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Thu, 13:09: Concierge said the first bus to Disney Springs would be 7:15. Actually appears to be 8:15. Still waiting at the bus stop...
Thu, 13:11: Glad I fortified myself with a breakfast biscuit and a good level of coffee before heading to the bus. K has her iced coffee.
Thu, 13:33: Made it to Disney Springs and the line to by the Pixar pin released today. Line is short. https://t.co/kypNu39ssq
Thu, 15:21: Pixar pins procured. Others I asked about have not arrived yet.
Thu, 17:34: Headed to MK hopefully to see Scoop.
Thu, 17:34: First trip over one of the new pedestrian bridges, Shannon picking us up at SunTrust parking lot. https://t.co/f1g2nNbcIM
Thu, 17:36: Couldn't park at Contemporary so on to Poly. Did a pin sweep there, monorail to MK.
Thu, 18:02: I lost at security roulette and had to walk through scanners after my bags were searched.
Thu, 18:10: Found Scoop and the Mayor hanging out at The Plaza check in desk, chatted a while. Showed off our morning purchases https://t.co/8MogbTkUEw
Thu, 18:35: Another check of Trading Post pins after S introduced us to cheeseburger spring rolls at the Adventureland cart. Then monorail to Contemp

Thu, 18:38: Decided to walk up at Chef Mickeys at end of lunch service, should be a 45 min wait. Time to shop for more...pins!
Thu, 18:39: Chef Mickeys today will spread out our bigger meals.
Thu, 19:58: We have met each of the Fab Five in their chefs's outfits, of course including Chef Mickey. https://t.co/5lSiJr8hXi
Thu, 20:02: Buffet was good, brunch foods from eggs and bagels to carved ham and ribs, and desserts. All well prepared, not a huge set of choices but ok
Thu, 20:08: The Pixar pin of the month released this morning. https://t.co/iTsrbJNaI9
Thu, 20:26: The plan: monorail to the Poly, Shannon drives us to POFQ, we drop purchases and trade a few pins. Then we see: nap? Back to D Springs?
Thu, 20:27: Forecast is for thunderstorms this afternoon then rain.
Thu, 21:44: Diverted after leaving The Polynesian to go to Cast Connections, cast-only store. S can bring us in, only CMs can purchase.
Thu, 21:48: Cast Connections has 1 room only CMs can enter. We could browse in 2 rooms. Lots of 2015 merchant, other clothes, toys, etc.
Thu, 23:09: Left the room to walk to Riverside, got a lift in a horse drawn carriage Driver Ray and horse John.

Thu, 23:29: We saw the carriage coming and paused to debate if we would walk faster than the horse. Ray then offered the lift. https://t.co/iBCLN3doC4
Thu, 23:30: Ray and John--John is on the right. :) https://t.co/0gGbsprCOc
Thu, 23:33: Now planning to catch the boat to Disney Springs, walk around a bit. That means "look for pins to trade", mostly.
Fri, 02:14: Wandered Disney Springs Marketplace end, plans to wander further into areas w new shops stymied by rain.
Fri, 02:16: Headed back to resort again by boat. They are running separate Riverside and French Quarter boats at this hour.
Fri, 02:58: Stopped in the store and spoke with Patty, the CM we met earlier. We interrupted her float building, prep for the Mardi Gras pargo parade.
Fri, 03:03: Snack of beignets--got to eat them at least once each Port Orleans stay. https://t.co/7SGWcgm4HX