Josh and Scott's Wonderful Adventure- PTR 2009

[flyguychi]

Hi all! I've kinda been lurking on the boards for the past few months and am FINALLY making my PTR to share with you! pirate:

Here goes on my first PTR!

The Dates
August 17th-22nd 2009

Resort
Port Orleans French Quarter

The Cast
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3802564870_a1f2689c25.jpg

Josh- Disney lover (obsessed) since I was born, currently a flight attendant for "unnamed airline" :littleangel:, "The Trip Planner", loves all things cheesy, CP alumni

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/3818168846_621792182e.jpg
Scott- Hasn't been to WDW in 26 years :scared1:, works for a Non-Profit and finishing up Master's Degree in Literature, rents too many Disney movies for us to watch before our trip

We live in a cute, LITTLE studio in Chicago right along the Blue Line to the airport. Spend most of our days going to see movies, enjoying great restaurants, or checkin out the most recent exhibits at the city's museums.

Why this Trip?

I haven't been to WDW since I worked there in 2004 and have been dying to go back. Also, mine and Scott's birthdays are just a few days apart (May 29th and June 2nd) so I thought it would be a great gift to both of us.

It All Started With a Layover

I was bored on a layover (flight attendant remember?) back in April, and started looking up vacations on the hotel lobby computer. I just happened to see an ad for the Free Dining promotion and couldn't resist. Started looking at what I could afford and saw that every resort still had availability. Well, a few days later I booked a room in All-Star Movies which I thought would be fun since my boy has his bachelor's in Film and loves everything to do with movies. After a few more weeks of research, I thought it would be really romantic (and nice to go back to after a busy day in the parks) to stay at POFQ. Worked quite a bit the next few weeks and was able to upgrade to POFQ and was glad I did because soon after there were basically no more rooms available in Value or Moderate resorts.


Will come back later to let you know how my ADR process and the rest of the summer went :)

Hope you all enjoy!

[OrlandoMike]

:cool1:

Congratulations!

[flyguychi]

:cool1:

Congratulations!

Thanks! These boards are so much fun to read and it nice to be a part of them :yay:

[rpmdfw]

Coolness! The 17th will be here in NO time!

:banana:

Can't wait to hear more!

Take lots of pictures!

[OrlandoMike]

Dear Lord thats like Monday! :scared1:

Are you freaking out yet? :rotfl2:

[flyguychi]

Dear Lord thats like Monday! :scared1:

Are you freaking out yet? :rotfl2:

Not so much freaking out as can't contain my excitement any longer! :scared1:

I really don't want to go to work today either, just want to sit around and watch Toy Story and Peter Pan. :happytv: Hopefully I don't get called in....

[rpmdfw]

Dear Lord thats like Monday! :scared1:


It's not LIKE Monday, Mike. It IS Monday! :lmao:

[soulmates]

Hi all! I've kinda been lurking on the boards for the past few months and am FINALLY making my PTR to share with you! pirate:

Here goes on my first PTR!

The Dates
August 17th-22nd 2009

Resort
Port Orleans French Quarter

The Cast
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3802564870_a1f2689c25.jpg

Josh- Disney lover (obsessed) since I was born, currently a flight attendant for "unnamed airline" :littleangel:, "The Trip Planner", loves all things cheesy, CP alumni

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/3818168846_621792182e.jpg
Scott- Hasn't been to WDW in 26 years :scared1:, works for a Non-Profit and finishing up Master's Degree in Literature, rents too many Disney movies for us to watch before our trip

We live in a cute, LITTLE studio in Chicago right along the Blue Line to the airport. Spend most of our days going to see movies, enjoying great restaurants, or checkin out the most recent exhibits at the city's museums.

Why this Trip?

I haven't been to WDW since I worked there in 2004 and have been dying to go back. Also, mine and Scott's birthdays are just a few days apart (May 29th and June 2nd) so I thought it would be a great gift to both of us.

