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That sounds like it was an amazing experience for your daughter! Were they given copies of the recording so you could hear her solo?
I had heard that the teacher got a cd of the session but I haven't heard it yet, I will have to contact him to see if we get a copy or at least to hear it.
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Ooooh, how fun for your DD!!! It pays to know your stuff!
DD is the Disney expert in her choir
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Wow!! That sounds like so much fun.
I don't know about the other students but DD loved it
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Oh my goodness, that is such an amazing experience for your DD! Wow!
I totally agree.
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How amazing for her to get the solo! This whole experience sounds like so much musical fun!
I think it's something she will remember all her life.
Day 2, Wednesday part 5- The end of the studio session
After finishing the Beauty and the Beast song, 'J' told them they have enough time to do another song. The whole process was repeated all over again with "Down the Bayou" from the Princess and the Frog which is a song DD likes. At the end of this they put away the headphones and song binders and said good-bye to 'J'. They were led outside and had to wait a few minutes for their guide to lead them out of backstage. When she arrived she had Mickey hats for all of them that had the Disney Performing Arts logo which excited the students since these were not available to the public. Once again Goofy greeted them as they were walking out. DD was busy looking at all the CM wandering around backstage and then it was over .
If you remember I had finally found everyone and it was now nearly 12 so my plan was lunch first, Karen had decided to go with DD and I since she had never been to Disney before and the teacher had said he would hang out with every group throughout the days we were there and he decided to be with us first.
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What a great experience for you daughter with the recorder and the best being it was done at Disneyland! An unforgettable experience for her to cherish!
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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!
What a once in a lifetime experience...there are just no words for that.
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What a great experience for you daughter with the recorder and the best being it was done at Disneyland! An unforgettable experience for her to cherish!
I so agree and I'm so glad we went on this trip just so she could have this experience.
I got the photopass pictures uploaded and wanted to share a couple from Tuesday morning at the front of the park. In one way it is odd to be reliving this trip though the TR and planning TN in July and Las Vegas in August ( just found out Scott Bakula is going to make an appearance at the convention, if you do not know him he played in TV shows Quantum Leap, Star Trek's Enterprise and is currently on NCIS: New Orleans - I'm very excited to get to see him) and our Europe trip next year! I feel like Cheryl (Chezp) getting to travel lots!
I thought the group pictures turned out very nice.
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Day 2, Wednesday part 6- Touring with the teacher.
We headed to Golden Horseshoe. Teacher said he'd look for a table as the place was packed, we got in line which was long. DD got nuggets and fries, I got fish & fries. Once we finally had our order the teacher had texted me that he found a table upstairs so we headed that way. Once we got there he left to get his food.
DD & Karen.
I liked the decor.
My lunch.
It was very loud in the restaurant and then the music began so we almost had to yell to be heard. Once we had filled our tummies we picked up FP's for BTMR which is one of DD's favorites, the teacher said his too.
Teacher wanted to know the plan so I said we would go do pirates and HM until time for BTMR. He liked all those rides so off we went but because it was soooo busy in the parks I saw the line for POTC at 25 minutes and went yuck! I almost never get in a line longer than 15, I checked touring plans app which said it was closer to 20 minutes and there wasn't much I could do to alter the plan at the time since standing in line didn't seem to bother the teacher at all. He was surprised when I told him I hadn't stood in any line longer than 20 minutes. Anyway, we got in line and it seemed to be moving fairly well. I got a text from the rest of my group saying they were going to DTD for lunch. I immediately replied saying no and reminded them that everyone must stay in the park and to rely immediately with a photo of where they were. I'm waiting for the reply...and finally they said ok, where could they get more inexpensive meal so I gave them several options and they told me they were going to the Golden Horseshoe. By the time that conversation was done we were nearly in the building.
We made it inside!
I checked the time when we got in our boat and the line had only taken 17 minutes which made me happy. This is my favorite ride, always has been. Teacher and I started to sing Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me! DD indulges me because I indulge her and IASW obsession. Karen wasn't too sure about us crazy adults.
We got some damp spots, especially the teacher and Karen when we went down the hill but it was so hot outside it was more cooling than anything else.
Glad you made it on to Pirates, but I have a feeling you're going to end up with the same problem with Haunted Mansion that we had on the French version in Disneyland Paris, judging by your teaser...
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This whole experience sounds like so much musical fun! 
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