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September 29 - October 7, 2012


On this trip we stayed 8 nights at Port Orleans Riverside.

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Day 1 - EPCOT & Art of Animation Resort
September 29, 2012

Arrived bright and early thanks to the red eye. First stop after checking in, EPCOT. Then over to Art of Animation and back to EPCOT for the afternoon/evening. Dinner was at Shulas tonight.

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Day 2 - D23's EPCOT 30th & Downtown Disney
September 30, 2012

The day was spent at D23's EPCOT 30th Anniversary Celebration which took place in the World Showplace at EPCOT. I did make a quick trip to Downtown Disney after dark.

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Day 3 - EPCOT 30th Anniversary
October 1, 2012

Today marked the 30th Anniversary of EPCOT (and 41 years for the Magic Kingdom). I spend the entire day at EPCOT taking in the special presentations and events. Including an Imagineering Panel, Anniversary Ceremony, Marty Sklar Presentation, and Illuminations finale to mark the occasion.

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Day 4 - Osprey Ridge, Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom
October 2, 2012

Started the morning off before the rose with a trip out to Osprey Ridge for a round of golf. Then spent the afternoon at the Animal Kingdom and wrapped up the rainy evening at Magic Kingdom checking out the recently opened Big Top Souvenirs.

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Day 5 - Studios, Maigc Kingdom & EPCOT
October 3, 2012

Started off the day roaming the Hollywood Studios and hung around for lunch at the Sci-Fi then off to the Magic Kingdom for the afternoon. After the sun set found myself at EPCOT to wrap up the night.

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Day 6 - Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom
October 4, 2012

Today we started off at the Animal Kingdom at park opening. Then made our way to the Magic Kingdom for the afternoon. Dinner was at Fort Wilderness, Trails End, then back to the room to watch the USC/Utah football game this evening.


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Day 7 - LBV Golf, EPCOT & Animal Kingdom
October 5, 2012

The morning was spent playing golf at Lake Buena Vista, then over to EPCOT for lunch at the Coral Reef. Spent the rainy afternoon at the Animal Kingdom then closed out the evening at EPCOT.


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Day 8 - Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom & EPCOT
October 6, 2012

Spent the morning at the Animal Kingdom then over to the Magic Kingdom after lunch. Back to EPCOT in the late afternoon since we had dinner reservations at Yachtsman Steakhouse this evening. After dinner headed to the Magic Kingdom then did the trifecta of Main Street Electrical Parade, Wishes, and a quick trip to EPCOT for Illuminations to close out my last night.


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Day 9 - Magic Kingdom & EPOT
October 7, 2012

Our last morning. As usual was spent packing up and dropping bags off so we got a late start. First park of the day was the Magic Kingdom. Then headed over to EPCOT for one last stroll through the Food and Wine Festival before making our way back to the Riverside and the Magical Express to the airport to head for home.


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April 20-28, 2012


On this trip we stayed 8 nights at Pop Century.

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Day 1 - Magic Kingdom & EPCOT
April 20, 2012

Arrived in Orlando bright and early. After some morning errands was at the Magic Kingdom by lunch time. Stopped by the new Storybook Circus, checked out the other Fantasyland construction, and finished the day at EPCOT.

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Day 2 - Animal Kingdom, Studios & Magic Kingdom
April 21, 2012

First stop of the day was Animal Kingdom. Followed by a quick rain shortened visit to the Studios then back to the Magic Kingdom for the evening.

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Day 3 - Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom & Downtown Disney
April 22, 2012

Today was Earth Day and Animal Kingdoms Birthday so started off the morning there then headed to the Magic Kingdom. Next up a trip out to Downtown Disney for dinner at Fultons. After dinner walked around Pleasure Island and the West Side before boarding a bus to the Wilderness Lodge and boat to the Magic Kingdom. Decided to head for EPCOT for Illuminations to cap off the evening.

