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October 12, 2026A Disney Trip With Just My Mom, Day 2: Galaxy's Edge, a Character Breakfast, and Two Shows in a Row, Part 1
The morning half of our Hollywood Studios day: Galaxy's Edge through mom's eyes, a character breakfast, and Beauty and the Beast back to back with Villains.
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