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[eyeheartgoofy]

I keep trying to swear off the disboards for a while, but your trip report keeps luring me back! I love it! I keep getting teary eyed when you comment about how fast the kids grow up!

 

[crazy*about*mickey]

I just finished reading your trip report up to now. The video of the Osborne Lights was so great. I was actually there on the 18th as well and watched them being turned on. We didn't stay very long because we were on our way to Fantasmic and were going to come back after to see it all and take pictures. At the beginning and I mean very beginning my batteries died and when I put my spare set in they were dead too (NOT impressed at all). I didn't want to go look at the lights and not be able to take pictures. We went back on Thursday and I took lots and lots of pictures.

I can't wait for your next installment.

 

[sharonW]

Beautiful Michelle, just beautiful!! This
trip is just awesome. The pictures and video
are absolutely wonderful. I guess ya gotta
wonder if any other trip will even come
close to the magic you experienced with
your family. It sounds like things couldn't
have been any more perfect. I love WDW
at christmas. Its my favorite time to visit.
I continue to enjoy each and every install-
ment!

 

[blue_river]

Michelle, what a great Christmas present. I would love to do that this time but not our budget will allow us to.

I'm loving your trip report and by the way you have a lovely family!

 

[*MickeyFan*]

I Love the smoochy picture! I hope your TR lasts until we go on our trip in April.
79 days until our trip! Can't wait for more jen

 

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[Ellester]

What a wonderful trip report! I really need to work on mine, but reading yours is so compelling! I love all the flashbacks (you can tell I do, because there are some in my trippie too!). In nine years, my kids will be the same ages yours are now. They are now probably the ages yours were in the video (8,5, & 2). I'm trying to savor every minute of their childhood because I know it will fly right by, your statement about sippy cups and cheerios is so true!

My 8yo dd was so jealous when I told her that you were there for two weeks. We were only there for a "measly" eight days! I told her maybe when she is 17! Hopefully, before then though. Keep up the awesome work. I look forward to hearing about the rest of the trip.

 

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[Lauralee131]

Girl, I think I'm going to go into sugar shock...what an awesome day at AK and oh.... the cruise!! What a magical trip!

Anxiously awaiting more....

 

[sharonW]

We know Michelle, your just trying to prolong
the magic and keep us on on the edge of our
seats in anticipation of your next installment.
Its ok..its worth waiting for!! BUT, its not easy!!
So please, don't keep us in suspense to long!!

 

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[silverangel879]

Hey Michelle!

Another great installment, btw. How much were the Disney Crocs @ DTD? I'm thinking about buying ones for my next trip directly from the crocs web page. But since our first day is for DTD, I was wondering maybe I could buy them there.

The tree and the lights at BWV Balcony looked gorgeous!!!

 

[sharonW]

Wow Michelle, the videos are so awesome. That one just
made me ache to be back at WDW. Like you, we have had
many issues over the past three years that have prevented
us from a return visit. That is why your trip report is extra
special to me. Our visits were always in aug and christmas
week. Your TR brings back many many wonderful memories
of past trips. I simply must get back there with the baby
grandaughter one day, its a priority!!! She is due early march.
Can't wait! Keep those TR's coming as they truly make my day!
I have no clue what I'll do when yours is done!!

 

[blue_river]

Oh I'm so happy to see you posted another installment - and one about my favourite thing to do at WDW - SHOPPING!!!!

We didn't go to that side of Downtown Disney - now I'm sorry we didn't From seeing your pics, I just know my daughters would have loved it there!

I loved the Christmas store in MK - is it pretty much the same in DD?

The candy store looks like a whole lot of fun

Why is Wolfgangs Puck your fav Counter Service? Is it the food? Ambiance? I need to know these secrets for my next trip.

We told the kids that they could get whatever they wanted while we were in WDW!

Woohoo!!!! Lucky kids

$37,500! But, it's beautiful!

OMG - If I had $37,500 to spend on that (beautiful as it may be) - I could take a trip to WDW for the next 7 years. Seems like such a waste

Once we FINALLY got out of the Lego Store, we were all exhausted! We decided to walk over to the AMC theatres and see a movie. Eragon was just about to start when we got there. It was good!

I'm just reading the book now and love it. Then I'll wait till the movie comes out on DVD and see it!


I wish your pics of AK at night turned out - I would have loved to have seen them.

Thanks for the update Michelle. Again, I was able to see things I missed on our trip.

 

[Blaynexox]

Hey Michelle! I enjoyed Day 7 immensely! Great Installment! I was so excited to see pictures of Downtown Disney. It is the first place we are going when we get to Disney and I've wanted to see what the stores in the Marketplace look like, also Wolfgang Pucks. Thank You so much for the great pictures - it looked like my kind of day! I cant wait to see what you got Jordan, unfortunately I have no idea! I also loved the gorgeous movie and liked the faint Shakira "Hips Dont Lie" in background - it made me laugh! 5 Days for me!

 

[jaycns]

Watching the video clip made me once again appreciate the magic of Disney soundproofing! Amazing how you could hear all of the music from the balcony but before you opened the door and the second the door clicked shut it was silence.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful family with us! You guys always seem to be so happy together! I LOVE seeing that!! It gives me hope for when my critters grow up a bit!

Hmmm...Jordan's gift...is Stitch her favorite character?? **You didn't say NO hints**

Thanks for another great installment! Looking forward to more!!

 

[tinkgurl]

$37,500! But, it's beautiful!

We loved walking around looking at all those and just laughing at how much they were! If only we could win the lottery! LOL!

 

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[CHEK]

Michelle, your report is fantastic , I've spent most of my evening reading it!! while my DH's been watching the terrible England football match yes they lost just for a change . Can't wait for our next trip . Thankyou so much for sharing.