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Day 4 - Oak Trail, EPCOT & Magic Kingdom
April 23, 2012

Played a quick nine holes at Oak Trail then headed for EPCOT for a majority of the afternoon. Stopped by the Magic Kingdom for the early evening then finished off the night with Illuminations @ EPCOT.

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Day 5 - Studios, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom
April 24, 2012

Opened the day at the Hollywood Studios before taking the Friendship Launch to EPCOT to check out the Vision House and lunch at Le Cellier. After lunch walked to the Boardwalk and took a bus to the Animal Kingdom for the afternoon. Headed to the Magic Kingdom for dinner before going to EPCOT for Illuminations.

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Day 6 - Oak Trail, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Resorts & BBQ
April 25, 2012

An early round of golf on Oak Trail before heading to EPCOT to celebrate Italian Liberation Day. Spent some of the early afternoon at the Magic Kingdom before heading out to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Was a guest at the Summer to Remember kickoff dinner at Fort Wilderness. After dinner took the boat to the Magic Kingdom and closed out the evening there.

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Day 7 - Blizzard Beach, Magic Kingdom, Art of Animation Resort Preview & EPCOT
April 26, 2012

Started off this morning at Blizzard Beach. Then made a quick trip to the Magic Kingdom, stopped by the Animal Kingdom Lodge and then was treated to a preview of the Art of Animation Resort. I wrapped up the evening at EPCOT.

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Day 8 - Oak Trail, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT & Magic Kingdom
April 27, 2012

Open the day at Oak Trail for some golf. Then off to the Animal Kingdom for lunch at the Tusker House followed by a late afternoon at EPCOT then I close out the evening at the Magic Kingdom.

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Day 9 - Magic Kingdom & EPCOT
April 28, 2012

Our final day at WDW. We start off at the Magic Kingdom finishing up the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game as well as some construction pictures before taking the monorail over to EPCOT for one last look at the Flower and Garden Festival.

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December 3-13, 2011

On this trip we stayed 1 nights at Pop Century, 4 nights aboard the Disney Dream, then 5 nights back at Pop Century. I snapped over 13,500 pictures and took 88 video clips over the eleven days.

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Day 1 - Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Studios & EPCOT
December 3, 2011

Started off the morning with an early arrivial at MCO then a Magical Express ride to WDW. Started the day off with a trip the Magic Kingdom to see some of the Christmas Parade taping and see the Fantasyland work. Next up was a quick trip to the Animal Kingdom to take in the Safari and Parade then it was off to the Studios for dinner and the Osborne Lights before finishing up the day at EPCOT with the Candelight and Illuminations.

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Day 2 - Pop Century/Art of Animation & Disney Dream Day 1
December 4, 2011


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Day 3 - Disney Dream Day 2 - Nassau
December 5, 2011


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Day 4 - Disney Dream Day 3 - Castaway Cay/Pirates Night
December 6, 2011




Day 5 - Disney Dream Day 4 - At Sea
December 7, 2011

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Day 6 - Disney Dream artwork, Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom
December 8, 2011


Day 7 - EPCOT, Downtown Disney, Magic Kingdom & Studios
December 9, 2011

Spent the morning roaming around Future World at EPCOT, then had a great lunch at Le Cellier. After lunch walked to the Boardwalk and took a bus to Downtown Disney for a while. Then another bus to the Wilderness Lodge followed by a boat ride to the Magic Kingdom. Next up a brief stop at the Studios and then I conclude my evening at EPCOT.

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Day 8 - Kidani Village, Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios
December 10, 2011

Spent the morning visiting the Animal Kingdom Lodge and our friends at Allears.net then headed over to the Animal Kingdom for the afternoon. I spent the evening at the Studios.


Day 9 - Magic Kingdom & EPCOT
December 11, 2011

Started off the day at the Magic Kingdom enjoying the light crowds then headed off to EPCOT to meet up with some friends. Hung around World Showcase till the evenings festivities began. Attended a gathering at the lounge in the American Adventure, a reserved spot for Illuminations, and then an after hours ride on Soarin.


