Trip Report in progress/ Day 3 up next Animal Kingdom

[AlohaAnnie]

Hiya All!

I have been reading Trip Reports and I have really enjoyed it. So I thought why not return the excellent entertainment I have received and Start a Pre-Trip Report of my own. :love:

Here is the Cast:

DH (37) - My Loving Husband for the last 12 years, He is an awesome Husband and Dad. He is a Project Manager for a security company. He is a Goofy, Chip & Dale, and Mickey Fan! and a certified Star Wars :darth: and Indiana Jones Junkie! He is also an ESPN Junkie, He watches PTI everyday and enjoys Mike & Mike in the morning. He is also a POPCORN Lover popcorn:: DH would like me to add that he is also a DISer (ssmerdel) is his title on the boards.

Me (34) :cake: my birthday month and day is also my height :cool1: - Tina :surfweb: - I am a decaf coffee lover and I love to play on line and read books - along with Trip Reports here on the DIS.
I am a daycare provider to a gang of the best kids ever. :jumping1:
I am a Mickey & Minne Fan, I love to think of them in LOVE! :love: I also love all the Princess. I really feel for Donald, I think he is highly misunderstood! ;)

DS (11) - He was a great first baby and The Best Kid Ever! He has a Nintendo DS surgically attached to his left hand and the Wii Game System attached to his utility belt! :rotfl2: He has been a Pokemon Fan since he was 2. He also likes Star Wars :chewy: and Stitch :stitch:

DD (6) - She is my Princess! princess: If I would have gave birth to her first, I probably would have had no other children. She was a good baby but girls are really interesting to raise. She is my baby girl love :lovestruc do not get me wrong but she is heck on wheels! It is the only way to describe her! She is a little girl, there is not an inch of tomboy in this child. She loves gymnastics and it a certified princess. I call her princess peach! Her favorite Princess is Aurora! She is actually my dream daughter/doll! :lmao: We get to play dress up! :thumbsup2 She also has began to have an attachment to Minnie ::MinnieMo ever since playhouse disney started to air, the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. We often watch this cartoon as a family. :happytv:

Next Up: OUR DISNEY HISTORY

[AlohaAnnie]

My DH went to Disney World as a Teen back in the 80's. I had never been to Disney World but I had been to Disneyland when I was 9 but I can't remember alot about it. I just remember the Submarine Ride and Space Mountain (which really scared me!) Sorry I have no pics of either event, but I really wish I did. :thumbsup2

We had never really been on a vacation as an adults and had never spent so much money on a vacation for that matter.

In 2005, DH suggested we take the family to Disney World on a Vacation. I was freaking out and thought he was nuts. Are you Crazy, spend that much on a vacation?

The most we had spent was a trip to Kings Island in Ohio that lasted 2 days in a Spring Hill Suite.

So I started to look into a Disney Vacation. We decided on June 12-19, 2006 Trip because that would be most acceptable time for our family. The DS & DD would be out of school and DD who was in Dance at the time could attend her dance recital.

We first booked the POP but decide to upgrade to POR.

It was a lot of planning but it was fun planning, We started reading the DIS and All Ears, along with DisneyWorld.com

We planned, We packed and made ADR's! We had a park hopper, water parks and more, and the Dining Plan.

It was DD, DS, and my first plane ride that I remember (went to Germany when I was a baby - Military Brat!). DH flies all the time because of his line of work. I must confess, I was scared! but excited!

So off we went on the plane and I knew I had a bit of motion sickness :sick: . I often get sick if I ride in the back seat of a car. I have to be in the front. It has been that way since I was a kid.

I had no clue when I got on that plane how sick I would truly be!

I sat by my DD (miss high maintence) big mistake! :eek: #1

Big mistake! #2 - assuming I could ride on the plane and look out the window :scared1:

Big Mistake! #3 - not packing a motion sickness medication! :sad2:

This was also when a Tropical Storm Alberto was moving through Florida.

So I am sick on almost the entire plane ride. It began when I decided to look out the window to see how small the city looked from the air! :laughing: I instantly felt dizzy! :scared: I thought (Oh No! maybe it won't be so bad I can make it) No! NO! NO! Nausea, cold air blowing in my face, deep breathing. Nothing worked!

In the meantime, MISS HIGH MAINTENCE wants everything out of her bag to play with and will not leave me alone! I finally have to confess to DH that I am sick and could he please take MHM and give me Sweet DS, who is playing the DS that is surgically attached to his hand quietly. The kids switch places. I can hear MHM asking what is wrong with Mommy, why can't I sit with her! But I can't handle her because I feel as if I am going to spill the beans so to speak! DS says, Mom just do not throw up on me! I nod, and keep breathing and keep my eyes closed with the cool air blowing in my face.
Here is where the tropical storm comes into play. The pilot announces we will begin our descent and the air sickness gets worse because of the rain and wind and the plane moving a bit :scared1: So I really feel like I am going to heave. I grab the paper bag and start breathing into it. I am sure the other people around me were freaking out! But I did not care! I just wanted to get off the plane so the nightmare would end!

Luckily, I did not throw up! We got off the plane and I was automatically started thinking about the plane ride home! What was I going to do?

DH & I looked in every gift shop for the next 4 days trying to find motion sickness medication. Well, DH finally asked the Concierge Desk and a local pharmacy was kind enough to deliver some to POR for $12.00 but it was worth every penny on the ride home.

I find this funny now (my sick sense of humor) but at the time, I was miserable.

SORRY! I know I just went a little crazy but you will find I am like this. I hope you can follow my crazyness! :lmao:

Anyhoo, We ended up at The World, Fell in LOVE! Cried when I seen the castle for the first time and Cried When I had to leave!

I have more interesting stories of our adventures.
More of our Disney History To come!

[2ScottishPrincesses]

This sounds like a fun trip...count me in for the ride:thumbsup2

[Honeymooner04]

Sounds like a great trip report, can't wait to read more!

[AlohaAnnie]

This sounds like a fun trip...count me in for the ride:thumbsup2

Thank You So Much! Glad to have you.

[AlohaAnnie]

Sounds like a great trip report, can't wait to read more!


Thanks for Joining me!

[AlohaAnnie]

Here is a photo of DS & DD with Minnie Mouse at Chef Mickey's Breakfast on Friday 06/16/2006 - We had a wonderful time at this breakfast. The kids really enjoyed the characters and twirling their napkins in the air, DH & I also enjoyed this act. We are two very big kids. The food was good, there was something for everyone.

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[AlohaAnnie]

Here is a copy of my plan from The Previous Trip and my added commments- Monday 6/12 - Monday 6/19/2006

6/12/2006 – Monday – Day 1
Travel/Arrival Day Off to the Magic Kingdom
Tropical Storm Alberto Day #1

It was very windy this day and there was a down pour that lasted all day. We did not care we went to MK and had a wonderful time splashing through water that was ankle deep on Main Street. We rode a few rides and then went back to POR.

6/13/2006 – Tuesday – Day 2
Magic Kingdom
Cinderella Breakfast – 8:05am ADR
We had a wonderful time at Cinderella's Royal Table for Breakfast. DD got to see the princesses. It was wonderful.

Tropical Storm Alberto Day #2 - It started off warm this day but continues to rain, it got pretty bad and began to get cold. We left early this day and headed to Boardwalk for a while and back to POR.

Pictures at Cinderella's Breakfast

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DS with his sword
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DD with Her Wand

We were the first family to breakfast at Cinderella's that day and announced we were first by our family name. It was really neat we got to look around for a few minutes before everyone else started to show up and got a great window seat.

6/14/2006 – Wednesday – Day 3
MGM Studios


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DS & DD on a GIANT ANT in the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground
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I Love this photo of DD coming down the slide, she is having so much fun.

We had a 6pm ADR at Sci-Fi that evening - Then went to Fantasmic DS got sick in the middle of the night, House keeping was wonderful came to clean up and change sheets and the next day they cleaned the Carpets and Bathroom very well. We are still not sure if DS caught a bug or if it was a combination of Heat and too much greasy food.

