Swilley Family Finally Does Disney 'Right'!~Trip Report~**Updated 9/29** - Page 5 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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I just got caught up on everything your PTR and TR. What a gorgeous family you have! You and your husband included. Did you get the Photopass CD? I can imagine that you would have some beautiful pictures.
I'm so excited to read about your family and find out what your trip will bring. You're giving my a sneak preview of what will be our first trip with a child in January. Although we'll have 7 adults to help keep her in line. You and your husband are doing a great job considering you're outnumbered.
And I love your stroller tag. I may have to borrow that idea for my daughter's stroller when we go.
Uh oh, I'm so sorry about those fantastic autograph books. I hope they survived! We like Mama Melrose as well (yum,yum), and thanks for the tips on the Block Party Bash. We'll be checking that out for the first time soon! Keep it coming!
Uh oh, I'm so sorry about those fantastic autograph books. I hope they survived! We like Mama Melrose as well (yum,yum), and thanks for the tips on the Block Party Bash. We'll be checking that out for the first time soon! Keep it coming!
I would definetly see BBB again! Make sure you get "front row seats" for kid interaction!
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Jill,
I just got caught up on everything your PTR and TR. What a gorgeous family you have! You and your husband included. Did you get the Photopass CD? I can imagine that you would have some beautiful pictures.
Thanks so much! We did get the photopass CD; got lots of great family shots, but just not as many as I'd hoped. I found the photopass people to be, ummm, elusive and unmotivated . I know, brutally honest, but the whole time we only had one girl who was excited and took extra shots without being asked.
I'm so excited to read about your family and find out what your trip will bring. You're giving my a sneak preview of what will be our first trip with a child in January. Although we'll have 7 adults to help keep her in line. You and your husband are doing a great job considering you're outnumbered.
7 adults to one child sounds much better! We were scared to be outnumbered!
And I love your stroller tag. I may have to borrow that idea for my daughter's stroller when we go.
Please!
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First off: So sorry about your autograph books. Hope you can salvage.
Your kids are ADORABLE. I love your photos -- walking through the airport, "chilling" at the airport, your daughter at the parade. So cool.
And thanks for the review of PHD. I know we'll be doing that in September and the photos gave me a feel for the place.
Looking forward to reading more!
Something good to know about PHD is that kids and adults all sit on the floor, and it's kind- of a long show. (My DH, who doesn't have a flexible bone in his body was not happy about that!) There was room in the back for wheelchairs and standing though!
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Read all about it in my TR, "Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!" Jill Phil. 4: 13
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Great update!! Looks like BPB was a lot of fun. Mama Melrose!! Sorry to hear about the autograph books, but glad you were able to salvage them.
When using Photobucket, I have had better luck 'saving a copy' after I make the changes. Then I delete the original and use the 'new' one to link to PassPorter. Hope this helps!
Great update!! Looks like BPB was a lot of fun. Mama Melrose!! Sorry to hear about the autograph books, but glad you were able to salvage them.
When using Photobucket, I have had better luck 'saving a copy' after I make the changes. Then I delete the original and use the 'new' one to link to PassPorter. Hope this helps!
Can't wait to hear more
Thanks for the advice Dyan; I'll definetly try that! I just realized that I refered to BPB as BBB all the way through . No, we did not grab curb side seats to get our hair done. (all fixed)
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Read all about it in my TR, "Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!" Jill Phil. 4: 13
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OK, Jill, because of you, I've been reading TRs instead of working. First I need to add to the chorus of "what beautiful kids you have!" And I LOVE your crafts. Makes me want to try my hand at it (though I'm sure I wouldn't get nearly as fabulous results ). It sounds like your trip is going great so far (sorry about the bus wait, but glad to hear it was unusual). And how awful that those beautiful autograph books got rained on. Hope you can salvage them. One more thing, reading about your meal at MM made me Hurry back with more, please!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
I'm just getting caught up on your trip report and pre-trip report. You have gotten some of the cutest pictures of your kids enjoying the magic of Disney. You'll have some great scrapbook pages to go along with the rest of the crafts from your trip. Looking forward to reading more!
All caught up now! Fabulous TR so far! You've made me so excited to see BPB in a few weeks! But I am very upset that those gorgeous autograph books got rained on. I hope they're okay!! Looking forward to more!
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Can you tell me where Min & Bill's is? Is it the boat in Echo Lake? Princess Sharon recommended the chocolate shake from there, and I am not one to turn down a good chocolate shake, so I wanted to get one from there but I don't even see it on the map!
Hopefully your autograph book is no worse for wear!
Beth! Yes, it is the boat. Here's a picture for you!
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OK, Jill, because of you, I've been reading TRs instead of working.
(You're welcome- I've done the same thing with yours!)First I need to add to the chorus of "what beautiful kids you have!"() And I LOVE your crafts. Makes me want to try my hand at it (though I'm sure I wouldn't get nearly as fabulous results ). If I can do it, anyone can!
It sounds like your trip is going great so far (sorry about the bus wait, but glad to hear it was unusual). And how awful that those beautiful autograph books got rained on. Hope you can salvage them. One more thing, reading about your meal at MM made me Hurry back with more, please!
Stay tuned; you may recognize some of the same picture styles, as I may have copied some of your ideas (pictures of my fast passes and foods I ate)!
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I'm just getting caught up on your trip report and pre-trip report. You have gotten some of the cutest pictures of your kids enjoying the magic of Disney. You'll have some great scrapbook pages to go along with the rest of the crafts from your trip. Looking forward to reading more!
Thanks a bunch! Glad to have you along.
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All caught up now! Fabulous TR so far! You've made me so excited to see BPB in a few weeks! But I am very upset that those gorgeous autograph books got rained on. I hope they're okay!! Looking forward to more!
Yeah! I'm glad I've added to your excitement- that's the goal.
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Read all about it in my TR, "Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!" Jill Phil. 4: 13
Loving the TR Jill! We are going to be arriving at our hotel around the same time you did. One question for ya: Did you request to have your bags delivered the next morning? Would they have brought them that night? My DMIL is coming with us and this issue is stressing her out for some reason! Thanks!
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. I know, brutally honest, but the whole time we only had one girl who was excited and took extra shots without being asked.
Sorry to hear about the autograph books, but glad you were able to salvage them.
. No, we did not grab curb side seats to get our hair done. 
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First I need to add to the chorus of "what beautiful kids you have!" 
And I LOVE your crafts. Makes me want to try my hand at it (though I'm sure I wouldn't get nearly as fabulous results 
). It sounds like your trip is going great so far (sorry about the bus wait, but glad to hear it was unusual). And how awful that those beautiful autograph books got rained on. 
Hurry back with more, please!
Beth! Yes, it is the boat. Here's a picture for you!
- I've done the same thing with yours!)First I need to add to the chorus of "what beautiful kids you have!"(
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