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    Arrived back at the Magic Kingdom just before 3pm.
    45th Anniversary merchandise was still available at a few stores.
    They really want to manage the crowd flow for Cosmic Rays. Even though it is not crowded today chains were up.
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    The entrance was not well marked.. just one missing chain.
    Since my last trip they changed and now all bays have the same menu.
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    The restrooms are closed for renovation.
    The Festival of Fantasy Parade passing by.
    Stopped by Big Top Souvenirs.
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    45th Anniversary cupcakes (the anniversary was last October so it is the 45th year but no real celebration going on)
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    Walking through Fantasyland.
    Passing by the Little Mermaid attraction.
    Cinderella Castle
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    The Beasts Castle on the hill
    Cinderella Castle from the hub.
    Main Street Philharmonic performing.
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    A side view of the Emporium scaffolding.
    Dapper Dans performing in Town Square.
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    We had a 5pm dinner reservation at Trails End.. so headed for a boat around 4pm and had some good luck.. it was just pulling in as we walked toward the dock.
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    We boarded and were on our way in under 5 minutes. Passing the lodge boat.
    Looking back at the Magic Kingdom.
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    The Contemporary Resort
    A boat coming from the Wilderness Lodge. Behind it you can see the new DVC Copper Creek Cabins.
    The cabins open July 17th.
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    More cabins on the other side of the lodge.
    The large building is a new restuarant.
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    Arriving at the Fort Wilderness marina at 4:20.. so 40 minutes early for dinner.
    Current Marina pricing.
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    Always a nice change of pace to be at Fort Wilderness
    Since we had time I roamed around for a while.
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    Some of the activities and current pricing.
    Walked out by the Tri-Circle-D Ranch
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    The first Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue of the evening was going on as I walked by.
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    Plenty of directional signs out here.
    The take out menu.
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    Sat on the porch for a while before dinner. It was nice and peaceful.
    Current Trails End offerings.
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    After dinner heading back to the boat dock.
    On Bay Lake heading for the Magic Kingdom.
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    Some of what is left of River Country.
    Bay Lake Tower and the Contemporary with Cinderella Castle in the distance.
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    Passing the Wilderness Lodge
    Back at the Magic Kingdom. The entrance sign had been changed to the proper sign for the entrance.
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    It was 45 minutes to meet Mickey this evening.
    Tinker Bell was less, only 25.
    Main Street USA as the sun begins to set.
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    Heading for Adventureland.
    The Swiss Family Tree House
    First stop the Jungle Cruise to use a FastPass+.
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    No sign of the rhino in the lost safari scene.
    Next up some used a FastPass+ for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
    Fantasyland as the lights come on this evening.
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    Next up FastPass+ for Peter Pan. The return line was backed up. Took just shy of 15 minutes to board.
    Ever wonder the mix of Standby to FastPass. Here is a note posted in the Peter Pan queue listing various stages and the ratios.
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    A light (on the right) was out near the Mine Train.
    Used another FastPass+ for the Little Mermaid, it was not needed but we had it so used it.
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    Some of the group visited the Mine Train to use a last FastPass+ while others used one for Winnie the Pooh.
    Found a spot for Wishes with the Beasts Castle front and center.
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    A couple video clips from my final viewing of Wishes.
    To the left was Cinderella Castle.
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    Found a spot for Once Upon a Time on Main Street.
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    Video clips of the finale to Once Upon a Time from Main Street.

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