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We've booked the Fantasy April 2012

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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby ajp » Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:51 am

G'day all, glad to see the blog is being read. I'll be putting some WDW photos up soon. 3rd day here so far we've been to Hollywood studios, Epcot and today was at Typhhon Lagoon, this is a cool place. Crowds are heavy and the weather is very warm, 30s each day, but it's all good. Will be at animal kingdom tomorrow.

Harry Potter was extraordinary and I'm sure for the potter fans will become somewhat of a holy city. The forbidden journey ride is the best I've done, the technology is state of the art and effects life like. Universal certainly have an offering that they deserve to be a destination of choice now. Worth seeing.
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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby KeithS » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:00 am

Your cruise is getting closer and closer Anthony.

Which reminds me - Barry and Narelle should be back on dry land by now!
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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby Mel » Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:31 am

Hmm, sounds like you were at AK the same day as my cousin! You didn't happen to notice an Aussie marching band, or a group of teens/young kids in black and orange shirts did you?

I'm off to catch up on your blog, I'm a bit behind...
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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby ajp » Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:28 am

Mel if your cousin is a marching koala, yes we saw some of them lining up for lunch in the eatery on the other side of tuska house, on the corner. They stood out like, well they stood out. Australians are a rarity on this side and it is good to see or hear them on the odd occasion. Just made another update. We have only 3 days till we cruise, can't wait for the change of pace! Wonder how Barry and Narelle enjoyed it?
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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby Mel » Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:29 pm

Mel if your cousin is a marching koala, yes we saw some of them lining up for lunch in the eatery on the other side of tuska house, on the corner. They stood out like, well they stood out. Australians are a rarity on this side and it is good to see or hear them on the odd occasion.
My cousin is indeed a Marching Koala :) She's been to SO many wonderful places in the world with them and this is her last tour. She's marched at Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland in Anaheim and now the Magic Kingdom.
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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby KeithS » Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:47 pm

Mel if your cousin is a marching koala
How cool! It is a small world after all :)

Of course, it irks me that at this very moment, I'm sitting in my office in Sydney, Anthony and his family are walking around Disney-Hollywood Studios, Barry and Narelle are somewhere around there too, and Wayne and Jennifer are in Paris! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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DLR: 2005, 06, 09, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18
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HKDL: 2006 (Mar & Sept), 11 (Apr & Dec), 14, 19
SDR: 2017
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WDW: 2006, 13 (Mar & Sept), 16, 19
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Aulani: 2015

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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby mushu mama » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:26 pm


Of course, it irks me that at this very moment, I'm sitting in my office in Sydney, Anthony and his family are walking around Disney-Hollywood Studios, Barry and Narelle are somewhere around there too, and Wayne and Jennifer are in Paris! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Exactly what I was thinking Keith... although I'm at home but it still irks me :wink:

And ajp, my friend that is a lifeguard at Blizzard would most likely have been there when you were too... really is a small world...

really enjoying the updates... HP Wizarding World is a MUST see after those photos.
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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby ColinA » Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:27 pm

Have you seen the The Magic, The Memories and You show on the castle, well worth it if you can see it.

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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby ajp » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:23 am

Have you seen the The Magic, The Memories and You show on the castle, well worth it if you can see it.
We did see it, lbeit from a distance. But yes I agree what they do on the castle is spectacular.
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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby ColinA » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:09 pm

They have eight data projectors shining onto the castle, there are 4 on either side of the end of main street buildings, over Casey's Corner and the ice cream shop. Amazing the light they put out from that distance.

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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby KeithS » Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:35 pm

Anthony and his family are now on the Fantasy, sailing along and enjoying themselves!
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Trip history:
DLR: 2005, 06, 09, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18
DLRP: 2006
HKDL: 2006 (Mar & Sept), 11 (Apr & Dec), 14, 19
SDR: 2017
TDR: 2008, 10, 17
WDW: 2006, 13 (Mar & Sept), 16, 19
DCL: 2013, 15 (Alaska & Hawaii), 18
Aulani: 2015

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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby KeithS » Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:21 pm

Anthony has updated his blog again with what will effectively be his last post. He'll be heading home very soon.

Sounds like he really loved the Fantasy! Can't wait to go on one of these cruises some day :)
Keith

Trip history:
DLR: 2005, 06, 09, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18
DLRP: 2006
HKDL: 2006 (Mar & Sept), 11 (Apr & Dec), 14, 19
SDR: 2017
TDR: 2008, 10, 17
WDW: 2006, 13 (Mar & Sept), 16, 19
DCL: 2013, 15 (Alaska & Hawaii), 18
Aulani: 2015

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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby ColinA » Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:48 pm

Already, seems like they just got there!

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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby ColinA » Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:22 pm

Welcome to Anthony and the family. Thanks for the updates on the Blog. Until next time!

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Re: April 2012 Trip

Postby ajp » Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:44 pm

Yes we're home, got home yesterday morning. Just starting to feel ok now after the flight. This trip was absolutely awesome. We loved the world of Colour, WDW in Spring is stunning with the gardens in full bloom and the skies clear, and the Disney Fantasy is a sensationally beautiful ship. Glad you enjoyed the blogging, but I will be using a different application next time I think.
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