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Yay, I am happy you started your TR!!! I love your writing style And you're almost to the best part...meeting me of course, LOL OMG, don't you love Westin hotels? After my vacation I stayed at a Sheraton and I too was like, BEST BED EVER!!! And of course, drank a ton of their decaf Starbucks. I wish we had done MNSSHP on Thursday night since we were almost washed out Friday night, but we got to see the parade and fireworks which are my 2 must-do's of the party. Can't wait to hear you elaborate on the PftS.
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I could really kick myself for not going to TL sooner. Even when i lived in FL and visited the World every 6-8 weeks, I never felt the need to go.
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Oh boo, I missed the beginning of your TR, but at least now I'm caught up! Great start so far! Looks like you've had some great fun already! Your costume looked fantastic! Thanks for the review of TL...it sounds like great fun!
We couldn't believe we were only in the bubble less than 24 hours and already experienced so much. More fun to come...
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Ugh, snow here before Halloween, it's crazy I tell ya! Atleast I have warmer weather to look forward to next week in WDW!!
Typhoon Lagoon sounds fun! I haven't been there since 1994. I don't think Shark Reef was there back then, but I wish it was. Sounds amazing! I do remember that wave pool though, I got crushed by a few waves myself. One actually slammed me down on the bottom of the pool, giving me a nice scrape on the side of my foot. Ouch! Lucky for me a cute lifeguard was nearby to save the day and escort me to first aid
Looking forward to the next installment!
I was worried the stinky weather might mess with some folk's flights! Glad your trip is next week, no crazy weather ahead. Ugh! didn't think to ask a cute lifeguard for assistance, with my luck it would be a girl coming to save me.
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We love Typhoon Lagoon - especially Crushin Gusher! I was expecting the Aquaduck on the Dream to be more like it.
We do also like Blizzard Beach, but not as much as TL.
I had a moment flying down the Pineapple Plunger thinking how cool the Aquaduck must be. I do like the idea of snow at a waterpark but I'm not sure I'd like the attractions as much, a little to crazy for my taste!
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Yeah, the weather up here is great...thanks for asking.
TL is the water park that I would choose to visit, if we ever get there. I think when Jason is just a little bigger and a little more competent in the water. I haven't been there since my senior trip in HS in 1986!!
Our senior trip ('89) was to D.C. for the inauguration cool but not anywhere near Disney!!! Ketchakiddie Creek was cool for the kids (we accidentally got out of Castaway Creek one exit (jersey speak!) to early. But I'd give it time so he can go on the bigger slides cause they were so cool (excluding Mayday & Storm Slides)
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Sounds like you had a wonderful time at Typhoon Lagoon!
Even with the rain it was a hoot. We got a little relaxation time in waiting to be allowed back in the water.
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I am finally caught up and made it over!! I said this to you in my TR but you live like 20 minutes from me So hello neighbor!!! I went to cheddars two weeks ago for lunch and I'm going friday for a work lunch I love that place...we had them when I lived in TN. Anyway, wow your jack costume is amazing! I'm so glad you stayed in the Dolphin because Eric nagged me with questions the whole time we were at Kouzzinas and I have no idea about those two properties! I love the MNSSHP...I'm sorry you had a not so great time. I did get tons and tons of candy when I went three years ago. It was amazing the amount we brought home! But, like you said it was very crowded there! I love TL and BB...I tried to talk Eric into going to one this time around but we passed. I usually go to one when I visit my best friend down there! Glad I'm caught up! cant wait to read more!
Howdy neighbor! If you come by Cheddars Friday, swing by the bar and say hi!! Whenever you have time, make a trip over to the Swan/Dolphin and try one of the billion restaurants they have. If you like sushi, Kimonos is AMAZING!! We are def doing the F&W Classic again next year. I can't believe we got so jipped on candy! I have a gripe about the shirt too but that's later on. We will have to run into each other in the future to chat Disney!!
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Yay, I am happy you started your TR!!! I love your writing style And you're almost to the best part...meeting me of course, LOL OMG, don't you love Westin hotels? After my vacation I stayed at a Sheraton and I too was like, BEST BED EVER!!! And of course, drank a ton of their decaf Starbucks. I wish we had done MNSSHP on Thursday night since we were almost washed out Friday night, but we got to see the parade and fireworks which are my 2 must-do's of the party. Can't wait to hear you elaborate on the PftS.
Ha ha ha, meet up in our ponchos!! Could it rain any harder??? Sorry you encountered rain at MNSSHP, we got washed out of the F&W Classic as you'll see in my next update.
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Sounds like a fabulous time at TL. Swimming in Shark Reef sounds amazing!!!
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Glad you enjoyed TL!
Shark Reef was a big highlight of the trip AGAIN, I want to kick myself for forgetting the camera. If all we did was the reef and Crushin Gusher, it would still be an amazing time.
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What fun at TL! Can't wait to hear about the Food Fest.
Don't laugh, I didn't even make it to the F&WF until Saturday and that was only at one booth! I made up for it the rest of the trip though!
OMG, we haven't been to TL for about 15 years, but we still giggle about the "WUMP, wheeeeee!" as the wave is "released" and the crowd squeals with excitement! DH & I haven't mentioned that for a while - gotta go do that and get a great reaction.
So glad you so much fun there. Yes, it's "just" a water park, but it's a WDW water park - it's just a completely different level!
Sure I will come by and say hello so if you see someone looking lost its me LOL If plans change I will let you know I"m supposed to meet a friend for dinner there thursday night too! Not sure I love cheddars taht much but its the it place right now and you know how that goes LOL I think we might actually go into those hotels one day just to see what they are all about! And yes! We need to meet up and talk disney soon We love sushis so hmmmm I"m def going to have to check out the swan and dolphin!
Just catching up again. You sure are packing a lot into your Disney time! I also like TL better than BB. I'm not a huge fan of the wedgie slides! TL has more non-slide things to do.
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Great day at TL I haven't been to a water park in ages. I hope to go next time I'm in The World. Sorry you didn't get much candy at MNSSHP. Evan, my son got an entire bag full.
Sounds like TL is a great water park. One of these days we'll get there. My 4 year old loved the slide at AKL so I'm assuming he'll be up for bigger slides eventually.
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And you're almost to the best part...meeting me of course, LOL 
OMG, don't you love Westin hotels? After my vacation I stayed at a Sheraton and I too was like, BEST BED EVER!!! And of course, drank a ton of their decaf Starbucks. I wish we had done MNSSHP on Thursday night since we were almost washed out Friday night, but we got to see the parade and fireworks which are my 2 must-do's of the party. Can't wait to hear you elaborate on the PftS.
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