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Another great trip!
I'm also planning on doing less TS meals on my next trip. We'll be there 11 days and I only made 6 ADRs. The great thing about Disney is that the CS locations offer a variety of food, it's not just burgers and pizza.
I can't find my pre-trip notes for our spring trip right now, but I'm pretty sure that over our 11 days, we have 6 TS meals, too. That seems like a nice balance to me. We're also thinking of trying a few of the lounges and having appetizers for dinner, but that won't require a reservation. Yay!
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What a wonderful trip you all had (in spite of the crazy weather). I really enjoyed reading about your trip!!
We were determined not to let the weather ruin our trip, even if we had to alter plans.
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Glad your flight home went well. Too bad you can't find your list of notes for your trip! For my TRs I take notes and follow along with it as I can write my TR from it and add the photos, which also helps with writing my TRs.
I enjoyed this TR a lot as I do with all of yours! Good luck with your Spring trip planning!
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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!
What a great trip, despite the hurricane. Everyone had so much fun. :-) Glad you took us along for the journey.
Thanks! We truly had an awesome trip!
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As usual - great TR! Just sorry that we didn't have a chance to meet up.
I too wish we'd been able to meet, but I bet there will be another chance, and hopefully, not to far in the future.
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Glad your flight home went well. Too bad you can't find your list of notes for your trip! For my TRs I take notes and follow along with it as I can write my TR from it and add the photos, which also helps with writing my TRs.
I enjoyed this TR a lot as I do with all of yours! Good luck with your Spring trip planning!
I took my notes this time with audio on my phone. But I wrote the final thoughts about the trip on the car ride from Louisville to home. No idea what happened to the notebook.
I too wish we'd been able to meet, but I bet there will be another chance, and hopefully, not to far in the future.
I took my notes this time with audio on my phone. But I wrote the final thoughts about the trip on the car ride from Louisville to home. No idea what happened to the notebook.
Perhaps, the dog ate them? The old excuse you've heard many a time being a school teacher with forgotten homework!
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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!
Another wonderful TR! I've enjoyed reading all about your adventures. Thanks so much for sharing them with us! I'm looking forward to reading about your upcoming spring trip, as I'll be there not long before you.
Thanks for reading all my reports! I truly appreciate you all letting me sharing and preserve my memories. Too bad we won't be at WDW at the same time this spring.
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Just finished up with this. Always a pleasure to travel with you two!
Will you be doing a pre trip report for your spring trip? The selfish part of me sure hopes so!
Loved reading your trip report. It was lovely to hear about your trip and seeing all your great photos.
Thanks so much for reading along. Photographing WDW is one of my favorite things to do.
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Just finished up with this. Always a pleasure to travel with you two!
Will you be doing a pre trip report for your spring trip? The selfish part of me sure hopes so!
Thanks for traveling along on this family adventure. I will be doing a pre-trip report. Look for it to start in about 20 days.
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For my TRs I take notes and follow along with it as I can write my TR from it and add the photos, which also helps with writing my TRs. 
The old excuse you've heard many a time being a school teacher with forgotten homework! 
Definitely heard that one a few times.
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