Thanks to the PCRU, We Get to Go to DLR Too! **COMPLETE 8/21/2010** - Page 3 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Wow! What a great start. You ALL deserve a fantastic trip to where the magic began. Can't wait to read more.
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I'm so happy that they are making progress for Izzy! It sounds like a magical trip planned.
Thx, Amy!
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Wow, talk about quick work Now that is a mom on a quest, get a "yes" and you got the trip booked in a day. I am so excited to have some of Danielle's famous food porn from the other coast.
So trip planned, when do you get to leave????
Tomorrow!
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So glad they are making progress for Izzy! Your trip sounds fabulous!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
I'm so glad Izzy is making progress! You've got some great plans!
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How wonderful that Izzy is participating in research and progressing in her treatment! And Disneyland is quite a nice bonus! Looking forward to hearing more details.
Thx, it has been lon and slow but we take progress any way we can get it!
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Great pics of Izzy and a great list of fab meals. As usual, I will be waiting for the food porn!
Can't wait to read all about this one. Sending ton of for a safe, happy and healthy trip.
Thx, Nala....I hope DLR food porn lives up to WDW! Taking all the pixies you can muster up and send our way!
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It sounds like a wonderful trip Danielle!!! Izzy certainly deserves it after all she has been through. Can't wait to hear more.
Thx, Linda....we are really in full excitement mode now!
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Can't wait to hear more! Wow Club 33...you really scored on that one.
We are very fortunate to know a member who kindly offered us a reservation. It is actually on th night of my 18th wedding anniversary so it will be a great way to celebrate.
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Wow Danielle, so glad to hear Izzy has made great progress. Congrats Izzy! This sounds like it's going to be a fantastic trip. So sorry to hear about all of Izzy's ER Trips Danielle, especially one Christmas Day at WDW.
Thx, Becki...hard to believe we are actually going.
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Sounds like a wonderful trip. I remember when you once asked for a Fairy God mailer for Izzy a few years ago and I happily provided one for her. It's been my pleasure to hear all about your family and your WDW adventures. Can't wait for the next installment, West Coast version!
Thx, Barb....I remember the FGM for Izzy's 5th bday celebration!
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Wow! What a great start. You ALL deserve a fantastic trip to where the magic began. Can't wait to read more.
Couldn't agree with you more....can't wait to see where Walt really had his hands involved!
danielle
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I am so excited for you! It sounds like you have some great plans. I love DLR we will only miss you by a couple weeks. I am still working on my next update to my TR that includes Steakhouse 55. If you want to PM me I can give you a quick run down of what we liked and what we did not.
I can't wait to hear about Napa Rose and Club 33. We really want to try NR but the boys need to be a little older to handle that long of a meal.
Congrats to Izzy on the hard work and commitment to hang in there and "teach" her body to handle her allergy safely! You must be a proud mommy!!
Have a safe. And magical trip Danielle! Happy Anniversary to you & Paul! Hope your meal at Club 33 on your Anniversary and wonderful day at DLR is everything and more on your Anniversary! Can't wait to hear all about your trip when you return.
I just finished reading your WDW report and when I read that you were doing a do over trip for Izzy and letting her be the key planner my first thought was, "Oh, I hope there will be a trip report for that" and then voila-there was a link to your current report! I can't wait to hear about Izzy's plans for your family.
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