Continued Later.....:cheer2:

[AlohaAnnie]

Ok, I know I am reminiscing about our 2006 vacation and this pre-trip report has almost turned into Trip Report for our 2006 Vacation, but I can't help it. I just loved that trip and I am completely addicted to WDW. :dance3:

Moving Forward with our Disney History! :banana:

6/15/2006 – Thursday – Day 4
This day we were to check out Typhoon Lagoon but since DS was not feeling well, DH stayed with him at POR. DD and I went to Animal Kingdom, It was fun. We went on the Kilimanjaro Safaris Ride and Walked the Pangani Forest Trail. The Plan was that I would spend half the day at Animal Kingdom with DD and then come back to POR, switch places with DH and then he could return to AK with DD and have fun. DH was way too excited! He took poor pale looking DS out of room and ended up at AK. So, needless to say, our day was cut short, we went back to POR and swam a bit and missed the rest of AK. AK is a must do for our upcoming May/June 2008 Trip.

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Tree Of Life Photo


6/16/2006 – Friday – Day 5
Epcot was the plan for this day, I have to say I know we went to Epcot. I am just not sure we made it on this day. We missed a lot of Epcot. I rode Test Track but the rest of the family did not. We missed all the other rides in Future World and the World Showcase. We did visit all the countries in World Showcase except for France and Mexico. When I read Trip Reports, I am amazed at how many things we actually missed at Epcot. So I have put together a better plan for Epcot for the May/June 2008 Trip.
This is the day we had breakfast at Chef Mickey’s (8am ADR) - I mentioned this in an earlier post :thumbsup2

6/17/2006 – Saturday – Day 6
We went to the Magic Kingdom on this day. It had rained us out the first 2 days so we had to make our way back. We had dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern (6:05pm ADR) We really love this meal and I will never forget Chip & Dale and their antics. They were so funny.
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Chip with DS & DD
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Dale with DS & DD

We stayed for Spectro Magic and Wishes this night. I grabbed a wonderful up front spot out side of Tomorrowland. It was great until, I decided to be nice. There were a bunch of people behind us and there were like 4 children around 5 to 11, so being the person I am, I offered for their CHILDREN ONLY to sit with mine and watch Spectro Magic. Well, it ended up that I was pushed to the back and my feet hurt so bad, I wanted to sit down, and one of the Moms Moved up with her kids, and I had to stand. I was so mad:mad: . So I will never be nice at another Disney Parade ever again!!! (I say as I stomp my foot and cross my arms)

After Wishes, sweet adorable DD (MHM and Heck on wheels) decided to have a break down because she was tired. There were so many people after Wishes we knew we could not get on the bus to POR for ages. So we walked through the shops on Main Street. I gave the children a limit on how many things they could buy as prizes each day and DD had already reached her limit. She found this bag that you could use markers and color the princesses in. She had already reached her limit, I said lets keep going. This works, if she is not tired and exhausted from being at WDW for almost a week and it is late. She threw the biggest screaming :scared1: , stomping :eek: , crying :scared: fit I have ever seen come out of her in my life! She was scratching us, it was terrible. Normally, I can take her somewhere and get her out of the mess but I couldn't there were wall to wall people, our only transportation was by Disney bus, so we had security watching us, we probably scared a few young couples from ever having children, and we had the parents who knew! laughing! :lmao: I finally took to bathroom and lets just say her butt was hurting but she stopped the scene!
So if anyone was at the Magic Kingdom on June 17, 2006 and seen this, YUP! It was US! :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:

6/18/2006 – Sunday – Day 7
We went to Typhoon Lagoon this day. It was fun but I was really tired by this time. So I let DD play in Ketchakiddee Creek and DS just wanted to play in the Wave Pool. I did not want to get wet but DH said, Your at Disney World enjoy yourself. So I did get in to the Wave Pool with DS and we did the Family Raft Ride - Gangplank Falls. I needed a nap! We left TL after lunch and went back to POR and cleaned up.
We had dinner at 50’s Prime Time Café (MGM) at 6:05pm - This restaurant was ok but we did not get the MOM experience here.


6/19/2006 – Monday – Day 8
Our very last day we had breakfast at the Crystal Palace 8:05am ADR. It was wonderful but I could not stop crying :sad1: . I did not want to leave. I remember we were by the Castle, the kids were arguing :confused3, I was trying to get one last Photo by the castle. DS & DD were just tired. So DD and I went to ride Dumbo our first time this trip.

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We had to say bye, but we will be back!

The End - Next Up my plan for May/June 2008 Trip

[stagemomx3]

:surfweb: I'm reading, gotta go to work now though. BBL

[MinnieMommy]

popcorn::
I think a re-cap of the last trip is a perfect way to start planning for the next one!
Can't wait for more of your pre-trippie! :surfweb:

[AlohaAnnie]

I have made our ADR's. We made them 180 days plus 10 days out. We got every time and restaurant that we asked for, which was great.


Here are The Dining Choices we would like to try:

Cosmic Ray’s and Casey’s Corner
Beaches and Cream
Le Cellier
Harambe Fruit Market and Kusafiri Bakery
Flaming Tree BBQ
Boma
Lottawatta Lodge - We will be at Blizzard Beach
Whispering Canyon Café - We want to try
Breakfast at Polynesian: Captain Jacks - Try Tonga Toast
Pinocchio Village Haus - Try Figaro Fries
Liberty Tree Tavern - Ate here in 2006 and want to go back!
Typhoon Tilly’s - We will be at Typhoon Lagoon
Chef Mickey’s - Had breakfast here but would like to try Dinner
Breakfast at Ohanas’ - Spend some time with Lilo and Stitch
Cape May Café
Toy Story Pizza Plant
Catalina Eddies/Toluca Turkey Legs
1900 Park Fare (Cinderella’s Gala Feast) - Really excited about trying this one.
Breakfast at Crystal Palace- this is our traditional last day breakfast.
I am sure we will eat at the Everything Pop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at some point.
Cantina de San Angel – Wet Burrito & Churro
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe – Kringla Sweet Pretzel & Viking Coffee
Liberty Inn – Indoor Eatery
Boulangerie Patisserie – Pasteries
Yorkshire County Fish Shop – try the fish & chips

#When DH and I decided on places to eat this trip, several factors came into play. DH does not like seafood, but DS and I do, so we compromised and ended up with Cape May Café.

#We also wanted to try different restaurants than our last trip but return to a few of our favorites which is Liberty Tree Tavern and Crystal Palace.

#Try to eat more healthy options and more indoor eateries for DS since he got sick on the last trip. We were not sure if DS sickness was the heat, the food at Sci-fi, or a virus. We have also included Children's Pepto Chewable Tables on this trip. The Indoor Eateries are to get out of the heat more often and rest for a few.

#What foods and restaurants do we want to sample on this trip. We had a larger list but the above won!

#Boma is my choice, If DH, DS, & DD can't find something to eat here, they are not going to be happy, DH is a foodie, do not mess with his food. I am hoping they can find foods they like or just eat off the Children's Buffet only. :thumbsup2

#We would also like to do a dining review. So we are going to take pictures and carry a small notebook in our park bag.

Next Up Resort Decisions

[AlohaAnnie]

:surfweb: I'm reading, gotta go to work now though. BBL

popcorn::
I think a re-cap of the last trip is a perfect way to start planning for the next one!
Can't wait for more of your pre-trippie! :surfweb:

Awesome! Thanks for Joining me and my family !

[ClaraBug]

Sign me up!!!
We did a dinner at Cape May Cafe and enjoyed it (I dislike seafood too) but there was plenty to eat....my favorite ......the dessert bar!!:cloud9:

We also LOVED breakfast at Ohana's.....the food was "ab fab"!!

In fact, we want to do that meal again when we go next year!!!

Can't wait to hear more!!!!:surfweb:

[AlohaAnnie]

Sign me up!!!
We did a dinner at Cape May Cafe and enjoyed it (I dislike seafood too) but there was plenty to eat....my favorite ......the dessert bar!!:cloud9:

We also LOVED breakfast at Ohana's.....the food was "ab fab"!!

In fact, we want to do that meal again when we go next year!!!

Can't wait to hear more!!!!:surfweb:


Thanks for signing up, Glad to hear you enjoyed Cape May Cafe, makes me feel better making the family eat there. Can't wait for Ohana!:woohoo:

[AlohaAnnie]

We really wanted to stay at Beach Club or Wilderness Lodge but in order to return to the World at Thanksgiving, we have to be a little more budget minded and decided on POP Century Resort.

We also made ADR's at some of the Resorts we would like to stay at in the future. This is a nice way to check out the Resorts and the different themes.

So here it goes:

Disney's POP Century Resort from 5/30 - 6/8/2008
10 days and 9 nights, Park Hopper & Water Parks and More, and The Disney Dining Plan

I wanted to stay at POP during our 2006 Trip but DH wanted to try POR, so I agreed.

