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I am getting really psyched. Pricklepants told me last night when we heard that the launch had been postponed, well do you want to change back to our original flight? Seriously? no way! Two extra vacation days! Oh yea Baby! I'm still setting at least a toe in the Atlantic Ocean. I love the beach! I have pics of walking on the beach in the evening two Decembers ago, so it'll be fine.
I already shared this but. . .I am finally satisfied with all of my ADR's and I don't feel the need to stalk the disney dining site for this trip anymore. I am happy.
The weather finally turned cold yesterday so I can enjoy leaving this weather for the disney bubble.
So this weekend I need to ice 6 dozen Christmas cookies! And Pack. And I've got some more vacation planner stuff to complete. I have withdrawn the Vacation money So I will stuff all of the envelopes.
We had a very nice Thanksgiving and I was able to talk to my dear brother about our first trip to Disney in 1976 right before the Bicentennial. He was 15! We discussed how mean they were to me telling me that I would be going upside down in Space Mountain, so I screamed the whole way through. Waiting for the snow white ride and them telling me that I would be touched by the queen. So, I cried. Waiting for 20,000 leagues under the sea and them telling me we'd be going underwater so I freaked out, and cried. Telling me about the ghosts in haunted mansion that we're going to sit on my lap so I freaked out. They were so mean to me. He and my other older Brother who was 11 at that time. No wonder when I look at the group pics no one is smiling. . . It's a good thing, I don't hold grudges. .
Anyway, I'm sure I'll be incessantly stalking the boards this weekend.
Sorry to hear about the launch. Congrats on the ADR changes and good thing your brothers did not turn you against WDW with those wicked tricks. Good luck with the cookies and packing. We don't remeber seeing the single digit dance, if we missed it here goes to help celebrate your trip coming faster.
your brothers!!!! You at least got them back at some point in time, right??
Too bad about the launch, however like you, I'd be sticking my toe in the ocean too!! That is awesome that you've got that room there and the earlier flights!!!
Sorry to hear about the launch. Congrats on the ADR changes and good thing your brothers did not turn you against WDW with those wicked tricks. Good luck with the cookies and packing. We don't remeber seeing the single digit dance, if we missed it here goes to help celebrate your trip coming faster.
Thanks, yea, my brothers are rotten, but I love em.
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Originally Posted by sc507
Oh, that stinks about the launch, but nothing wrong with extra Disney time!!
I agree
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Originally Posted by mama2disneyfan
Congrats on the Brown Derby, I have been wanting to try that.
I can't wait to try the Grapefruit Cake
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
Sorry about the launch but glad you're still going early. Done is done right? I'd never change plans again, lol
And since I'll be gone when you leave I'll wish you a very magical trip now. Have a great time!
You too, have fun!
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Originally Posted by Kenny
doggone big brothers! Gotta Love 'em!
Yes, I guess so, Of course I idolized them so. . .
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Originally Posted by Wendyismyname
your brothers!!!! You at least got them back at some point in time, right??
Too bad about the launch, however like you, I'd be sticking my toe in the ocean too!! That is awesome that you've got that room there and the earlier flights!!!
Congrats on the ADRs too!!
Oh yea, as a matter of fact I smeared whipped cream all over my brother's face at Thanksgiving. Hee Hee Hee!
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