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What a great day at EPCOT so far!! I love the "hidden mickey's" I'm glad you enjoyed your snack, although I'm sure you made Coop a little jealous with the picture of it lol
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Those wait times in FW were unbelievable! We were confused with the TT FP line as well. We'd ridden it first in the stand by line which, at rope drop on the day before the "official opening," was a walk-on, and we did the whole routine with designing the car... then we came around and used our FPs and were confused when they ushered us right in after choosing what kind of car we wanted.
Ooooooppps - forgot to add some pics from the last update (because, you know I didn't have enough )............
A few more from Test Track.............
Mission Space........
Our purchases for the day so far - the black long sleeve for Em - which by the way - sent her back to the gift shop to get one for me!!! Earrings for me, the silver Minnie Alex and Ani for me, the gold one for Emily, and the pin for our family pin board!
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I can't believe how long the lines were, I don't think I've ever seen a wait that long at Lving with the Land.
Love all of your pictures, especially on your walk around POR, it's just so beautiful there!
Thanks! Yes - we thought the lines were crazy!!! It does get crazier believe it or not!!
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Thank you for sharing the pictures for POR. That is where we are staying and I just lvoe the looks of the grounds! WOW. I can't believe it was a 3 hours wait. I am really hoping the lines are not that way we we go!! But then again, I would say, Hey we are at Disney!! Just enjoy the park and moment!! LOL . Can't wait to read more!
You're welcome! It was a beautiful resort!! I have never seen the lines like that before - it was the busiest season ever when we went - so depends when you are going!
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Wow, those wait times were insane! I'm glad you got to ride Test Track - we found the Fastpass line a bit odd as well, not realising you don't get the full experience unless you're in the standby line. There's no way I'd wait three hours in that though!
Thanks! Nope - me neither!!!
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Thanks so much for that margarita! It really hit the spot! LOL
Was that a churro? Looked like pretzels. I've never had the churro in Mexico. Maybe next time (on my margarita run)
Great pics!
You're welcome Tracy!!! Yes - it was a churros...........but they make them round I like the original ones better!!! But you have to have churros or nachos with a rita!!
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I agree with COOP that looks more like pretzels than a churro
Yep- they do - but they were churros.......but I still prefer the original!
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What a great day at EPCOT so far!! I love the "hidden mickey's" I'm glad you enjoyed your snack, although I'm sure you made Coop a little jealous with the picture of it lol
Thanks! that was my plan!! lol!
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There's no ride I'd wait 3 hours for! I've never really walked around POR, so thanks for the photos. Very nice there!
nope - me neither!! POR is beautiful! I wish we spent more time there!
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Those wait times in FW were unbelievable! We were confused with the TT FP line as well. We'd ridden it first in the stand by line which, at rope drop on the day before the "official opening," was a walk-on, and we did the whole routine with designing the car... then we came around and used our FPs and were confused when they ushered us right in after choosing what kind of car we wanted.
It was so confusing - and I hope we get the chance to do the stand by on our next trip so that we can see how it all works - might make it a bit more exciting.
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Nice time exploring Future World! I can't wait to try the new Test Track in June.
thanks! try to do the stand by if time permits!
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What a great time at Epcot! Love the pictures! Great pictures from the resort as well!
Thanks!!!
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Had to go back and look at your pics again and have to say Kudos on finding Hidden Mickey's Hopefully forecast is wrong and you don't get slammed too hard over next two days
Had to go back and look at your pics again and have to say Kudos on finding Hidden Mickey's Hopefully forecast is wrong and you don't get slammed too hard over next two days
Ha!! Cute huh???
I certainly hope the forecast is wrong as well..............but it's not looking so good Good thing is that I will be able to catch up on the boards here - work on my TR, and hopefully get the next PTR going!! Scott is like a little kid at Christmas, as he owns a plowing business (because you know he doesn't have enough going on!) so he is getting all geared up and telling Emily that it will be no problem to add Sea World to our next trip!!!
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3 hour wait for Test Track! I'll fastpass it, thank you very much.
Exactly what I said!! I couldn't believe people were waiting....................and just wait - it gets crazier!!!
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Catching up!!! So cool that yall got to go to the Enchanted Tales with Belle!!! The Little Mermaid ride is SOOOOOOO COOOOOOLLLLLLL!!! OMG! I cant wait, I cant wait to ride this!!! The Safari pics are great! When it comes to snacks Em sounds alot like my son, man that kid can eat, I went to the store the other day to just pick up some snacks and yesterday when I came home from work Cole said that he was sooooo hungry, I asked him to grab a snack and he said....Mom we have been out for days! I was like WHAT!!! I just went to the store 3 days ago how can we be out????? And then he eats a full dinner (2 plates atleast!!!) I think him and Em are the same age? 14. Cant wait for the next update....hope the rain stops!
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Sounds like a nice afternoon at Epcot! I can't believe people were actually waiting 3 hours for test track! That's crazy!!! Did you like the changes to Test Track? I've heard mixed reviews from people.
Those mickey earrings so are so cool. I will have to get me a pair when we go. By the way, We are going in May 2014 so I think the wait times will be a lot shorter! I am hoping anyways!! Can't wait to read more!
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I'm glad you enjoyed your snack, although I'm sure you made Coop a little jealous with the picture of it lol
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I can't wait to try the new Test Track in June.
Love the pictures! Great pictures from the resort as well! 
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I'm glad you got to ride Test Track - we found the Fastpass line a bit odd as well, not realising you don't get the full experience unless you're in the standby line. There's no way I'd wait three hours in that though! 
I like the original ones better!!! But you have to have churros or nachos with a rita!!
I'll fastpass it, thank you very much.
Good thing is that I will be able to catch up on the boards here - work on my TR, and hopefully get the next PTR going!! 
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