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Sorry about the rain--but it sounds like you made the best of it! That strawberry shortcake looks amazing!
We actually liked the rain because made things cooler.
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Oh wow, looks like good food at Trail's End!
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Great pics from Trails End!
Thanks.
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Very looking desserts!
It was yummy.
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I can't do the teacups anymore. We did them on the last trip and I was green to the gills afterwards! I never used to be like that. The line for Dumbo is insane! I would be like you I think, tromp through that rain!
Sorry you turned green! I'm glad we're not the only ones who continue even if it was raining.
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That strawberry shortcake looks delicious
I don't remember what we ate for dinner but I remember the shortcake because it was so good.
These next 2 pics were from our ride to Trails end.
After our dinner we found our ride back.
This boat was much cozier than the one over. DD ended up next to a boy about her age and they started talking. Talked all the way back to MK. We ended up seeing his family once more in line for BTMR later. DD thought that was cool. Here she is in the midst of her conversation with the boy.
Our view of the Castle when we got back in the park.
Up next: our evening at MK.
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We took a few pictures on the way in, heading for Tomorrowland.
First up CoP, I love this - it reminds me of when I was a kid watching WWOD or visiting Disneyland. DD really liked it too which pleased me. We got to see push for a few minutes which I thought was fun. Had never seen him before. Next we rode TTA, such a relaxing ride.
Bro & DD made a pit stop while I sat and watched people and there was a performer (also shown on a big screen) I listened to and these trees caught my eye.
Once Bro & DD returned we made our way to Monsters, INC. This was a first for all of us and it was fun. Bro was picked as Sully, so the rest of the trip we joked he was Sully the Rebel Spy (was the ST spy yesterday). These made the trip very magical for Bro and us, characters during the AK parade shook his hand (a first) and he was picked for 2 shows, he really got a kick out of being chosen.
Since we didn't see Philharmagic this afternoon - I really wanted to see it since I had heard so many good things about the show - that was next. As we crossed back over the bridge we stopped for a photo.
We loved Philharmagic! I wish we had got to see it again before we left, oh well there's always next time.
Another ride on BTMR before we went to look for a spot to watch Electrical parade. ( I was so looking forward to Spectromagic (if that's the right name) since there was so much positive about it but Disney switched to ELP before we went.) I do have a soft spot for this parade. I was 16 (1976) the first time I saw it at DL with my Aunt, parents, Bro & DS. It was so magical and like nothing I had every seen before. The memory of watching that parade with it's lights and music stayed with me all of my life and the two times I've seen it again DLR (2008) & WDW (2011) took me back to that first time I watched this parade.
We found a sidewalk to sit someplace in adventureland. I went for snacks and drinks for DD and me. Then Bro went to find what he wanted. We enjoyed our snacks and the parade. I wanted to leave the park before the crush of people headed out after the fireworks since we were doing the Wishes dessert party on Sunday. Bro led the way but as we passed the flying carpets there was no one in line so we decided to catch a quick ride (first for all of us). It was ok, even DD wasn't that impressed (maybe because it was late, had been a long day and she was tired.) We made it about halfway down main street, through the crowds when the fireworks started. So we're still making our way out but kept stopping to oooh and aaaah. We ended our day by riding the ferry once again, here are our last couple of pics.
A little blurry, but only had little digital camera. Pretty view to end a great day.
Up next: mini golf & DQ.
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Happy 26th wedding anniversary to my Bro!
We slept in... had breakfast in our room which we had been doing all along. Got ready and was on our way to try mini golf. We we got there we picked the wrong one, it was the harder one. DD had some trouble because she wanted to do well and got upset when she didn't. We told her it was just for fun and we wouldn't even keep score. Although Bro plays regular golf and kept track of his and my score on the sly. Here he is checking out the lay of the next hole.
DD had just hit the ball.
I was out of the place first and laid down on a bench enjoying the sunshine waiting for Bro & DD when notices this view so snapped a pic.
Waiting for the car to cool off.
Bro wanted to take us out to a lunch or dinner since we brought him on this trip and sil had raved about Rainforest Cafe when she was here in April so that's where we headed next because we were going to spend the afternoon at DQ.
DD checking out the aquarium.
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DD had onion rings and a milkshake (her ice cream for the day). I remember Bro had a salad and something (but not what - memory is slipping. I had a burger which was good. Sil told me I had to check out the RR while I was there. So I made a potty run. Took this guys pic on the way there.
The RR is so entertainingI took several pics. Here are a couple.
Here's me taking a pic. There was a lady who gave me a 'look' probably thought I never left home before. I had fun anyway.
We browsed the gift shop afterwards. DD got an elephant toy.
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We enjoyed our snacks and the parade. I wanted to leave the park before the crush of people headed out after the fireworks since we were doing the Wishes dessert party on Sunday. Bro led the way but as we passed the flying carpets there was no one in line so we decided to catch a quick ride (first for all of us). It was ok, even DD wasn't that impressed (maybe because it was late, had been a long day and she was tired.) We made it about halfway down main street, through the crowds when the fireworks started. So we're still making our way out but kept stopping to oooh and aaaah
I took several pics. Here are a couple.
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