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Day 10 - Studios, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom & EPCOT
December 12, 2011

The morning started off with a rain storm at the Studios then we moved to EPCOT for a while. Spent the mid afternoon at the Magic Kingdom before dinner at Yachtsman then closed out our last evening at WDW by visiting EPCOT.


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Day 11 - Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom
December 13, 2011

Our final day started off slow as usual for the last day having to pack up and check out. Then it was off to the Animal Kingdom for a few hours followed by a final run through the Magic Kingdom before heading back to Pop Century to catch the Magical Express Bus.

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May 10-17, 2011

 


On this trip we stayed 7 nights, 8 days at Disney's Pop Century Resort.

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Day 8 - Disney Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Art of Animation Resorts
May 17, 2011

Our final day. The morning consisted of packing up and checking out. Then it was off to the Studios for a Toy Story fix and an attempt at Star Tours. For lunch we headed over to the Magic Kingdom then finished off the trip with a ride aboard the Monorail to EPCOT before heading back to Pop Century to meet the Magical Express Bus. Did spare a few minutes to check in on the Art of Animation construction before leaving though.

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Day 7 - Oak Trail, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT
May 16, 2011

The day started off with a quick round of golf at Disney's Oak Trail course. Spent the late morning/early afternoon at the Animal Kingdom then off to EPCOT for a while before dinner at the Yachtsman Steakhouse. I wrapped up the evening at EPCOT after dinner.

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Day 6 - D23 Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th - Day 2
May 15, 2011

Day 2 of D23 Destination D so I once again spent most of my day inside. I did make it over to the Magic Kingdom during the lunch and dinner breaks since the weather was favorable today. Also included are some shots from the retiredgeeks of a Pixar 25th Anniversary presentation.

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Day 5 - D23 Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th - Day 1
May 14, 2011

This was the first day of D23 Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary, so I spent most of my day inside the ballroom at the Contemporary. I did venture outside for lunch at the Sand Bar but by dinner time it was raining so I at at the Contempo Cafe. Also included are some shots from the retiredgeeks of the Car Masters Weekend Car Show at Downtown Disney.

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Day 4 - Oak Trail, Downtown Disney, EPCOT
May 13, 2011

Started off with a quick round of golf at Oak Trail then headed over to Downtown Disney to check out the Car Masters weekend. Then off to EPCOT to check out the Pixar 25th Anniversary celebration and a late lunch at Le Cellier. Made a quick run over to the Contemporary to check in for tomorrow's D23 event then back to EPCOT for the rest of the evening.

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Day 3 - Wild Africa Trek, Magic Kingdom & the Studios
May 12, 2011

We experience the Wild Africa Trek at the Animal Kingdom in the morning. In the afternoon I visit the Magic Kingdom, head over to the Studios for a while, then back to the Magic Kingdom to wrap up the day.

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Day 2 - Oak Trail, Animal Kingdom, Studios, and EPCOT
May 11, 2011

We start off with a quick round of golf on Disney's Oak Trail course then spend the late morning at Animal Kingdom, the afternoon at the Studios, and the evening at EPCOT.

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Day 1 - EPCOT & Magic Kingdom
May 10, 2011

Started off the morning with an early arrivial at MCO then a Magical Express ride to WDW. Started the day at EPCOT where we explored Future World. Took a brief afternoon detour to Cross Roads then spend the afternoon/evening at the Magic Kingdom.

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December 8-15, 2010

 

On this trip we stayed 7 nights, 8 days at Disney's Pop Century Resort. We had the standard Disney Dining plan for 5 of the 7 nights. I snapped just under 4,000 pictures this time around as well as 20 video clips.

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Day 8 - Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom & EPCOT
December 15, 2010

Our last day. The morning was taken up with checking out then it was off to the Animal Kingdom for a few hours and lunch followed by the Magic Kingdom for some snacks to wrap up the trip. A quick monorail ride to EPCOT before the Magical Express bus to the airport.

