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yes, you have to do philharmagic. it makes absolutely no sense, but it is a must-do for any disney movie fan!
Not just the smell (which I must admit I have never noticed but will now take note of when we are there next week) but the ability to sing along! Yes for anyone in the theater with me I do in fact sing along to each of the Disney songs as they come up. Sorry!
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I'm happy to hear that even your "work" day involved 5 hours at Epcot. All in the name of research!!!!
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Not just the smell (which I must admit I have never noticed but will now take note of when we are there next week) but the ability to sing along! Yes for anyone in the theater with me I do in fact sing along to each of the Disney songs as they come up. Sorry!
that's how i'll find you next week--i'll just listen and look for the singing pregnant lady!
for the record, i also like how it kind of feels like you are flying during the 'whole new world' part!
that's how i'll find you next week--i'll just listen and look for the singing pregnant lady!
for the record, i also like how it kind of feels like you are flying during the 'whole new world' part!
Lol yes! That is a safe bet. That or look for the pregnant lady stuffing her face with Mickey bars. With me it could go either way!
Although I do not want to dissapoint you. Most people at work say I do not look pregnant at all (I was already a larger girl so). The only people who think I look pregnant are my mom and sister and I think they say it to make me feel better lol. To me I just look fat lol.
I have to close my eyes during the flying carpet part as it actually makes me a little queasy! Crazy, I know! But Philharmagic is still one of my favorite things at the World!
Caramel-covered peanut butter cookie?! Yes, please!! How did I miss those?!? Oh yeah, my head was immersed in my bag of caramel corn, inhaling deeply!
GET THE CARAMEL CORN!! And eat it while it's warm. Mmmmmmmmmm
That sounds heavenly! I heard they give a free sample size to either DVC'ers or AP holders. Either way - I have both so I will be getting me some! Then go back to buy a full bag! LOL
Sorry Your having such a rough time with our Fla Heat!!! It can get Horrible at times. I agree with your Fla. friend, enjoy the AC where ever you can and those little naps in the afternoons do help!!! Thanks for letting me hop on your adventures, can't wait for more.
I have to close my eyes during the flying carpet part as it actually makes me a little queasy! Crazy, I know! But Philharmagic is still one of my favorite things at the World!
Caramel-covered peanut butter cookie?! Yes, please!! How did I miss those?!? Oh yeah, my head was immersed in my bag of caramel corn, inhaling deeply!
i do close my eyes for one moment, too--right at the beginning of the flying carpet part. amazing how that works, isn't it?
oh and i' LOVE the caramel corn, too--but they weren't making it fresh when i went in. so i got the cookie...and ate half of it...and am enjoying the other half now as my breakfast!
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I still have yet to try something from the Caramel place in Germany. (And I love caramel corn!) That cookie sounds AWESOME!!
the caramel shop is AMAZING. you know that saying 'like a kid in a candy store'? yeah--well, i'm not a kid, but it IS a candy store, and i may as well be a kid while i'm there! i'd also like to try a bunch of the straight-up caramel candies--things covered in chocolate and filled with pecans...ahh...caramel...
I just got all caught up on your TR. I'm glad I still have many days ahead to look forward to.
I'm curious how you're finding touring with your SLR camera. Our next vacation will be the first with mine, and I, too, am wondering how I will go on the rides with it. For the thrill rides, I'll be able to leave it with whoever is staying with the kids and the strollers. But, I know there are certain rides I'll want to be able to take pictures on (KS). Have you left it around your neck at all? I know I must have it, because I love the pictures it takes, but I'm not looking forward to lugging it around.
I hope you're holding up under all that heat. Hopefully, it will be cooler for the end of your trip.
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