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RedSoxFan
11-11-2011, 03:37 PM
Cast of Characters:
Me - Tracey
DH - Tim
DD15 - Kourtney
DS19 - Connor
DS21 - Kyle
DM - Cathey

Animal Kingdom Lodge/Pool View
November 18--25
Free Dining


Can't believe this trip is almost here. I was hoping that all my kids could go to celebrate my birthday with me in Disney. But Chris (23) is a TV reporter in Syracuse and November is sweeps month; and therefore, nobody is allowed time off from the station.

My dad died of a heart attack in June and my mother is now living with us. She has never been on a vacation or to Disney. She is in for a real treat. She is so excited. We have two rooms: 1 for the guys and 1 for the girls.

Connor is scuba certified and will be diving with the fish at Epcot. He cannot wait. But I'm sure it will pale in comparison to his scuba diving trip to Costa Rica in June. Really no other plans other than to go with the flow. I wonder what Disney Magic will be bestowed on us this year. Last year a cast member overheard us talking to my niece (who is the same age as Kourtney and came with us for her 1st trip) about what Test Track was like. He escorted us to the front of the line. So awesome and she loved it.

ADR's:
Via Napoli
Captains Grille
Grand Floridian Cafe
Mama Melrose
Ragland Road
Tony's
BOMA (for Thanksgiving)

Only 7 more days to go. I hope the weather is nice. It was so cold last December. Looking forward to the holiday decorations and time away with the family.

Tracey

emerzmom
11-11-2011, 05:45 PM
Sounds like a wonderful trip! That week is my absolute favorite time to go to WDW! I have been many times and the weather is usually awesome (not too cold, not too hot, and little or no rain...in other words JUST RIGHT!). My birthday is the 19th of November and it has always been fun to celebrate my birthday at the happiest place on earth!
Happy Birthday!
P.S. Don't forget to get your mom a "First Visit" button. That may facilitate some "Disney Magic" for her!
:mickey:
Julie

Disney4us2
11-11-2011, 09:28 PM
Have a great trip. Hope the weather is kind to you.

We were there the first week of December 2011 and it was down right frigid to us. Never knew Florida would get sooooo cold.

faline
11-12-2011, 04:23 PM
Sounds like a terrific trip! Please be sure to let us know all about it after you get back!

MinnieMommie
11-13-2011, 10:02 AM
Your trip sounds perfect! Maybe you will be able to call chris (or skype, text or some form of communication) so he can be a part of your birtrhday.Your ADRs sound yummy! Look forward to reading about your trip. :mickey:

slegrant
11-13-2011, 10:30 AM
Sounds like an awesome trip! We are thinking of going over thanksgiving next year as my wife's birthday is on thanksgiving next year.

Jennifer_and_Chris
11-14-2011, 09:25 AM
Wonderful plans!

Please don't forget to do your trip report so we can live vicariously through your trip! :thumbsup:

yjgirl32
11-14-2011, 04:10 PM
Sounds like a great trip. Have a magical time and be sure to report back- my family is planning a trip next around the same time.

minnie04
11-15-2011, 10:47 AM
Have a Wonderful trip :mickey:, I'm sure your mom is going to love it !!!

MississippiDisneyFreak
11-16-2011, 08:19 AM
Have a great trip:mickey: