Mum and moi take Orlando: the never-ending trip report (aka we are nuts) NEW 5/20 x4!!!

LOL I didn't even know the signs could do that

NOM pizza. Disney pizza...pizza sitting in my dining room. NOM all the pizza.

I'm. Dreaming. Of a ball. Filled Christmas.

EWW RAISINS

Um yeah but one of those gingerbread houses is Aulani so...

Yeah nice leggings dudette.
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HOLY PEOPLE, BATMAN

"I AM GOING TO DIE!" in a car crash? ;)

Ayyyyyy cronut

Hai Stitch :-*

LOLOLOLOLOLAHAHAHAHAHAHA SUCH A TOP NOTCH DRAWING
MUM: "double u tee eff"

The lodge pics >>>>>>>
As I was reading this I was like...sitting by that PERF tree is exactly what I would be doing if I was in Disney on Christmas day
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UM NICE LEGGINGS AGAIN DUDETTE TOP CHOICE wink wink

And I've wanted to comment only like every time but I have those shoes :)


AND HELLO WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME JANUARY
 
LOL I didn't even know the signs could do that

Guess so!

NOM pizza. Disney pizza...pizza sitting in my dining room. NOM all the pizza.

PIZZAAAA.

I'm. Dreaming. Of a ball. Filled Christmas.

It is going to be a hit.

EWW RAISINS

Yup.

Um yeah but one of those gingerbread houses is Aulani so...

That was the best part.

Yeah nice leggings dudette.

Thank youuuu
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HOLY PEOPLE, BATMAN

Ridiculousness

"I AM GOING TO DIE!" in a car crash? ;)

:rotfl2:

Ayyyyyy cronut

:lovestruc

Hai Stitch :-*

LOLOLOLOLOLAHAHAHAHAHAHA SUCH A TOP NOTCH DRAWING
MUM: "double u tee eff"

I know. Disney should hire moi as an animator

The lodge pics >>>>>>>
As I was reading this I was like...sitting by that PERF tree is exactly what I would be doing if I was in Disney on Christmas day

Being at my house on Christmas >>>
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UM NICE LEGGINGS AGAIN DUDETTE TOP CHOICE wink wink

Mrs. Claus gets moi good gifts

And I've wanted to comment only like every time but I have those shoes :)

#twins
But Seth and Jackie got moi those shoes so eww.



AND HELLO WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME JANUARY

:banana::banana::banana:
 
January 1st: Why did I want to go visit my Mansion again?!

We got to the TTC and the parking lot wasn’t too full, hallelujah.

We had no problem getting through the turnstiles. There was no one even there!

The Dapper Dans were out so we watched their whole set.
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After they were done, we headed into Tomorrowland.

The fact that they added clothes to them >>>>
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We went on the TTA and then went to see Cop.

It was pretty drizzely out and most of the rides had wicked long waits so we just walked around the park and took the sights in.

We noticed that they took more walls down in New Fantasyland YAYYYY!

After about two laps around the park and chilling at the Tomorrowland Terrace for a bit, we went to the Diamond Horseshoe because they were serving dinner until eight.

We split the turkey platter, which was very good quality for QS and very inexpensive for what you get. I was impressed! There was turkey, green beans, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and stuffing aka yum.
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We sat right next to the stage on this little balcony thing and people would look at us like “how did you get up there?!” Um the stairs right there, you idiots. Actually, we are VIPs.

Our view. And I really don’t feel like going into Photoshop and straightening this picture. #lazy
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While we ate, I booked two Fastpasses for Enchanted Tales and my Mansion, which sounds ridiculous but the wait had been long all day and I really wanted to go on. And I don’t wait in lines so yeah.

It was time for our Enchanted Tales FP so we made our way over to the Enchanted Forest.

The wardrobe >>>>
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I, sadly, didn’t get a part but it was nice to be able to watch.

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And then we went on the carrousel because WHY NOT. And I kinda wanted to…

EXCITED(ish).
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This was the highlight of Mum’s day, as you can see.
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After we had such a grand ol’ time on the carrousel, we walked down to my Mansion. I was so excited!

Now, I have already ranted about what happened on Twitter, but I have to tell it again because it is SUCH a good story and Mum really wants to relive it…

So, I know how people yell in the stretching room. I mean, usually it is mostly kids which I can understand, but teenager and adults scream once and then that is it. I am used to it. I don’t approve of it since it is my Mansion and all, but whatever.

