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We woke up about 6am and got ready for the day. We went down to WCC for our breakfast ADR. It sure was yummy!! Rob and I both had the Canyon Skillet.
After breakfast we headed on over to Hollywood Studios...The ride over there wasnt so good. the bus was packed and not one adult got up to give my children a seat - One lady even had a backback taking up a seat. I hate that - I would never do that. But we werent going to let that get us down.
Here is the tree there -
We headed right over to TOT..I finally got over my fear and went on it!! YAY!!
I dont know who was more scared on it...The kids or me I did enjoy it though and the kids were laughing on the way out so it was all good!! The big baby in blue is me
After TOT Josh and I also got to ride RRC for the first time. We LOVED it!! What an awesome ride!!
After we headed over to the Brown Derby for lunch. We had gotten the Fanatsmic Dinner package. Our food there was yummy!! We had the Cobb Salad for an Appy and we both got the Filet of beef, Josh had the Grilled cheese and Sam a hot dog.....I wish I had some more right now!! For dessert Rob had the Banana White Chocolate Toffee Tower. He liked it very much!
I had the warm berry cobbler - It was good too!!
Sam had the Hidden Treasure.
After we headed over to the Lights, Motor, Action show. Loved the Add in of McQueen!!!
After this we head of to the Backlot tour, Toys Story, and a few others. We stopped and got some popcorn in these neat buckets.
We headed over to Fantasmic about 5:45. The show started at 6:30 - This was our first time seeing it and we loved it!! What a great show.
When it was over we had a ADR over at Sci Fi. We stopped to check out the Osborne Lights on the way - OMG what a sight to see!! Amazing!!
At Sci Fi I had the Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins - very good!! For my entree I got the All American Picnic Burger - It looked so gross but tasted oh so good!!! After we were done we went back and watched the lights for awhile then headed back to the WL. Another great day!!
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What a great day at DHS., only six more day until we see Fantasmic for the first time. The Osborne Lights is one of the main reason we love to go during the Holidays.
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After seeing your pictures and watching the video on Facebook, I am thinking we may move our August trip back to November/December so we can see the decorations & lights!
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I love that you are doing your TR live, it's like I'm there with you
LOL I have been staying up very late to get the reports done!!
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Wonderful day at DHS! Love the ride photo! And lunch looked very !
Yes lunch was yummy!!! I laugh everytime I look at the ride photo!!
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After seeing your pictures and watching the video on Facebook, I am thinking we may move our August trip back to November/December so we can see the decorations & lights!
YES!!! I think you should go later - you will LOVE it!!!!
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more please
Coming up soon!!
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Really enjoying your report. I look forward to reading more.
Thanks!!
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What a great day at DHS., only six more day until we see Fantasmic for the first time. The Osborne Lights is one of the main reason we love to go during the Holidays.
You are going to love Fantasmic!! It was great. The Osborne lights were so amazing - I really loved them.
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Lots of yummy food!
Yes - I love to eat
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Looks like a great time at the Studios - and congrats for doing Tower of Terror!
Thanks!! I cant believe I waited so long to go on TOT - I am so glad I finally did it.
Magic Kingdom is our favorite park. We love being able to hop on a boat to get over there and it had the best rides for Josh and Sam.
We had an early ADR over at Crystal Palace with Pooh and Friends.
We had to take the bus over since the boats werent running yet. The bus pulled up just as we were getting to the stop - Great timing!! I love heading into MK early...Nothing like walking down Main street almost alone.
We got seated quickly and had a great server, Vinnie. I love it when waiters go out of their way to make our youngest(Sam he has Autism) son enjoy himself. Vinnie was a great waiter and Sam I think enjoyed this meal more than any other meal ever on all of our trips.
I had some yummy waffles, Eggs, Bacon, Stuffed French Toast - yummy!
After we finished up it was time to hit some rides!! I knew we were going to take it easy today because we were coming back Tuesday night and Thursday so I didnt feel the need to do everything today. It was much more relaxed and to be honest we needed it to be - all of these early ADRs and late nights takes it toll!! We went on all of our favorites and decided to head back over to the WL for a bit to grab some lunch at Roaring Forks and rest up. We had to be back at MK for a 4:00 ADR at LTT.
On the way out I decided to stop in the Main Street Bakery. I had never been in there before. I couldnt decide what to get so I got the Gingerbread cookie with the Castle and the Christmas Tree Cupcake. The cupcake was good but the Tree party was pretty nasty - the green icing tasted wierd .
After our snack we headed back over to WL got some lunch and headed to our room. We watched TV for a bit then got ready to make our way back. Hopped on the boat back and was at LTT right on time. I love the food here (I love food anywhere ). For dinner they have a Thanksgiving Style feast - Turkey, Steak, Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Mac and Cheese - Yummy!! I dont have pics of everything
For dessert we had cherry cobbler with vanilla Ice Cream.
Rob had to take Sam out of there while we were eating because it was a bit too loud for him today there and he was UNHAPPY Josh and I stayed back to finish eating. I have to admit I was rushing to get out - I wasnt sure how Sam was and I was worried. When we finished up we were looking around outside for Rob and Sam - I get a call from Rob - He tells me to take my time because they just hopped on the Steamboat for a ride. LOL Sam was fine and we rushed for no reason...Oh well!! We walked around by the close rides but the lines were very long and it was getting close to the Castle Lighting. I wanted to Claim our spot for the night so we just stayed put and waited for them.
Once they were off we went and found a spot on the curb and figured we would be there until after wishes.
Castle Lighting was at 6:15 - So cool to see the Castle with the lights!!!
Next up was the Parade - Loved it!!
Then Magic,Memories and you - This always amazes me when I see it.
Then last... Wishes!!!
We left MK and made it on the first boat - woo hoo. When we got back to WL rob stayed in the room so Sam could sleep. Josh and I went to do Laundry - fun fun . We decided we were hungry so we went back to roaring forks. Josh had Chicken Nuggets and I had a Bacon Cheeseburger, We also did some shopping in the gift shop..Turned out to be a very expensive Laundry trip .
We had Another great day at Disney!! the weather has been perfect - Not too hot and not cold - we have been fine wearing jeans and Tshirts during the day and throwing on a jacket at night.
Crowds havent been bad except for this afternoon at MK but I expected that since it is the EMH there tonight.....
Tomorrow is AK day!!
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I did enjoy it though and the kids were laughing on the way out so it was all good!! The big baby in blue is me 
For dessert Rob had the Banana White Chocolate Toffee Tower. He liked it very much! 
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). For dinner they have a Thanksgiving Style feast - Turkey, Steak, Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Mac and Cheese - Yummy!! I dont have pics of everything
Josh and I stayed back to finish eating. I have to admit I was rushing to get out - I wasnt sure how Sam was and I was worried. When we finished up we were looking around outside for Rob and Sam - I get a call from Rob - He tells me to take my time because they just hopped on the Steamboat for a ride. LOL Sam was fine and we rushed for no reason...Oh well!! We walked around by the close rides but the lines were very long and it was getting close to the Castle Lighting. I wanted to Claim our spot for the night so we just stayed put and waited for them. 
. We decided we were hungry so we went back to roaring forks. Josh had Chicken Nuggets and I had a Bacon Cheeseburger, We also did some shopping in the gift shop..Turned out to be a very expensive Laundry trip 
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