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I give all the credit to Steve and the book; I'm hopeless at finding them if I don't have help! In fact, for those unfamiliar with the book, there are two sections: one with clues and one with additional hints. I almost always need the hints!
One year, we happened to be stopped in the PP line right next to the HM, and DD(4 at the time) spotted it ("Hey, Mommy, that looks just like Mickey's head!") We take a picture of it every time!
One of my favorite memories of WDW as a child is eating at Pinocchio's and watching the boats go by. We've continued the tradition, and both DDs list it as their favorite MK restaurant!
Ok it took me a couple of days (darn life interuptions!) but I finally read through the entire TR so far. First, it is really cool that you were able to take a solo trip. I am now thinking about one. However, mine will have to wait a few years, but it is something to look forward to.
I am loving all the HMs you are finding. I remember spotting a few of them myself when my DD and I went to WDW in 2007, so this is bringing back memories and reminding of what to hunt for when we go in a few days.
I'm glad you were able to have such a great time despite all the rain.
Beth, I noticed that you will be going with your youngest. I hope you are still planning to be there in January for the marathon. I see it still in your sig. I was hoping to run into you and your family. It would be great to meet other PPers.
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Me and the family Magic Kingdom New Years Eve December 29, 2009-January 9th, 2010
Beth, I noticed that you will be going with your youngest. I hope you are still planning to be there in January for the marathon. I see it still in your sig. I was hoping to run into you and your family. It would be great to meet other PPers.
Yes! We are going to try to get the best use out of our APs, so I'm taking my DD4 for a couple of days in December, and going back three weeks later to run the half marathon! I can hardly believe it myself, but DH wanted me to see the Christmas decorations and I wanted to take someone along to share it with.
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Liberty Square was next on my agenda. I was on the hunt for a HM outside the HM! It's on the merch cart outside the Haunted Mansion exit: Clue 95, page 33-34
I headed back over to Ye Old Christmas Shoppe. This is outside at the Christmas Shoppe. "Kepple" is the name of Walt's grandfather!
A nod to "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad"
Another crooked photo...
Clue 96, page 34
I had never taken a ride on the riverboat, and although it was really hot out, I decided that it would be worth it if I could get some great shots from the top deck!
I hope you enjoyed the Liberty Belle. You got some great shots! We haven't done it in years...may have to put it on the list for this trip! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait for more!
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Did you see the line of people for Haunted Mansion?? Holy cow!! I took alot of the same photos from the Liberty Belle too!! It's such a nice ride. I love the HM in the logs, or rather the multiple HM's!!!!
How awesome that you're going to see some Christmas stuff in a few weeks.
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Great shots from LB. I have never got to ride it. It was on my list of must do's but it was down for refurb. It was supposed to open on Sept 19 (the day we arrived), but it got pushed back a lot farther. We could smell the paint and the varnish when we walked past.
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