There were these teenagers next to us that were probably about 13 or 14. I think there were five of them or so. They screamed in the stretching room. Great. I really didn’t care.

And then they got put behind us on the doombuggies.

Throughout the whole ride, they screamed. And when I say screamed, I thought I was going to go deaf. It was SO ridiculous and so uncalled for and I just sat there and rolled my eyes. Mum on the other hand…

She started screaming at them “SHUP UP!!!!” which didn’t do a thing. And they were screaming so loud that they were scaring this little boy next to us. When I was little, I was scared to death of my Mansion, and I can’t imagine having these idiot teenagers screaming, because that would just make me even more scared. And then the little boy started copying Mum and saying shut up to them and we were DYING.

I know that these idiot teenagers weren’t scared. They were just being idiots and ridiculously obnoxious, and it ruins other people’s experience on the ride. They literally screamed until they got on the moving walkway. And there were two CMs right there and they didn’t say a word to them. That right there KILLS me. You see that there are these idiot teenagers being so loud and obnoxious, and you don’t even care. They just stared at the wall and didn’t give a crap. Whenever someone does something inappropriate, the CMs don’t care. It literally ruins other people’s experience and the CMs don’t say a word. That makes me sick.

Instead of a CM saying something to the idiot teenagers, Mum did.

Here is where it gets good.

Mum turns to them when we got off the ride and told them that they were being so obnoxious and ridiculous and the teenagers were saying like “thanks” and “good” and then Mum asked where their parents where and one girl says with a smile plastered over her face, “my parents died in a car accident!”

And then Mum said…

“You should too!”

And we walked away and I just shook my head.

I promise Mum is not a violent or a mean person, but when something or someone gets on her nerves, stay away. You have been warned.

And then this brought up the discussion of the age to walk around the parks alone. It is 14 now, and I told Mum that I think they should increase it, but then she brought up a good point.

You could have a really mature 14 year old, or a really immature 14 year old. I think the group of idiot teenagers were about 14 and were immature, and should have an adult with them. CMs should say something if you are only 14 and being really immature and make sure you have a parent with you. If you are just walking around at 14 and not bothering anyone, then you should be let around the park alone.

And that concludes the end of my rant…

You’re welcome.

We went to the Laugh Floor next since it only had a 10 minute wait.

Then we went to Auntie Gravity’s and got a hot chocolate.

We found a spot on Main St to watched CTM and Wishes from. I didn’t have my tripod with moi so I wasn’t going to take pictures, but just enjoy the fireworks for once.

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Wishes started and we were like “what the crap is this.” It was SO foggy outside that you couldn’t see any fireworks. The sky was just changing different colors! So we just left cause it would just be a waste to watch it if we couldn’t even see the fireworks.

We took the monorail to the TTC and omg, we had the BEST tram driver.

“If you lose an item while on board the tram, raise your hand really high, and then I will raise my hand really high, and we will both wave goodbye to your item together!”

Mum and I were DYING and no one else found that funny at all. Tough crowd.

:yay::yay:AND GUYS I AM CAUGHT UP ON UPDATES THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER OH MY GOD :yay::yay:
 
I wondered what you all were doing for Christmas! Christmas Eve looked perfect! I've never been to the campground, need to check that out. It looked very festive. Christmas at Epcot looked horrendous. I cannot believe that picture of the wall to wall people in Morocco. Holy cow.
Great reports! You are all caught up to date now! We are planning a trip for spring break- last week in March. I'll keep ya posted! Happy New Year Meg!
 

Hey just tuning in to your TR. I really love how Disney World decorates for Christmas its so magical. Also great update love the last pics of the castle and the Christmas decorations. I can't wait to read more about your trip. Also Happy Belated New Years.
 
NOM mmmmmmm Thanksgiving type food >>> because Aunt Gail's is always cold and dry and ew

" one girl says with a smile plastered over her face, “my parents died in a car accident!”

And then Mum said…

“You should too!”"

DAAAAAAA BEST :joker:

OMG YOU WERE AFRAID OF THE MANSION TOO?!?!?! #twins

You could have a VERY immature..like 19 year old too...so

that first castle and garland pic >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>



“If you lose an item while on board the tram, raise your hand really high, and then I will raise my hand really high, and we will both wave goodbye to your item together!”

I. AM. DYING.
UGLY MAKING NO SOUND LAUGHING
TEARS


NO ONE ELSE FOUND THAT FUNNY OMG WHAT ARE YOU THE OTHER PEOPLE!?!?