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Day 7 - Studios & EPCOT
December 14, 2010

Our coldest morning of the trip started off at the Studios then over to EPCOT for the rest of the day with a quick trip to the Yacht Club for dinner.

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Day 6 - Oak Trail, Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, EPCOT
December 13, 2010

A freezing day started off with a quick round of golf at Oak Trail then off to the Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, and EPCOT.

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Day 5 - Pop Century, EPCOT, Grand Floridian, & Studios
December 12, 2010

Starts off roaming around Pop Century and then we head to EPCOT for the afternoon. Dinner at Narcoossees then I head to the Studios for the evening.

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Day 4 - Magnolia, Boardwalk, Studios, Magic Kingdom , Wildereness Lodge & EPCOT
December 11, 2010

We start off with a round of golf at Disney's Magnolia course, then its off to the Boardwalk for lunch at ESPN then the afternoon at the Studios, evening at the Magic Kingdom, a quick trip out to the Wilderness Lodge and we wrap up the day at EPCOT.

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Day 3 - Magic Kingdom ,Resorts & EPCOT
December 10, 2010

Started off the day roaming around the Pop Century Resort a bit then headed over to the Magic Kingdom before checking out some of the other Disney Resorts. After dinner we spent the evening at EPCOT.

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Day 2 - Oak Trail, Animal Kingdom, Studios & EPCOT
December 9, 2010

We started off the morning with a quick round at Disney's Oak Trail course. Then it was off to the Animal Kingdom for a few hours then a trip to the Studios for the Osborne lights and we finish off the day at EPCOT with the Candlelight Processional.

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Day 1 - Magic Kingdom & EPCOT
December 8, 2010

We arrived in the late afternoon, after checking in made it to the Magic Kingdom just in time for the Main Street Electrical Parade then hung around for Wishes before going over to EPCOT for Illuminations.

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May 11-18, 2010

 


On this trip we stayed 7 nights, 8 days at the Riverside. We had the standard Disney Dining plan. I snapped just under 4,000 pictures this time around.

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Day 8 - Animal Kingdom, EPCOT & Magic Kingdom
May 18, 2010

Our last day. Started off with the ritual of dropping the bags off at the airline checking counter and luggage services. Then headed off to the Animal Kingdom. After lunch went to the TTC and a round trip ride on the EPCOT line before transferring over to the Express to the Magic Kingdom. Grabbed a snack at the Magic Kingdom before heading back to the Riverside and the Magical Express to the airport.

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Day 7 - Osprey Ridge, Studios, EPCOT & Magic Kingdom
May 17, 2010

Played a round of golf at Osprey Ridge to start the day then headed over to the Studios. Dodged a rain storm on my way to the Yacht Club for dinner. After dinner roamed around EPCOT then headed over to the Magic Kingdom to cap off the evening.

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Day 6 - Animal Kingdom & EPCOT
May 16, 2010

Started off the day in the Ironman traffic and then the Animal Kingdom. After lunch played a round of mini golf at Fantasia Gardens before heading to EPCOT for the evening.

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Day 5 - Sports Complex, Studios, EPCOT, & Magic Kingdom
May 15, 2010

Headed out to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to start the day, then some time at the Studios before heading over to Le Cellier @ EPCOT for lunch. After lunch roamed around EPCOT and then headed to the Magic Kingdom for the evening.

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Day 4 - EPCOT
May 14, 2010

Spent the morning at the Animal Kingdom, watched the shuttle launch from the Contemporary, then spent some time in the Magic Kingdom before dinner at Fort Wilderness. We capped off the evening at Downtown Disney.

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Day 3 - EPCOT
May 13, 2010

Started off EPCOT for the parks opening then over to Narcoosees for dinner and back to EPCOT for the evening.

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Day 2 - Disney Studios, EPCOT & Magic Kingdom
May 12, 2010

Started off the morning at the Studios, spent a little of the afternoon at EPCOT, then the evening at the Magic Kingdom.

