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You are a foodie just as we are!! This is the ULTIMATE foodie experience!! It truly is! The only problem is, once you do it, you will want to go back!!
I will try my best to give it a proper write up this year. Then you can decide if it is worth it or not. To be fair, this year we completely paid for it with Disney rewards and we had plenty due to buying into DVC.
But! After last year, I would have to say we would have done it anyway. Also, last year the entertainment we got was meh, but this year, the Femmes of Rock?!??!!? I simply cannot wait!!!!
I don't know the schedule yet for next year but we will be in WDW over Halloween. If we have a date that is remotely close, we will try to work it in. That's how amazing this event is!!
It is akin to doing Victoria and Albert's on steroids!!
You are probably sorry now that you asked me what I thought but truly that is what I think.
DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow! You've indeed had a great evening. That's exciting about the free Minnie Van service to/from the party. That's worth 1/4 of the party cost right there! I, too, can't wait to hear about your trip.
It really is!! I will try my best to review it thoroughly and honestly, but I can already tell you that last year, we had a blast and the entertainment was nowhere near as good!!
Sounds like you have a great weekend planned, can’t wait to hear what you think of the Nutcracker. How neat that they will pick you up with the Minnie Van, it just adds to the magic of the event.
I expected nothing less from you regarding your opinion of this event! I may do it, but we'll see. Not sure of my dates yet for next year. Prbably in October some time. It's always easy for others to tell you to go for it and spend their money for them! It does look like a lot of fun!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
It sounds like you hit the lottery with all the great things happening for you lately! How great that you are getting the free Minnie Van service for the Party of the Senses.
Wow! You've indeed had a great evening. That's exciting about the free Minnie Van service to/from the party. That's worth 1/4 of the party cost right there! I, too, can't wait to hear about your trip.
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What an awesome pre-trip you're having! That is so cool that they provide free Minnie Van service.
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OMG Tara! It all sounds wonderful! I love that they are transporting you to and from in a Minnie Van!
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Sounds like you have a great weekend planned, can’t wait to hear what you think of the Nutcracker. How neat that they will pick you up with the Minnie Van, it just adds to the magic of the event.
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I expected nothing less from you regarding your opinion of this event! I may do it, but we'll see. Not sure of my dates yet for next year. Prbably in October some time. It's always easy for others to tell you to go for it and spend their money for them! It does look like a lot of fun!
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It sounds like you hit the lottery with all the great things happening for you lately! How great that you are getting the free Minnie Van service for the Party of the Senses.
Thanks, you guys!! It has been a wonderful lead up to the trip for sure!!
A Star Is Born is amazing!!!! Who knew Bradley Cooper could sing and Lady Gaga could act!! What a fabulous movie and I highly recommend it!! It even got two thumbs up from Muffin and he is way more critical than I!!
The weather here is lovely as well!! I do believe fall has finally arrived!!! The trees are gorgeous and the Park this morning with my SIL was so beautiful!!
October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I'm so glad you were able to at the Highway in the Sky back to your plans! I'm really looking forward to hearing about that.
And you have been having a bunch of amazing days leading up to this trip. I'm sure that's a good sign that this is going to be a great trip.
Party for the Senses sounds amazing ...and I'm LOVING all of your poems!
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I, too, can't wait to hear about your trip.
It does look like a lot of fun!
It even got two thumbs up from Muffin and he is way more critical than I!!
...and I'm LOVING all of your poems! 
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