Congrats on being caught up. ONLY 1 MORE WEEKEND OF TR-ING UNTIL MOI
 
Great updates! I can't get over the crowds....mind you we've only ever been in October or Febuary. Feb was worse due to the cheerleader competition :furious:


Good on your mom for saying something!
 
I wondered what you all were doing for Christmas! Christmas Eve looked perfect! I've never been to the campground, need to check that out. It looked very festive. Christmas at Epcot looked horrendous. I cannot believe that picture of the wall to wall people in Morocco. Holy cow.
Great reports! You are all caught up to date now! We are planning a trip for spring break- last week in March. I'll keep ya posted! Happy New Year Meg!

Christmas Eve was the BEST. We have decided that it will be a tradition to go to the Fort every year from now on.
Those crowds <<<
Awesome! Yeah, keep moi posted!
You too!

Hey just tuning in to your TR. I really love how Disney World decorates for Christmas its so magical. Also great update love the last pics of the castle and the Christmas decorations. I can't wait to read more about your trip. Also Happy Belated New Years.

Hello!
The decorations are AMAZING. I love them.
Thank you!
You too (:

NOM mmmmmmm Thanksgiving type food >>> because Aunt Gail's is always cold and dry and ew

Ew, that's not cool.

" one girl says with a smile plastered over her face, “my parents died in a car accident!”

And then Mum said…

“You should too!”"

DAAAAAAA BEST :joker:

I love her.

OMG YOU WERE AFRAID OF THE MANSION TOO?!?!?! #twins

YES!

You could have a VERY immature..like 19 year old too...so

Yeah, that is the problem.

that first castle and garland pic >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

:lovestruc



“If you lose an item while on board the tram, raise your hand really high, and then I will raise my hand really high, and we will both wave goodbye to your item together!”

I. AM. DYING.
UGLY MAKING NO SOUND LAUGHING
TEARS


NO ONE ELSE FOUND THAT FUNNY OMG WHAT ARE YOU THE OTHER PEOPLE!?!?

REALLY THO. We were literally DYING and everyone else was just staring off into space. Like WHAT.

Congrats on being caught up. ONLY 1 MORE WEEKEND OF TR-ING UNTIL MOI

:banana: FOUR DAYS BABY! :banana:

Great updates! I can't get over the crowds....mind you we've only ever been in October or Febuary. Feb was worse due to the cheerleader competition :furious:


Good on your mom for saying something!

Thanks!
Cheerleader competitions <<<
Thank God she said something, seriously.​
 
January 4th (part 1): Animals galore!

We got to AK and got a front row parking spot, YES! It technically wasn’t even a parking spot but the CM let us park there because our car is so small. And I am, uh, lazy.

It was about 12 when we got there and I needed lunch.

We went straight to Yak and Yeti and it took me about 500 years to find a table. It was so ridiculous.

And I forgot to take food pictures, but we got our usual, the beef lo mein.

After we finished eating, we went on the Maharajah Jungle Trek. Three tigers were out and it was SO COOL. They are never out, and when they are, it is about 100 degrees and are chilln’ on the ground.

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After we watched the tigers for like 5ever, we continued on the trail.

Random cool birdy.
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We watched the monkeys in Asia for a bit afterwards.
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We took the train down to Rafiki’s next.

Mum wanted a picture with this tiger. Why she did, I really don’t know.
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We talked to a CM who was doing a Professional Internship at Rafiki’s. She seemed to love her job.

I wanted to go to the Affection Section but Mum wouldn’t let moi. I don’t understand why.

We took the train back to Harambe and there was a dog in a stroller in the car next to us. It wasn’t even a service dog. How ridiculous.

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It was time for our FP for Kilimanjaro when we got back so we got in line.

Our safari guide was Mike and he was really good. He had the heat on in the truck though… #floridianprobs

More animal pictures, cause I always take way too many. Sorry not sorry.

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The best giraffe picture that I got ):
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THE MALE LION WAS UP!
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Once we got back from our two week safari, the parade was going by so we got trapped. Meh.

THE DETAILS THO >>>
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We really wanted a snack and we were craving a cream cheese pretzel and OF COURSE no one had one. WHY IS THAT.

So we went to Camp Minnie Mickey and got a stupid funnel cake.