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Day 1 - Animal Kingdom & EPCOT
May 11, 2010

A full day at WDW thanks to an early red-eye arrivial. Checked into the Riverside then headed off to EPCOT, the Animal Kingdom and then back to EPCOT to close out the night.

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December 9-16, 2009

 

I took close to 6,000 pictures over the eight days. This trip was for 8 days and we were on the standard Disney dining plan staying at the Port Orleans Riverside.

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Day 1 - Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom
December 9, 2009

We arrived in Orlando before sun rise and headed for the WDW Resort. Checked in, ate, and we were at the Animal Kingdom for the park opening. Spent the morning and early afternoon roaming the park then headed to the Magic Kingdom for bit before ending up at Fort Wilderness for dinner.

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Day 2 - Disney Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Grand Flrodiain Resort
December 10, 2009

Headed for the Studios around their opening time. Spent a rainy morning at the park then headed for the Magic Kingdom for the afternoon. Then headed over to the Grand Floridian and dinner at Narcoossees.

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Day 3 - Osprey Ridge Golf Course, Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom
December 11, 2009

We started off with a pre-dawn wake-up call and headed for Osprey Ridge. Played our round then headed for the Animal Kingdom for lunch and to visit some attractions we missed. After the Jingle Jungle parade we headed for the Magic Kingdom and dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern.

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Day 4 - EPCOT / D23 Magic and Merriment Event Day 1
December 12, 2009

Today we were at EPCOT for the park opening and to check into the D23 Magic and Merriment event. Spent the morning at the event then roamed around EPCOT for the afternoon before attending the 5:00pm Candlelight. Then dinner on the set of Lights, Motors, Action followed by Toy Story, Dessert, and a private showing of the Osborne Lights.

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Day 5 (Part I)- Magic Kingdom / D23 Magic and Merriment Day 2
December 13, 2009

Today was Day 2 of the D23 Magic and Merriment event. We started off the morning a bit later then headed for the Magic Kingdom. Had some time to roam the park then met up with the group at the Diamond Horseshoe for lunch. After lunch we had free time as well as a Castle Suite tour. Then this evening we attended the Very Merry Christmas Party as the finale to the event.

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Day 5 (Part II)- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
December 13, 2009

A look around the Very Merry Christmas Party. (The rest of day 5 is coming in the next few days and will include the Castle Suite and more!!!)

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Day 6 - DisneyQuest, Studios, EPCOT Resorts, EPCOT
December 14, 2009

Started off the morning heading for Downtown Disney. Spent some time at DisneyQuest then headed for the Studios by way of the Swan. After the Studios took the boat to the Yacht/Beach club for dinner at Yachtsman and then visited the Boardwalk before heading to EPCOT to round out the day.


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Day 7 - Animal Kingdom & EPCOT
December 15, 2009

Our last full day started off with a trip to the Animal Kingdom in the morning and for lunch then over to EPCOT to spend some time in Future World during the afternoon, dinner at Le Cellier and an evening at World Showcase.


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Day 8 - Port Orleans Riverside, EPCOT & Magic Kingdom
December 16, 2009

Our last day was a partial day. The morning was filled with packing and checking out then it was off to EPCOT to spend the late morning and grab lunch before heading over to the Magic Kingdom for an early afternoon snack and to wrap up our trip.


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May 6 - 13, 2009

 


I took just under 5,000 pictures with my camera and have almost an extra 1,000 from three other cameras that were along for the trip. This trip was for 8 days and we were on the Platinum Package staying at the Contemporary Resort. Click here for a trip overview

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Day 1 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios
May 6, 2009

We hit the ground running with visits to the new Kidani Village at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Magic Kingdom and Disneys Hollywood Studios today. Included are shots of Stitchs Supersonic Celebration, Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party, the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade and the American Idol Experience.

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Day 2 - Magnolia, EPCOT Resorts, Downtown Disney
May 7, 2009

Today started off with a morning round of golf at the Magnolia for three of us and a Wild By Design Tour for the other one. Then we met up and went to lunch at ESPN Club followed by a visit to Downtown Disney and an evening performance of La Nouba before dinner at Fulton's.

