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You get to see WISHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you! Standing there, in front of the castle with your family watching Wishes, to me, is the most magical feeling!!
And I know you both will love Illuminations!! As for Fantasmic......another reason to go back!!
I know we will love Wishes and Illuminations! And your right, Fantasmic will be a reason to go back
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Glad you'll be able to see some fireworks this time!
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How great that you'll finally get to see the fireworks - they are awesome!
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Sounds like a wonderful trip! Can't wait to read all about it!
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How awesome that you will get to see Wishes and Illuminations! I all of the nighttime shows at WDW.
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Oh how you'll enjoy Wishes!!! I have not seen Illuminations but Wishes has my heart!
Thanks everyone, I'm really looking forward to the night time shows
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Fantasmic is great! We sat in our seats for 1 1/2 hrs to see the show. It was so worth it. We also saw wishes and illuminations. We didn't have a great spot for illuminations because we got there too late, but next time we go that is going to be rectified. Great plans!
I'm definately bummed about missing Fantasmic, but I know we will love the other ones also!
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What a wonderful mother / son trip. I love the idea of each of them getting their own special trip. Your plans sounds great and I am so glad you will finally get to see Wishes and Illuminations.
Thanks!
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What awesome plans!! You are going to really love seeing Wishes!! It's my DD11 favorite fireworks show!
One Week From Today at this moment; I'll be running around like a chicken with my head cut off getting last minute stuff done before heading out the door to Walt Disney World!
Itinerary Thursday, March 11th: 6am- before school reveal the surprise to Dillon and let the other kids in on it also. I’m sure Dillon will focus really well at school this day. 2:30pm- I’m checking the kids out of school 30 minutes early. I booked the flight for a late enough time that Dillon could complete the school day. But then I got worried that we were pushing it and the carpool line takes forever, so I’ve decided to check them out 30 minutes early. My dad will drive us to the airport. 5:55pm- Our flight leaves for Orlando. 7:28pm- were scheduled to touch down in Orlando. 8:30 or 9pm- Check into Pop Century. I’m sure we will be wired and explore the resort and maybe even swim a little before heading to bed. Friday, March 12th: 7am- Wake up, get ready, eat breakfast, and head for bus. 9am- (DHS) make a mad dash for Toy Story Mania! Dillon’s must do list for DHS is short; TSM, Animation Academy, and Star Tours. I’m secretly hoping to fit in American Idol. It’s not on his list, but I think we would both enjoy it (We’ve never seen it). *Fantasmic! Was on his list he made also, but it’s not showing during our short stay.L
11am- This is our first scheduled reservation with 1900 Park Fare. I probably just need to cancel, because I seriously don’t see this happening. 1pm- Magic Kingdom: Dillon’s must do list for this park is; Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Hall of Presidents, Philharmagic, Tea Party, Laugh Floor Comedy Club, and Buzz Light year.
5pm- This is our second scheduled reservation with 1900 Park Fare. This is the one that is the most realistic. But, this means dinner instead of breakfast. Once were there, I’ll probably give Dillon the option. 8pm- Spectromagic 9pm- Wishes Saturday, March 13th: 7am- Wake up, get ready, eat breakfast, and head for bus. 9am- (Epcot) make a mad dash for Soarin’. Dillon’s must list for Future World includes Figment, Innovations, Mission Space, and Soarin’.
11am- This is our third scheduled reservation with 1900 Park Fare. We could easily take a break and eat, but I’m not sure we want to take away from our time at Epcot. I’ll probably give Dillon the choice. 11am- World Showcase opens. Dillon is dying to complete a Kim Possible Mission and he wants to explore all the countries. I know he wants to collect or get a souvenir from each country. (Any cheap ideas?) I know he wants to ride Maelstrom and the Grand Fiesta Ride also. I hope he is up for the shows, because I really enjoy them! 9pm- Illuminations Sunday, March 14th: 7am- wake up, pack up, and eat breakfast 10a m- DME 12:30pm- Flight home to Atlanta 2:07pm- scheduled to land, my dad will pick us up from airport and we will get other kids and head home. Up Next: Weather
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You get to see WISHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you! Standing there, in front of the castle with your family watching Wishes, to me, is the most magical feeling!! 
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) I know he wants to ride Maelstrom and the Grand Fiesta Ride also. I hope he is up for the shows, because I really enjoy them! 
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