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After we ate, it was time for our FP at FotLK. (they just let everyone in with a FP before stand by)​
 
January 4th (part 2): IN WHICH I FIND OUT HOW AMAZING MY SECOND FAVE PARK IS AT NIGHT

We got a pretty good seat for the show. I really wanted to see it before it closed the next day… WHICH IS TODAY OH MY GOD THE TEARS. ALONG WITH CAMP. UGHHHHH. CRYING. WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO MOI, DISNEY?!!?!

Anywayssss….

Picture time! And as you will see in like one second, I really wanted to focus on the performers. They are just so incredible and they really make that show.

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The best part of the show was the idiot who was double fisting an iPad and an iPhone.

After the show got over, I cried. And cried. And cried some more. SO LONG CAMP M&M!!!! I WILL MISS YOU!

It was time to use our FP for Everest so we walked on over to Asia.

AND GUYS HOLY CRAP THAT PARK AT NIGHT. I WAS DEAD. I had only been at AK when it was dark one time and that was with “the other people” and we had to leave for an ADR and I was so sad. It was finally time to explore that park at night and I WAS SO EXCITED.

I guess everyone leaves once it gets dark…? NO ONE was around and it felt so weird but SO AMAZING.

I was dying.

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Now, I was basically bouncing off the walls going on Everest. I have heard how amazing it is at night and I JUST COULDN’T WAIT.

Guys, it is like a totally different ride. It was SO weird riding it at night because you couldn’t see anything and it was SO COOL. I loved it.

Here is our ride picture. I love the little girl behind moi. And Mum can’t pose for crap.
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And um, IT WAS SO COLD. The wind whips against you anyways, but the temp dropped a ton once it got dark and IT FELT SO GOOD. I WAS ON CLOUD NINE.

Then we went into Dinoland because I had heard how amazing it is at night as well. I was in love, you guys. Animal Kingdom has such a different atmosphere at night and I CANT GET ENOUGH OF IT.

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I had already experienced how Everest was at night and how amazing it was so I needed to see how my fave ride was going to be in the dark.

I WAS SO EXCITED!
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My throat hurt from all of the screaming I did. IT WAS JUST SO MUCH FUN AND I HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME FLYING IN THE SKY WITH MY DINO FRIENDS WHOOOOO!

After the best 90 seconds of my entire life, I had to get a picture with one of my dino friends. BDFFL (best dino friends for life, duh)!!!!
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I really wanted to go on again but Mum wouldn’t let moi. SUCH CRAP.

We looked in my fave gift shop after.

I CAN’T.
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We made our way back to Asia to check the wait time for Everest.

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It said 25 minutes and I really didn’t feel like waiting even though I was DYING to go on again. And plus Mum had work the next day so we made our way to the exit.

STOP BEING SO AMAZING I LOVE YOU.
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I had to look in the gift shops for my Mickey crackers on the way out. I had been craving them and needed some. They are like goldfish, but Mickey heads and are 10000x better.

NO ONE HAD THEM.

I had seen them earlier but didn’t get them because I didn’t want them to get crushed so I waited.

UGGHH.

I did find the MOST PERFECT MUG EVER THOUGH.
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I cried the whole way out but then in the distance by stroller return…

THEY WERE THERE!!!!

I got some and some other cookies and checked out. HALLELUJAH!

Then I bonded over Frozen with the CM working and then talked to the manager about how amazing the Mickey crackers are. This is my life here, people.

And of course I had to donate to the Disney conservation fund since I am a good doobie.

