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I'm glad you've got Trattoria al Forno as one of your two ADRs. Luke and I both loved it, and hope to dine here again next May. I like the calmness of your plans.
Arnaud and I took the train from Paris to Cannes once and that was a ride I'll never forget! Just a seat as it was only 5hrs, but I would love to take a trip with a little sleeper car!
So happy you got some ADR's, they sound great. I'm so sure if you are up to it, grabbing a bar seat or a table for one wouldn't be so hard during that time you are there. That's a pretty slow time, right? I hope the crowds are low for you, and also the heat. How are you dealing with that these days? Do you scoot over to DHS? That seems like a long ride.......a pretty one though.
I know MK isn't on your list....but a part of me really is hoping you might have a little visit over there
I'm glad you've got Trattoria al Forno as one of your two ADRs. Luke and I both loved it, and hope to dine here again next May. I like the calmness of your plans.
I like the two ADRs I have-- FF and Trattoria. It would be crazy to stay 10 nights at BW and not do both of these!
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Arnaud and I took the train from Paris to Cannes once and that was a ride I'll never forget! Just a seat as it was only 5hrs, but I would love to take a trip with a little sleeper car!
So happy you got some ADR's, they sound great. I'm so sure if you are up to it, grabbing a bar seat or a table for one wouldn't be so hard during that time you are there. That's a pretty slow time, right? I hope the crowds are low for you, and also the heat. How are you dealing with that these days? Do you scoot over to DHS? That seems like a long ride.......a pretty one though.
I know MK isn't on your list....but a part of me really is hoping you might have a little visit over there
I've always had good luck sitting at the bar at FF without an ADR, and that's a restaurant I can get to even in the rain, so I should be okay. I think the crowds will be manageable, but, as you say, the heat is another story. I know I'll be back at the hotel resting every afternoon, so I hope I'll miss the worst of the heat and humidity. And I'll be in the a/c at Rafiki's, so that'll be fine! I sometimes scoot to DHS, but usually take the boat there and scoot back if it isn't too hot. I love scooting along the canal, but the sun beats down on that side of the lake! I'm also conscious of saving scooter battery power. We'll see about MK....
That sounds like the perfect way to start your trip - you'll be safe, and rested, and it won't ruin the rest of your magical time. I'm so glad you are able to have this break in your routine, and thanks for sharing it with us.
This isn't really part of the PTR, but it has me even more excited about my trip. I just saw Dr Don Neiffer on the Today Show. He was one of my favorite vets at Disney and he's now Chief Veterinarian at the National Zoo. He was announcing the birth of the twin pandas last night. Very exciting to see him and the new babies!
Oh wow - that is such wonderful news! Much as I love my cows and donkeys, pandas are probably my third favourite animals and baby pandas are just the cutest! One day I will make it to China and the Chengdu panda nursery.... I hope...
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Isn't the news exciting?! We were excited to hear about the first baby, but then several hours later when there was a twin? Cant wait to see them, but that will be some time still.
The panda births are huge news in this area right now. We're all so very excited! I can't wait to get back over to the zoo to see them, but it will be awhile before that happens.
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Oh wow - that is such wonderful news! Much as I love my cows and donkeys, pandas are probably my third favourite animals and baby pandas are just the cutest! One day I will make it to China and the Chengdu panda nursery.... I hope...
It's a huge deal for the National Zoo, that's for sure. Once the babies are out on display attendance will be booming!
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Isn't the news exciting?! We were excited to hear about the first baby, but then several hours later when there was a twin? Cant wait to see them, but that will be some time still.
Yes, it's early days yet. They seem very healthy, but it'll definitely be a while before they're out on display. The webcams will be working, though. Newborn pandas are not exactly cute and cuddly!
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The panda births are huge news in this area right now. We're all so very excited! I can't wait to get back over to the zoo to see them, but it will be awhile before that happens.
It'll be cute to see them playing with Bao Bao.
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I was so excited to hear about the birth of the baby pandas. Pandas are just so adorable. I had forgotten that Dr. Neiffer had a Disney connection.
Dr Don was always so much fun to watch at the vet window. If he hadn't been a vet he could have succeeded as a stand-up comedian!
So sorry to hear that your medical condition has become more advanced!
On the other hand you have a great attitude and outlook on life! You always seem so positive and bring out the best in many of here on the board!
I'm very happy for you that you are taking this trip and should be some adventure as you'll see so much on your trip from Boston to Orlando! Glad you have a roomette, which will be perfect for the trip!
You went about it the right way for the ADRs to make it that much easier and convenient for you! Love your plans for the AK as that seems like a great way to spend the mornings!
Always find it funny here, when someone is perplexed by an animal question and you always chime in for clarification!
Looking forward to more of the plans and can't wait for the live TR to begin!
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I think your plans sound great! I really enjoyed the few times we've stayed at BWV and the time we've spent there. Dare I say, I think I liked it better than BCV. Shocking, I know. I'm very torn between trying BWV or Poly next trip.
So sorry to hear that your medical condition has become more advanced!
On the other hand you have a great attitude and outlook on life! You always seem so positive and bring out the best in many of here on the board!
I'm very happy for you that you are taking this trip and should be some adventure as you'll see so much on your trip from Boston to Orlando! Glad you have a roomette, which will be perfect for the trip!
You went about it the right way for the ADRs to make it that much easier and convenient for you! Love your plans for the AK as that seems like a great way to spend the mornings!
Always find it funny here, when someone is perplexed by an animal question and you always chime in for clarification!
Looking forward to more of the plans and can't wait for the live TR to begin!
Thank you for your kind words, Dave. I can't wait for the live TR either!
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We the National Zoo and are planning a trip to see those babies!!
Wonderful!
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I think your plans sound great! I really enjoyed the few times we've stayed at BWV and the time we've spent there. Dare I say, I think I liked it better than BCV. Shocking, I know. I'm very torn between trying BWV or Poly next trip.
Part of the reason I love BWV so much is that it's "home". I've stayed there so many times that's what WDW means to me! If BCV had existed when I bought in, I might have chosen differently, but I'm very glad I ended up at BW.
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Much as I love my cows and donkeys, pandas are probably my third favourite animals and baby pandas are just the cutest! 
One day I will make it to China and the Chengdu panda nursery.... I hope... 
Cant wait to see them, but that will be some time still.
Shocking, I know. I'm very torn between trying BWV or Poly next trip.
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