The Third Time’s the Charm! Fourth (Third) Annual Mom and Me Trip--Updated twice on 10/21--now COMPLETE - Page 32 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Sounds like you and your Mom had a wonderful time and what a great trip report. Thanks so much for all the detail and the great (food!) pictures.
My husband and I were at Disney World the same time as you and your DM. In fact, I think on the morning of Sunday, 9/28, we were in line with you for TSM.
You and your Mom sure have a good time together. Although I traveled to Disney World many times with my Mom, my sister and my son, we never had a "mother-daughter only" trip. Sadly, it will never be.
Thanks again for bringing many good memories of our visit back with your trip report.
Forgot to say that your pictures of BWI are absolutely beautiful. It looks so peaceful.
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I have loved going on your trip with you and your lovely mom. My DD and I have a wonderful relationship, too, and that's saying something since she is a teenager! We are planning our first mother/daughter trip next September. I'm glad to see that you enjoy traveling with your mom. It makes me happy.
Great TR! The virgin drink looked yummy good, as did your Italian pastries. Oh my gosh! I have to try those one day. Thanks for sharing!
Awwwww... man! Just rub it in about finishing ANOTHER trip report when I haven't even seen what page my June one is on now. Harrrrrumph!
It was all fabu and I'm so jealous that you have your mom to spoil and enjoy. Sniff!!
But, I have to comment on this pic of the Voices of Liberty:
Are they TRYING to be all anachronistic with these costumes?! I'm mean, SERIOUSLY! There are three Victorians, one Regency and one... <<gasp>> Charles II dresses out there. It's making my eyes bleeeeeeeed! (And don't even get me started on the Hello Dolly costume on Mr. Peach Coat -- oy! Those SHOES!)
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Now this was just plain fun. You make me want to kidnap Junebug for a little mommy/daughter time of my own.
I loved your parting photos of the BoardWalk. I really love that place - - just the feel of it and its proximity to the parks. I don't know why I always forget about it! Maybe it just lives in the shadow of the Beach Club! Oh, does that mean that the BoardWalk is a Jan?
I am so glad that you got one more cream puff for the road! I knew I could count on you!
I can't wait for your next one to start - - although I am highly, highly jealous (yes, that would the -2 part)!
Thanks for taking me a long on your trip! U and ur mom are 2 cute for words! I am very glad you have a wonderful trip and a trip to europe with your DM next year sounds amazing!
Well, I could comment on everything, but I won't bore everyone with that. . . . . . Mable is just too cute for words (you too, but that goes without saying ) This TR has officially convinced me to plan our next trip during FWF. Would you believe I was there the first year it started??? Of course I wasn't old enough to drink then . . . . Anyway, great TR - looking forward to the West Coast PTR . . . . .
Sharon I just want to tell you that your mom is great! And you guys look so much alike! I have a feeling you not only get your smile and beautiful looks from your mom, but your sense of humor too!
I thoroughly enjoy reading your trip reports. They always make me laugh!
I am glad your mom enjoys some rides - especially Soarin' - as that is my favortie!
Thanks for taking us along on your mother/daughter trip!
Congrats on becoming a DVC members to both you and your mom.
And congrats on your European trip next year! How exciting!
Ok - until the next time......oh, which will be very, very soon!
Thanks, Ann.
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Once again great wrap up. The Boardwalk sounds fabulous...it has definitely risen to the top of my list (between you and Mel's TR's I am in love with the resort). I so enjoy hearing about trips with your mom...I can actually see (and I am hoping) that my girls will enjoy traveling with me to Disney even when they are "big girls" .
We both really enjoyed the Boardwalk, and I really love the Epcot resort area in general.
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Awwww.....Sharon!! You just TOTALLY made my night!
DM thought it was a wonderful story (and of course I did too!)
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My husband and I were at Disney World the same time as you and your DM. In fact, I think on the morning of Sunday, 9/28, we were in line with you for TSM.
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I have loved going on your trip with you and your lovely mom. My DD and I have a wonderful relationship, too, and that's saying something since she is a teenager! We are planning our first mother/daughter trip next September. I'm glad to see that you enjoy traveling with your mom. It makes me happy.
DM and I have always been close, even when I was a teen, so I'm sure that's a sign of things to come.
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Awwwww... man! Just rub it in about finishing ANOTHER trip report when I haven't even seen what page my June one is on now. Harrrrrumph!
Are you talking about the one that was last updated AUGUST 13? I can't remember it was so long ago.
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It was all fabu and I'm so jealous that you have your mom to spoil and enjoy. Sniff!!
I'll be happy to share her with you! She deserves all the spoiling she can get. Now I'm all verklempt.
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But, I have to comment on this pic of the Voices of Liberty:
Are they TRYING to be all anachronistic with these costumes?! I'm mean, SERIOUSLY! There are three Victorians, one Regency and one... <<gasp>> Charles II dresses out there. It's making my eyes bleeeeeeeed! (And don't even get me started on the Hello Dolly costume on Mr. Peach Coat -- oy! Those SHOES!)
Thank you for being you, Eileen! And I have to admit even I thought Mr. Hello Dolly seemed out of place.
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I am very flattered Princess Sharon . . . does your TR have something to do with Margaritas?
Well, I'm sure I'll consume one or two, but it's http://www.passporterboards.com/foru...sney-trip.html Not that the link to it is a hint or anything. I'm not actually going to be shameless enough to say Please check out the PTR or anything.
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Well, I could comment on everything, but I won't bore everyone with that. . . . . . Mable is just too cute for words (you too, but that goes without saying ) This TR has officially convinced me to plan our next trip during FWF. Would you believe I was there the first year it started??? Of course I wasn't old enough to drink then . . . . Anyway, great TR - looking forward to the West Coast PTR . . . . .
You MUST go during the F&WF at least once, Amanda.
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Great TR Sharon!! I hope my daughter and I have as much fun on our mother/daughter trip when we're both grown-ups..... oh wait..... we are both grown-ups!! NAH! Doesn't count yet! She's still a teenager, so I get to still be SIX!
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Anyway, great TR - looking forward to the West Coast PTR . . . . .
Danny and I at Epcot 8/14/08
Thank you for being you, Eileen! And I have to admit even I thought Mr. Hello Dolly seemed out of place.
I'm not actually going to be shameless enough to say Please check out the PTR or anything. 
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