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Our Magic Bands arrived in the mail yesterday, meaning the trip is getting close. We both chose red since we’ll be getting to see some of the Christmas festivities at WDW. But we’re not sure if we’ll wear them at all. Our last trip I purchased a Tinker Bell Magic Band 2 that I plan on wearing. Back in the summer, Luke learned about a new limited-edition Magic Band 2 that has the 45th anniversary and WDW Railroad on it. He plans to wear that one. I’ll pack the red ones in case we decide we want to wear them for the party or something.
Our first set of DME tags arrived a week or so ago, and Luke then called to get additional tags. We will probably take 3 or 4 suitcases because there is no extra charge with Southwest for two bags per passenger. The additional tags arrived another week later. I’ve begun laying out these items on my scrapbooking table, ready to packet in my purse or backpack in a few weeks.
I’ve also collected an Earl of Sandwich coupon, our AP voucher e-mail, our Disney gift cards, and a power strip. We won’t begin the actual packing until a few days before we leave, but I like to have the important things ready ahead of time to prevent any panic at the last minute. My packing list is ready, except for the clothes we’ll take. I’m waiting to add those when we have a firmer idea of the weather.
Day 9 Monday, November 13
Today is the last day of the Food & Wine Festival, so we’re headed there.
FastPasses are:
Spaceship Earth 9:30 – 10:30
Living with the Land – 10:30 – 11:30
Frozen Ever After – 11:30 – 12:30
Larry Dotson will again be showing his art in Norway so if we didn’t make it there on our last Epcot day, we’ll stop there today.
At 1:30 we have a beverage seminar, Paul Hobbs Wines, in the Festival Center. Dinner tonight is at Coral Reef at 6:40. We have only eaten here once before and it was years ago. I did not enjoy my meal, though Luke loved his. After Linda and Pete talked so highly of their meal there back in May, I told Luke I was willing to give it another try. He was so excited, so I’m glad we’re going back. Maybe we’ll finish the night off with another viewing of Illuminations.
Oh my goodness, your day sounds amazing and this is another day we may just run into you guys!! Congrats on the Magic Bands as well!! We are at MK in the morning but we are headed to Epcot for the afternoon. We have the 3:30 beverage seminar scheduled and we are thinking we may also return for Illuminations after our dinner at the Flying Fish!
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Oh my gosh!! We also got our Magic Bands today! As soon as I was done checking the boards when I got home, I went into my office and sure enough, our Magic Band package has also arrived!!!! We will be sporting red and green bands!
I also got a really cool D 23 postcard!! I’m pretty sure you are a member as well. It has some very cool things to look at and download!!!
Oh my goodness, your day sounds amazing and this is another day we may just run into you guys!! Congrats on the Magic Bands as well!! We are at MK in the morning but we are headed to Epcot for the afternoon. We have the 3:30 beverage seminar scheduled and we are thinking we may also return for Illuminations after our dinner at the Flying Fish!
We'll have to keep in touch via text so we can connect, especially for Illuminations if possible.
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Oh my gosh!! We also got our Magic Bands today! As soon as I was done checking the boards when I got home, I went into my office and sure enough, our Magic Band package has also arrived!!!! We will be sporting red and green bands!
I also got a really cool D 23 postcard!! I’m pretty sure you are a member as well. It has some very cool things to look at and download!!!
I already have the green Magic Band and it is set out to take as well. I'm going to be looking for that D23 postcard the next few days as I didn't get one today.
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You're certainly organized for your trip! My house is under construction once again and I don't quite know where everything is which should make my October and November trips interesting as far as packing goes. I ordered myself the green magicband for my November trip since it's around the Christmas holiday season! I got a notice yesterday that our magicbands have been shipped. We haven't eaten at The Flying Fish in years so I'm interested in hearing your review on it.
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Almost time. Cam, you are just too organized. We tend to do everything at the last minute and always forget something. Looks like we need to follow your example. Have fun.
I'm so excited for you! We're still 45 days out but it's going by faster! Thanks for sharing the info about sunset seasons, I hadn't read about that. We're definitely going to check it out.
Plans are looking good and only a month away now! You know it's close when the MBs arrive! Glad you'll have some PP meets!
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WOOHOO, congrats on the Magic Bands. We will be getting ours very soon. Looks like another awesome day. I really like the way you have organized your trip.
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Congratulations on your Magic Bands! Another couple days of great plans. You'll definitely want a pair of jeans and a lightweight sweater as the nights can get cool.
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We both chose red since we’ll be getting to see some of the Christmas festivities at WDW. But we’re not sure if we’ll wear them at all. Our last trip I purchased a Tinker Bell Magic Band 2 that I plan on wearing. Back in the summer, Luke learned about a new limited-edition Magic Band 2 that has the 45th anniversary and WDW Railroad on it. He plans to wear that one. I’ll pack the red ones in case we decide we want to wear them for the party or something. 
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