5 Days, 4 Parks, 3 DIS-meets, 2 ADR’s, and 1 Solo DISer! Done! Finished! Completed!!

[Native NYer]

The 3 Bs on the last day sound lovely :cloud9:
I'm guessing you tried Kona.

[praisehisname]

Did you head to Kona? I hope that you get your beach/book time in!

[MRYPPNS]

I think your plan for the day sounds great... I just hope you can get the first 'B' taken care of!! popcorn::

I know! After 10am is really late for me not to have had breakfast yet!!

:confused3 UH ROH... (that's Scrappie-Do talking :laughing:)

what ADR's did you cancel?

did you get the cute towel cake in your room?

good cliffhanger...but please tell us more!

J~

I had an 8am ADR for the Tusker House breakfast at AK and a lunch ADR for the Plaza at MK

Yes that little towel cake was in my room when I got back the night before.


(And BOO! for the last day!)


Kathy

It's been 6 months since the trip and the trip was only 5 days long...time to wrap this puppy up!!

Did you decide to head to Captain Cook's? Or did you head back to the Grand Floridian? Hmmmm...

Yes and Yes. :rolleyes1

Tonga Toast at Captain Cooks................

Most likely GF was your destination, never a bad choice.

Tonga Toast is the better deal at Capt Cooks, then Kona....but maybe GF would be more relaxing :rolleyes1

I love taking the boats when at Disney. I love taking them when I get a chance.

I'm guessing you ended up at Captain Cooks.
I sure did take a lot of boat rides that day.... :rolleyes1

Another guess for Kona, Heidi. I wouldn't have thought you'd have had a problem getting in at 'Ohana! :confused3

I don't think you can get into 'Ohana's at any point now without an ADR.

I loved all your pictures. It is great that you could throw out your plans and just do whatever. It was....and I have great memories of this day.

Your solo touring sounds much like mine was...relax, relax, relax.......

And it gets better!

The 3 Bs on the last day sound lovely :cloud9:
I'm guessing you tried Kona.

I think if I would have set out later for my day it would have been slightly different B's....beach, book, booze!

No Kona.

Did you head to Kona? I hope that you get your beach/book time in!

I think I might have.......

[MRYPPNS]

Last Day….Sunday October 4, 2009



The Grand Floridian Café is always my back-up plan when in the MK area because you can usually get a table with no ADR and very little wait. So on the Monorail I went to the Grand Flo.

I was seated within minutes and had a fabulous breakfast…one I hope to get again sometime soon. Filets, egg frittata, breakfast potatoes and the most delish creamy sauce for the steak.

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And here is where I spent most of the rest of my day. Sitting on the beach reading my book. I had the place to myself. It was a wonderful way to end my getaway to Disney!

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About 1pm I went inside to do a little shopping as I was still looking for that Stitch plushie…and lo and behold I found it at M. Mouse Mercantile of all places!

Here’s some of the new marble tile that they were working on last fall. Very cool.

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With time ticking away before my ME bus departed, I once again got on the boat heading to the Poly…..I had one more thing I had to do while I was in Disney.

Hello my Sweet!
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You gotta love self-serve Dole Whip!! Only $3.00 for that baby. I enjoyed it in the pretty lobby as Captain Cooks has a tiny seating area
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It was now 2pm and my bus left from Music at 255pm….I was a little pressed for time so I decided to grab a taxi from the Poly to AS Music. $18 (w/tip) and plenty of time to spare I was sitting outside waiting for my bus back to the real world.


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I'm not quite done yet....I have shopping pictures to share, a mini life update and some final thoughts....all coming up in the next week or so ~Heidi

[DisMomAmy]

I'm sorry to see your trip come to an end... but it looks like you found a great way to spend the last day. :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

Breakfast at the GFC, reading on the beach, finding your Stitch plushie, and enjoying one last Dole Whip truly sounds like a wonderful way to end your vacation!

Looking forward to all the shopping pics!

[All7OfUs]

I've loved adventuring with you, Heidi! You've shared some great pictures, told fun stories, and all of it- solo! :thumbsup2

So glad you got to enjoy some quiet moments on the beach just relaxing! Nice way to pamper yourself at the end!

