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That was so weird about the cancellation announcement you heard right before Fantasmic started. I'm glad it was a mistake and you were finally able to see it! It's too bad that the OSOL was so crowded and you couldn't really enjoy them, and to top it off you had that nightmare of a wait to get back to the Poly!
I just started and caught up on your TR. I'm really enjoying it. I love that you are changing plans so easily. My kids do not handle changes in schedule well and it is difficult if we have to change our plans. I'm going to have to try Sci-Fi sometime. We have never really been drawn to it, but your pictures made me think twice about it. May not be on our next trip but definitely sometime.
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Wow! I'll have to think twice about the OFOL, I'm sure it's going to be nuts when we go Thanksgiving
I'm sorry you had to deal with a terrible bus situation. I love the Disney bus system, but they really need to get it together when parks close - it seems like its always a mess
Sounds like the changes worked out perfectly...I so want a shake from the Sci-Fi right now
Yes so far the changes have been great, I could use a yummy shake right about know.
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I'm glad you were able to see Fantasmic after all. The ride back sounds crazy! My mom has to ride a scooter and she would have been hysterical.
Fantasmic was well worth the wait, my Mom was very upset and if we had to wait any longer she would have been in tears.
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Originally Posted by chezp
Wow, what a nightmare with the buses! I'm glad you got to see Fantasmic! but I'm sorry the Osborne Lights were so mobbed.
Thank you, sometimes things go smoothly and others not so much
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Glad you were able to see Fantasmic! Sorry about the nightmare trying to get back to the Poly!
Thank you, it felt like forever trying to get back.
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Glad you were able to see Fantasmic! Sorry the Osbourne Lights were crowded and the ride back to the resort was a nightmare!!
Thank you, hopefully we can catch the lights next time.
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
That was so weird about the cancellation announcement you heard right before Fantasmic started. I'm glad it was a mistake and you were finally able to see it! It's too bad that the OSOL was so crowded and you couldn't really enjoy them, and to top it off you had that nightmare of a wait to get back to the Poly!
I know it was very strange I think someone hit the wrong button or something but I am glad we didn't listen to it. The bus situation will forever leave a bad memory of our Disney vacation.
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Originally Posted by TuffyCO
I just started and caught up on your TR. I'm really enjoying it. I love that you are changing plans so easily. My kids do not handle changes in schedule well and it is difficult if we have to change our plans. I'm going to have to try Sci-Fi sometime. We have never really been drawn to it, but your pictures made me think twice about it. May not be on our next trip but definitely sometime.
Thanks for following along, I am glad you are enjoying it. Normally I don't adapt well to changes so but i am learning to embrace them, especially if Disney is involved. I hope you get to Sci Fi someday.
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Originally Posted by goofyboysmama
Wow! I'll have to think twice about the OFOL, I'm sure it's going to be nuts when we go Thanksgiving
I'm sorry you had to deal with a terrible bus situation. I love the Disney bus system, but they really need to get it together when parks close - it seems like its always a mess
I think if you go towards the end of the night it might not be so bad, but I will never go right after they light up again. Thanks, I agree the buses need an overhaul when its closing time.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Glad you were finally able to see and enjoy Fantasmic! But what a long wait for a bus back to the resort!
Thank you we loved Fantasmic but the buses not so much.
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Originally Posted by lazanya
Glad you got to see Fantasmic! What a nightmare with the buses.
Thank you, a total nightmare it was.
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Originally Posted by benjiboo25
That wait would have sent my family into meltdown mode! Sounds like you handled it better...
We were pretty much on the breaking point and probably not talking to each other on the wat back was the best for everyone.
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Originally Posted by MayraLR
Wow, what a nightmare with the busses! Not a great way to end the day.
No it wasn't but after a good nights sleep we were much better.
Hi everyone, as always something seems to happen when I finally get rolling on my TR and this time its a big one. My laptop crashed taking my TR and other important things with it. I am working on getting it fixed and hopefully retrieving all my files. Luckily I have my iphone and tablet to check in but its kind of a pain to type up a TR. Although I had wanted to finish this TR before I started my next one but at this rate and with my luck I might wind up doing them at the same time. So please stay tuned.
Sorry about the laptop. I'll keep my fingers crossed you didn't lose all your important information!
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Than you everyone, still no laptop but the good news is that all my files are safe and can be retrieved, hopefully will get it back on Friday. However, can't get good new without bad, I injured my back this weekend and am pretty much in pain and can't do much. Would be nice to have my laptop, while I am laying around to work on my TR. It's always something.
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I'm glad you got to see Fantasmic! but I'm sorry the Osborne Lights were so mobbed. 
Sorry about the nightmare trying to get back to the Poly! 
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