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We had 3:55pm dining reservations for Hollywood and Vine with the Fantasmic package for the 6:30 show! This was the 3rd time we've eaten here, and we really like the food. ALTHO, buffets are NOT for us . . . we never eat enough. When I get the bill, I am SO HAPPY we are on the DDP!

We went to a few attractions: Great Movie Ride and Muppets

We then watched Block Party Bash . . . which we always enjoy! This time we got TWO of the little foam balls that pop out of the floats!

While we were at dinner, I had one of the NEW yummy drinks . . . I believe it was called a "Starlight" not sure but it was deeeelish!

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Here is a picture of the new American Idol Theater. We saw guys walking around with cameras on their shoulders . . . not sure what they were doing?

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Bellies full, we shopped a little, just killing time until 5:30pm.

NOTICE: You NO LONGER go back stage to get to the priority Fantasmic seats!!! Go early . . . or you will wait in the looooooong line, until you get to the top to show your pass. Once you are at the top, your tickets are taken and you are directed to the same spot as before. To the far right of the stage.

IMHO, I think these are stinky seats! BUT, we got there early enough that we were like 3 rows up. When we saw this in July we though eh, but this time it was AWESOME!! We d it!!

I know, I know . . . it's the same show . . . must have been the Christmas Magic in the air!

We also bought a yummy hot chocolate in a collectors mug . . . be forewarned the blinking ones are 10 bucks . . . the non blinking 4!

I figured whenever would I need a "blinking" blinking mug again!

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After the show, we joined the masses . . . wowee . . . it is so hard to get out of that theater!!

We had 45 minutes to make it to the Osbourne Lights . . . the park closed at 8pm tonight!

We booked it over there . . . and WOW! WOW! WOW! If you haven't seen this, make it a MUST DO!!! So cool!!

When the lights start to dance, snow starts to fall . . . it's just AWESOME!!

Here are some pictures:

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We were told there are 28 hidden Mickeys to be found . . .
we only found 8!

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This was really beautiful in real life!

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So by the time we made it down the street and through the crowd it was 7:55pm. I said to the girls . . .wanna check out TSM??

The answer of course was YES!!!

We walked as fast as we could and got to the entrance at 7:58pm. I said to the CM, "Did we make it? Can we get on line?" She said, "Of course you have two whole minutes!"

We waited MAYBE 10 minutes and we were on . . . it was FANTASTIC as always!

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We were one of the lasts to get off the ride. We said good nite and we headed towards the entrance . . . but it was early . . . so we were going to MK!

I just couldn't get enough of the castle!!

By the time we got to MK it was around 9pm (we drove) it was EMH until 12am!

We had a blast . . . just walking around, walking on and off all the rides and attractions . . . no crowds . . . I couldn't believe it!?!?!?

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We easily did all of Fantasy Land and Tomorrowland . . . we were then feeling a little hungry, so we headed to the Main Street Baker for some treats!

Here are just a few from Main Street USA!






The little white streaks you see are SNOW!!
It was a little windy and cool, it almost made it feel real!

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As we were walking out, I peeked inside City Hall and there was Valerie . . . so we popped in to say "HI!"

She was super sweet and we chatted awhile. DD4 was sound asleep in the carriage!

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And I'll leave you with this picture:

Have you ever been standing next to this clock when it strikes midnight? It was just by chance I was . . . and all of a sudden I heard the theme music from Cinderella! It was a truly magical moment!

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We'd had a truly magical trip up to this point! We were a little disappointed we only had two days left, but we were sure they would be great! (And they were!)


Tomorrow: Epcot Christmas Around the World, Candlelight Processional, Christmas Eve

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That is so awesome (about the clock) !! We can never stay out that late!!!

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Originally Posted by momofaprincess

That is so awesome (about the clock) !! We can never stay out that late!!!

Yes it was very cool!!

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So let me finish this up. Doesn't seem to have much attention, but I'm enjoying reliving my trip so bare with me!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve

Today we headed over to Epcot. The plan was to do some attractions, then Christmas Around the World. We had 4:15 ADR in Mexico with the Candlelight Processional Pkg.

We parked and headed into the park. FPs for Soarin' and breakfast were first and foremost on our minds . . . so we headed to The Land!

It was 11am . . . well there was NO BREAKFAST in sight, so we opted for lunch! Sunshine Seasons is delicious no matter what time it is!

Our FPs were for 5:30pm, but the CM told us "As long as you have a FP and come AFTER your time we will let you on!" Thought that was a good tip!