It All Started With a Layover

I was bored on a layover (flight attendant remember?) back in April, and started looking up vacations on the hotel lobby computer. I just happened to see an ad for the Free Dining promotion and couldn't resist. Started looking at what I could afford and saw that every resort still had availability. Well, a few days later I booked a room in All-Star Movies which I thought would be fun since my boy has his bachelor's in Film and loves everything to do with movies. After a few more weeks of research, I thought it would be really romantic (and nice to go back to after a busy day in the parks) to stay at POFQ. Worked quite a bit the next few weeks and was able to upgrade to POFQ and was glad I did because soon after there were basically no more rooms available in Value or Moderate resorts.


Will come back later to let you know how my ADR process and the rest of the summer went :)

Hope you all enjoy!


Welcome!! WE just got back. Here's my 2 cents. Epcot, AMAZING place. I wouldn't waste a lunch on Mexican. That's something you can eat everday...we did Chefs de France for lunch...OMG, to DIE for. We later did Le Cellier for dinner, again, terrific meal, and the ambiance is wonderful. I'm done. ;)

Whatever you do, it will be great. Enjoy every second, we did!

[flyguychi]

Yea, I wasn't sure about the Mexican food....

On that note, I am also thinking about changing my reservation on Wednesday. Currently have Whispering Canyon Cafe, but am thinking about Kona Cafe.... reason I had WCC was because that day were were going to take the boat over to WL and eat, then go to Contemporary, Poly, and GF for a little resort tour. However, I do love the KC's food...

Which would you do?

[OrlandoMike]

86 the Mexican joint! It's worse than Taco Bell, HONESTLY!

IMO go for Morocco! Easy to get into, and the food is great!

[soulmates]

Yea, I wasn't sure about the Mexican food....

On that note, I am also thinking about changing my reservation on Wednesday. Currently have Whispering Canyon Cafe, but am thinking about Kona Cafe.... reason I had WCC was because that day were were going to take the boat over to WL and eat, then go to Contemporary, Poly, and GF for a little resort tour. However, I do love the KC's food...

Which would you do?

We actually ate at both WC and Kona and if your looking for ambiance as well as a good lunch, I'd say Kona. WC was fine, but nothing special. The resort is gorgeous, but then, so is Poly. Oye vey, what to do! :confused3

[flyguychi]

We actually ate at both WC and Kona and if your looking for ambiance as well as a good lunch, I'd say Kona. WC was fine, but nothing special. The resort is gorgeous, but then, so is Poly. Oye vey, what to do! :confused3


WCC is kinda loud right? And the point of a lunch at a resort is to get away from the chaos of MK and relax.

I think I am gonna go with Kona Cafe, I think their food is superior. And I guess we can always go to WL, Contemporary, have a late lunch at Kona, then on to the GF and back to MK. Yea.... that's what we'll do.

[Gypsybear]

Well, I'm sure with being a flight attendant on call, you know how to pack, and pack quickly....so even though you leave on Monday, I can see why you wouldn't be "stressed"....lol

Then again, I'm one of those who plans everything out to the nth degree, only to procrastinate the packing. Yup, that's right, I pack the night before, and the morning of departures. :)

Can't wait to see more of your report...

Have fun!!
<as if I even have to say that>

[flyguychi]

I had a such a great time giving Scott his card for his birthday that said we were going to Disney World. He was pretty much speechless, "WHAT!?!?! No WAY!!" I showed him POFQ on the Planning DVD and he was hooked.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/3571133646_b07ff490b9.jpg

So the planning was done with regard to tickets and resort. Now it was time to become really obsessed :lmao:

I have spent WAAAAY too much time in Border's reading every Disney book, flipping through my Passporter 2009, watching the Disney Planning DVD, Longing to ride Soarin', subscribing to Touringplans.com, trying to get RideMax to do the rides in the order I want.....

Yea, I am that guy!

Scott and I have been trying to watch some of the old Disney Movies to get us in the Disney Mood, and watching Pinocchio just made me soooo freakin excited. "A dream is a wish your heart makes...." oh I welled up haha

A few days ago I left this on the bed before I left for a work trip:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3817636959_63038a26af.jpg

I got the reply "you are crazy!" as a text message haha, but as soon as I got home the next day, the number had been changed to 6 by Scott... ahhh the man I love :love:

Our trip is finally almost here! YAY! :banana:

[OrlandoMike]

WCC is kinda loud right?

They have a section called the library that is reserved for adults who dont want to deal with the noise.....you may want to ask for that.

