The Promise of Spring: Flower & Garden Festival 4.0 -- A Cam and Luke TR COMPLETED 8/27 - Page 66 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Too bad Luke struck out on the magnet search in the AK! Glad all went well with the trip home and some interesting stories of those you ran into with the Newsboys etc. It's sad that this TR has come to an end and I really enjoyed you taking us on a great adventure!
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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!
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Sorry to see this come to an end! . You had some interesting encounters on your last day! . Thanks so much for taking us along! Looking forward to your final thoughts!!
Too bad Luke struck out on the magnet search in the AK! Glad all went well with the trip home and some interesting stories of those you ran into with the Newsboys etc. It's sad that this TR has come to an end and I really enjoyed you taking us on a great adventure!
We'll just have to resume our search for the magnet in November.
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Sorry to see this come to an end! . You had some interesting encounters on your last day! . Thanks so much for taking us along! Looking forward to your final thoughts!!
The trip always ends much too quickly in real life and in the retelling of it.
We'll just have to resume our search for the magnet in November.
Always a good reason to have something you need to do and seek on your next WDW adventure!
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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!
A reminder to buy something when you see it. Hopefully you find something in November.
This was a great trip!
Were the breeding tigers the ones that just gave birth?! That seems too fast? But I have no idea how long a tiger's gestation period is?
Another wonderful trip for the two of you. I'm sorry Luke didn't find the magnet, but that's just something to put on the list for the next trip. Welcome home.
Always a good reason to have something you need to do and seek on your next WDW adventure!
Absolutely right!
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A reminder to buy something when you see it. Hopefully you find something in November.
This was a great trip!
Were the breeding tigers the ones that just gave birth?! That seems too fast? But I have no idea how long a tiger's gestation period is?
The tiger habitat had been closed for months before we got there. I think breeding was their pat answer for why it was still closed in case pregnancy did not happen or to keep it a surprise as to win the cubs might be born. I'm actually wondering if the habitat closed when they knew Sohni was pregnant and not just trying to get pregnant.
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Sorry to see this come to an end. I've enjoyed travelling along with you guys once again.
Thanks! I so glad we have trip report forums here on the boards, so we can write and share and read.
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What an awesome ending to your trip. Thanks for sharing your trip journey, I enjoyed all of it!!!!!!!!
Thanks for reading along! It's so nice that you all enjoy reading my memories.
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Another wonderful trip for the two of you. I'm sorry Luke didn't find the magnet, but that's just something to put on the list for the next trip. Welcome home.
And when we see the magnet this time, I'll pick it up and buy it. Luke just showed it to me, but didn't say until later that he wanted it. Silly boy!
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Thanks for taking us on another wonderful adventure. Can't wait to read about the next one.
You are so welcome. I appreciate you all taking the time to read.
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Glad all went well with the trip home and some interesting stories of those you ran into with the Newsboys etc. 
It's sad that this TR has come to an end and I really enjoyed you taking us on a great adventure! 
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful adventures!!!
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Waiting for our next adventure after enjoying our Alaska cruise. 
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