Looking forward to the last few installments.

[jordanyosh]

Great way to spend your last day. I will have to check out those cabanas....

[praisehisname]

That breakfast looks great! Glad you got your beach time!

[If U Had Wings]

And here is where I spent most of the rest of my day. Sitting on the beach reading my book. I had the place to myself. It was a wonderful way to end my getaway to Disney!

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That's exactly the hammock I claimed out on my trip. What a wonderful way to spend your vacation.

I can't believe the trip is over already. I've really enjoyed hearing about your solo trip. Now I just need to squeeze one in for myself.

[TarzansKat]

Hi, Heidi! I haven't been on in a while, so your updates were most welcome. Thanks again for all the photos. I've been sorely missing Disney lately, and seeing everything helps soften the blow.

[Native NYer]

Your breakfast looks so yummy! Good to know that you can walk into the Grand Floridian Cafe without an ADR. What a relaxing last day at Disney.

[MRYPPNS]

I'm sorry to see your trip come to an end... but it looks like you found a great way to spend the last day. :thumbsup2

All good things must come to an end.....lol

Breakfast at the GFC, reading on the beach, finding your Stitch plushie, and enjoying one last Dole Whip truly sounds like a wonderful way to end your vacation!

Looking forward to all the shopping pics!

It was a great way to spend a 1/2 day at Disney before flying home.

I've loved adventuring with you, Heidi! You've shared some great pictures, told fun stories, and all of it- solo! :thumbsup2

So glad you got to enjoy some quiet moments on the beach just relaxing! Nice way to pamper yourself at the end!

Looking forward to the last few installments.

Thanks!

Great way to spend your last day. I will have to check out those cabanas....

Another great Free thing to do at Disney!

That breakfast looks great! Glad you got your beach time!

And it was great weather for sitting at the beach that day too.

That's exactly the hammock I claimed out on my trip. What a wonderful way to spend your vacation.


The GF beach was so quiet that day, a Sunday. Next time I'll try the beach at the Poly.

Hi, Heidi! I haven't been on in a while, so your updates were most welcome. Thanks again for all the photos. I've been sorely missing Disney lately, and seeing everything helps soften the blow. Well just wait....I have Disney shopping coming up next!!


Your breakfast looks so yummy! Good to know that you can walk into the Grand Floridian Cafe without an ADR. What a relaxing last day at Disney.

I would think that an ADR would only really be needed at the GF Cafe during peak times.

[MRYPPNS]

Shopping Time!

Sweatshirt for Danica (it’s too big for her now, but that’s OK)

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Bear for my friend’s baby
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Baby Tink for Danica …she loves it!
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Popcorn bucket….which I still use for my microwave popcorn at home (FYI…it doesn’t even hold a full bag!)

EDITED: I deleted the picture of the popcorn bucket because I had 26 pictures and you can only have 25 in one post....so imagine a Halloween theme popcorn bucket.

I actually was able to find a couple t shirts for me this time in the “big” girl section at World of Disney. (I don’t have a picture of the other one- it’s a sketch of Mickey on Main St.)

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Limited Edition Pluto…this was a bit expensive and I probably shouldn’t have bought it.

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Yeti that hangs out on my fridge.

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Plaid mini-bag….so me! Love this for organizing coupons when I go to the grocery store.

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This was my big special purchase at TrenD. My recycled hand bag made out of coconut patty wrappers! I so love this bag and have already used it for a wedding that I went to in January.

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T-shirt for Liam
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I had a hard time finding a t-shirt for DH this trip…I ended up getting him this workout shirt that has a small Mickey logo.

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Pink t-shirt for Danica to wear this summer (edited: she wore it yesterday!)

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I love these soft little toys for babies and toddlers. Danica loves them too!

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More plates from Japan for my collection and trainer chop sticks for DH

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I have to get a Christmas ornament each trip….here’s this trip’s winner! Behind it--the little yellow bag opens up to a bigger shopping bag.