Here are some photos of POR that we took during our June 2006 Trip some are out of focus a bit:

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Next Up Daily Park Plans.......

[AlohaAnnie]

We have 2 Furbabies. One Ancient Black Girl Cat, Her name is Jewels and Our Golden Retriever (Blondies Golden Honey Bear) or Honey as she is known around our Palace.

Honey (dog) is staying at the Kennel and Jewels (cat) is going to stay here at home, My Mother is going to stop by everyday for the cat's needs.

Lets see some Photos:

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Here is Jewels the Cat, poor thing, she is just plain old, she is running over the cat hill at 14. I got the cat before DH and I were married. She is scared of our kids and keeps to herself in our room. She leads a very sheltered life.

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Here is our Honey Bear! She is our baby and my walking buddy. She is 5 years old. She is a wonderful pet and member of the family.

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Here is Honey after she played in the mud. She was around a year old to 18 months.

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Here is Honey as a baby puppy around 5 weeks old.

She is so beautiful and such a big baby. The Kennel says she is way too serious. We agree. She thinks she is a 75 pound lap dog. We send her to the Groomers every 8 weeks because she is too big to bathe.

[AlohaAnnie]

I logged onto Disneyworld.com today and our trip is 85 days away!

It is getting closer!

but so far and I have planning to do!

Be Back Soon with more to come on this Pre Trip Report!

Here is a Photo of DH and myself:

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DH is sporting his Disney World Sweatshirt and ESPN hat, that was bought during our 2006 WDW Trip.

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I think DS & DD are so adorable!

We were at the Pumpkin Patch.

[stagemomx3]

I think DS & DD are so adorable!


Very adorable!

[ssmerdel]

That is a very good picture of them. :thumbsup2 I forgot we had those pictures.

[AlohaAnnie]

Friday, May 30

Fly To Walt Disney World

Arrive Orlando Airport around 10am and catch Magical Express. :moped:
Arrive at Pop Century between 11:30am and Noon, Check-In (room may not be ready) and Pick up our KTTW cards, have lunch at Everything Pop Dining ( I want to try the Steak Wrap and Kids want to try the Cheese Fries).

Then, Off to Magic Kingdom! pixiedust:

Note: It is our new family Tradition to visit the Magic Kingdom Park on the first day we arrive.

MK Park Hours: 9am – 11pm and there are Evening EMH that night.

Note: I have planned almost our entire trip so that we will not be at the parks that are scheduled to have extra magic hours.

First thing I want to do is find a Photo Pass Photographer, I want to try Photo Pass this time. In 2006, we only got one photo of our family and I feel Photo Pass will be a good way to achieve this. :thumbsup2

Below are the attractions we would like to get in on this day.

Mickey’s Philharmagic - This is one of our Favorite attractions at the Magic Kingdom.

Pirates of the Caribbean - In 2006 this attraction was being updated

I do believe Dole Whips are in this area - We would like to try a Dole Whip!

Railroad (All the way around) - DD loves to ride railroad trains.

Tiki Room - We have not seen this attraction and would like to.
We think of attractions like this as a nice way to relax and sit for a while.

Liberty Square Riverboat - In 2006 this attraction was being refurbished. DD & DS are really excited about taking a boat ride.

Tom Sawyer Island

Monster Inc. Laugh Floor - New attractions for us! This was not open in 2006

Dream Along with Mickey - New Show for us! In 2006, it was Cinderellabration!

Dinner at Cosmic Ray’s and Casey’s Corner:
We would like to eat at Cosmic Ray's because it is an indoor eatery and we can get out of the heat and we are going to stop by Casey's Corner to get DD Corn Dog Nuggets because she will enjoy these!

Wishes Fireworks Show – 10pm

We are going to try to get Wishes in this night but I do not know if we will.

DH would also like to stay for the evening EMH on this night. I would like to try but I think DD & DS will be too tired. We will have to see.

[AlohaAnnie]

Loving Husband,

What do you think?

Did I leave anything out of Day One that you would like to add?

Your Loving Wife :love:

[ssmerdel]

Loving Husband,

What do you think?

Did I leave anything out of Day One that you would like to add?

Your Loving Wife :love:
I think you covered everything. :thumbsup2

[AlohaAnnie]

Saturday, May 31

Park: Epcot - Future World

Epcot Hours:
Future World: 9am – 7pm

I plan to sleep in a bit, Sleeping in for us is 8am! :laughing: But I think DH wants to arrive at Epcot when Future World opens at 9am. So we will probably be up and getting ready at 7am.

A light breakfast at POP probably Fruit & Cereal but I am sure it will develop into Pancakes and Such! You, Just have to know my Clan! :rotfl:

An Early Lunch at Beaches & Cream - We want to Share Cheeseburgers and the No Way Jose or a Classic Banana Split. :banana:

These are the Attractions we would like to fit in on this day:

Soarin’ - Grab a Fast Pass for Soarin

Test Track

Nemo and Friends

Turtle Talk with Crush

Living with the Land

Honey I shrunk the Audience

Figment

Mission Space - Green Team

Circle of Life

Ellen’s Energy Adventure

Innoventions East & West - Try all the different Sodas from around the world, I think this is where, if it is not please let me know.

In 2006, we missed almost this entire area of Epcot. I chaulk it up to inexperience! :snooty:

We have a 7pm ADR at Le Cellier - a big part of our vacation experience is food. So we have looked at every menu and we basically know what we want to try at Le Cellier. So here goes:

DH will probably get the New York Strip Steak and the Campfire S'mores
DD will get the Kid's Hot Dog and an Ice Cream Sundae
DS (Adult menu because of DDP) will probably get the filet, chicken, or shrimp & scallops - he will definately get the Campfire S'mores
Tina - I want to try the Ice Wine, so I will be getting a glass. I will also get the Mushroom Filet Mignon and the Chocolate Moose.

After Le Cellier we are going to stick around for Illuminations – 9pm

[AlohaAnnie]

Loving Husband,

What do you think?

Did I leave anything out of Day Two that you would like to add?

Your Loving Wife :love:

[ssmerdel]

Tina - I want to try the Ice Wine, so I will be getting a glass. :eek: No Way!

[AlohaAnnie]

Day 3 - Sunday, June 1, 2008

Park: Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom Hours: 9am – 8pm

We did not spend much time here in 2006, so we are really excited to get to know Animal Kingdom Park!

Breakfast at Animal Kingdom - Harambe Fruit Market and Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery (inside Tusker House Restaurant)

Get as many Photo Pass Photos as we can!

Here are the Attractions we would like to try and get in for the day:

Kilimanjaro Safaris

It’s Tough to be a Bug :3dglasses

Festival of the Lion King

Discovery Island Trail

Camp Minnie Mickey

Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Kali River Rapids - I want to wear a poncho on this ride! :rotfl:

Expedition Everest

Finding Nemo the Musical

Primeval Whirl

Triceratops Spin

Dinosaur

Lunch at Flaming Tree BBQ - I really enjoyed lunch here in 2006, so I would like to return and they serve corn on the cob and hot dog for DD to eat.

Note: DD has a very limited diet - she is such a picky eater. She likes hot dogs, corn dogs, cereal, green beans, chocolate pudding, carrots dipped in ranch dressing, chocolate granola bars, corn, apples, peanut butter sandwiches (no jelly), goldfish or whales crackers, macaroni & cheese, pop tarts, chicken nuggets, ice cream, and cake. She will eat lunch meat like ham, turkey, and bologna. I hope I can get someone to make a peanutbutter sandwich w/o the jelly at The World! :scared1:

We have ADR for Boma at 8:10pm so we are going to leave AK at 6pm and head over to AKL to do some exploring before dinner. We want to check out the AKL for future stays at WDW. ;) Boma is my idea, DH & DD are picky eaters, when I looked at the menu it looked like there were selections they would enjoy.

Next Up Day 4 ..... will have to be for later!

[AlohaAnnie]

Loving Husband,

What do you think?

Did I leave anything out of Day Three that you would like to add?

Your Loving Wife :lovestruc

[AlohaAnnie]

:eek: No Way!


