As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
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More great pics from your day! I would be tired too! Great RS photopass pic!
It really did make me think how I managed to "survive" WDW on my last trip. The great thing of DLR is the parks are smaller and they're right next to each other. Comparatively, the walking is MUCH less!
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Ooooh I hope it works out for you!
Lots more for that....
Love the Photopass pic by the way!
Thanks!
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I hope the schmoozing pays off! I'm tentatively planning a trip back to DLR in December of 2013. All the TR's this year featuring the holiday overlays and decorations and show got me going! If you don't have a regular AP, though, there's always meeting at Downtown Disney or the hotel for a meal!
What was the verdict from the kids on Carsland? Thumbs up?
Oh, I hope you do! Disneyland in the winter is such a magical time! Now I'm curious how they'll decorate DCA for the holidays!
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I've been thinking about Christmas time, well more like early to mid December. I'm trying to convince my parents to take the family (me, parents, and sister's family) as our Christmas present!!
That would be great! I think Arabella would love it, especially with all the sparkly lights they put up all over the place! That would an amazing Christmas present!
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Last night I remembered an interesting story that happened at Jolly Holiday Cafe that I forgot to share with you.
I was waiting in line to place my order, and the line is a small but wide switchback. I walked into the line on the left, and there were maybe 5 people standing in front of me. About a minute later, I notice someone brush me on my back. I figured the person just accidentally got too close to me. Then a few seconds later, I felt another "contact" so I turned around casually...it was a lady, maybe early 20s. She wasn't trying to get my attention, so I just turned back around to wait. Another minute later, I felt more contact. It was as if she was trying to squeeze ahead of me in line. Now I'm getting annoyed. At first I thought maybe she was trying to meet up with the rest of her party ahead of me, but the space was wide, so she easily could have walked around me...and no one ahead of me made any indication that they knew her. No, she was just one of those people who does NOT value "space" as we tend to know it. Oh my goodness, this kept going on every few seconds for the 10 or so minutes I was in line! When I was next, she practically squeezed in front of me to try to get a view of the food case to see the offerings. Again, she could have easily walked around me on the other side, but NO, she had to squeeze by me so she could get closer to the case.
Anyhow, just something to share and another one of those things that just reminds you that everyone is different and sometimes you just have to step back (in this case I had no room to step back! LOL!), take a deep breath, and remember you're at Disney!
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This is the sort of thing that made me think I'd hate Disney parks and didn't go to one until I was 40! Something about crowd mentality that makes people squeeze in close even when there's plenty of room. I'm glad I learned that it doesn't really happen that often, most people are polite, friendly and reasonable, and that if it does happen it'll be over soon!
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This is the sort of thing that made me think I'd hate Disney parks and didn't go to one until I was 40! Something about crowd mentality that makes people squeeze in close even when there's plenty of room. I'm glad I learned that it doesn't really happen that often, most people are polite, friendly and reasonable, and that if it does happen it'll be over soon!
You're right. Thankfully it's not a common occurence.
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Oh wow... I hate that type of crowding. I would be annoyed as well. Glad I have my scooter to keep people off my back.....lol
So true! I only have my elbows.
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I think I'd have said something, as I hate that happening.
I'm so non-confrontational. It takes a LOT before I speak up.
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After Fiddler, Fife and Practical Cafe (I'm so not in love with that name), we were ready to go home, but Sophia wanted to stop in at World of Disney to browse a bit.
On the way out, we stopped to take a quick pic. Since we're lucky enough to come so often, I often don't think to take pictures of "iconic" places at Disneyland.
Here's yet another cute little hat offering:
We came really close to buying this one, but my wonderful practical daughter said that she didn't want to spend my money on it because there really wouldn't be many opportunities to wear it. I told her that when we come back in August, if the hat's still available, I'll get it for her since it'll be closer to Halloween and she might feel more comfortable wearing the hat!
And that, as we say, is that! We took the tram to the parking structure and arrived home about an hour later (due to the tail end of commuter traffic).
We'll certainly be back in late August, and I'm planning on meeting a few fellow PassPorters in the next few weeks! Until then, so long!
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Love the classic shot of the kids in front of the entrance. That hat (or is it a "fascinator'?) looks great on Sophia. How does it stay on?
I hadn't thought about that...it DOES look like a fascinator! It's actually held on with a black elastic that goes under the neck. There's a few styles I've seen around since some time last year. They're really cute, but Sophia's right...aside from Disney, when would you ever wear it? Still, I think they're cute, and even if we wear it at Disney once every month or two, it's worth a splurge! I hope it's still there when we go back!
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Great report Jeannie! I'm already looking forward to seeing you again in December!
Me, too! It already sounds like you have quite the trip brewing for your 40th! I've already passed that milestone...maybe I'll start thinking about something big for my 50th!!!
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Thanks for sharing your trip with us Jeannie!
Thanks, Marnie! I'm having a lot of fun sharing my experiences with everyone. It's the least I can do after all the great TR's I've read over the years! I wish I had another trip planned so I could write another TR!
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Me, too! It already sounds like you have quite the trip brewing for your 40th! I've already passed that milestone...maybe I'll start thinking about something big for my 50th!!!
I have - and I'm so pleased we'll get to share some of it with you. Perhaps a trip over here for your 50th...
I have - and I'm so pleased we'll get to share some of it with you. Perhaps a trip over here for your 50th...
That's exactly what I was thinking! I'm hoping that I'll make it before my 50th, but if not, I'll definitely have to try for the 50th!
I was talking to my mom the other day about maybe doing a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland now that they have new stuff to see/do there! She'd be the perfect tour guide since she grew up there! Wouldn't that be awesome?! I told her she could probably make money helping Disney fans plan trips to HK Disney!
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I was talking to my mom the other day about maybe doing a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland now that they have new stuff to see/do there! She'd be the perfect tour guide since she grew up there! Wouldn't that be awesome?! I told her she could probably make money helping Disney fans plan trips to HK Disney!
That sounds good as well. I'd love to go back, now that they've made all the additions. Sadly, I think a return trip is a good few years off, as I've got too much else planned in the meantime.
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