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Here’s my Mary Poppins mug that I love to drink coffee from and the Mickey mug that I got to replace our Mickey Mouse toothbrush holder that Liam broke. Not long after I got home from this trip, Liam broke the Mickey q-tip holder. Ugh! But it turned out OK because my SIL got me a Mickey mug for Christmas that is prefect for q-tips!

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This is Danica’s tea set.

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My pumpkin ears!

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Mr. Potato Head parts….we have a huge collection now!

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2009 Album for my pictures (not that the 2008 album has been filled yet or anything…lol)

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My new watch!
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Car toppers do-dads. (edited: I must find where I put these….I need to change out the Mickey snowman that is on the car now)

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F&W pin.

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Bus for Liam (He LOVES this!)

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Set of Playhouse Disney cars for Liam.

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And last but not least….that Stitch plushie that I went all over looking for.

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Next up: mini life update and Final thoughts….

[If U Had Wings]

I love the alien Christmas ornament. Too cute!

Lots of great goodies!!

[mousescrapper]

Heidi,


that was a wonderful last day...I want one ;) Just love all the shopping pic's some great things you brought back :thumbsup2

I showed Naomi-Ruth the picture of the Princess squezzies and she says "Give me" :laughing:

Plus then she saw Stitch (she has one too) and wnated to know where the picture of the pink one was (Which she also has)

Rachel and I both liked the Potato Head Parts...we saw many we don't have!

great trip :goodvibes

J~

[DisMomAmy]

Great stuff!! :thumbsup2

I'm going to be looking for a new watch during our trip this year. Where did you buy yours?

[jwwi]

How fun is that to see all your purchases. I love the purse made out of the coconut patty wrapper, so cute that you took the picture of both items. Also love the little plaid wallet. I really have no little ones to buy for now, but those potato head parts are so fun.

I try to really limit what I buy when I am at WDW, but I came home with a Tink birdbath/feeder from the Flower Festival at Epcot. I love it.:lovestruc

[MRYPPNS]

I love the alien Christmas ornament. Too cute!

Lots of great goodies!!

I have a thing for those Aliens :lovestruc


Rachel and I both liked the Potato Head Parts...we saw many we don't have!

great trip :goodvibes

J~

I have a Potato parts list that I bring with me.....one year I didn't and now have doubles of some parts. Plus it helps me pick my new parts faster.

Great stuff!! :thumbsup2

I'm going to be looking for a new watch during our trip this year. Where did you buy yours?

I always get my watches at the Jewlery counter in the World of Disney.

How fun is that to see all your purchases. I love the purse made out of the coconut patty wrapper, so cute that you took the picture of both items. Also love the little plaid wallet. I really have no little ones to buy for now, but those potato head parts are so fun.

I try to really limit what I buy when I am at WDW, but I came home with a Tink birdbath/feeder from the Flower Festival at Epcot. I love it.:lovestruc

I love eating those coconut patties and had picked up one at the airport.

I try to limit myself too....hahaha. I saw a picture of that Tink feeder....VERY CUTE!!!! I understand why it came home with you

[Native NYer]

The tea set is adorable. And I love the watch. I'm going to have to find one in August.

Are you planning a first trip for Danica soon?

[TarzansKat]

Love, love, love the souvie update!

WOO HOO for Disney goodies! Of course I love all the stuff for the kiddos, but I am personally fond of that bag made out of the recycled coconut patty wrappers. That is awesome! I've been to the Trend E store, but I don't remember seeing that and it is sooo cute. :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

How did you manage to get all those souvenirs home???

I want a hoodie like Danica's in my size!

I love the recycled handbag, but I absolutely cracked up when I saw that you had placed an actual coconut bar beside the handbag! You are too clever, Heidi! :lmao:

Such great souvenirs -- I will take one of everything, please! :thumbsup2

[KathyRN137]

And here is where I spent most of the rest of my day. Sitting on the beach reading my book. I had the place to myself. It was a wonderful way to end my getaway to Disney!

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Ahh! Doesn't that look inviting?! :cloud9:

I love so many of your purchases that there are too many of them to comment on!! I'll just say, "Love 'em all!"