He is doing that because I hardly ever drink alcoholic beverages :rolleyes1

You better watch it buddy! :mad:

XOXO :hug:

[ClaraBug]

You better watch it buddy! :mad:



:lmao:

[AlohaAnnie]

Day 4, Monday, June 2, 2008

Blizzard Beach :cool1:
Blizzard Beach Hours: 9am – 7pm

Breakfast at POP


Chairlift to Teamboat Springs - Yay! Family Raft Ride!
Toboggan Racers, Snow Stormers, and Downhill Double-Dipper - These are all mat slides. DH is really looking forward to these, he is hoping DS will ride these with him.
Runoff Rapids
Melt-away Bay - DS Favorite!
Cross Country Creek - I am really looking forward to this one
Ski Patrol Training Camp - I think DS & DD will enjoy this area.
Tikes Peak - I think DD will enjoy this but she is almost too big for this area.

Lunch at Blizzard Beach - Lottawatta Lodge (?) I am not sure if we will eat here - depends on how long we stay at Blizzard Beach.

Leave BB around 1pm – Back to POP to Clean up and head To Downtown Disney for Shopping & Exploring.

Leave DTD around 5:30pm – Head to Wilderness Lodge – Do some exploring and picture taking.

We have a 7pm ADR at Whispering Canyon Café.

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Your plans sound fantastic:banana: We stayed at WL summer'07, it is amazing and WCC is fab we ate there for lunch and enjoyed it so much we booked breakfast there for our last morning:cloud9:

[AlohaAnnie]

Your plans sound fantastic:banana: We stayed at WL summer'07, it is amazing and WCC is fab we ate there for lunch and enjoyed it so much we booked breakfast there for our last morning:cloud9:

Thanks for posting! I can't wait to have dinner at WCC, I am sure we will have a wonderful experience.

[AlohaAnnie]

:dance3: Day 5, Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Park: Magic Kingdom
Park Hours: 9am - 11pm and morning extra magic hours - which I am not to sure about attending. :rolleyes:

We are going to have breakfast at Polynesian: Captain Cook’s Snack Co. We are going to try the Tonga Toast, we were excited to learn you can have the Tonga Toast without booking a breakfast at Kona. We plan to be there between 6:30 & 7am, because we want to make the morning extra magic hours. So I hope this goes well! :thumbsup2

Small World - DD really enjoys this ride, we sing the song all day! :rolleyes:
Peter Pan Flights
Snow White Scary Adventure
The Many Adventures of Winnie Pooh
Mad Tea Party - I refuse to go on the Tea Cups :sick:
Jungle Cruise - I understand that this will be closed for refurbishment until 5/24 - I really hope refurbishment does not run over and it is open when we are there.
Magic Carpets of Aladdin - DD & DS really enjoy rides like this.
Splash Mountain - I am scared :eek: of the drop. I have never rode it and did not ride in 2006. DH & DS rode this and I am not sure if DS enjoyed it but I know that DH did! :yay:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - We really enjoyed this ride can't wait :woohoo:
Hall Of Presidents - We are all about teaching our kids about US History, so we encourage our children to enjoy this show and watch it!
Haunted Mansion - DD informed me not to cover her eyes this year :rotfl:
Minnie and Mickey’s Country House - We have to go visit! and get the classic couch shots of the kids!
Goofy’s Barnstormer - DS & DD would not ride this in 2006, so I am hoping they will on this day.
Tomorrowland’s Indy Speedway
Space Mountain - DH & myself are going to take turns riding this, DH is excited but I am sort of scared :scared1: sometimes thrill rides and I do not mix.
Astro Orbiter
TTA - The blue line - DD loved this ride :)
Carousel of Progress - I really love this ride, DD and I sang, "It's a great big beautiful tomorrow!", for months.
Buzz Lightyear & Stitch - DH & DS really enjoyed these rides, DD did not want to ride in 2006, she said she was scared. So we went on the TTA and The Carousel of Progress instead. I am hoping DD will want to ride with DH & DS this trip.

I want to have lunch at Pinocchio Village Haus and try the Figaro Fries, like I said I also wanted to find CS meals that were indoors to get out of the heat and sit for a rest.

We have a 7pm ADR for The Liberty Tree Tavern, we are really looking forward to this meal. We thought it was delicious in 2006 and we love the antics between Chip & Dale!

Back to POP after Dinner! :dance3:

[IluvXU]

What great plans per day..... I think it important to think out what you want to do. I know I felt like we accomplished a lot when I looked at our plans after the day was over. Lots of yummy meal!

[AlohaAnnie]

What great plans per day..... I think it important to think out what you want to do. I know I felt like we accomplished a lot when I looked at our plans after the day was over. Lots of yummy meal!

I really agree, it is important to think out what you want to do, when we went in 2006, we really did not do this and there were times when we just roamed the parks and this was just exhausting. :sad2:

Yummy! Meals! :banana:

[AlohaAnnie]

Day 6, Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Park: Typhoon Lagoon

Typoon Lagoon Hours: 9am – 7pm

Breakfast at POP

Ketchakiddee Creek - DD loved this area in 2006, she is almost too tall to enjoy this area. ;)

Castaway Creek - Yay! My Favorite, relaxing :angel:

Gangplank Falls - Family Raft Ride! Yay! :cheer2:
Keelhaul Falls, Mayday Falls, Storm Slides - DH wants to get DS on these slides.

Bay Slides - DS & DD will enjoy these slides :cool1:

Humunga Kowabunga Slides - These are just for DH :yay:

Lunch at Typhoon Lagoon (Typhoon Tilly’s).
Leave Typhoon Lagoon around 1pm – Back to Pop to Shower & Change

Head to Epcot - World Showcase or Downtown Disney – More Shopping & Exploring

Head to Contemporary Resort around 5:30pm for Dinner at Chef Mickey’s

[AlohaAnnie]

Day 7, Thursday, June 5, 2008
Park: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios Hours: 9am – 10pm


Breakfast at Polynesian, Ohana Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch

Backlot Tour

Great Movie Ride - This is my favorite at Hollywood Studios.

Tower Terror - Not happening for me! but DH is looking forward to it!

Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage - Love it!

Voyage of the Little Mermaid - Love it!

Magic of Disney Animation - We really enjoyed this one, and then when it is over you exit into an animation room and you get to meet characters inside. It is great!

Playhouse Disney Live on Stage - Not sure if we will do this one :confused3

Walt Disney One Man’s Dream

Lights, Motor, Action – Extreme Stunt Show

Muppet Vision 3D - :3dglasses We really liked this show in 2006

Star Tours - DH & DS are looking forward to this ride

Parade - We are excited to see the new parade.

High School Musical Pep Rally - DD is looking forward to this

Lunch – Toy Story Pizza Plant


We plan to get dinner to go and eat it while waiting for Fantasmic to start. I looked up counter service restaurants that we could grab a bite to eat from that are close to the Fantasmic area. I came up with these (Catalina Eddies (Pizza – Hot Italian Sandwich) /Rosie’s All American Café (Burgers & Fries)/Toluca Turkey Legs – (Hot Dogs)

Fantasmic at 9pm

[AlohaAnnie]

Day 8, Friday, June 6, 2008

I am really excited about this day! DH & I wanted to do something special. So we decided to have a Mommy/Daughter and Daddy/Son Day.


Mommy/Daughter Plans
I plan to have breakfast at POP and grab a bus to MK because DD has an appointment for 8am at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Cinderella's Castle! princess: I plan to take her to The Exposition Hall for a Photo Shoot after BBB and then I have made an ADR for the two of us to attend the My Disney Girl Perfectly Princes Tea Party at The Garden View Room at The Grand Floridian.

We may go to Epcot World showcase after the tea party. I am not really sure. I want to do some exploring at world showcase, I will post my world showcase must do.

Daddy/Son Plans
DH & DS plan to have breakfast at McDonalds located in DTD.
They may go to DisneyQuest Interactive.
They may indulge in water sports, like renting a water mouse.
I have no idea where they will have lunch.
They may play Miniature Golf (Fantasia Gardens or Winter Summerland).


We are going to meet for Dinner at 1900 Park Fare (Cinderella’s Gala Feast) at 7pm - DD needs to dress up for Dinner

[AlohaAnnie]

Things Tina would like to do in World Showcase:

I really want to visit all the countries in World Showcase with or without my family. :sad2: I feel like I may be going off the deep end (just a little) with this but I have to SEE IT and DH really does not care for World Showcase.:confused3 I will get everything in by the end of the trip. Even if I have to split it out for many days. :thumbsup2

Mexico
I would like to do some window shopping, maybe buy something.
Ride: El Rio Tiempo – Boat Ride
I ate lunch at the Cantina de San Angel in 2006 and I like it, so I would like to return and eat the wet Burrito & a Churro

Norway
Shopping
Ride: Maelstrom – Boat Ride
I would like to try the Kringla Sweet Pretzel and the Viking Coffee at the Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe.

