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I am so far behind on TRs, but I'm diving back in and have spent the last hour catching up on yours I am so glad for you that the last part of your trip was better than the start. Thank you so much for sharing it all with us! Looking forward to news of your next trip!
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Glad you decided on the solo trip for next May. You'll be able to tour without worrying about everyone else having a good time! If you're not already reading zacksmom's current TR "Can I Play on Your I Phone?", do so-- loaded with tips for getting the most out of SWW!
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I second that! She also recommends 'liking' Disney's Star Wars Weekends on Facebook for tips as it gets closer.
Yep - I had all my info for getting the most out of SWW, but all that info doesn't do any good when you're touring with other people who aren't excited about following the plan as you are! <Or get motion-sickness first thing in the morning...gumble, grumble> That's why doing a solo weekend will allow me to do all the things I want to do without worrying about my family's wants and needs.
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I started reading your report last night, went to bed because my eyes hurt, and got up to finish reading it. You wrote it out in such a way that I didn't want to stop reading it!
I'm sorry to hear about the drama that happened, with timing and illness. It is so hard to handle things getting all messed up when we've worked so hard to plan everything 'just so'.
I think the idea of going by yourself is a great one. My husband and I attend Dragon*Con in Atlanta each year, and for some reason I keep putting what he wants to do ahead of what I want to do/who I want to meet. I've decided that's not happening this year!
(Have you ever been? Most of the 501st goes each year, and there are always at least a couple of Star Wars related guests along with a huge Star Wars track. Peter Mayhew is usually there, but I don't see him on the list right now. Forgive me if you have been, just sharing info in case you haven't!)
Thank you!
You know, Dragon-Con is one of those events I always look at and drool over but never actually make the time to go to. I've still got time this year...hmmm...maybe I should think about a weekend in Atlanta this September! I'll let you know if I can arrange it and if you all are there, maybe we can say hi.
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You know, Dragon-Con is one of those events I always look at and drool over but never actually make the time to go to. I've still got time this year...hmmm...maybe I should think about a weekend in Atlanta this September! I'll let you know if I can arrange it and if you all are there, maybe we can say hi.
Unless something huge happens (like Katrina in '05), we're there every year! We have eternal badges (which were $500 back in '00 and are $1000+ now) so we're paid for, just have to pay for our hotel each year.
If you come, definitely let me know. I can help a newbie out and we could say hi!
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Cathy, I spent the last few days reading your entire TR. Sorry there were a few rough patches, but reading through it almost all at once, it seemed like a pretty fun trip! Glad you'll be able to go back next year and do all the Star Wars geeky stuff you want! Thanks for sharing (and by the way, I'm going to try that Vita Motion spray for my nephew).
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Thank you for writing such a great TR! It helps to hear about other people's bad trips. Ours was December of 2009. We went for Christmas week and it was just WAY too busy. We won't do that again.
Although this trip wasn't all that you hoped for, that last full day seemed wonderful. I hope that is the memory that sticks for this trip!
Good luck planning for the future trips!
I'm sorry your Christmas trip wasn't as magical as you'd hoped for. We don't do crowds well, either - which is probably one of the reasons we'll never get to see Disney at Christmas. Hope from here on out, every one of your trips is perfect in every way!
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Loved reading this TR, thanks so much for sharing, especially your Jedi quotes, they were fantastic! Can't wait to hear about your next adventure!
Thanks for reading along. Finding those Jedi quotes was one of the best parts of writing it.
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I am so far behind on TRs, but I'm diving back in and have spent the last hour catching up on yours I am so glad for you that the last part of your trip was better than the start. Thank you so much for sharing it all with us! Looking forward to news of your next trip!
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Cathy - thank you for writing this report and sharing it with all of us!!!
Thanks for sticking with me though it all!
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Cathy, I spent the last few days reading your entire TR. Sorry there were a few rough patches, but reading through it almost all at once, it seemed like a pretty fun trip! Glad you'll be able to go back next year and do all the Star Wars geeky stuff you want! Thanks for sharing (and by the way, I'm going to try that Vita Motion spray for my nephew).
Thank you! Definitely give that VitaMotion-S spray a chance! Someone we know even used it during a bout with stomach flu - so it's great to keep on hand for everything. Let us know how it works for your nephew.
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Thanks for sharing your trip with us Cathy! I have to say that your honesty was so refreshing, because most all of us can relate to what you were going through. When I read through TR's where everything was perfect and pixie dusted the whole time I wonder what is wrong with my family (and also if they are exagerating a bit .) I haven't had one single perfect trip, yet all of them were special and had many magical moments as your trip did. I'm happy that writing this TR has helped you to see that!!
I also want to add that even though your DD's are growing up I'll bet they continue to love visiting WDW. I know that mine although they are way past the princess stage can't wait to go back this summer and are just as excited as they were when they were little! (I'll bet they even visit a princess or two!!)
I can't wait to see the plans for your next trip unfold, happy planning!
Thanks for sharing your trip with us Cathy! I have to say that your honesty was so refreshing, because most all of us can relate to what you were going through. When I read through TR's where everything was perfect and pixie dusted the whole time I wonder what is wrong with my family (and also if they are exagerating a bit .) I haven't had one single perfect trip, yet all of them were special and had many magical moments as your trip did. I'm happy that writing this TR has helped you to see that!!
I also want to add that even though your DD's are growing up I'll bet they continue to love visiting WDW. I know that mine although they are way past the princess stage can't wait to go back this summer and are just as excited as they were when they were little! (I'll bet they even visit a princess or two!!)
I can't wait to see the plans for your next trip unfold, happy planning!
Thanks Lisa! That's exactly the way I feel sometimes .
And just so you know, I always look at you and your girls and think, "It won't be long before Kelley and Cory are that age..." You are such a close and loving family and I hope my girls will be the same way when they hit their teen years. And I hope they'll still want to visit WDW with me just like yours do.
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I hope my girls will be the same way when they hit their teen years. And I hope they'll still want to visit WDW with me just like yours do.
My girls are closer now that Ashley has gone to college and they don't see each other every day. They did plenty of fighting through the years. They have night and day personalities, so it has often been a struggle keeping the peace! I'm sure if your girls are having struggles they'll get past it too.
Just getting caught up Cathy! Sorry about missing the characters at Rafiki's! It looks like you guys had a great day at Epcot, and a great anniverary dinner at YS! And great pictures from your breakfast at 'Ohana! Thanks so much for taking us along on your trip. I know it wasn't as magical as you had hoped, but I hope writing it all done and sharing it with us shows us you did have lots of magic sprinkled in amongst the downpoints! Great job!
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I am so glad for you that the last part of your trip was better than the start. Thank you so much for sharing it all with us! Looking forward to news of your next trip!
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<Or get motion-sickness first thing in the morning...gumble, grumble> That's why doing a solo weekend will allow me to do all the things I want to do without worrying about my family's wants and needs.
I've still got time this year...hmmm...maybe I should think about a weekend in Atlanta this September! I'll let you know if I can arrange it and if you all are there, maybe we can say hi. 
and we could say hi!
Thanks for sharing (and by the way, I'm going to try that Vita Motion spray for my nephew).
Can't wait to hear about your next adventure!
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And great pictures from your breakfast at 'Ohana! Thanks so much for taking us along on your trip. I know it wasn't as magical as you had hoped, but I hope writing it all done and sharing it with us shows us you did have lots of magic sprinkled in amongst the downpoints! Great job! 
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