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I don’t think we bought too much, basically we were just browsing. The boys bought a few cars and some little Star Wars figurines.
This train is inside the store. Aidan could've watched it for hours if I let him.
I took this picture for DH who loves Peter Pan. Don't tell him I told you.
Next we browsed around Team Mickey. By now we were all getting hungry and crabby.
Aidan in need of food and a nap.
Time for Earl of Sandwich.
This was our first time at EOS and we almost left when we saw how long the line was. However, after looking at the menu, we decided to stick it out.
It was a really long line, but it moved much quicker than I expected.
I waited in line alone while DH and the boys looked for an empty table.
While I was patiently waiting in line, this couple came out of nowhere and just cut in line . I really wanted to say something, but I didn’t want to start any problems. However, the lady in front of me did confront them, so I decided to back her up. It was the right thing to do.
So we explained that the line was behind us, but they just ignored us. The nerve! I can’t believe some people.
At that point, we decided it wasn’t worth it and just let it go.
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I liked your update! I have yet to go to DTD! We were going to in Dec. be we ended up dpending more time in Epcot. Next time for sure. I see DH is still sporting the Indian Jones hat! Very .
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EOS was everything we had hoped it would be. We ended up splitting two sandwiches because they were big. We got one plain turkey and cheese sandwich for the kids and DH and I split The All American roast turkey, buttermilk ranch, cranberries, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and buttermilk Ranch.
Jared enjoying his sandwich. Sorry, I forgot to take pics of the food. Next time.
We will definitely eat at EOS on our next trip.
After lunch we went to World of Disney. Now we were ready for some serious shopping.
The boys letting Stitch "spit" on them outside WOD.
I don’t remember everything we bought at WOD, but I know we bought a photo album and pins. Also, this is when I first laid eyes on my Alice in Wonderland Teapot and it was love at first sight.
I didn’t buy it because I thought we would go back to DTD, but we never did. No worries though, I ordered it as soon as we returned home. It is my favorite souvenir ever and everyone knows not to even look at it, lol. Living in a house full of boys, nothing seems to last very long, but I’m determined to protect my teapot.
We hung out at WOD for a while and a CM came up to Jared and sprinkled him with pixie dust. It’s little things like this that make Disney so magical. Jared was so happy.
Another blurry picture. Jared gets sprinkled with pixie dust.
He tried to sprinkle his Dad with pixie dust, but DH hates glitter. Well he's actually afraid of it since he thinks it will get in his eyes and blind him. Oh no I revealed another secret, I hope he never reads this trip report.
We tried on some hats and took some more pictures before leaving the store.
This one is in honor of my birthday which we would be celebrating at Disney. I really hate this pic, but I figured it is only fair to post it considering I'm about to post this one of DH:
I couldn't help myself.
By the time we left the store, Aidan had fallen asleep in his stroller.
More pictures taken after we left the store:
Our nickname for DH is Sleeping Beauty. The man could definitely take a nap standing up.
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Great updates! We were going to eat at Earl of Sandwich on our DTD day, but Jay got tired of shopping and took Joshua back to the room. Maybe next time!
Hey great TR just read it from start to finish(well not exactly finish) and loved it. Sick today so just chilaxin on the computer. Thanks for the entertainment.
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I liked your update! I have yet to go to DTD! We were going to in Dec. be we ended up dpending more time in Epcot. Next time for sure. I see DH is still sporting the Indian Jones hat! Very .
Thanks! I love DTD (shopping!!!!). You should definitely check it out. Yes, DH still loves his hat. After I showed him your comment the other day, he wanted to wear it to the supermarket, lol. I quickly talked him out of that.
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Great updates Liz!! More please!!
Thanks. I plan to update either today or tomorrow. Notice I said "plan to".
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Loving the pics - even the blurry ones. Thanks for the update - looking forward to more...
Thanks. I can't wait to actually take good pictures with my new camera.
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Just started reading your TR today! Love all the pictures.
Thanks for reading. I'm glad you found me. Glad I'm not boring everyone with all my pictures.
Great TR. Love the hat pix. Looks like TS Fay has some MORE to give you guys. Bring on more updates.
Thanks for coming back. Yes, TS Fay definitely planned on sticking around, but we didn't let her stop us.
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Great updates! We were going to eat at Earl of Sandwich on our DTD day, but Jay got tired of shopping and took Joshua back to the room. Maybe next time!
Sorry you didn't get to eat at EOS. We will definitely be back in July. Thanks for sticking around and reading my TR. I'm actually going back to read yours again since you were there around the same time will be going this year.
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Hey great TR just read it from start to finish(well not exactly finish) and loved it. Sick today so just chilaxin on the computer. Thanks for the entertainment.
Thanks for reading. Glad you are enjoying it. I promise to finish it even if it takes longer than expected. Hope you are feeling better.
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great update
I am with you until the end
great day at dtd
great pics - even the blurry ones
hurry back with more please
Thanks for the encouragement. It's good to know that people are still reading. Be back soon (hopefully).
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No worries though, I ordered it as soon as we returned home. It is my favorite souvenir ever and everyone knows not to even look at it, lol. Living in a house full of boys, nothing seems to last very long, but I’m determined to protect my teapot. 
) and loved it. Sick today so just chilaxin on the computer. Thanks for the entertainment.
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