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So sorry I have missed so much! Finally gettin all caught up, well with at least yours and acouple of others for right now! Alot more to go! Sounds like everyone is having a blast and GREAT pics!
I understand. I'm so far behind on stuff myself.
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Okay, just catching up here! I think I'm the only one left in the office, so I finally have time for the important stuff!
I absolutely love the pictures that you guys took! I know those sessions can be stressful, but you came away with some memories there!
What fun you're having so far!!! Except for that too tart Italian margarita! That's a crime!
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That's what I'm doing this week too - while the cat's away....
The memories and the pcitures that resulted were well worth the stress of that afternoon!
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Sounds like a pretty great day so far! Well, except for being packed in Tatooine Traders like sardines. Can't wait to see the first hair cut experience! I think it's so cool they do that there!
I do too! Makes for a very memorable experience. Dylan has had his haircut there on every trip - I hope we can continue that tradition and carry it on with Lukas now too.
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Poor Dylan, but he is one brave little dude! Glad he liked Star Tours!
I was scared he wouldn't trust us again, but he was! And I'm glad it ended up being a ride he liked.
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Glad he could handle Star Tours. That is one ride that makes me sick.
It used to make me feel a little off too, but the new version is so much better! I think there's so muich going on you don't have time to worry or think about it making you sick. Or maybe the enhancements just made it better.
Sorry everyone! Thanksgiving and planning ADRs for our next trip has gotten in the way. I did however make all my ADRs this morning and got what I wanted!
We arrived at MK around 3:30pm and had some time before the boys’ appointments at Harmony Barber Shop at 4:30pm. Dylan always wanted to put in his ticket himself.
There was a 10 minute wait to see Mickey & Minnie so we headed right in. We got up to the part where they ask how many in your party and when we said 10 we got a bugged eyed look and ‘hold on’. Didn’t matter as we were let in soon, but I guess they only let so many into the area just before M&M and we took up almost all that space ourselves. Mike & I took the boys up. They were still a bit apprehensive, but not as bad as yesterday with pooh & Tigger. I did have to hold Dylan and man that kid is getting big! Soon his legs will be dragging on the ground or he’ll be the one holding me.
Then I got the whole group of us up there with the two head mice. I’m so glad we got this – it’s one of my favorites!
We still had time and the Princesses were only a 10-15 minutes wait so we hopped in their line. In retrospect we should have done the Princesses first and then Mickey & Minnie, as the Princess line grew while we were with M&M, but that’s ok. We got up to just before you round the corner for the Princesses and asked how many in your party and got the same exact reaction! I guess they don’t get many big groups through there. The Princess meets went pretty good with the boys, especially Dylan(refer to pics to see for yourself), but were done after Belle, so I met Cinderella by myself. She’s my favorite! Asking is his Lightning McQueen shoes made him really fast.
And then about his pins.
Goin in for the kiss.
Love Belle! She was so great. And these pictures are priceless!
Belle's lipstick, which was requested to come off right after this was taken.
All the girls.
Belle really wanted to smooch Lukas too, but he was having NO part of it.
Talking about my 'Cinderella' wedding.
After our brush with royalty we headed on over to the Barber Shop for the haircuts. It was a little crowded and every chair was occupied when we arrived. Once there was a free seat someone got up to go , but I piped up and asked ‘what if you have a reservation?’ That got us in! I was hoping they’d do Dylan when another CM became free, but the same lady did both boys. It turned out ok, but took longer than it could have. Lukas was first and he did really well – no tears! YAY!
Then it was Dylan’s turn. He did so good. I was so proud. He isn’t very good when it comes to haircuts – bribery comes in handy with them. Heck he got a monster truck from my MiL afterwards and we told him he could go to MSB/candy store for a goodie after too. He looked so grown up after his new do too.
A CM wanted to play with Dylan's new monster truck too.
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Wow - great wait times. I think I like the idea of having Minnie and Mickey together. You got such great pictures with the characters and I LOVE the lipstick picture and the fact he wanted it wiped off immediately. That needs to be written down!
I love the Belle kiss! Priceless. And I'm glad the boys did well with the haircuts. Even if a little bribe was needed. Had you made the appointments before you left or when you got to WDW? I'm planning on getting Cameron's first haircut there.
Wow - great wait times. I think I like the idea of having Minnie and Mickey together. You got such great pictures with the characters and I LOVE the lipstick picture and the fact he wanted it wiped off immediately. That needs to be written down!
Yay for the haircuts, too! Super cute.
I love the M&M are together. And the themeing of the area (backstage dressing room) is really neat too. I wish I would've taken a pictures looking the other way.
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The guys did so well! They look wonderful!!!!
Thank you!
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What wonderful memories! I'm glad you got all the ADRs you wanted.
Thanks Cheryl! I loved the little things the most on this trip.
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I love the Belle kiss! Priceless. And I'm glad the boys did well with the haircuts. Even if a little bribe was needed. Had you made the appointments before you left or when you got to WDW? I'm planning on getting Cameron's first haircut there.
I'm so glad they did good too. Because I have had quite a few not so good experiences with Dylan as well. They both need haircuts again.
I made the reservation before we left. You can make them 180 days in advance. I believe you call 407-WDISNEY to make a reservation. I'd suggest making one because it can be quite a long wait.
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What great shots from your visits with Mickey and Minnie and the Princesses...and Dylan and Belle - adorable.
Sorry about the wait for the haircuts but both boys looks so handsome Loved Lukas with all his stickers and Dylan does look so grown up with his new cut.
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Glad the boys did better when meeting the characters today. Love the one of Dylan getting a kiss from Belle!!! And the boys look so handsome with their new haircuts!!
Honestly, I don't know how you're going to scrap this trip with so many incredible photos already! Lukas is so adorable getting his haircut and Dylan's kiss from Belle is a gem. The group photo with Mickey and Minnie is amazing-- it's a good shot of everyone!
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Can't wait to see the first hair cut experience! I think it's so cool they do that there!
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