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Wow that is one of the more affordable tours offered at Disney. I feel like you can go through the park and miss so much, no matter how many times you've been there. Nice pointing out of the Disney crest. Never knew that!
Glad you enjoyed your dinner at GG though your group got split up. The character interaction, in my opinion, is some of the best at GG.
I can't believe you're almost on your last morning before leaving!
Too bad you couldn't all eat together, especially as it was a character meal. The photos show happy boys, though--- except for that one with poor Lukas crying!
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Sorry you got split up at dinner and it wasn't the greatest experience, but the boys looked like they enjoyed it - well, except for that one photo of poor Lukas.
He didn't care for Pluto that's for sure.
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I can see that it would be a problem to get a large group together in GG! Poor Lukas was not really happy with in that one photo. Stefanie would probably punish me if I ever took GG off the rotation. I did one summer and she still reminds me that was a mistake.
I'm sure I'll be getting something like that sooner or later (probably sooner) when he has a favorite.
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Sorry you got spilt up - that doesn't make for a fun time! And how dare you be almost done when I finally catch up? Kidding of course. Sad to see you almost wrapping up, but at least I didn't have to wait for installments!
Sorry about that! I know what you mean though. Sometimes it's fun to anticpate a new post but then it's fun to read everything at once too.
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I'm kind of jealous --I just canceled ANOTHER Garden Grill reservation to add in Citricos for Brandon's birthday. I love Citricos so I'll get over it soon.
You must try GG sometime!
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Sorry you weren't able to sit together, but it still looks like everyone had a great time...well, maybe not Lukas in that one photo.
BTW, I have a question about the Tables in Wonderland card. Is it really worth it?
This trip it was definitely worth it plus we'll be using it 2 more times this year since it's good for a year. I kind of estimated what we would order at each meal and calculated that it would save us. And it's good on alcohol. For exaplme, our meal at Via Napoli was just the 4 of us and even though they had gratuity it was like getting a drink (beer or mixed) free. And if you have an AP it's $25 less than just using your DVC membership.
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Wow that is one of the more affordable tours offered at Disney. I feel like you can go through the park and miss so much, no matter how many times you've been there. Nice pointing out of the Disney crest. Never knew that!
Glad you enjoyed your dinner at GG though your group got split up. The character interaction, in my opinion, is some of the best at GG.
I can't believe you're almost on your last morning before leaving!
The tour was great and the price was right for it.
The characters at GG are the best! Our first meal was for Thanksgiving in 2006 and we've loved it ever since.
It's sad that it's almost over, but I'll start a PTR real soon for the next trip!
How disappointing that your group got split up. Sounds like you tried to make the best of it though. Can't believe the trip is coming to end!!
It has taken me a while to finish this TR, but just think I'll be going into a PTR soon after!
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Is the card only good for TS meals or can you use it for CS? I know I could be researching this myself, but why do that when I can bug you.
Mostly TS, there are a few CS - like at the values and AK. I think those are the only places in fact. I just found my brochure with all the places listed the other day. Maybe I'll try to remember to bring it to work so I can scan it and send it to you.
Mostly TS, there are a few CS - like at the values and AK. I think those are the only places in fact. I just found my brochure with all the places listed the other day. Maybe I'll try to remember to bring it to work so I can scan it and send it to you.
If I haven't told you before, I'm telling you now...you're awesome.
WOW - Dylan has gotten so big! So has Lukas. Its hard to believe that Lukas is almost the age that Dylan was when I met y'all. However, Steph turned 21 this year. They grow just way too fast!
You have some really wonderful photos from this trip. Way too many to comment on since I'm so far behind.
Dylan was such a ham with the Princesses.
Y'all looked awesome for MNSSHP! The costumes came out great and your dad's croc hat was da bomb. Now we see where your creativity comes from.
Sorry Lukas' birthday didn't start out so good but at least in ended more upbeat.
How crazy that it everytime y'all went to HS. Sounds like y'all made the best of it anyway!