Jackskellingtonsgirl just at at Kona, she didn't seem to like it too much, she should be here by the end of the day to give advice on what she experienced.

[soulmates]

WCC is kinda loud right? And the point of a lunch at a resort is to get away from the chaos of MK and relax.

I think I am gonna go with Kona Cafe, I think their food is superior. And I guess we can always go to WL, Contemporary, have a late lunch at Kona, then on to the GF and back to MK. Yea.... that's what we'll do.

Your right, and if you ever decided to eat at WL, I HIGHLY reccomend Artist Point! Kona is great and the food is yummy, he'll love it! :love:

[flyguychi]

Well, I'm sure with being a flight attendant on call, you know how to pack, and pack quickly....so even though you leave on Monday, I can see why you wouldn't be "stressed"....lol

Then again, I'm one of those who plans everything out to the nth degree, only to procrastinate the packing. Yup, that's right, I pack the night before, and the morning of departures. :)

<as if I even have to say that>

Haha, yea I can pack fast... however I've been packed for 6 days already...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3817658057_c7e3e5ccf8.jpg

I guess I can say I pack efficiently too. I have like 3 pairs of shorts, 13 shirts, underwear, socks, and more in that little teeny flight attendant bag :wizard:

[soulmates]

Haha, yea I can pack fast... however I've been packed for 6 days already...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3817658057_c7e3e5ccf8.jpg

I guess I can say I pack efficiently too. I have like 3 pairs of shorts, 13 shirts, underwear, socks, and more in that little teeny flight attendant bag :wizard:

My DP could only HOPE that I packed so good!!! She's ex Airforce and she is really great at packing. I'm great at making the list!;)

[flyguychi]

My DP could only HOPE that I packed so good!!! She's ex Airforce and she is really great at packing. I'm great at making the list!;)

Haha! Scott starts packing and I just say, "Would you like me to fold that?" :lmao:

[soulmates]

Haha, yea I can pack fast... however I've been packed for 6 days already...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3817658057_c7e3e5ccf8.jpg

I guess I can say I pack efficiently too. I have like 3 pairs of shorts, 13 shirts, underwear, socks, and more in that little teeny flight attendant bag :wizard:

:rotfl2: Yup, that is EXACTLY how it happends in our house!

[Hathaway Browne]

Have a great time! :) And by the look of that case I think you'll be getting more requests for packing tips. :p

[jkCT]

Have a great time! Can't wait to read about all of your adventures!

[jenn&nelsonrego]

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[TagsMissy]

I had a such a great time giving Scott his card for his birthday that said we were going to Disney World. He was pretty much speechless, "WHAT!?!?! No WAY!!" I showed him POFQ on the Planning DVD and he was hooked.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/3571133646_b07ff490b9.jpg

So the planning was done with regard to tickets and resort. Now it was time to become really obsessed :lmao:

I have spent WAAAAY too much time in Border's reading every Disney book, flipping through my Passporter 2009, watching the Disney Planning DVD, Longing to ride Soarin', subscribing to Touringplans.com, trying to get RideMax to do the rides in the order I want.....

Yea, I am that guy!

Scott and I have been trying to watch some of the old Disney Movies to get us in the Disney Mood, and watching Pinocchio just made me soooo freakin excited. "A dream is a wish your heart makes...." oh I welled up haha

A few days ago I left this on the bed before I left for a work trip:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3817636959_63038a26af.jpg

I got the reply "you are crazy!" as a text message haha, but as soon as I got home the next day, the number had been changed to 6 by Scott... ahhh the man I love :love:

Our trip is finally almost here! YAY! :banana:

That's awesome! I never thought of doing something like that... my hubby would probably call me crazy too ;)

[Jeff90]

Hey Flyguy!

I'm just tuning in!

I can feel your excitment all the way down here in Carolina too...:goodvibes I know you can't hardly wait!!!! yay!!!!

Can't wait to hear all about it.....;)

[DVC~OKW~96]

Oh my gosh!!! You haven't got much time left before your holiday! :teeth:

I'm afraid I'm going to tell you that both WCC and Kona are poor choices anymore. :( Sorry. :(

Kona has really fallen down on the job. I don't know what's up with that. :(

Marrakesh is nice, as is France. Bistro de Paris is divine! (Not sure if they do lunch though).

