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Old 10-30-2010, 09:46 AM   #1
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Disney Dream Float out Today!!!

In case you haven't seen them, here are the newest photos from this morning!





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She is truly gorgeous!
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Thanks for the amazing pics! I love Mickey on the back with the brooms painting! Love the photos!
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Oh my gosh that is like "crack" for a disney cruise nut! I'm high! Love it. Makes my heart go pitterpatter and May CANNOT come fast enough for me
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