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Ahh liberty Square my favourite part of all the Disney parks for some reason. How lovely to see Fantasyland finished. The last 3 times I have been has been to construction.
That was our feeling too - it was like "oh finally it's all done..."
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I get Marks remark about the security agencies however, I'm afraid my wee life is far too uninteresting for them. I'd be more concerned about clever thieves.
Love your ticker... Doing something fun next weekend?
Maybe.... see my countdown ticker! Looking forward to it!
Thanks for all the pictures of Mine Train. It really looks fun! They did such a wonderful job with the theming!
But it's clear that a FP+ is the only way to ride. I would not wait in that line!
Thanks for all the pictures of Mine Train. It really looks fun! They did such a wonderful job with the theming!
But it's clear that a FP+ is the only way to ride. I would not wait in that line!
I'd agree with that - the only other way to ride it may be if you can get there early enough at opening.
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Glad you two enjoyed the Mine Train! It was a hit with us as well! It's funny though - the first time we rode it, it felt very snug and the ride even seemed a bit jerky to me.... but the second time we rode, the seating felt comfortable and the ride seemed really smooth.... So, I don't know if certain seats have more room than others or it was just my imagination....
Still enjoying your stroll around the park with your photos.
So happy you guys were brave enough to ride Seven Dwarves! It's pretty fun, and not too scary - despite your photo! I've only been on twice, but I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to stop the way you described it stopping.... Well, you got a longer ride than normal anyway!
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So there's all the people, in line for the Mine Train. Glad you enjoyed the ride! I love how they added the photo to the ride as when I went in June they still didn't have that.
I was quite impressed with the fact that the system recognizes when you're on the ride and adds it to your account. I remember looking at the CM like this when she explained it to me a couple of times. She must've thought I was slow.
Glad you tried the Mine Train! I wish I could've gone a second time as I know I missed so many details. I was trying to take pictures (which were all too blurry in the end) and if I could go back in time I would have just been in the moment.
Still amazed at how many of your pictures are devoid of people!
More fun times in the MK! Too bad the SB line for HM was a bit longer than you wanted and had to skip it! Cool photos with Chip and Dale! I hope Mark wasn't getting jealous with your interaction with them! Glad you got to enjoy SDMT. Some nice photos from the ride, but I'd be afraid of dropping my camera with a fast moving ride like that!
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Glad you two enjoyed the Mine Train! It was a hit with us as well! It's funny though - the first time we rode it, it felt very snug and the ride even seemed a bit jerky to me.... but the second time we rode, the seating felt comfortable and the ride seemed really smooth.... So, I don't know if certain seats have more room than others or it was just my imagination....
It's possible. We did do it a second time, but at this stage, I won't spoil it by giving details of our reactions to it.
Still enjoying your stroll around the park with your photos.
So happy you guys were brave enough to ride Seven Dwarves! It's pretty fun, and not too scary - despite your photo!
In fairness, we were both enjoying it, but the photo doesn't really show that...
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I've only been on twice, but I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to stop the way you described it stopping.... Well, you got a longer ride than normal anyway!
So there's all the people, in line for the Mine Train. Glad you enjoyed the ride! I love how they added the photo to the ride as when I went in June they still didn't have that.
I was quite impressed with the fact that the system recognizes when you're on the ride and adds it to your account. I remember looking at the CM like this when she explained it to me a couple of times. She must've thought I was slow.
I guess they get used to the technology, but to me, it's still like "really?"
Glad you tried the Mine Train! I wish I could've gone a second time as I know I missed so many details. I was trying to take pictures (which were all too blurry in the end) and if I could go back in time I would have just been in the moment.
Still amazed at how many of your pictures are devoid of people!
More fun times in the MK! Too bad the SB line for HM was a bit longer than you wanted and had to skip it! Cool photos with Chip and Dale! I hope Mark wasn't getting jealous with your interaction with them!
I think he's got used to it by now, the amount of characters who've tried to run off with my over the years!
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Glad you got to enjoy SDMT. Some nice photos from the ride, but I'd be afraid of dropping my camera with a fast moving ride like that!
Mine is round my neck, so if I drop it, it's not going that far.
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I've only been on twice, but I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to stop the way you described it stopping.... 
Well, you got a longer ride than normal anyway!
Glad you enjoyed the ride! I love how they added the photo to the ride as when I went in June they still didn't have that.
when she explained it to me a couple of times. She must've thought I was slow. 
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Too bad the SB line for HM was a bit longer than you wanted and had to skip it! Cool photos with Chip and Dale! 
Glad you got to enjoy SDMT. Some nice photos from the ride, but I'd be afraid of dropping my camera with a fast moving ride like that! 
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