That tile floor at the Grand looks so gorgeous... I must go check that out!

(And I'm laughing at Julie's Naomi-Ruth saying, "Give me!") :laughing:

What a wonderful getaway... I'm so happy you had the chance to do it...


Kathy

[eandesmom]

what a lovely lovely last morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I am seriously coveting the Mary Poppins mug and the Mickey Bar antenna topper. I am going to see if they have that topper at DCA next week, how perfect for summer!

[All7OfUs]

Tate O'Patty (my cross-dressing Potato Head) is having some serious Parts Envy!! S/he is looking forward to stocking up on some new duds to sport around!!

I your Mary Mug!! But I'm leaning towards a mug from AK this trip. Gosh, now I'll have to look at both and decide!! You bring options into my world!! :lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

The tea set is adorable. And I love the watch. I'm going to have to find one in August.


They have a good selection of watches in the World of Disney store at different price points.

Love, love, love the souvie update!

WOO HOO for Disney goodies! Of course I love all the stuff for the kiddos, but I am personally fond of that bag made out of the recycled coconut patty wrappers. That is awesome! I've been to the Trend E store, but I don't remember seeing that and it is sooo cute. :thumbsup2

There were several sizes and several different "wrapper" to choose from in those bags at TrenD...BUT...... the supply actually seemed to be small for Disney. It was one of the few items at TrenD that I didn't see in other stores.

How did you manage to get all those souvenirs home???

I want a hoodie like Danica's in my size!

I love the recycled handbag, but I absolutely cracked up when I saw that you had placed an actual coconut bar beside the handbag! You are too clever, Heidi! :lmao:

Such great souvenirs -- I will take one of everything, please! :thumbsup2

OK I'll fess up to how much of a Disney shopper I am......I packed a Large duffle bag inside my suitcase. So I flew down with one checked bag and had 2 to check on the way home :rolleyes1

I love that hoddie....I must because I bought a WHITE hoodie for a toddler! :scared1:

Kinda helps that I love those coconut patties....yum!

[MRYPPNS]

That tile floor at the Grand looks so gorgeous... I must go check that out!

Kathy
It's one of those great Disney touches!


what a lovely lovely last morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I am seriously coveting the Mary Poppins mug and the Mickey Bar antenna topper. I am going to see if they have that topper at DCA next week, how perfect for summer!

I have to hold myself back on buying antenna do-dads.....I want one for every holiday!

BTW....coffee tastes better in a Mary P mug ;)

Tate O'Patty (my cross-dressing Potato Head) is having some serious Parts Envy!! S/he is looking forward to stocking up on some new duds to sport around!!

I your Mary Mug!! But I'm leaning towards a mug from AK this trip. Gosh, now I'll have to look at both and decide!! You bring options into my world!! :lmao:

Inventory Tate's duds because you pack her/his stuff up for the move and bring the list with you to WDW!

At least coffee mugs are useful (unlike my Pluto doll) so 2 mugs wouldn't be that bad....:rolleyes1

[eandesmom]

I have to hold myself back on buying antenna do-dads.....I want one for every holiday!

BTW....coffee tastes better in a Mary P mug ;)


I bet it does! It tastes better in my Mickey Mug but I need to expand my inventory :)

[All7OfUs]

Inventory Tate's duds because you pack her/his stuff up for the move and bring the list with you to WDW!

At least coffee mugs are useful (unlike my Pluto doll) so 2 mugs wouldn't be that bad....:rolleyes1


Believe it or not. Tate and a lot of his/her stuff is coming with me, cuz it's one of my photo themes. :lmao: In fact, I have a few people who said they'd make some specialty items for him to sport while there. ;)

Nope, 2 is better than one!

[jordanyosh]

That's alot of shopping.....:thumbsup2

I like the recycled doo hickey thingermabob.

[praisehisname]

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I want that Mickey bar topper! They must not have had it in December or I would have definitely bought it! :thumbsup2

[MRYPPNS]

That's alot of shopping.....:thumbsup2

I like the recycled doo hickey thingermabob.

Spoken (written) like a true man!

