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Glad to hear they're taking ressies for the Dessert Party; I called a couple weeks ago and they said they weren't at that time.
I know this is your PTR, but I have a question : if you don't get front row seating at the Terrace Noodle Station, is there still a good view for Wishes?
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All caught up. Super sweet Stef in her pjs made me . Great trivia and I'm with you on all the motion sickness issues. How can you handle Space Mtn if it's in the dark? I would think that would trigger it for me.
Glad to hear they're taking ressies for the Dessert Party; I called a couple weeks ago and they said they weren't at that time.
I know this is your PTR, but I have a question : if you don't get front row seating at the Terrace Noodle Station, is there still a good view for Wishes?
I'm not really sure. A lot of folks moved to the rails when we were there in October to see better. But that may have been a trend as a few folks moved up, so others thought they should, too. Maybe someone else here will know who hasn't had front row seats.
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Great plans, Cam! Make sure you watch Country Bears for me-for some reason my crew balks at that show
Paula
I will enjoy the Country Bears for you! Stefanie isn't always in favor of this one, but we have missed it two trips, so she is ready now.
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All caught up. Super sweet Stef in her pjs made me . Great trivia and I'm with you on all the motion sickness issues. How can you handle Space Mtn if it's in the dark? I would think that would trigger it for me.
Space Mountain and BTMRR neither one seem to bother me if I ride only once. I'm not sure why, but these I can do.
If we don’t get something today in the mail, I will call. I thought I read something was supposed to be sent 42 days out??
I may be getting as bad as Stef, I’m ready to go NOW!!
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Luke
Now you see why I this man! He sent me another e-mail a little later that he had contacted DVC member services. The cast member informed him that the tags had already been mailed, but he did think to request additional tags as we will check 2 bags each.
When he got home from work and checked the mail this afternoon, there were the DME tags! Hopefully, more will be on the way very soon because Stefanie has plans to pack her suitcases on the 18th as I promised her.
Trivia:
34 turns are on Test Track from beginning to end. Amazing! I may actually count when we ride it in a little over a month. Stefanie is so cute – just before we exit to the outside portion, she always says, “This feels like Daddy’s driving.”
34 firing positions are used all around lagoon to shoot fireworks from during Illuminations. And I love trying to watch all of them as I ooh and aah over my very favorite Disney fireworks display.
Must Do’s:
Here’s our Epcot/Future World list –
Spaceship Earth Sum of All Thrills (Luke will ride; Stefanie and I will spectate.) Universe of Energy (As I mentioned earlier, we this ride.) Test Track The Seas with Nemo & Friends Turtle Talk with Crush Soarin’ Journey Into Imagination with Figment (corny, but Stefanie loves to ride it to hear her mom groan when the skunk smell blows in our faces)
I'm not really sure. A lot of folks moved to the rails when we were there in October to see better. But that may have been a trend as a few folks moved up, so others thought they should, too. Maybe someone else here will know who hasn't had front row seats.
I will enjoy the Country Bears for you! Stefanie isn't always in favor of this one, but we have missed it two trips, so she is ready now.
Space Mountain and BTMRR neither one seem to bother me if I ride only once. I'm not sure why, but these I can do.
Interesting. BTMRR got to me last time and DS didn't feel well after it either. I don't think I'll be trying SM anytime soon though.
All the rooms in my parents house were painted white. I love color! The dining room and living room are burgundy red, my bedroom is deep blue, the den is kelly green. I have to find a room to use your orange!
Great list for FW! It pretty much mirrors ours! Except believe it or not in 9 trips to WDW we have never done Universe of Energy and it is one of our must-dos this time around. Glad the DME stuff came and nice that Luke is looking forward to the trip as much as you and Stefanie. Looking forward to tomorrow's trivia!
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this man! He sent me another e-mail a little later that he had contacted DVC member services. The cast member informed him that the tags had already been mailed, but he did think to request additional tags as we will check 2 bags each. 
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