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There are other changes as well.
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We go on to the joy and through the tears
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Whoa! That business about talking about allergies and preferences in the moment would have had me blowing my stack. Sometimes a single coordinator is better than any committee. Whew. Glad this is about to get more fun!
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My goodness the excitement continues. I'm sure you were glad to be done with Costco. I would have been starving by 7:00 PM.
I was, dinner time is usually by 5:30 and I needed to eat!
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Whoa! That business about talking about allergies and preferences in the moment would have had me blowing my stack. Sometimes a single coordinator is better than any committee. Whew. Glad this is about to get more fun!
Here was my McD's dinner, I got a chicken wrap because Karen was so excited since they were her favorite and they stopped making them in WA.
Along with a salad and ice tea. The wrap did not impress me but at least my stomach had quit complaining.
We walked over to DTD, I didn't know I'd have to go through security on this side but it makes sense that it would be on both sides.
I do not remember this sign from before but it's been 8 years so maybe my memory's faulty or it's been added since I was there last.
We went in the Disney store, I was looking for another lanyard option because I had gotten one more added to my group and didn't have enough lanyards. Plus I wanted a new one for me. I was also looking for a coffee cup for DH and new earrings or a bracelet for me. I checked out shirts but saw nothing that struck my fancy. I did find a lanyard for me and one for my students but no jewelry or a cup. Karen got new shoes and DD found a print that was only $40 when all the other prints were $100.00 and up and to her the best part was that the print was of Snow White which is her current favorite movie. I'll show a picture of that in a minute.
After we left there we wandered down the lane looking at people, stores and soaking in the atmosphere.
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Too much chaos going on with the adults! Seems like you're having a good time in DTD!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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What a hectic first day and such drama! It's always the adults that cause the drama, isn't it? At least you had a nice end to the day by strolling around DTD and doing some shopping.
I was having a hard time believing I was actually there!
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Too much chaos going on with the adults! Seems like you're having a good time in DTD!
I agree on both counts.
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I'm still a little confused on how you got to tour with just DD and Karen for a while here. Looks like you had a wonderful end of your 1st day.
Because the teacher decided right before we left that as long as students were in a group of 3 or larger they did not have to hang with an adult. Apparently, Karen prefers adults over teens anyway, (per DD) she was happy to hang out with me and her and Beth get along well. I had told DD she could go hang with other kids if she wanted but she said it would be fun for an hour hanging out doing nothing but then she'd be board and would rather go with me so she got to do lots.
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Not quite caught up but signing in for later!!
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What an ordeal getting there and getting settled but it sounds like it all worked out alright!
yes things were settling down which made everything more relaxed.
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Oh that print is lovely. What fun at Downtown Disney!
DD really likes that print, and we did have a good time.
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What a hectic first day and such drama! It's always the adults that cause the drama, isn't it? At least you had a nice end to the day by strolling around DTD and doing some shopping.
Very true and it's not the end of the 2 chaperones drama, they couldn't be in the same room together without problems, it drove me . We did, it was relaxing and fun - I finally felt like we had arrived.
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Sorry I haven't got a post up sooner, I've had the flu since Sunday evening, took off work Monday and Tuesday. I could have used one more day off but felt like I needed to get back. Am still not 100%. Besides that I had an assignment due today for my class so now that that is done I should have a little more time. I will work towards getting a post done in the next day or two.
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We took pictures as we wandered, I wasn't sure how they'd turn out as I only had my phone and it was nighttime but here are a couple of us.
Seems like you're having a good time in DTD!
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What fun at Downtown Disney! 
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