We made our way to the tram and headed on home.​
 
January 4th (part 2): IN WHICH I FIND OUT HOW AMAZING MY SECOND FAVE PARK IS AT NIGHT We got a pretty good seat for the show. I really wanted to see it before it closed the next day&#133; WHICH IS TODAY OH MY GOD THE TEARS. ALONG WITH CAMP. UGHHHHH. CRYING. WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO MOI, DISNEY?!!?! Anywayssss&#133;. Picture time! And as you will see in like one second, I really wanted to focus on the performers. They are just so incredible and they really make that show. The best part of the show was the idiot who was double fisting an iPad and an iPhone. After the show got over, I cried. And cried. And cried some more. SO LONG CAMP M&M!!!! I WILL MISS YOU! It was time to use our FP for Everest so we walked on over to Asia. AND GUYS HOLY CRAP THAT PARK AT NIGHT. I WAS DEAD. I had only been at AK when it was dark one time and that was with &#147;the other people&#148; and we had to leave for an ADR and I was so sad. It was finally time to explore that park at night and I WAS SO EXCITED. I guess everyone leaves once it gets dark&#133;? NO ONE was around and it felt so weird but SO AMAZING. I was dying. Now, I was basically bouncing off the walls going on Everest. I have heard how amazing it is at night and I JUST COULDN&#146;T WAIT. Guys, it is like a totally different ride. It was SO weird riding it at night because you couldn&#146;t see anything and it was SO COOL. I loved it. Here is our ride picture. I love the little girl behind moi. And Mum can&#146;t pose for crap. And um, IT WAS SO COLD. The wind whips against you anyways, but the temp dropped a ton once it got dark and IT FELT SO GOOD. I WAS ON CLOUD NINE. Then we went into Dinoland because I had heard how amazing it is at night as well. I was in love, you guys. Animal Kingdom has such a different atmosphere at night and I CANT GET ENOUGH OF IT. I had already experienced how Everest was at night and how amazing it was so I needed to see how my fave ride was going to be in the dark. I WAS SO EXCITED! My throat hurt from all of the screaming I did. IT WAS JUST SO MUCH FUN AND I HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME FLYING IN THE SKY WITH MY DINO FRIENDS WHOOOOO! After the best 90 seconds of my entire life, I had to get a picture with one of my dino friends. BDFFL (best dino friends for life, duh)!!!! I really wanted to go on again but Mum wouldn&#146;t let moi. SUCH CRAP. We looked in my fave gift shop after. I CAN&#146;T. We made our way back to Asia to check the wait time for Everest. It said 25 minutes and I really didn&#146;t feel like waiting even though I was DYING to go on again. And plus Mum had work the next day so we made our way to the exit. STOP BEING SO AMAZING I LOVE YOU. I had to look in the gift shops for my Mickey crackers on the way out. I had been craving them and needed some. They are like goldfish, but Mickey heads and are 10000x better. NO ONE HAD THEM. I had seen them earlier but didn&#146;t get them because I didn&#146;t want them to get crushed so I waited. UGGHH. I did find the MOST PERFECT MUG EVER THOUGH. I cried the whole way out but then in the distance by stroller return&#133; THEY WERE THERE!!!! I got some and some other cookies and checked out. HALLELUJAH! Then I bonded over Frozen with the CM working and then talked to the manager about how amazing the Mickey crackers are. This is my life here, people. And of course I had to donate to the Disney conservation fund since I am a good doobie. We made our way to the tram and headed on home.

Meg, for realz, are you getting those awesome night shots with your 55-200??? They're stunning :) some of the best you've done are these from FOTLK. I'm totally jealous.
 
According to my mom..those lions are fake....ok ma

ARG SO UPSET THAT FOTLK IS CLOSED WHILE IM THERE *cries*

Double fisting apple product... <

DINO

Omg Santasaurus

That is a top notch mug right there.
 
Great update! :)

Thanks!

Santa Saurus!!! Love it!

The best!

Meg, for realz, are you getting those awesome night shots with your 55-200??? They're stunning :) some of the best you've done are these from FOTLK. I'm totally jealous.

The night shots were with my 18-55 and the FotLK shots were with the 55-200. Thank you so much!

According to my mom..those lions are fake....ok ma

What?! :laughing:

ARG SO UPSET THAT FOTLK IS CLOSED WHILE IM THERE *cries*

ME TOOOO!

Double fisting apple product... <

Like no.

DINO

:banana::banana::banana:

Omg Santasaurus

That is a top notch mug right there.

You got that right.
 
We always have to get pics with the tiger, too!

Do you remember the CM's name who was doing her professional internship? My son's teacher's daughter is doing her prof internship there right now! Her name is Morgan and we happened to meet her when we were there in Nov!
 
I love following along when you go to WDW! It's almost as good as being there. Your photos continue to amaze me!
 
Your light pictures turned out SO amazing! You and that camera are getting along really well!

Your charm bracelet is adorable!!
 
We always have to get pics with the tiger, too!

Do you remember the CM's name who was doing her professional internship? My son's teacher's daughter is doing her prof internship there right now! Her name is Morgan and we happened to meet her when we were there in Nov!

They are amazing.
The CM actually had a sweatshirt on over her name tag so I have no clue what her name was, sorry!

I love following along when you go to WDW! It's almost as good as being there. Your photos continue to amaze me!

Thank you so much!

Your light pictures turned out SO amazing! You and that camera are getting along really well!

Your charm bracelet is adorable!!

Thank you!
Thanks, I love it!​
 





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