I want that Mickey bar topper! They must not have had it in December or I would have definitely bought it! :thumbsup2

I have to find my stash of toppers....I have no idea where I put those or the pins that I bought (hence why you didn't get pictures of them).

[MRYPPNS]

The Wrap UP!

First I want to thank everyone for reading and making comments here. No one in the “real” world wants to here every detail of my Disney vacations so it’s nice to be able to share that somewhere.

Mini- life update.

The addition to the house is coming along….I think by fall it should be complete. DH has to do a huge drainage project outside in late spring/early summer…….we already had two trees removed in preparation for it.

If you can believe it, Danica is turning 1 next month! Her birthday party will be a theme of ladybugs and flowers. And I need to get cracking on those flowers as I am making about 50 paper flowers for decoration. She is already walking and getting ready to take on the world. She’s a truly joyous child!

Liam turns 3 next month….where has time gone??? I’ve mentioned in other posts about his delays in speech and that we were taking him to a specialist. Well he was diagnosed with Autism (ASD) last month. We’ve gotten him more services at home and next month he will start pre-school in our public school system. Actually today we go for his IEP meeting. Everyone that has seen him professionally thinks that he has a lot of strengths and that he will come along really well. And we will try to help him the best that we can.

Disney-wise, DH and I have been talking about returning to WDW with the kids in the spring of 2011. Two words: Road Trip. Driving from NH to Florida with 2 little kids will be an adventure but the idea of flying with them scares me more LOL !!
Dose anyone know when you can start booking WDW resorts for next spring??

Final Thoughts about the trip.

I really needed that trip. And I’ll need another too….I know that. The trip helped me remember that I can do things like travel on my own, and that feels good. And it was nice to only be responsible for myself….that really took a load off and allowed me to relax….even if it was for a couple days.

And I also got a taste of touring in a different style….it was really nice not to have ADR’s dictating a schedule. (If that dessert party at MK hadn’t been pre-paid, I would have gone to Epcot that night instead.) And I really got to enjoy the parks and the resorts in a different way, and because of that I know that we can figure out a way to have a great vacation with both kids next year (if we do end up going).

And let’s not forget about all the great DISer’s that I met on this trip. Going solo but getting to hang up with friends at the same time has to be the best part!

…..Oh and that Grey Goose slushie wasn’t bad either :rolleyes1

[mousescrapper]

no one in the "real" word :lmao:

I know that...even people I know who like Disney don't quite get that already have 3 trips beyond the Nov 2010 one in the "works" :rolleyes1

I have most enjoyed this little well really big adventure of yours and it did inspire me to make plans for one of these solo trips...well not exactly solo, but solo from my husband and kids ;)

It was so much fun to look at everything in a great and different perspective that I don't think I ever appreciated before.

Love that you are ready to take the plunge again (hopefully) next yr and go w/ your kiddos again. My guess would be August of this yr? :confused3 to start booking...


Happy pre-birthday to Danica :cutie:

see you on the boards and FB for sure.

Let me know how the IEP meet goes! :thumbsup2

Scrappie (Julie) :hug:

[Charleston Princess]

Great wrap-up, Heidi!!! I can't believe that Danica is almost a year old! :eek: I hope we get to see pictures of the b-day party!

Good luck at Liam's IEP meeting today! :hug:

It was great meeting you and getting to hang out for awhile! I hope we get to do it again sometime! :goodvibes

[DisMomAmy]

Hi Heidi! I'm so glad to hear you want to plan a trip back next year. I think Liam will do much better next year, being older & now that you have a better sense of his needs & challenges.

Good Luck with the IEP meeting!! And :hug: for sharing the ASD diagnosis here on the boards. It's such a supportive environment here.

Happy Birthday to Danica! The party theme sounds great! :hippie:

[TarzansKat]

Count me among those who can't believe that Danica is ready to turn one year old and that Liam is starting preschool soon! It's amazing how fast those kiddos grow.

I'm really glad that you got to take this trip, for yourself. Selfishly, I'm also glad I got to meet you, and I don't think I'll ever forget exactly how we met in the Magic Kingdom during MNSSHP. It definitely ranks as my funniest unintentional DIS meet ever.

