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I am questioning my Sunday.. I have only 1 sit-down to use & Kouzzina sounds fun, Because it's new.. I have been to Crystal Palace for breakfast before & would rather use the "credit" for dinner..
HELP! Must decide..
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Ok, I'm off to tweak my plans. I'll be at AK on Thursday the 10th. If anyone wants to meet up, let me know. My biggies are KS, FOTLK, Nemo, and I want to catch DeVine. Lunch at FlameTree is a must for me.
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I don't think I will arrive early enough for lunch, But if I do I will head to Flame Tree too.......
I would love to join you at Flame tree for lunch.. can I join you all??
I would love to join you at Flame tree for lunch.. can I join you all??
You sure can. When it gets closer we'll exchange cell numbers and/or decide on a time to meet. Sound good?
Are you going to MVMCP on Friday night? There are quite a few attending then and we'll all meet for fireworks and parade.
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Oct '99: CSR ~ May '02: CR ~ Nov '04: SOG ~ May '06: SOG ~ Dec '07: Solo @ Pop ~ May '08: Pop w/friends ~ Oct '08: SOG ~ Dec '09: Pop w/LeAnn ~ Sept '10: Solo @ Pop ~ Spring '11: AKL ~ Jan '12: Pop for 1/2 Marathon ~ Sept '12: 1st trip for DL 1/2 Marathon? ~ Feb '13: Pop w/pals? ~ Mar '13: Tokyo Disney w/PP's?
I decided to tweak and repost my plans so I could add all of the links. , I know that I'm OCD but I like it all in one place and easy to find. I'd really like to make a generic schedule with links forALL of the options that have been posted so far but figure that it would get deleted.
So here's the low down on my plans with links but subject to changes:
Monday 12/7: travel day & DTD
Lunch: Everything Pop
Dinner: Earl of Sandwich
Evening: View Illuminations & Wishes from 4th floor 50's at Pop
Tuesday 12/8: Epcot ~ 8a-9:30p(hours based on 2008)
Lunch: Kringla Bakeri
Dinner: Boulangerie Patisserie
Evening: (Owners Locker Wine meet) followed by Illuminations
Wednesday 12/9: MK ~ 9a-8p(hours based on 2008)
Lunch: snacks around MK
Dinner: Boma
Evening: MK for Spectro
Thursday 12/10: AK ~ 9a-7p(hours based on 2008)
Lunch: FlameTree ~ several of us may meet up for lunch. Let me know if you want to join in.
Dinner: Pop or BC Marketplace or open for options
Evening: JellyRolls Meet ? If not, then Epcot
Saturday 12/12: PP park of the day: Epcot ~ 9a-9:30p(hours based on 2008)
Morning: Give Kids the World - volunteer opportunity
Lunch: Epcot's World Showcase
Dinner: http://www.passporterboards.com/foru...gathering.html
Evening: Osborne Lights (but will miss Wendy's meet) and a private event at DHS
Sunday 12/13: PP park of the day:AK ~ 9a-7p followed by DHS ~ 9a-11p(hours based on 2008)
Lunch: Pizzafari or Yak Yeti CS
Dinner: Boardwalk area
Evening: PP Osborne Light Meet
Monday 12/14: Resort Hop
Breakfast: http://www.passporterboards.com/foru...home-meet.html
Snack: Beaches & Cream To-Go
Dinner: Cookes of Dublin in DTD or ?
Evening: Wishes and Illuminations from Pop .......and pack
Tuesday 12/15: Travel home to see my hubby and puppies
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Sunday 12/13 I am still trying to decide what to do for dinner......... DHS, Boardwalk area or EPCOT Help me!!!!!!!!!!!
I think since that's the night for DHS (99% sure on that) then I'd choose something in DHS or Boardwalk area. I'd also hold off (like you haven't heard that before ) until everyone starts making plans for that night. You may find a group that wants to go to Hollywood Brown Derby , Sci Fi, or PrimeTime. I think it'll all come together very soon - I hope.
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Oct '99: CSR ~ May '02: CR ~ Nov '04: SOG ~ May '06: SOG ~ Dec '07: Solo @ Pop ~ May '08: Pop w/friends ~ Oct '08: SOG ~ Dec '09: Pop w/LeAnn ~ Sept '10: Solo @ Pop ~ Spring '11: AKL ~ Jan '12: Pop for 1/2 Marathon ~ Sept '12: 1st trip for DL 1/2 Marathon? ~ Feb '13: Pop w/pals? ~ Mar '13: Tokyo Disney w/PP's?
Links for events that need to be put on the tenative schedule need only be PM'd by the OP to myself (or Don - duck addict - while I'm away - starting, well, today as I'm getting ready to pack my laptop). You can send the links to any Backyard or MouseFest Corner Guide, but Don knows the Gathering and the schedule like the back of his hand, so he'll be the go-to-guy while I'm gone.
I think since that's the night for DHS (99% sure on that) then I'd choose something in DHS or Boardwalk area. I'd also hold off (like you haven't heard that before ) until everyone starts making plans for that night. You may find a group that wants to go to Hollywood Brown Derby , Sci Fi, or PrimeTime. I think it'll all come together very soon - I hope.
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December 5th- Dinner with Don at T-Rex
December 12th- Tea at the Grand Floridian with PP Friends
December 13th- Hoping to join Ohtoodle's and Minnielor at Tusker House for Breakfast
December 14th- Breakfast at Chef Mickey's with PP Friends
Unless I get a job by then and can't make it due to work schedule that is what I have planned.
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I think since that's the night for DHS (99% sure on that) then I'd choose something in DHS or Boardwalk area. I'd also hold off (like you haven't heard that before ) until everyone starts making plans for that night. You may find a group that wants to go to Hollywood Brown Derby , Sci Fi, or PrimeTime. I think it'll all come together very soon - I hope.
i really wanted to do brown derby again! but scifi with a bunch of ppers would be fun!
edited to add oops i forgot that im booked for prime time with don but im sure anyone(Deb?) could join us as more the merrier at that place(evil laughter)
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I really didn't care for Prime time's food when I ate there last December..
I am also looking at Big River Grille, Mama Melrose, and
Hollywood and Vine
We will be a rowdy group at '50's though Deb...LOL
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