DisneyBarb
10-07-2009, 10:22 PM
I confess this is technically my 3rd pre-trip report for the same trip...:blush: The first one was getting advice to get my hubby convinced to go.. the second was announcing that we were going. These (and I promise the final) are the real plans!!! I got my ME packet today and it got me motivated to write!
Cast - me (44)
DH (46, and 2 failed back surgeries and is being a trooper to make me happy)
DD - 14 year old does show signs of still liking me at times..
DS - 11 is as crazy about Disney as me but don't tell anyone!
4th trip as a family. Usually go every 2 years. I do believe this will be our last trip for a long time as its just too hard to take them out of school. I do not want to deal with crowds on school vacation week (and the expense) and probably should show the kids there are other places to visit (although I still don't believe this!!) :confused:
Friday Nov 13 arrive at MCO via JetBlue at 7:25 pm. Have 9:30 ressies at Ohanas! Cannot wait to walk into the Poly and smell that smell!! (you Poly lovers know what I'm talking about!). Trying to decide if we will grab our own luggage or let ME take care of it. EMH at Epcot, head over if not too tired..
Sat - breakfast at Kona, MK lunch at Columbia House (new for us), dinner in Japan
Sun - breakfast at Donald Safaris Breakfast (new for us) then AK for the morning. Rest of the day is up in the air. Friends are hopefully coming in the afternoon to watch the Pats game. May go to studios for EMH
Mon - EARLY ressies at Chef Mickeys (so psyched the kids still want to do this!) probably onto Epcot then maybe DTD (Disney Quest) ressies at Liberty Tree Tavern and then EMH at MK
Tues - maybe Blizzard beach? A little disappointed that again Tyhpoon Lagoon is closed (we go every other year and that seems to be the schedule). This will depend on the weather. If not, then play it by ear, thinking mini golf and Beaches and cream for lunch..
Planet Hollywood for early dinner and then Very Merry Christmas party!
Wed - play it by ear... go wherever we want!! dinner ressies for Mama Melrose
Thurs - up early, check in at lobby for 2:30 flight. Head to MK for a couple of hours (emh) then cry and cry and cry that we have to leave!
I'm very excited as I did not think a few months ago we would be able to swing this.. Long story short, took 2 1/2 years of grad school/career change to teaching. No jobs, no money, very lucky my old company hired me back and very happy! Hubby has a bad back so he will rest every afternoon. We may or may not.
Every time we go it gets more relaxing.. don't feel the need to see everything.. Our favs our MK and Epcot. I'm partial to the Studios also, love the old time movie feel...
Can't believe the kids are growing so quickly.. so this trip feels bittersweet..
Aloha! and thanks for listening..
Cast - me (44)
DH (46, and 2 failed back surgeries and is being a trooper to make me happy)
DD - 14 year old does show signs of still liking me at times..
DS - 11 is as crazy about Disney as me but don't tell anyone!
4th trip as a family. Usually go every 2 years. I do believe this will be our last trip for a long time as its just too hard to take them out of school. I do not want to deal with crowds on school vacation week (and the expense) and probably should show the kids there are other places to visit (although I still don't believe this!!) :confused:
Friday Nov 13 arrive at MCO via JetBlue at 7:25 pm. Have 9:30 ressies at Ohanas! Cannot wait to walk into the Poly and smell that smell!! (you Poly lovers know what I'm talking about!). Trying to decide if we will grab our own luggage or let ME take care of it. EMH at Epcot, head over if not too tired..
Sat - breakfast at Kona, MK lunch at Columbia House (new for us), dinner in Japan
Sun - breakfast at Donald Safaris Breakfast (new for us) then AK for the morning. Rest of the day is up in the air. Friends are hopefully coming in the afternoon to watch the Pats game. May go to studios for EMH
Mon - EARLY ressies at Chef Mickeys (so psyched the kids still want to do this!) probably onto Epcot then maybe DTD (Disney Quest) ressies at Liberty Tree Tavern and then EMH at MK
Tues - maybe Blizzard beach? A little disappointed that again Tyhpoon Lagoon is closed (we go every other year and that seems to be the schedule). This will depend on the weather. If not, then play it by ear, thinking mini golf and Beaches and cream for lunch..
Planet Hollywood for early dinner and then Very Merry Christmas party!
Wed - play it by ear... go wherever we want!! dinner ressies for Mama Melrose
Thurs - up early, check in at lobby for 2:30 flight. Head to MK for a couple of hours (emh) then cry and cry and cry that we have to leave!
I'm very excited as I did not think a few months ago we would be able to swing this.. Long story short, took 2 1/2 years of grad school/career change to teaching. No jobs, no money, very lucky my old company hired me back and very happy! Hubby has a bad back so he will rest every afternoon. We may or may not.
Every time we go it gets more relaxing.. don't feel the need to see everything.. Our favs our MK and Epcot. I'm partial to the Studios also, love the old time movie feel...
Can't believe the kids are growing so quickly.. so this trip feels bittersweet..
Aloha! and thanks for listening..