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Day 3 - Animal Kingdom, EPCOT
May 8, 2009

We headed to Animal Kingdom for the Backstage Safari and then spent a couple hours in the park while half the group went fishing. Then we headed for EPCOT for a couple hours before dinner at Le Cellier.

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Day 4 - Magic Kingdom, Studios, EPCOT, Spirit of Aloha
May 9, 2009

Another early morning as we headed for the Magic Behind our Steam Trains Tour then spent the rest of the morning and some of the early afternoon at the Studios (lunch was at Sci Fi) before heading to EPCOT for a couple hours then to the Polynesian for the Spirit of Aloha show.

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Day 5 - Lake Buena Vista, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom
May 10, 2009

Started off mother's day taking my mother (as well as the rest of the family) golfing at Lake Buena Vista. We had lunch at the Coral Reef and spent the afternoon at EPCOT, including a Behind the Seeds Tour. dinner was at Le Cellier then we split up with two heading to the Riverside for a carriage ride and the other two of us heading to the Contemporary to watch Wishes from our room then we all met up at the Magic Kingdom for the Magic Hours.

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Day 6 - EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom
May 11, 2009

We started the day with the Around the World Segway Tour at EPCOT then hiked over to Beaches and Cream for lunch. After lunch two headed for the Contemporary and fishing and the other two of us to the Animal Kingdom for a couple hours. Then we met up at the Contemporary and two went Parasailing and the other two of us went out on a pontoon boat to take pictures. Spent a couple hours at the Magic Kingdom, then dinner was at Narcoossees followed by a fireworks cruise.

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Day 7 -Osprey Ridge, Studios, Magic Kingdom
May 12, 2009

Had an early morning tee time at Osprey Ridge to start the day, then lunch at Trails End in Fort Wilderness. Headed for the Studios before the rains came and then hid from the storm at the Swan and then the Yacht Club. After dinner at Yachtsman headed for the Magic Kingdom for a couple hours.

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Day 8 - EPCOT, Magic Kingdom
May 13, 2009

Our last day started off with the Undiscovered Future World tour at EPCOT for two of us and the other two went Fishing again. We met up at the Magic Kingdom for lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern then headed back to the Contemporary to catch the Magical Express Bus and head for the airport and home.

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December 4-12, 2008

 


Pictures, trip logs, thoughts and observations from each day of our latest WDW trip below. Be sure to check back over the coming weeks to see all the pictures. I took approximately 4,500 shots in the nine days we were there.

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Day 9 - Coronado Springs / Animal Kingdom / Magic Kingdom
December 12, 2008

Our last day. Spent the morning packing then headed for Animal Kingdom followed by a trip over to the Magic Kingdom before heading back to catch the Magical Express bus to the airport and then our flight back to LA.


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Day 8 - Coronado Springs / EPCOT / EPCOT Resorts / Studios
December 11, 2008

The morning started off on the threatening side, so took some pictures around Coronado Springs then headed for the Studios as the rain started to fall. Went over to EPCOT in the early afternoon and during the heaviest rain of the day, then as the weather cleared we wandered around World Showcase, before dinner at Yachtsman. After dinner stopped by the Studios again and then back to EPCOT to wrap up the night. In between we visited the EPCOT resorts to look at their holiday decorations.


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Day 7 - Animal Kingdom / Wilderness Lodge / Contemporary / Studios / Magic Kingdom / EPCOT
December 10, 2008

Today we zig zagged arcoss Disney property. Started the morning off at the Animal Kingdom, then lunch over at the campground, the afternoon at the Studios, early evening at the Magic Kingdom, then night at EPCOT. In between visited the Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge.


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Day 6 - Animal Kingdom / Animal Kingdom Lodge / Downtown Disney / Magic Kingdom / EPCOT
December 9, 2008

Today we visited three parks. Started off at the Animal Kingdom, then headed to Downtown Disney, followed up by the Magic Kingdom and we capped off the evening at EPCOT.