China
I would like to watch Reflections of China and do some shopping.


Germany & Italy
More Shopping, I do not plan on buying something from every country but if I see something that is cute that is not expensive, I will probably pick it up.

The American Adventure
More Shopping :rolleyes1 Do you see a pattern here? I want to pick up some US maps, copy of the constitution and other things for DS, he likes these things and I thought it would be neat to get them from Disney World, I am sure I can buy them much cheaper here but hey, why not!
Show: The American Adventure
Dining: Liberty Inn – Indoor Eatery, I thought this would be a good place for the family to eat since it is indoors

Japan
More Shopping - DS likes Pokemon, so I would love to pick something up for him here.

Morocco
More Shopping


France
Much More Shopping
I would like to see the film: Impressions de France
Dining: Boulangerie Patisserie – Pasteries - I have heard so much about the pasteries in France, that I am looking forward to sampling them.

United Kingdom
Much, Much, More Shopping
Dining: Yorkshire County Fish Shop – I want to try the fish & chips.

Canada
Shopping - More Shopping and Browsing! :scared1: Shocking, I know! :eek:

[AlohaAnnie]

Day 9, Saturday, June 7, 2008

Park: DHS (Star Wars Weekend)
Hollywood Studios Hours: 9am – 9pm

DH really wants to attend Star Wars Weekend with DS and I am not sure if I want to attend a Star Wars Weekend. So I am toying with the idea of DD and I going to Epcot, if I have not seen all of the World Showcase by this time. This is one of my goals for this vacation.

Park: Epcot World Showcase
Epcot Hours:
Future World: 9am – 7pm
World Showcase: 11am – 9pm

We are going to let this day play out. We know what we want to do but we are not really sure about anything. We may be so tired we just decide to swim all day. We may go visit a few resorts or do some shopping at DTD.


We do have a 7pm ADR for Cape May Café.

[AlohaAnnie]

Day 10, Sunday, June 8, 2008

Departure Day (Say goodbye to Magic Kingdom) :sad1:

Park: Magic Kingdom
MK Hours: 9am – 11pm

We have an ADR for breakfast at Crystal Palace at 8am. We had breakfast at Crystal Palace on our last day of our WDW trip in 2006. So we decided this would be our new tradition when leaving Disney World :sad1:

We also ride Dumbo on the last day.

We plan to eat lunch in Park on the last day. I also want to make sure I have plenty of snacks for the plane ride. Last time we had a connecting flight that was late and we did not have time to eat dinner on the way home. The airport was so busy and the lines were huge. I went to the shortest line (an Ice Cream place) and bought 4 bags of cheetos for the kids for dinner. We were starving by the time we got home. So this time we do have a direct flight (we had a direct flight last time also but they changed it on us, and we had no other choice but a connecting flight, but that is another story) and hopefully, we will not have problems and I will have plenty of disney snacks to eat on the way home.

Then back to the resort to catch Magical Express to Orlando Airport. We have an early evening flight back home.

This is a sad day for me, I do not want to leave. I am sure I will feel the same way again. I remember DH felt the same way and the kids were tired and kept arguing. :rolleyes: It was great and I will never forget it! :lmao:


Next Up....Packing Plans

[ssmerdel]

Packing plans???? Can't we just pack the day before? LOL, just kidding. :lmao:

[Tinkerbellarella]

Hi Shawn and Tina!

Shawn posted on my pre-trip report last night and I promised him I'd mosey on over to have a read of yours! Your plans look great. I want to go back and re-read so I can offer you any advice I might have.

Great start!

[ssmerdel]

Hi Shawn and Tina!

Shawn posted on my pre-trip report last night and I promised him I'd mosey on over to have a read of yours! Your plans look great. I want to go back and re-read so I can offer you any advice I might have.

Great start!

Hello and welcome! :wave2: Thanks for coming along! :banana:

[AlohaAnnie]

Packing Plans

We will be at WDW for 10 days - I am hoping I will not have to do laundry but you never know and I want to be prepared.

Clothing:

DH and myself to have at least 10 outfits each, packed.
2 swimsuits for ME, plus cover-ups
3 swimtrunks for DH, plus shirts that match.
2 pairs of walking shoes each, plus our Crocs :thumbsup2

Laundry soap - You never know when you might want to wash something.

DD & DS

13 outfits each, packed.
3 swimsuits for DD, plus 3 cover-ups.
3 swimtrunks for DS, plus matching shirts.

DD & DS will each have 2 pairs of walking shoes, plus Crocs :lovestruc

We are going to buy beach towels at WDW, this year. So we may want to wash those.

Quarters - Plenty - for laundry and Penny Press Machines. DS & DD enjoyed these machines in 2006.

Scissors - A must have for those tags and purchases.

Sharpie Markers for thoses Autographs, we will purchase autograph books when we get to WDW.

Medicines for Adults & Kids

Cold Medicines
Tylenol (Pills & Liquid)
Motrin (Pills & Liquid)
Chewable Children's Pepto Pills (bubblegum flavored)
Alavert - DS is always breaking out in something
Zantac
Dramamine - for ME and my motion sickness.
Swimmers Ear
Bandaids
Antibiotic Ointment
Blister Bandaids
Liquid Bandaids
Hand Sanitizer & Wipes
Cleaning Wipes
Bathroom Wipes
Suncreen - We have to have special suncreen for DS, he breaks out. So we will have to have little 3 ounce bottles for plane in baggies.
4 Garbage Bags - for those dirty clothes & any trash we may have.
Quart Size & Gallon Storage bags - These are good for those things that could possibly leak in you luggage.
Laminated bag tags for everything that we carry that tells who we are, our cell phone numbers, our resort, and more. These will be placed on our park bag, all luggage, kids carry-ons, my carry-on, and stroller. Yes! We take a stroller, it is wonderful for DD & DS when they get tired. I am considering renting an extra stroller for the trip also.

I have sensitive skin like DS, just not as bad, so I require my own soap & shampoo from home. DD, DH, & DS are usually ok with the soap and shampoo at the resort. DS is just sensitive to Lotions, I am not sensitive to most lotions.

Hats for everyone! To protect DH's poor head, and our light skin.

Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, we have been saving our samples from the dentist to go with us, we plan to throw all these away before we leave (to make room for all our purchases!) YAY!

We were Considering buying to more extra large suitcases to take this Trip!


I am sure I forgot something on this list, I am sure I will update it!

64 Days until DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ssmerdel]

Hats for everyone! To protect DH's poor head, and our light skin.
My head did not burn that bad....ok maybe it did a little.

[AlohaAnnie]

Quick Update!

My Mama is going to the World with us on the same dates, same plane, and same resort.

Tina's Mother, Jackie is taking my 5 year old niece Lindsey. Lindsey loves Ariel, The Little Mermaid. She is so excited. Jackie and Lindsey also got the Disney Dining Plan. We were able to add them to all of our ADR's except for the one at Le Cellier. Yay! That was wonderful.

I will update more later. I have to sneak a pic of my mom and I have several good ones of Lindsey.


More to Come......59 Days until Disney

[2ScottishPrincesses]

[B][
Hats for everyone! To protect DH's poor head, and our light skin.

[COLOR="magenta"]

:rotfl: This reminded me of our holidays DD12 was always saying to my DH "remember to to put sun cream on your baldy bit so that it doesn't burn"...he wasn't amused:mad: but we were:rotfl:

You are incredibly well organised...I'm in awe:worship:

[ClaraBug]

WOW :worship:

I just threw stuff into a duffle bag that was going to be checked and then ran out to get what I did not have!! Granted, we were only there for seven days but still, I am in awe!!

[AlohaAnnie]

:rotfl: This reminded me of our holidays DD12 was always saying to my DH "remember to to put sun cream on your baldy bit so that it doesn't burn"...he wasn't amused:mad: but we were:rotfl:

:lmao: It is funny! Sorry Shawne, he said when he showered it hurt and then when his head started peeling, he thought his dandrif was acting up, poor guy ;)

You are incredibly well organised...I'm in awe:worship:

Thank You so much but it really is a curse, I wish I could fly by the seat of my pants and not worry about packing. Just can't do it! :confused3

[AlohaAnnie]

WOW :worship:

I just threw stuff into a duffle bag that was going to be checked and then ran out to get what I did not have!! Granted, we were only there for seven days but still, I am in awe!!

