FamilyofDisneyFreaks
05-18-2008, 02:34 PM
We have an exciting trip ahead of us so I thought I'd write a quick report a week out! Who's going? Me (Mom), DH, DS, Nini (my mom) and Papa (my dad). We're staying at the Dolphin (wanted to try something new) from May 24-29. Nini turns 60 on May 20th and DS turns 5 on May 27th. For her birthday, Nini wanted us all to go to WDW for a longer trip than usual (2.5 days before beach vacation). The surprise part is that DS does not know we're going to WDW and we plan to keep it from him for AS LONG as possible to has a truly magical surprise moment!:mickey:
I started packing today since DS is away for today and I won't get the question of 'why are you packing?' We have our 'touring plans' almost done. Only one day left to finish. We have had great luck in the past following a tight plan to beat the crowds and this year we're going to have a bit 'looser' plan. So, here's the quick rundown of our plans!!
Saturday: Leave at 6 am to drive down to WDW. Check in at Dolphin. Proceed to Hollywood Studios for the day. ADR at 50s Prime Time Cafe.
Sunday: Animal Kingdom day. Breakfast ADR at Tusker House with Donald (DS's fav!), DS wants to brave EE with me (I can't WAIT!), Dinner ADR at Yak & Yeti.
Monday: MK day. No ADRs planned (I'm freaking out). PPP that night. DS has his Captain Jack costume ready! Nini and I are wearing princess crowns. DH and Papa are just fine with normal clothes, thank you very much!
Tuesday: Epcot day and DS's 5th Birthday!!:party: :party: Dinner ADR at Biergarten. DH and I are planning on sneaking back to the Dolphin at some point to decorate the room for our return that night.
Wednesday: The day everyone else is freaking out over but I'm excited about. We have NO plans for that day! The only thing scheduled is an early ADR at California Grill (Nini's pick for her birthday dinner). I'm excited about the day because it gives us a chance to hit anything at the parks we missed or provides us a 'make-up day' if we encounter rain. We will probably end the day at MK since it is always what we try to end with. It's just magical to have the last memory be the Castle Kiss.
Thursday: EARLY (7:40 am) ADR at Cape May Cafe and then heading home.
Hopefully DS won't cry when we leave this year. Last year we watched the parade at the entrance to the park so we could wave goodbye to Mickey as we left. DS said - 'Bye Mickey - see you next year - I'll miss you!' I can't wait until the moment he realizes he gets to spend his birthday with Mickey and friends!!
Back to packing! I'll start my reports the night before we leave!
I started packing today since DS is away for today and I won't get the question of 'why are you packing?' We have our 'touring plans' almost done. Only one day left to finish. We have had great luck in the past following a tight plan to beat the crowds and this year we're going to have a bit 'looser' plan. So, here's the quick rundown of our plans!!
Saturday: Leave at 6 am to drive down to WDW. Check in at Dolphin. Proceed to Hollywood Studios for the day. ADR at 50s Prime Time Cafe.
Sunday: Animal Kingdom day. Breakfast ADR at Tusker House with Donald (DS's fav!), DS wants to brave EE with me (I can't WAIT!), Dinner ADR at Yak & Yeti.
Monday: MK day. No ADRs planned (I'm freaking out). PPP that night. DS has his Captain Jack costume ready! Nini and I are wearing princess crowns. DH and Papa are just fine with normal clothes, thank you very much!
Tuesday: Epcot day and DS's 5th Birthday!!:party: :party: Dinner ADR at Biergarten. DH and I are planning on sneaking back to the Dolphin at some point to decorate the room for our return that night.
Wednesday: The day everyone else is freaking out over but I'm excited about. We have NO plans for that day! The only thing scheduled is an early ADR at California Grill (Nini's pick for her birthday dinner). I'm excited about the day because it gives us a chance to hit anything at the parks we missed or provides us a 'make-up day' if we encounter rain. We will probably end the day at MK since it is always what we try to end with. It's just magical to have the last memory be the Castle Kiss.
Thursday: EARLY (7:40 am) ADR at Cape May Cafe and then heading home.
Hopefully DS won't cry when we leave this year. Last year we watched the parade at the entrance to the park so we could wave goodbye to Mickey as we left. DS said - 'Bye Mickey - see you next year - I'll miss you!' I can't wait until the moment he realizes he gets to spend his birthday with Mickey and friends!!
Back to packing! I'll start my reports the night before we leave!