The Great Disney Do-Over—PTR for Aug 2010 - UPDATED 8/2 - Page 26 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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You're better than me - I'm happy we're all dressed, let alone coordinated Seriously though, glad you're on your way to getting everything together. As for the humidity, I'm with you! I hate it, and my hair hates it more (think Monica on Friends when they were in Barbados) I had newly cut bangs last year which I straighten every day since I have naturally curly hair. Umm, yeah, not so straight when there's a 100% humidity!!! I have to laugh when I look at pictures and they're flipping out every which way
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You will LOVE Tokoyo Dinning, I promise you. We had one of the best meals from our trip there last year ( Ohana being the other). We both got bento boxes and couldn't have been happier with the service, our table, the scenery and most of all the food!! We did pay OOP for some extra sushi as an app though.
My reason for choosing Tokoyo over Teppan Edo is I feel like you can get great hibachi just about anywhere these days, and as much as I do love "the show" they put on, I just wanted something a little more different.
Good luck with the packing!!!
Thanks for the Tokyo feedback. The sushi is what sold me on it (for the grown ups at least!) Here in MN, we do not often get sushi. The kids can get chicken nuggets anywhere!
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Glad you've gotten the kids' clothes together! And sending for surviving the heat!
Thanks!
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You're better than me - I'm happy we're all dressed, let alone coordinated Seriously though, glad you're on your way to getting everything together. As for the humidity, I'm with you! I hate it, and my hair hates it more (think Monica on Friends when they were in Barbados) I had newly cut bangs last year which I straighten every day since I have naturally curly hair. Umm, yeah, not so straight when there's a 100% humidity!!! I have to laugh when I look at pictures and they're flipping out every which way
My hair is naturally wavy/curly/frizzy (Not sure what it is exactly...My youngest has beautiful bouncy curls and I hope they do not grow into my mess...)--I used to straighten it, but gave up on that a couple years ago. In the humidity (or when I sweat!) it is a losing battle anyway. LOL!
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Lots of pixie dust to ward off the humidity for you.
I have to admit I am always worried about DS clothes but never thought about coordinating for pictures. Hmm something I am going to have to think about with it just being me and DH. Then again we might just avoid the camera altogether.
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What great interaction with the CM regarding your room, hopefully you will not have any "major" issues but it is great to know that you will be in the perfect spot in case it does. I felt the same way last August, I was so fearful about the heat, I have to say it was hot and humid but maybe just being in our happy place (and some frequent AC) made it all worth the heat.
What great interaction with the CM regarding your room, hopefully you will not have any "major" issues but it is great to know that you will be in the perfect spot in case it does. I felt the same way last August, I was so fearful about the heat, I have to say it was hot and humid but maybe just being in our happy place (and some frequent AC) made it all worth the heat.
Hopefully the Disney magic will make me immune to the humidity!
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Just thought I'd stop by and do a 4 day dance with you!
On the subject of this trip getting a "blessing from above...," I made another connection...
Today DH and I have been married 13 years. We are leaving for WDW on the 13th. Maybe another sign?
With 4 days left, I am already having trouble sleeping. Last night I could not fall asleep until after midnight, and then I woke about 4am and could not go back to sleep. Hoping I sleep better the next few days--otherwise I will be exhausted before our vacay even begins!!!
Poor girl - you gotta get your rest! You're not alone; we're still a month away and even I am lying awake at night, turning things over in my head, re-doing plans, coming up with new scenarios "But what if we do this instead...?" Arrgghhh!!
Poor girl - you gotta get your rest! You're not alone; we're still a month away and even I am lying awake at night, turning things over in my head, re-doing plans, coming up with new scenarios "But what if we do this instead...?" Arrgghhh!!
I hear ya!!! Sometimes, I do not have to wonder how my DD got some of her "issues"
I see we are going to be at WDW at the same time. After being there in June, I know what we're in for heat-wise (and of course, not looking forward to it but resigned to it). I'm now freaking out that maybe it's going to rain the entire time. I'm watching the hurricane/tropical storm website and it looks like rain there the next couple of days. I just hope no new storms crop up before we get there! My kids love to swim and those mid-day swim breaks really help us cope with the heat.
For those with curly hair, can I trade? Mine's stick straight and in the humidity has no body, shape or style, despite looking perfect when I leave the room. Within about 10 minutes it's a wet noodle. Yuck!
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I understand exactly what you mean! I hate the way I look in ponytails and seriously tried to sit out of a lot of pictures this past July as my hair was seriously acting up. As for coordinating, I tried to do this at first, but after I while it was too much work and I just gave up.
Don't stress yourself out. Just go with the flow and have a great time to make up for your last trip. Can't wait to hear all about it. I am so excited for you.
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Seriously though, glad you're on your way to getting everything together. As for the humidity, I'm with you! I hate it, and my hair hates it more (think Monica on Friends when they were in Barbados) I had newly cut bangs last year which I straighten every day since I have naturally curly hair. Umm, yeah, not so straight when there's a 100% humidity!!! I have to laugh when I look at pictures and they're flipping out every which way 
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