Thank You, but like I said it really is a curse, no relaxing for me until packing is done. :rotfl2:

[AlohaAnnie]

Oh No! Pirates of the Caribbean is on a rehab schedule from 6/5 to 6/18/2008, this can't be happening. We missed this ride in 2006 because they were updating it to include the new Pirate Movies.

We arrive 5/30 and leave 6/8 - I hope they do not close POTC early, I will have to pass out in Adventureland, in my misery, what will I do without a look at POTC! :eek:

I know a bit on the dramatic side, but (as I stomp my foot and pout) I Want To See It! :snooty:

[AlohaAnnie]

I almost forgot to tell you about the Deal we got at Kohl's on Saturday.

DS needed new shoes, so we decided to go shopping. We found some the likes at Dick's Sporting Goods. So then we decided to go look for Luggage. We already have a set that includes 29", and two smaller pieces.

We decided to have more room and buy two more 29" luggage pieces. We went to several stores. We ended up at Kohl's and they had a deal we could not refuse. We bought 4 more, Yes!, 4 more 28" luggage pieces that expand for $20 a piece, Yes!, You go that right! $20 a piece. The were originally $79.99 a piece. What a deal. We decided to not be picky and just get them. They also completely unzip to store flat. What a great deal! So we now have 5 large suitcases, I really think we only needed 4 one for each of us and that would make room for souvniers but DH insisted we need that 4th one. So now we are officially the Crazy Luggage People! :scared:

[trek93820]

I almost forgot to tell you about the Deal we got at Kohl's on Saturday.

DS needed new shoes, so we decided to go shopping. We found some the likes at Dick's Sporting Goods. So then we decided to go look for Luggage. We already have a set that includes 29", and two smaller pieces.

We decided to have more room and buy two more 29" luggage pieces. We went to several stores. We ended up at Kohl's and they had a deal we could not refuse. We bought 4 more, Yes!, 4 more 28" luggage pieces that expand for $20 a piece, Yes!, You go that right! $20 a piece. The were originally $79.99 a piece. What a deal. We decided to not be picky and just get them. They also completely unzip to store flat. What a great deal! So we now have 5 large suitcases, I really think we only needed 4 one for each of us and that would make room for souvniers but DH insisted we need that 4th one. So now we are officially the Crazy Luggage People! :scared:
Talking about luggage. We picked up a set a BJ's Wholesale.
Its a 5-piece set 3 pullman style w/4 swivel wheels. I think their 29, 25 and 21 inch. Along with a small tote and a bag (like a medium size gym bag). We got this set for $99.99 the brand is Lanesboro.

[Tinkerbellarella]

We will be at WDW for 10 days -

Clothing:

DH and myself to have at least 10 outfits each, packed.
2 swimsuits for ME, plus cover-ups
3 swimtrunks for DH, plus shirts that match.
2 pairs of walking shoes each, plus our Crocs :thumbsup2

Funny. This sounds like how I pack for a FOUR day trip. Only multiply the number of shoes by 3 and subtract the Crocs. Chronic, obsessive, overpacker. That's me! :cutie:

I know a bit on the dramatic side, but (as I stomp my foot and pout) I Want To See It! :snooty:

Please note I would be doing the same thing. I might also whine and throw something. DO NOT deny me my dose of Cap'n Sparrow!

[caa1277]

Hi!! :wave2:

Just found your Pre TR this morning and read it all! Everything sounds so great! I really hope you guys have a great time! I can't wait until we get to go back again. I tried to talk DW into going this year, but for budgetary reasons we are not.

I really like how you planned everything out!

Oh.....the packing thing. It must be a woman/mother thing because my DW does the exact same thing!! ;)

[IluvXU]

I always love to see packing lists.... I guess now that I have unpacked my house I need to start to pack for WDW!

[ssmerdel]

We ended up at Kohl's and they had a deal we could not refuse. We bought 4 more, Yes!, 4 more 28" luggage pieces that expand for $20 a piece, Yes!, You go that right! $20 a piece. The were originally $79.99 a piece. :scared:

We actually bought 6 more and not 4 more. We also went to 2 different Kohl's. We gave two to her mom, since she is coming with us on vacation. What a deal!!!!!! :banana::cool1:

[mickeysbutler]

subbing...this is a nice pretrip report. Helps me think of all I need to!!:banana:

[Natalie_89]

gr8 trip report...ur kids are absolutly adorable xx:cutie:

[AlohaAnnie]

subbing...this is a nice pretrip report. Helps me think of all I need to!!:banana:

Glad you are joining us! We are from Indiana too! :thumbsup2

[AlohaAnnie]

gr8 trip report...ur kids are absolutly adorable xx:cutie:

Thank you so much! I think they are adorable too! I spend way too much time telling them this and giving them lots of hugs and kisses! :lovestruc

[AlohaAnnie]

Sorry, I have not posted in a while but life kind of happened and interrupted my Disney Trip Planning! Not Fair! :rolleyes:


#1 - Anyway, We bought a new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country - I am really enjoying this van. It is the best ever! I just wish it had the additional seat in the back like the Honda Odyssey Van, but other thank that I am in love :love: We use to have a 2000 Ford Windstar Van, It was a lemon, It only had 56,000 miles on it when we traded it in for the Town & Country. We had the worst trouble with it. I am so glad they do not make these anymore. I should be more loyal to Ford. My Grandfather, and both Uncles worked for Ford for years but when you buy a lemon and pay that much money for it, You really do not want to buy another one.

#2- Life happens, this is a sad life happens for me. My 77 year old grandmother is dying of Stage 4 Terminal Cancer. She was diagnosed a few weeks back. I have been visiting her. She lives about 40 minutes away from us. The cancer is in her liver, intestines, and everything else in that area. She is in a lot of pain and her tummy is swollen huge. She can still understand everyone but of course has almost 0 mobility and is being taken care of by her daughter (my aunt). Her husband, my grandfather passed away about 6 years ago. She also have diabetes & heart issues. I have been praying everyday for her and my family. So please, keep us in your prayers. They only expect her to live possibly 6 months. So sad! :sad1:


My mother, her daughter, is going to Disney World with us. We are kind of nervous about her passing away while we are gone but we have decided to go ahead with our trip.

[AlohaAnnie]

On with our Pre-Trip report.

We have bought everything we need to go with us. Clothing, medicines, and so much more.

DH had been freaking out on me a bit about my packing. He thinks all my medicines and things weight 100 pounds and there is a 50 pound weight limit on each of our suitcases and that our clothing and return souvniers will not fit anymore! Whatever! ;) Get over it.

So we have our spending money in order. Our beautiful Honey Bear (Dog) has been confirmed at the kennel and our Friend is taking care of our grouchy old Cat, Jewels.

I still have to get 2 rolls of quarters and some pennies for the penny press machines and possible laundry washing and drying.

I would like to pack right now but I think DH would freak out on me. So I will have to control myself until May 15th, but that may not happen. Anyhoo :rolleyes1 I know we leave on May 30th. No big deal! :lmao:

So my Birthday is this weekend but I still have to be a mom, so I will be cleaning the house and going to On The Border for Dinner. I am really excited about On The Border but not cleaning the house.

On Mother's Day, the kids and I plant flowers but this year we are going to hold off until we get back from WDW. The flowers will die while we are gone to WDW because we have no one to water them everyday. So I think instead and if it is nice, I will take the kids to the Zoo and have something on the Grill, maybe steak or chicken.

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Good to see you back and sorry for your sad news...I'll remember you in my prayers:goodvibes

Have a fantastic birthday

[Tinkerbellarella]

#2- Life happens, this is a sad life happens for me. My 77 year old grandmother is dying of Stage 4 Terminal Cancer. She was diagnosed a few weeks back. I have been visiting her. She lives about 40 minutes away from us. The cancer is in her liver, intestines, and everything else in that area. She is in a lot of pain and her tummy is swollen huge. She can still understand everyone but of course has almost 0 mobility and is being taken care of by her daughter (my aunt). Her husband, my grandfather passed away about 6 years ago. She also have diabetes & heart issues. I have been praying everyday for her and my family. So please, keep us in your prayers. They only expect her to live possibly 6 months. So sad! :sad1:

:hug: You and your lovely family are in my prayers.

Happy early birthday! There should be none of this :laundy: on a birthday!!!

