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Deciding which parks to do what day can be difficult. I find it easier plan out my adrs first and work those in with the parks, depending on locations.
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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!
I have the same trouble! It's HARD!!!
I like your schedule, it looks nice and chill! Can't wait to see your list of must do's!!
I am so glad that someone else said that! I honestly felt I was the only one having an issue with scheduling park time!!
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Gosh, you changing plans? Never....
What can I say?!
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Park plans look great so far - can't wait to hear more!
Thanks, Sharon!!
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as you firm up your park days and plans! I love how all of them are decorated for Christmas so you can't go wrong wherever you are.
That is certainly true!!
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Deciding which parks to do what day can be difficult. I find it easier plan out my adrs first and work those in with the parks, depending on locations.
I am sure that we will add to this list, but, so far, we have a few things that we just simply have to do when we go to WDW at Christmas time!
First and foremost, we absolutely love the Candlelight Processional. It elevates our Christmas spirit immeasurably and we love everything about it!!
Close behind is MVMCP! It is fun and festive and there is just something about the snow on Main Street and getting hot cocoa and cookies!!: The Christmas parade is my absolute favorite Disney one as well!!
We also love traveling to the different resorts to see them all decked out!! Each one is unique and special and beautifully themed!!
We also love to try anything new or new to us each time we go! There is always something and this year, there are several things that are new:
We can't wait to try Frozen Ever After!!
We can't wait to try a new Disney Springs restaurant and stroll the grounds there!
We can't wait to see what's been done in AK!!
We can't wait to ride the new Soarin'!
Also, the three things that I always have to buy are a Pandora charm, a Christmas ornament and a coffee mug!
An ornament is on my must-buy list too! I'm adding Pandora as I just got my bracelet last year! Dave may regret that purchase in the long run, though he's the most "do you have this one" shopper out there!
I am so with you on the Christmas activities (in previous years you could've added in the Osborne Lights, but sadly no longer ) and the new things. I can't wait to enjoy those next month!
There's always something new to do or try at Disney, even if you've been there a gazillion times.
There sure is!!
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An ornament is on my must-buy list too! I'm adding Pandora as I just got my bracelet last year! Dave may regret that purchase in the long run, though he's the most "do you have this one" shopper out there!
Aww! Dave sounds like the best!!
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I am so with you on the Christmas activities (in previous years you could've added in the Osborne Lights, but sadly no longer ) and the new things. I can't wait to enjoy those next month!
I can't wait to hear your take on everything!! . I already miss the Osbourne Lights.
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Wonderful Christmas activities! I'm with you - I always have to buy an ornament too
Thanks, Sharon!!. An ornament is the best keepsake!!
Nice palns and so many new things to try now. Especially for me as my last trip to WDW was April, 2014! Deciding which ones is the tough part!
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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!
Great Christmas to do list!
We always buy a mug as well. Though it's getting harder and harder to fit them all in the cupboard. I might have to get rid of some non-Disney ones!
I don't have a Pandora bracelet, but I do like Alex and Ani. I might have to add one of those to my collection.
Awesome must do list! I have been getting a Pandora charm (or more than) one each trip, too. I'm really wanting to visit WDW again in December, so I'm going to live vicariously through you for this year.
Wish we could go back in Secember! It's my favorite time of year!
Me too, Marnie!!
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Nice palns and so many new things to try now. Especially for me as my last trip to WDW was April, 2014! Deciding which ones is the tough part!
Thanks, Dave!. It sure is tough deciding!!
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Great Christmas to do list!
We always buy a mug as well. Though it's getting harder and harder to fit them all in the cupboard. I might have to get rid of some non-Disney ones!
I don't have a Pandora bracelet, but I do like Alex and Ani. I might have to add one of those to my collection.
Thanks, Donna!. I have the same problem with mugs but I can't help myself!! It's such a fun memory to drink out of them!!
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Awesome must do list! I have been getting a Pandora charm (or more than) one each trip, too. I'm really wanting to visit WDW again in December, so I'm going to live vicariously through you for this year.
Thanks, Cam!!. I will try to take some good photos for you!!
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