Is That a Raincloud Over My Head? EMTPEJ's Land & Sea Adventure **Updated 10/28** - Page 5 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Great update EJ. Sorry you started your day with a migraine - mom gets them so I know how bad they can get. Sorry about the rain too but thankfully it didn't put too much of a damper on your day. I love all the pictures so keep them coming with your updates. I also love the main building of the Poly and sitting there, listening to the waterfall. More than once we've been caught napping there too because it's just so peaceful. Plus, seeing your pictures is making me look even more forward to my trip - if that's at all possible - because we too are eating at CP and doing all the rides you did. So please keep everything coming.
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Glad you made it to WDW without anymore difficulties other than the migraine (and that can be miserable enough). Sounds like you had a great time in spite of the rain. Love the pics! Ready for more!
Great first day - without a hitch, too. Well, maybe the rain but you guys are so laid back about it all, it's easy to see how you can have a good time.
Great first day. I know what you mean about stress migranes. It's like you keep your party face on while your head is about to explode from all the worrying.
Isn't it a great feeling when you bring a first timer into the parks, and even a Disney resort????
Wow! Can I borrow some of your great attitude for my loving DH? He would've been very cranky after the car issue and he doesn't bounce back very quick either. It's really a gift for your lucky family! Can't wait to hear more!
The shiney spot on Eeyore's tail? Isn't it the nail? "The worst part of losing your tail is having it nailed back on."
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Great update Erik!! And it sounds like you weren't lettin' NO Clouds or Rain stop you!!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Glad you finally made it to the world Great pictures!! And glad the rain didn't slow you down too much in MK More please
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What an adventure EJ and that was before you ever got through those wonderfully welcoming gates...
Glad you all made it safe and sound and that you were happy with your room and that check-in was easy...sorry for all the rain though but glad that you are enjoying yourselves despite the weather.
Can't wait to hear what tomorrow brings...
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Glad you made it - and what a great way to start off your trip by heading into the Magic Kingdom and dinner with my donkey and his pals!
Yep, it's the nail.
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woohooooo I got something right today. I'll wait by the mailbox for my prize.
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Great update, EJ! Glad you finally made it there!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time at CP! you had so much rain and it sounds like it was quite the trend while you were there. Can't wait to hear more
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Originally Posted by Marybeth
Can't wait to read the rest. Keep it coming!! BTW, what was that shiny t hing on Eyeore's tail?
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Originally Posted by DyanKJ130
His nail
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Glad you guys made it there! Sounds like a great first day despite the rain. The walk on rides sounds great too!
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Originally Posted by CinderAbby
Great update EJ. Sorry you started your day with a migraine - mom gets them so I know how bad they can get. Sorry about the rain too but thankfully it didn't put too much of a damper on your day. I love all the pictures so keep them coming with your updates. I also love the main building of the Poly and sitting there, listening to the waterfall. More than once we've been caught napping there too because it's just so peaceful. Plus, seeing your pictures is making me look even more forward to my trip - if that's at all possible - because we too are eating at CP and doing all the rides you did. So please keep everything coming.
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Great updates. Sorry about the car troubles. I love how positive you stayed inspite of everything!
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Glad to hear you finally made it to the world! Isn't that the greatest feeling to see that Welcome Arch? Can't wait to hear more!
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Glad you made it to WDW without anymore difficulties other than the migraine (and that can be miserable enough). Sounds like you had a great time in spite of the rain. Love the pics! Ready for more!
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Great first day - without a hitch, too. Well, maybe the rain but you guys are so laid back about it all, it's easy to see how you can have a good time.
Can't wait for more!
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Just caught up with you TR for the car troubles, but you seemed to handle it well and you're right...everyday above the ground is a good day
Looking forward to more updates
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Great first day. I know what you mean about stress migranes. It's like you keep your party face on while your head is about to explode from all the worrying.
Isn't it a great feeling when you bring a first timer into the parks, and even a Disney resort????
I love the laughter of the first night.
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Loved the pictures and it sounds like you made the best of the rain-hey, that's all you can do, right?
Sorry to hear you missed Spectro & Wishes because of it though.
Can't wait to read more!!
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Wow! Can I borrow some of your great attitude for my loving DH? He would've been very cranky after the car issue and he doesn't bounce back very quick either. It's really a gift for your lucky family! Can't wait to hear more!
Thanks everybody!
Yes, that is the 'nail' that holds his tail on. I believe that was a fix made by Christopher Robin, but since Eeyore is full of sawdust, it keeps coming off...
I just thought that was a great detail for WDW to include to make sure he is properly dressed for his fans!
Cheryl, I found this and thought you might be interested: Eeyore's Birthday Party - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As far as the rain, we kind of expected it during the middle of July in Florida, just not more than once a day... I wish I had a photo of the Weather Channel forcast for that week... T-storms everyday. We had to leave the country to get away from it!
We never did have any melt-downs until nearly the end of our trip when we had to stop exactly 4 meters from the Maryland state line... so close, yet so far...
So, plan ahead for having a melt-down at some point and be prepared to forgive and forget and get on with your vacation! What helped us was plenty of FBs for me and plenty of shopping for her!
How wonderful the sight of those WDW gates must have been with the troubles you had at the start. Sorry the rain clouds would not go away but glad to see they kept the crowds away for your first day. Can't wait for more.
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Thanks everybody!
Yes, that is the 'nail' that holds his tail on. I believe that was a fix made by Christopher Robin, but since Eeyore is full of sawdust, it keeps coming off...
I just thought that was a great detail for WDW to include to make sure he is properly dressed for his fans!
Cheryl, I found this and thought you might be interested: Eeyore's Birthday Party - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
How wonderful the sight of those WDW gates must have been with the troubles you had at the start. Sorry the rain clouds would not go away but glad to see they kept the crowds away for your first day. Can't wait for more.
It was a BIG relief to finally get there!
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your TR!
I do know how happy you are when you: cross the state line, reach a welcome center, and see those gates of WDW!
I am glad you still kept going even with the rainy weather!
Can't wait to read more!
Those milestones are like a whole new countdown!
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Oh my goodness, how cool is that! I want to go...
I'm glad you like that! It would be neat to go sometime. I think there are some PassPorters around there, maybe they can check it out for you!
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Glad you finally arrived and it looks like everyone is having a great time!!! I remember that day and how much it rained!
That was part of the reason I decided to go with the 'Raincloud' theme...
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