[AlohaAnnie]

So I decided to do a mock packing session and what do you know. 10 days worth of clothing, shorts, pajamas, shoes, bathing suits, and more. Will fit into our 4 - 28" suitcases but we have not room for the extra stuff we plan to buy. So we will be taking an extra suitcase. Poor DH, he was right and I was being a mean wife. Sorry Honey! ;)

Our airline is making the only one bag per person rule effective May 15, so we will be paying for the extra bag. :eek:

So I am so excited and I would love to pack for Disney World and leave today. I can hardly control myself but as it is we are living out of the suitcases that I still have not unpacked from the mock packing. DS is like, Mom, are my shorts still in the suitcase? and I am like, Yes, just get them out and wear them. He keeps looking at me like I am nuts but has not said I am nuts as of yet! Poor Kid :hug:

So I am thinking of all the things I can buy at the World. I want beach towels, Dress for DD, Something for DS that is Star Wars. All the cute little purses, necklaces, and more for DD. Shopping! The refrigerator magnets that will find a home. We love refrigerator magnets! My 12 year old niece wants a Disney bag and since her sister the 5 year old will be with us, I want to buy her something.

The ADR's we have with all the wonderful meals and snacks, we are really looking forward to.

Just being at Disney World.

We can't Wait! 23 Days to go!!!!!

[AlohaAnnie]

Grandma passed this past Tuesday. I am glad she is no longer in pain, but we will miss her.

[AlohaAnnie]

On a happier note,

less than 2 weeks until Disney World!!!! Yay!

[trek93820]

On a happier note,

less than 2 weeks until Disney World!!!! Yay!
AlohaAnnie
You guys must be going nuts, little over a week and you'll be there.
We have just over a month and we can't what for the day to come.

Have a nice trip and enjoy!

[Tinkerbellarella]

Grandma passed this past Tuesday. I am glad she is no longer in pain, but we will miss her.

I'm so sory for your loss. :hug:

[AlohaAnnie]

I'm so sory for your loss. :hug:

Thank You :lovestruc

[AlohaAnnie]

AlohaAnnie
You guys must be going nuts, little over a week and you'll be there.
We have just over a month and we can't what for the day to come.

Have a nice trip and enjoy!

We are going nuts! Now it is 8 days, what to do! We are so excited making plans and such.

[ssmerdel]

We only have 4 days left, not counting today. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
DW (AlohaAnnie) wanted me to share with all of you the countdown calendar we created for the kids (see below), and ourselves for that matter. The excitement is building and we are getting so antsy. :hyper: We are ready to leave now. Will will be taking many pictures and completing a trip report when we get back to share our experience. We would like to thank all of you for reading and sharing our pre-trip report with us. NEXT STOP WALT DISNEY WOLRD! :woohoo:

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[Tinkerbellarella]

It's almost time!!!! :thumbsup2

I love the countdown calendar.

[ssmerdel]

I love the countdown calendar.

It's amazing what you can do with the HD Mickey Heads. :thumbsup2 No Mickey Head was harmed in the making of this countdown calendar. :rotfl:

[stagemomx3]

So how was the trip?

[Tinkerbellarella]

Yes, welcome back!

[AlohaAnnie]

Hi Everyone, I have finally got around to posting my trip report from our May/June 2008 Trip to the world.

Here is a review of the Cast:

DH - My Loving Husband for the last 12 years, He is an awesome Husband and Dad. He is a Goofy, Chip & Dale, and Mickey Fan! and a certified Star Wars and Indiana Jones Junkie! He is also an ESPN Junkie, He watches PTI everyday and enjoys Mike & Mike in the morning. He is also a POPCORN Lover popcorn:: DH would like me to add that he is also a DISer (ssmerdel) is his title on the boards.

Me - I am a coffee lover and I love to play on line and read books - along with Trip Reports here on the DIS.
I am a Mickey & Minne Fan! I also love all the Princess. I really feel for Donald, I think he is highly misunderstood!

DS (11) He was a great first baby and The Best Kid Ever! He has a Nintendo DS surgically attached to his left hand and the Wii Game System attached to his utility belt! He has been a Pokemon Fan since he was 2. He also likes Star Wars and Stitch.

DD (6) - She is my Princess! If I would have gave birth to her first, I probably would have had no other children. She was a good baby but girls are really interesting to raise. She is my baby girl love, do not get me wrong but she is heck on wheels! It is the only way to describe her! She is a little girl, there is not an inch of tomboy in this child. She loves gymnastics and it a certified princess. I call her princess peach! Her favorite Princess is Aurora! She is actually my dream daughter/doll! We get to play dress up! She also has began to have an attachment to Minnie ever since playhouse disney started to air, the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. We often watch this cartoon as a family.

Grandma - She is a doll but dramatic. We love her very much. This is her Third Trip to the World. She took my oldest niece in 2007. On this Trip she is taking the younger sister of the oldest niece.

Pooh, Pooh - My youngest niece (5) - She is so cute! She has beautiful red curly hair. She love the princesses! Ariel - The little Mermaid - is her favorite!

Here is a link to our pre-trip report:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1743332

We had a wonderful time & I would like to share it with all who will read it!

[mooneyda]

my niece of 3 is also a big Ariel fan she calls her mermaid lol I always look forward to ready trip reports it cures my depression of not having one for a while lol

[AlohaAnnie]

We had an early flight.

The alarm was set for 3:30am, DH and I were up 15 minutes before the alarm went off. We had everything packed the night before in the van. Grandma & Pooh, arrived at our house and we were off to the airport at 4:45am

We arrived at the Airport around 5:15am, we were checked & Through security by 5:50am.

We grabbed breakfast from a small shop at the airport terminal and waited to board the Plane.

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Grandma, DS, Princess, & Pooh waiting for the plane, I was playing with the camera on manual setting. There are some blurry not so good photos all through this trip report. I decided to play with the camera on our vacation. Not a good thing.

I have motion sickness, I found out how bad during the flight to Disney World in 2006, so I popped a dramamine while eating breakfast to avoid a repeat of my first plane ride as an adult. (Check out pre-trip report for story) :sad2:

We boarded the plane at 6:35am and we took off at 7:05am. AirTran has XM Radio which was really cool. We were able to listen to tunes on the way. The kids enjoyed it.

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DS listening to Radio on the plane, See the DS that is attached to his hands and he is playing Pokemon Game! ;)

We arrived at Orlando Airport at 8:55am (20 minutes early) Yay!

We were on the DME by 9:30am, we waited for the bus to fill up. We had a Disney Cruise Line Bus. We were all bored silly and wanting to get to Disney soon. Grandma kept asking when we were going to arrive because she was hungry for lunch. It is only 9:30am what is wrong with her?

Here are a few pictures on the bus:

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We were enroute to Pop Century by 9:55am

There were 3 stops for our magical express - Pop, Coronado Springs, & AKL - I am glad our stop is first.

Here is a photo of the famous signage:

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We arrived at Pop at 10:40am

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We checked in and received our Key To The World Cards, confirmed we had 10 days of park hopping & water park fun and the DDP. Grandma & Pooh, also checked in they were staying in a connecting room. Our Rooms were not ready, we were ready for the Magic Kingdom but Grandma is still screaming she is hungry. So we checked our carry-on luggage with bell services and decided to stop for a bite to eat at Everything POP.

To be continued......

[AlohaAnnie]

As Day 1 continues we really wanted to have lunch at the Magic Kingdom but Grandma was starving. I do not remember what she ate for breakfast, but I can say it must have been close to nothing.

We really enjoyed Everything Pop. The food was good and it hit the spot when we ate here.

Princess had the Kid's Mac & Cheese Meal and she liked it.

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DS had the Pepperoni Pizza and Chocolate Cake

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Grandma & Pooh share the Parmesan Chicken & I had the Parmesan Chicken, which came on a bed of lettuce w/ italian dressing on it and a bread stick and grapes for dessert.

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DH had the Meatball Sub and Chocolate Cake

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We all got water bottles with our meals so we could take them with us to Magic Kingdom.


Off We Go To The Magic Kingdom. Our Favorite Park.

We got in the bus line at POP for MK, the bus was full but there was another waiting. We chose the second bus so we would not have to stand.

We arrived at MK and the excitement began. We had not been here since 2006 and it was like coming home. Walking out of the bus depot to see the monorail and finally the entrance to MK. It is so beautiful to walk down mainstreet and see the castle.

Here is our family Photo Pass Picture:

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We rode POC first.