I'm going to say it again, you two are too handsome by far!

Have a GLORIOUS time!!!

[flyguychi]

Hey Flyguy!

I'm just tuning in!

I can feel your excitment all the way down here in Carolina too...:goodvibes I know you can't hardly wait!!!! yay!!!!

Can't wait to hear all about it.....;)

I know...maybe I am too excited :banana:
Scott said to me tonight "It's so cute, I've never seen anyone more excited for a trip in their life" and it's true. 2 days 6 hours and 42 minutes till I leave for the airport.... not that I am counting or anything :surfweb:

[flyguychi]

Oh my gosh!!! You haven't got much time left before your holiday! :teeth:

I'm afraid I'm going to tell you that both WCC and Kona are poor choices anymore. :( Sorry. :(

Kona has really fallen down on the job. I don't know what's up with that. :(

Marrakesh is nice, as is France. Bistro de Paris is divine! (Not sure if they do lunch though).

I'm going to say it again, you two are too handsome by far!

Have a GLORIOUS time!!!

Oh no.... well, I have to visit Kona Cafe I think, I love eating meals at Disney World, but it is not really our priority (maybe in future trips it will be)...

And it has to be better than Pinocchio Brauhaus or Tony's Town Square (hated that place last time I ate there) or whatever it is called haha

And thanks for the "handsome" bit hehe :cutie:

[rosiep]

Love, love, love the countdown bed! How sweet and romantic!

So glad you're posting! Please continue....

[Nisa]

Congrats!! We're leaving in 36 days!!!! :banana: I'm super excited too!!! Can't wait to read your trip report!!

Have fun!!

[flyguychi]

Thanks for the comments about the bed thing. I thought it was a cute way to count down the days.


Speaking of which:
Just a little less than 2 days (1 day 20 hours to be exact) till we head out to the airport.
Went to Target last night for a few last things like shaving cream, a small nylon bag for carrying waters, and a new tshirt.

It's coming so fast and can't wait!

[TagsMissy]

My DP could only HOPE that I packed so good!!! She's ex Airforce and she is really great at packing. I'm great at making the list!;)

LOL I feel your pain being married to a military man, our packing styles are different ;)

[OrlandoMike]

Favorite song to pack to when I am packing for a Disney vacation! :cool1:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpfvZ0o2zhY&feature=fvw

[flyguychi]

Just checked in for my flights online. AND got an opportunity to upgrade to Business Class for $69 per person. Went for it...I figured $15 of that would have been for checking my back in coach anyway. (Just got back from flying First Class roundtrip to Munich *flight attendant privileges hehe* and it is hard to go back to coach now grrrr...I've been spoiled haha)

So freakin excited, everything is packed and ready to go, now just the 21 hour wait :cool1:

[tnhillbilly]

Favorite song to pack to when I am packing for a Disney vacation! :cool1:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpfvZ0o2zhY&feature=fvw

OMFG I love that song, first time hearing it, now to download it for my trip:thumbsup2

[tnhillbilly]

Good Luck on your trip, my I suggest,
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=301294952

its the wait times for the rides at Disney, for your IPhone, if you or Scott has one.

[dmwang9]

Great pre-TR! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

[flyguychi]

Just back last night and our trip was AWESOME! I'll be starting my Trip Report hopefully soon with lots of pictures... Can't wait to share our trip with all of you!

:cool1:

[dreweyj]

Welcome Back! I have 79 days till my first trip to Disney World, and I'm glad I'm not the only obsessive complusive Disney freak ever! I have been watching a couple of Disney movies a week and have bought a few new things for my trip already.

Good to know I'm not the only nut in the world and there's others like me!

[flyguychi]

Grrr, got a trip today (flight attendant)....so won't be able to start trip report til Wednesday....see you all soon!

[Hathaway Browne]

Glad to hear you had a good time! :)

[Alice42]

subscribing to your TR!! Since I am going through severe Disney withdrawal, I can't wait to read about your trip! :mickeyjum

[Hawleys]

Can't wait to read about your trip!

[rosiep]

Isn't today Wednesday?
Well.........I'm waiting.......