I am definately going to try the GG. Do they use the foods from the greenhouse? That was kinda strange that they would seat y'all with that staircase in the middle. Again, looks like y'all made the best of it anyway.
So caught the "A Christmas Story" shout out. Not a big fan of meatloaf myself. In our house, we are usually saying the entire movie at some point when we have it on for those 24 hours.
Kelly, even though there was alot of planning and some of the experiences weren't quite what you had expected or you felt a little down about them, just reading through your TR and seeing all the wonderful photos you can tell you did a great job and everyone had an awesome time! I, too, know what it feels like to not feel as excited or pleased about your trip, especially after all the planning. My May 2011 trip, although we had a great time, I was kinda bummed and flustered for most of it.
WOW - Dylan has gotten so big! So has Lukas. Its hard to believe that Lukas is almost the age that Dylan was when I met y'all. However, Steph turned 21 this year. They grow just way too fast!
You have some really wonderful photos from this trip. Way too many to comment on since I'm so far behind.
Dylan was such a ham with the Princesses.
Y'all looked awesome for MNSSHP! The costumes came out great and your dad's croc hat was da bomb. Now we see where your creativity comes from.
Sorry Lukas' birthday didn't start out so good but at least in ended more upbeat.
How crazy that it everytime y'all went to HS. Sounds like y'all made the best of it anyway!
I am definately going to try the GG. Do they use the foods from the greenhouse? That was kinda strange that they would seat y'all with that staircase in the middle. Again, looks like y'all made the best of it anyway.
So caught the "A Christmas Story" shout out. Not a big fan of meatloaf myself. In our house, we are usually saying the entire movie at some point when we have it on for those 24 hours.
Kelly, even though there was alot of planning and some of the experiences weren't quite what you had expected or you felt a little down about them, just reading through your TR and seeing all the wonderful photos you can tell you did a great job and everyone had an awesome time! I, too, know what it feels like to not feel as excited or pleased about your trip, especially after all the planning. My May 2011 trip, although we had a great time, I was kinda bummed and flustered for most of it.
Thanks so much Shelley! I love that last bit you wrote too. Makes me think better about the trip. I'm probably the only one that had 'bad' moments, so I guess it's good everyone else had a fabulous time!
And I hope you get to use that pin code you got so we can see each other again real soon!
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Sorry you guys got split up for dinner....that would have taken some of the fun away for me as well, but I can see them having issues with larger parties here because of the seating arrangement. Glad everyone enjoyed though and that the boys nejoyed their birthday desserts. It has been awhile since we have been back there and I keep meaning to add it to the list...have to see if we can fit it in for July, the girls have alredy created a list of meals...trying hard to figure where to even schedule those in
I'm working that angle and a few others!! I will let you know as soon as something is solid.
Whoohoo!
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Sorry you guys got split up for dinner....that would have taken some of the fun away for me as well, but I can see them having issues with larger parties here because of the seating arrangement. Glad everyone enjoyed though and that the boys nejoyed their birthday desserts. It has been awhile since we have been back there and I keep meaning to add it to the list...have to see if we can fit it in for July, the girls have alredy created a list of meals...trying hard to figure where to even schedule those in
I know the feeling about scheduling! I think it gets harder every trip. And the main thing I schedule is meals - we work around those for everything else.
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Okay so I got totally caught up...First you have the most handsome little men on earth they are too precious Second let me say you are my hero...We have talked back and forth about going as a large family and I just don't think I could do it to plan for everyone and you did it with such grace and handled it very well even with the "Bad" moments.. also you have given me great ideas what to do with our boys when we take them in sept 2013 as they will be the same age as your boys were form this trip...and lastly when you get the time and chance could you send me the info for the photog you used because those pictures were amazing
Glad I didn't get too far behind. Sorry you didn't get to sit together at GG. We ate there once, but I wasn't impressed with the food. Very curious about the bill and your payment.
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Great pics from dinner! 
Kidding of course
. Sad to see you almost wrapping up, but at least I didn't have to wait for installments!
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They grow just way too fast!
everytime y'all went to HS. Sounds like y'all made the best of it anyway!
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