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and of course, I had to get a prop pic of the kids

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We got our pictures taken with Captain Hook!

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Continued in next post......

[stacy347]

Sounds like you were off to a good start! The kids are adorable ~ can't wait to read more :thumbsup2

[MaleDisneyBeliever]

Definitely subscribing! Great pics!

[AlohaAnnie]

While DH & DS rode stitch
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Grandma, Pooh, Princess, & I rode the TTA or the Blue Line. Princess really enjoys this ride.
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We had heard so much about the Dole whip in Adventureland that we had to stop and have a sample.

I go the plain pineapple dole whip in a cup
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DH go the Pineapple dole whip float with the pineapple juice
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DS got a Root Beer Float
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Princess & Pooh got Chocolate Ice Cream in a cup
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By this time it was already 2:30pm and with young children and an early morning flight everyone was tired and quite frankly a little cranky.

So DH called POP to see if our room was ready and it was. So we hopped on a bus and headed back to POP. Our bags were in our room. We were Wowed! by this.

I began unpacking while DH took notes about our trip.

We got room 4430 located in the 60's building, A on the POP map located on the fourth floor over looking a courtyard. We had connecting rooms with Grandma & Pooh.
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Here is our towel animal
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The kids wanted to swim so off we went to the Hippy Dippy Pool
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The kids had a lot of fun in the pool. Grandma started getting hungry again. So we went for dinner at Everything POP & Dining again but we split up. Grandma went back to the room with Pooh to get dressed. We decided we would just go eat.

Princess had Nachos & Cheese. Just for your information. Nachos w/ cheese at POP is considered a snack credit.
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I had the Philly Cheesesteak Wrap w/ Cheese fries & Chocolate Cake which I shared with princess. I thought the Philly Cheesesteak wrap was too salty.
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DH & DS had the Double Cheeseburger w/ cheese fries along with carrot cake & Cheese cake.
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Up Next Downtown Disney.......

[AlohaAnnie]

Thanks for stopping by to read our Family trip report! We had a blast and just want to share it with everyone.

We are going back in May/June 2009 and what better way to plan a trip than to review your trip from the year before! :thumbsup2

[AlohaAnnie]

After Dinner at POP we went to clean up and headed for DTD

We went to the Christmas Shop. I wanted to buy an ornament for our tree while here but at the time we thought we were coming back in November for a 5 day trip and I could buy it then. I regret to say we never made it back for that November trip and I was a little sad at Christmas this year because I did not buy that ornament.

We stopped by the Kitchen Shop. DH wanted to buy Popcorn tins and I wanted to get cups but we passed these things up also.

We then stopped by Once Upon A Toy.

DS built his own Light Saber.
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Princess chose 2 notebooks with princesses on the front & Princess crayons.

We then stopped by World of Disney Store.
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I bought a Walt Disney World T-Shirt & a few Mickey Hair Clips

We then learned from reading trip reports that you can make your own snacks at Goofy Candy Co. and the count as snack credits.

So we decided to stop by and make some treats.

DS has the Marshmellows w/ chocolate

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Princess had an Oreo Cookie
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I had Pretzels
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DH had Oreo Cookie & Mickey Ears Rice Krispy Treat

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Loaded with snacks we headed back to POP
We stopped by Everything POP and bought our refillable mugs.
4 refillable mugs $49.96 plus tax & two Mickey Straws $1.05 including tax.

We also bought Autograph books for the kids and Pens to match.

Off to our room!

We ate our snacks over 3 nights. It was very good. If you have the chance stop by Goofy's Candy Co. and try them.

It was time for Bed and Tomorrow is EPCOT!

[AlohaAnnie]

We had a wake up call for 6:50 am and received Pirates!

We ate Breakfast at Everything POP!

DH & Princess shared the Chocolate Chip pancakes w/ Bacon & Sausage
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DS & I had the Breakfast Platter (Eggs, Bacon, Biscuit, & Sausage)
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Off to Epcot - No wait for a bus.

Here is our Photo Pass Picture from that morning:
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We got fast passes for Soarin and Test Track, we used everyone's tickets some would not ride.

We then took off to ride Nemo
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Then we decided to go to Turtle Talk w/ Crush along the way we came up the Famous shark for picture posing.
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Turtle Talk w/ Crush was really cute.
The kids enjoyed it. Crush called on Princess, He said something like I see a something or other with a pink shell and pink hat. or something like this. He said what is your name and princess acted shy so I said. Say your name in my firm mom voice. Not realizing it was my firm mom voice and Crush said now Mom we do not have to force her or something like that. So then, I was a little embarrassed. It was not funny at the time but it is now.

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We then rode Test Track. DH then headed for Soarin because no one else wanted to ride it.

So the rest of us took off to Circle of Life (this is a film you watch), I did not like it, it had animals attacking other animals in it but the message was clear we have to save our environment.

We then did Living with The Land (boat ride) - We enjoyed this - it takes you to see how disney grows food it is really neat. The said that Disney grows most of its own produce and uses it in the restaurants around the resort. I thought this was awesome information.

Here are a few photos:
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At this point, it was about lunch time. Grandma & Pooh decided to eat lunch at Epcot and we thought is would be great to have lunch at Beaches & Cream.

This was a bust. The wait was too long and the kids were hot. They were staving so instead of walking all the way back to Epcot. We ate at The Beach Club counter service area. They had sub sandwiches. We ended up sharing 1 Turkey sandwich, chips, and chocolate cake.

We headed back to Epcot and stopped by France for some pastries.
We all shared apple tart, creme puff, & chocolate cookie
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Had this Photo Pass picture taken near France, it is one of my favorites from the trip.
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We stopped by Japan and picked up Pokemon for DS

Took picture of DH & DS by a beautiful fountain
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Stopped in Norway to try the Kringla Sweet Pretzel
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We stopped by China and bought Princess this cute umbrella, they wrote her name in Chinese on the umbrella
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Then we headed for Mexico:

We rode the Grand Fiesta Tour (boat ride) twice:
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And looked around the shop.
Another prop pic with the kids
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Took a picture of DS by Pluto
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Then we headed of to try all the different sodas at Club Cool, we decided to try beverly and it was nasty!

We then rode Spaceship Earth, I always enjoy this classic ride. It is relaxing.

Then we went to Mouse Gears and bought the kids a few prizes.

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We had a late ADR for Le Cellier so we were hungry and stopped by the Electric Umbrella for French Fries.

Rode Figment! We have never rode this ride before, it has a catching song and it is cute. It became a favorite of the kids.

We stopped by Honey I shrunk the audience! this was ok but I do not think we will stop by again.

By this time we were ready for our ADR for Le Cellier.

While we were waiting to be seated something was on fire in the distance you could see the smoke and the smell was terrible.

Kaytelyn from Ottawa was our server. She was excellent. She kept our drinks refilled and spent some time chatting with us about the program at disney that brings her from Canada to work at Disney. It was all very interesting.

I took pictures but they were horrible because we had a table in a dark area by the kitchen.

For dinner we had Pretzel Bread only, we asked for this and received it.

Princess has the Kid's Hot Dog, w/ cheese soup, and a Chocolate Sundae for dessert

DS - is considered an adult so he had the NY Strip w/ roasted potatoes, and Campfire smores for dessert.

DH - had the NY Strip also w/ cream cheese mashed potatoes and Chocolate Moose for dessert.

I had, the Mushroom filet and Mandarin Orange Sorbet for dessert.

It was very delicious. It was one of DH's favorite meals. and he wants to go back during our upcoming 2009 May/June vacation. I on the other had thought the meal was ok and nothing special.

We tried to keep the original receipt at every meal before our DDP was taken off.

The meal was $153.00 plus tip $29.00 for a total of $182.00

When our DDP was applied we paid $8.00 for a salad I had and $29.00 for tip.

We had made this reservation before Grandma decided to take Pooh on the trip with us. So we could not work them into this ADR, so this was the only Table Service on the DDP that they did not attend with us.

After Dinner we met up with Grandma & Pooh and watched Illuminations in Mexico.

This was a great fireworks/ show display. There was a Thunderstorm working in the distance and we were hoping it would not reach us, it did not.
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There was fire in Illuminations. You could feel the heat where we were sitting. I thought that was interesting.

After Illuminations we decided to leave and the bus stops were busy. We expected this. We waited around 15 minutes for a bus. and we did not have to stand we were able to sit.

When we got back to POP we hopped in bed and went to sleep!

Up next Day 3...Animal Kingdom