended to use this photo on the opening page of my scrapbook, but not with my eyes shut. Too bad!
From the photo op, we walked into the Emporium. I had seen these cute Halloween Mickey plushes on our first day in this park. I had looked in every gift store since then with no luck. I could only find Minnie and Donald in Halloween garb. At the Emporium, I finally asked a cast member for help and she directed us to the Town Square Center shop right after the Mickey meet and greet. Before leaving, I did get some photos of the cute Halloween decorations inside the shop.
We backtracked only to learn that the Halloween Mickey was only available during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, which we were not attending. Another too bad! By now you may be wondering how the title relates to this update. We just haven’t gotten to the practically perfect part yet. Honestly, none of this was bothering us.
It was now 10:30 and we both needed some breakfast. Off to Main Street Bakery/Starbucks. I ordered a slice of pumpkin bread with a tall hot chocolate, and Luke got a Mickey Blondie with a Lemonade/Black Iced Tea. Our food was ready fairly quickly, and then Luke’s drink came, and then we waited and waited. Finally, a team from the back came to help. The hot chocolate machine had clogged. Eventually, I had my drink, too, and we headed to the tables with umbrella outside The Plaza to enjoy.
Our first FastPass was for Seven Dwarfs Mine train. I had taken Dramamine with breakfast and hoped it would work better today than yesterday. On our way to Fantasyland, we saw a PhotoPass photographer in the grass area in front of the castle. She was standing in the shade, so we asked if she was taking photos with the castle as the backdrop. She was and got some great shots, much more the quality of what we have come to expect.
We hadn’t walked much further when we found these cuties crossing our path.
But when we arrived at the attraction, the ride was down. The cast members thought it might be back up shortly, so we walked across to the Friar’s Nook to get a Coke to share. We sat in the shade of the Fantasyland walls. After about 15 minutes we decided to try back later as a short while could mean anything at this point. We stopped first at the Pinocchio restrooms. Now what to do? We hadn’t looked in Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe yet so decided to head there. Once there we were surprised by the refurbishing which had half of the store, the part in the middle closed. I found the two Legends ornaments that I had wanted. One is the Mickey 90th anniversary and the 75th Chip and Dale. The first will remind me of Daddy and the second will remind me of Stefanie.
Precious! We got into a long line, but within a minute another cast member came in and asked if we would mind walking around the building to another register where she could check us out. I asked if she could do sent it to the resort from the register, and she assured me that she could because her register was magical today. While I was paying for the ornaments, Luke wandered around as we were at the back of the shop. He came back excited, telling me that Mary Poppins was at the gazebo for a meet and greet. Finally, we get to the practically perfect part of this morning. Time with Mary always makes the day better.
As soon as our transaction was done, and I was assured the ornaments would arrive at Kidani’s gift shop the next day, we went to join the Mary Poppins line of maybe two or three folks. Cool! I often tell folks that I miss how Stefanie could so easily interact with the characters. I feel awkward as I attempt to converse with them. But Luke says that when I’m with Mary, I’m just like Stefanie, full of chatter. I remember we talked about our holiday, my organization skills, and my desire to make life fun. Well, just check out my time with Mary in the photos Luke took for me. Too bad there isn’t a PhotoPass photographer with her. But Luke does an excellent job!
NEXT: What Color Are the Flowers on that Tree? PINK!
Sorry your first Photopass of the day was a bust! I always like that shot with the pumkins too! That usually ends up on the October page of our calendar.
But your other PP shots are great! And the ones Luke took of you and Mary as well!
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Nice time in the MK but too bad 7DMT was down! Hope it comes back up within your window. Nice surprise as look finding out the meet and greet with Mary Poppins and I can see from the photos that you are just enjoying every bit of it with her!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Oh my gosh, I your festive photos!! I can't wait to go this time next year!! I am so happy that you got your photo with Mary in!! Luke did a great job!!
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I love your purchases at DS and it is nice to hear a good review of the Edison!! 
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Great purchases and it sounds like a wonderful dinner. 
That is going to be an awesome trip!!
Sounds like a very good reason for a discount. 
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