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Day 5 - Golfing / Animal Kingdom / Studios
December 8, 2008

Spent the morning golfing at Lake Buena Vista, Lunch and the early afternoon at Animal Kingdom, mid-late afternoon through the evening at the Studios today.


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Day 4 - Riverside / Coronado Springs / EPCOT / Magic Kingdom / EPCOT
December 7, 2008

Spent the morning switching resorts from the Riverside to Coronado Springs. Then headed for EPCOT for the afternoon, a quick trip to the Magic Kingdom in the early evening, and wrapped up the day at EPCOT.


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Day 3 - Animal Kingdom / Magic Kingdom
December 6, 2008

Spent the morning at the Animal Kingdom then headed over to the Magic Kingdom for the afternoon and to watch more of the Christmas Parade taping. Then back the hotel to watch the USC/UCLA game and wrapped up the night with a return to the Magic Kingdom then quick trip to EPCOT.


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Day 2 - Magic Kingdom / Studios
December 5, 2008

Today we headed for the Magic Kingdom to catch some of the WDW Christmas Parade taping, the Grand Floridian gingerbreak house, and then over to the Studios to see the Osborne Lights and ride Toy Story in the evening.


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Day 1 - An evening at EPCOT
December 4, 2008

Today we arrived in the early evening after traveling all day from Los Angeles. We stopped off at the resort, checked in, then headed for EPCOT for an abreviated evening at the park.


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April 22-29, 2008

 


Pictures, trip logs, thoughts and observations from each day of our latest WDW trip below. I took approximately 4,000 shots in the eight days we were there.



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Day 8 - Contemporary & Animal Kingdom
April 29, 2008


Our last day. Spent the morning packing up, then off to the Animal Kingdom for a couple hours before heading back to the Contemporary to grab our Magical Express bus and head back to LA.

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Day 7 - Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom
April 28, 2008


Spent the morning around the Contemporary and then over to the Magic Kingdom. In the afternoon headed for EPCOT, then dinner at Yachtsman, before ending the night with a double feature of fireworks (Illuminations followed by Wishes).

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Day 6 - Lake Buena Vista Golf, Boardwalk, the Studios, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom
April 27, 2008


Started off Golfing at Lake Buena Vista, over to the Boardwalk for lunch at ESPN, spent the early afternoon at the Studios then over to Animal Kingdom for dinner and we ended the day at the Magic Kingdom.

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Day 5 - Magic Kingdom, the Studios, and EPCOT
April 26, 2008


Today was a relaxing day, including a trip to the Magic Kingdom, some fishing for half the group and a trip the studios for the rest of us, then an early evening at EPCOT.

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Day 4 - Fort Wilderness, Segway Tour, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT
April 25, 2008


Day 4 started off with a relaxing around the resort before taking a boat over to Fort Wilderness where we explored the area and then experienced the Back Trail Adventure tour. After the tour we headed to Animal Kingdom and then stopped by EPCOT for Illuminations.

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Day 3 - Osprey Ridge, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom
April 24, 2008


Today we started off with a round of golf on Osprey Ridge and then over to EPCOT and Le Cellier for Lunch. Spent the afternoon at EPCOT and then over to the Magic Kingdom for a quick snack before calling it quits for the day.

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Day 2 - Contemporary, Disneys Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom
April 23, 2008


Today started off looking around the Contemporary before heading over to the Studios. We ate a late lunch over at EPCOT and walked around the Flower and Garden Festival for a while then over to Animal Kingdom for some after dark photos since it was the only day the park was open late.

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Day 1 - Animal Kingdom, Contemporary, Magic Kingdom
April 22, 2008


Today Animal Kingdom turned 10 and I managed to get to the park just after opening (thanks to United and the Contemporary delaying me). Also in this days shots are pictures of the Contemporary Resort and some great sunset shots at the Magic Kingdom.

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