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Yes, the whole business with Photobucket is a real pain. Which site did you find to use?
It's called Postimage.org. but I logged in on my laptop and cannot see the photos in the post, I can on my desktop where I uploaded them, can you see the pictures?
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That is the nice thing at DL - the return time for rides if you have a scooter or wheelchair. Especially on the Fantasyland rides as it gets so crowded back there. We used that on our last trip to DL.
I was really impressed with how easy it was to arrange rides and it made such a difference to not have to stand for hours.
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I'm still using Photobucket as they gave me a good deal for the photo hosting. Much better than the $399 a year. It's for $99 a year with the hosting and plenty of storage. I got a prorated rate one as I had a storage subscription and ad free subscription prior to getting this one. So the first year will only cost me $52.
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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!
It's called Postimage.org. but I logged in on my laptop and cannot see the photos in the post, I can on my desktop where I uploaded them, can you see the pictures?
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Glad you got the scooter and that you could get a return time for rides without waiting. Great photos by both of you. I especially like the flower photos.
I'm still using Photobucket as they gave me a good deal for the photo hosting. Much better than the $399 a year. It's for $99 a year with the hosting and plenty of storage. I got a prorated rate one as I had a storage subscription and ad free subscription prior to getting this one. So the first year will only cost me $52.
We did Sounds like you got a good deal.
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I can, yes.
Thanks! I was concerned when I couldn't see them on my laptop.
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I really like your DD's landscapes and architectural details photos. Those are the kind of photos I tend to take as well. Sign of a true Disney Geek!
I'm especially interested in the wrap up for this "best day ever", including why you thought it was such a fantastic day!
She has an 'eye' for non people photos. I will certainly get to that.
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Glad you got the scooter and that you could get a return time for rides without waiting. Great photos by both of you. I especially like the flower photos.
I am so glad I decided to get the scooter as it made such a difference in getting around. I am partial to the flower pictures myself.
I'm glad to see you posting again (and also super excited to hear that you plan on writing a TR for your Europe trip)!
Great photos! Your DD has a good eye, and I also love the flower photos!
thanks! She does have a good eye. She took many of the photos we have in Europe and you will understand why once we start report. DD wants to help with TR for Europe. Will probably have 1st post on that Monday (19th.)
I was interested in seeing the magic map show so that's what we did next. I didn't want to ride right away after eating.
I think we rode IASW . I'm not sure when we got these in the days order but here are the pics.
DD's Cupcake
DD's ears fell down
And mine, although I had to scrape off most of frosting because it was too much for me.
We made our way over to BTMR and got a time to return. We poked around in some shops and then went on BTMR.
Next we made our way to pirates, it took a bit to figure out where the exit was so I could enter and there was a fairly long line of scooters. We waited our turn then went on our sailing adventure.
Upon leaving i was looking for the place with Benits (don't know how to spell it) but here's a picture.
Also got a Mint Julep (non alcoholic)
We both liked the desert but neither of us liked the drink, in fact I think we dumped most of it so I know never to order one of those again.
We went on HM and enjoyed the ghosts once again.
We went back to BTMR and our return time was only 20 minutes so we found a bench for DD nearby and people watched while we waited. After our train ride we went to Winnie the Pooh.
By the time we had gotten this far with only 2 desert snacks for lunch I need actual food and this was close by, so off we went.
my dinner
By the time we came out from dinner it was dark, cloudy, and due to a breeze felt cold. I was on the tired side and although we had talked about the fireworks, if you don't remember they were cancelled the first day we were here so didn't see them from the park although we did see them one night as we were returning to the hotel. We had had a great day and I was ready to return to our room, especially since we had to catch our ride to the airport at 4 AM. DD agreed, but only if she could get ice cream on the way out. We meandered our way to main street where people were already crowded on the sidewalks in preparation for paint the night. I waited outside while she went in but it was taking forever. so finally i parked the scooter out of the way as much as possible - to go in and check on her and found her close to ordering, there were about 5 people ahead of her. The line had been really long. In about 2 minutes she placed her order so I waited and we walked out together only to find the scooter gone! I had the key so I didn't think anyone would steal it but didn't know where it went. We found a CM nearby and asked. She said that it was probably moved out of the way and told us where to look. We went that direction and found it (they had to of pushed it all the way there) about 3 buildings down in this fenced area, way at the back of a bunch of other scooters. It took some doing but I got it out of there and we carefully made our way down Main street though all the crowds. We got out the gates, returned the scooter and began the slow process of walking back to the hotel. It was slow because I had to stop several times to sit and rest.
Finally back at the hotel, we finished packing - i made trip notes and we went to sleep after setting my alarm for 3:15.
In the AM I got ready, gathered everything, woke up DD at 3:45 and drug her to the front of the hotel where the shared van was supposed to meet us.
Took this pic while we were waiting.
It's really quiet at 4 in the morning.
I got a text that the driver was running late and wouldn't be there until about 4:20. We picked up one other person, dropped her off on our way to Burbank (also called Bob Hope) airport. When we arrived, a little shop had opened so I got tea for me, cocoa for DD and a bagel to share while we waited. Finally, we boarded and found a full flight so I'm glad it was only 2 hour and 20 minute flight. I think we took a nap later in the day as we were tired!.
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Great final day and the two of you certainly got a lot in with the attractions, snacks and much more! Very odd with your scooter being moved but for obvious reasons but I'd be going out of my mind a bit and not being able to find it right away! Glad you asked a CM where it was and hope you weren't too worried about it.
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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!
Great final day and the two of you certainly got a lot in with the attractions, snacks and much more!
We did get so many things in, I was impressed!
Very odd with your scooter being moved but for obvious reasons but I'd be going out of my mind a bit and not being able to find it right away! Glad you asked a CM where it was and hope you weren't too worried about it.
I was a bit freaked out and relieved when we found it.
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How irritating about the scooter - that's Disney being a bit too efficient.
If I had of thought about it, I can understand with everyone crowding about for the parade and CM's wanting to keep what little bit of side walk they could open but definitely gave me a little scare when it went missing.
I'm sorry to see this trip come to an end, but I'm also looking forward to your Europe trip report starting....
I enjoyed this trip more than I thought even with chaperone bickering. DD and I are looking for to the Europe TR too!
You got a lot done this day, and had some yummy looking snacks. My DD and I tried that mint julep drink too, and we didn't like it either.
Well I'm glad we were not the only ones who didn't like it. DD is more picky but I will try most anything. The drink looked so fresh and pretty but did not taste that way
I love beignets, and though I live in Kentucky where Mint Juleps are closely associated with the Kentucky Derby, I've never had one and don't have plans ever to have one.
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, in fact I think we dumped most of it so I know never to order one of those again.
I had the key so I didn't think anyone would steal it
but didn't know where it went. We found a CM nearby and asked. She said that it was probably moved out of the way and told us where to look. We went that direction and found it (they had to of pushed it all the way there) about 3 buildings down in this fenced area, way at the back of a bunch of other scooters. It took some doing but I got it out of there and we carefully made our way down Main street though all the crowds. We got out the gates, returned the scooter and began the slow process of walking back to the hotel. It was slow because I had to stop several times to sit and rest.
. We picked up one other person, dropped her off on our way to Burbank (also called Bob Hope) airport. When we arrived, a little shop had opened so I got tea for me, cocoa for DD and a bagel to share while we waited. Finally, we boarded and found a full flight so I'm glad it was only 2 hour and 20 minute flight. I think we took a nap later in the day as we were tired!.
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