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Such a great time you had exploring the WD in Epcot! Beignets for breakfast is a great start to your day. Your dinner looked quite good! I think the late night out at the MK may have caught up to you, even though you couldn't go back to sleep in the morning. You may have been overtired!
I definitely hit a wall.
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I am so happy you are back on the boards Sharon! I missed ya
Loving your Non-TR & great pics - as usual.
One day I will do the 24 Hour Event.
Thanks! The 24 Hour Event is really fun!
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I am so happy to get to see a Princess Sharon non-Trip Report. I hope there are occasional WDW non-Trip Reports in the future!
I'm having fun with this one, so maybe.
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What an awesome Epcot day!! I can't believe how early you got up after yesterday!!
It was crazy how early I woke up. And here I'd been all worried the Mousekeeper was going to wake me up because there wasn't a privacy sign in my room.
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When I was much younger, I would ride every Disneyland ride from opening to closing. We used to mark the time we got on the ride and when we got off. Those days are long gone.
If you're going to be at Disneyland over Labor Day, we might see you again then.
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You're pics are all great! I'm surprised how short the wait times were for standby rides.... I've seen them a lot longer in Aug! I love the new tiki in Poly & can't wait to see him on my trip! I have 0 idea how you managed to do the 24 hour event & then alone on top of it!
The crowds weren't too bad for the most part. I've certainly seen longer lines.
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Perfectly leisurely time wandering around Epcot. My favorite kind of day!
Those Chinese warriors crack me up. It's not supposed to be funny... but it's funny.
It's been so long since I've stayed at POFQ, and I'm very much missing it now after seeing your photos!
I didn't realize I missed POFQ until I went back! It's such a lovely resort.
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You certainly amazed me being able to ride every ride and see every show at the MK in the 24 hours! You timed it all really well too I haven't stayed at PORFQ in years but I always loved the decor and the property grounds! Looks like you enjoyed your day at Epcot and I can't get over how long that line was in the Mexican Pavilion! Glad you got to meet up with Kim and her family! Looks like you had a great trip so far
That line for GFT was insane! The park wasn't even crazy busy. But I'm sure like half an hour later it was a walk on again. After all, WS had only been open for a little while at that point.
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I just finished reading all about your "day" at MK - Wow! That's what I'm talking about Again, great pictures. I love love love the Festival of Fantasy parade. I was awesome how you "framed" your shots
I knew I needed to document the actual view! It was a nice, shady spot, but not really good for actual viewing.
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Day Four – Sunday, May 24 Back to my usual touring style
I was slightly disappointed to see constructions walls, but it was much better than my last visit in March
I went to EE to try to find PPer CM Heather, but she was on break (I have a talent for looking for her just when she leaves ). I did manage a ride or two on EE.
I was happy to see some activity out of the tigers (well, one of them at least).
The tiger wanted to play hide and seek
I thought she might be ready for a swim, but she just took a drink and walked around in the water instead
I finally found Heather and we made plans to meet up for dinner later.
There was a new path between EE and the MJT/KRR.
I was very excited to see the Harambe Market open. Heather told me it had only opened 2 days before. I took lots of pictures (and kicked myself for eating something earlier and not being hungry enough to sample the offerings). It was so well themed (like everything else Disney does).
I got the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch.
The cow was really enjoying getting brushed and petted
Unfortunately, FOTLK was full. It’s been a while since I’ve seen it this busy! In fact, I did something else and then came back for the next show. It was closer that time, but I still didn’t make it in! You really do need to show up at least 30 minutes before showtime when it’s busy.
I had a FP+ for KS. A combination of a seat on the right side of the truck and not much animal activity means not many photos.
“Does my butt look big in this photo?”
“Do these stripes make my butt look big?” Not as big as the elephant’s.
There was a band performing that I’d never seen before. I stopped to enjoy the show.
I went back to POFQ and had a little break. I took a stroll around the resort, but I guess I didn’t bring my camera with me. Mistake! Luckily I had my phone.
I made my way to POR. They had a little party going on for Memorial Day (which seems, I don’t know, odd? Maybe it’s me ). If I’d had a real camera, I would’ve gotten some photos. But the best part was Patriotic Minnie greeting her fans!
Heather had worked a 12-hour shift that day, so we figured it’d be the least effort for her if she just met me at POR for dinner. She arrived just as I finished my meet with Minnie Mouse.
Now we went in to eat. I love Italian food, especially pasta, but I kept trying to talk myself out of the pasta. Why? Well, I’d had it the night before, and I had an ADR for Trattoria al Forno the next night. It’d be crazy to eat Italian three nights in a row!
I told Heather about my dilemma and she said, “The pasta’s really good. That’s what I’m getting.” Twist my arm, why doncha? I ended up getting the exact same thing I’d had the night before. I didn’t take a new picture, so go look at what I posted last time. I also didn’t take a picture with Heather. I was too busy thinking about pasta, I guess!
And then, after we’d eaten, Patriotic Mickey was outside! Woot! The picture taken with my iPhone isn’t great, but luckily, there was a Photopass photographer on hand.
I got the boat back to POFQ and just hung out for a bit before going to bed.
Up Next: A Memorable Drop
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Looks like you had a great time at AK!! Love the picture of the new Harambe market! Minnie looks so cute in her patriotic outfit. Glad you were able to finish the day at dinner with Heather!
Isn't the new area of animal kingdom lovely? What's funny is I was actually there that afternoon as well... It was certainly busy! How cute is Minnie in her Memorial Day gear?! And I would so eat Italian 3 nights in a row...
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Beignets for breakfast is a great start to your day. Your dinner looked quite good! 
& great pics - as usual.
I can't believe how early you got up after yesterday!!
My favorite kind of day!
Again, great pictures. I love love love the Festival of Fantasy parade. I was awesome how you "framed" your shots 
It was a nice, shady spot, but not really good for actual viewing.
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