You give me a lot of food for thought about taking my own solo trip someday, and I'm grateful for the way that you share your experiences.

Thanks so much for writing this. :hug:

[jordanyosh]

So sad it's over.......

[Native NYer]

I've enjoyed reading your tr Heidi :goodvibes
I hope everything went well at Liam's IEP meeting.
I think you can book room-only now for next year, but it'll be at the highest 2010 rate. Once the 2011 rates are out, they just adjust your reservation.
A road trip sounds like lots of fun.

[MRYPPNS]

I have most enjoyed this little well really big adventure of yours and it did inspire me to make plans for one of these solo trips...well not exactly solo, but solo from my husband and kids ;)


Scrappie (Julie) :hug:

I think you'll love the feeling of going at your own pace and the freedom in decision making.


It was great meeting you and getting to hang out for awhile! I hope we get to do it again sometime! :goodvibes
Oh yes! We have to met at Disney again!!! Dragonberry here we come ;)


Hi Heidi! I'm so glad to hear you want to plan a trip back next year. I think Liam will do much better next year, being older & now that you have a better sense of his needs & challenges.



I think we will be planning a bit differently for Liam on this next trip but I also have to remember that Danica should be given the chance to experience Disney to the best of her ablity.

[MRYPPNS]

I'm really glad that you got to take this trip, for yourself. Selfishly, I'm also glad I got to meet you, and I don't think I'll ever forget exactly how we met in the Magic Kingdom during MNSSHP. It definitely ranks as my funniest unintentional DIS meet ever.

You give me a lot of food for thought about taking my own solo trip someday, and I'm grateful for the way that you share your experiences.



That was a great moment in history (not with Mr. Lincoln :rotfl:) !

I'm just looking forward to you having more vacations just for 4.....

I've enjoyed reading your tr Heidi :goodvibes

I think you can book room-only now for next year, but it'll be at the highest 2010 rate. Once the 2011 rates are out, they just adjust your reservation.
A road trip sounds like lots of fun.

Thanks for the info Jen.....never knew how that was handled before!

[MRYPPNS]

So sad it's over.......

Guess I'll just have to go again.........

[TarzansKat]

That was a great moment in history (not with Mr. Lincoln :rotfl:) !

:rotfl2:


I'm just looking forward to you having more vacations just for 4.....

Me, too. :)

[KathyRN137]

Hmmm... I read your wrap-up a couple of days ago; I thought that I had replied! :confused3

Anyway, I'm very, very glad that you had the chance to make this solo trip in order to get your Disney "groove" back!

I loved your report and am looking forward to the next one.

PM me anytime regarding Liam... :grouphug:


Kathy

[If U Had Wings]

I can't believe that Danica is 1 already! Wow.

I'm so glad that you enjoyed your solo trip. It's really made me want to take one myself. (Even more than I did before.)

[jordanyosh]

Guess I'll just have to go again.........

I'll be along for the ride...at least PTR/TR wise.:thumbsup2

[DisMomAmy]

I think we will be planning a bit differently for Liam on this next trip but I also have to remember that Danica should be given the chance to experience Disney to the best of her ablity.

That's a really important thing to remember!! :thumbsup2 It took us a long time to figure that one out... For the longest time Zachary was dragged around to things that Alex could/would do & probably missed out on some things that he could have been doing. We try to find the right balance of things that they both enjoy & things that they tolerate for the other.

[MRYPPNS]

Bye-Bye..........

[Charleston Princess]

Bye, Heidi!!! Don't forget to come play on my PTR from time to time! :goodvibes

[jenjolt]

I didn't post as much as I would have liked but I did lurk right along with the best of them!! Thanks for great report!!!!

[MRYPPNS]

Bye, Heidi!!! Don't forget to come play on my PTR from time to time! :goodvibes

I didn't post as much as I would have liked but I did lurk right along with the best of them!! Thanks for great report!!!!

Lately I'm the Queen of the Lurkers.....maybe now that this is done I can comment more on others!