Let's do this all over again...Update 12/6 7:00 am @ MK

[Trinity524]

So excited you got what you wanted. These are going to be some amazing pics! Can't wait to see them!

[GoofyFairie]

You are going to have one AWESOME trip! I can't wait to see what you order and all the pictures you will take! You are an awesome story teller too! When do we leave again? :)

[topdog]

You have some amazing meals planned. I can't wait to hear what you think of them all. And of course, the pictures:cool1::cool1:
Thanks.
So excited you got what you wanted. These are going to be some amazing pics! Can't wait to see them!
Thanks.
You are going to have one AWESOME trip! I can't wait to see what you order and all the pictures you will take! You are an awesome story teller too! When do we leave again? :)
Thanks. Where should we pick you up?? :drive:

[chunkymonkey]

Here is the new plan of attack. I highlight the changes in blue. This is pretty much our final schedule. I hope there is no more changes because my diet starts NOW!!!

If you count the points, we went over by 1 dining point so we'll have to pay OOP for one breakfast which should be okay. We will also be eating dinner at Le Cellier twice. I hope it live up to its' hype.


I think you guys will really enjoy Le Cellier. Let me tell you we were both so skeptical at what is considered the hardest to get ADR at Disney...we were like, how GOOD could it possibly be?? Well, we were both soooo impressed at the food and service. It totally lived up to it's name and the hype. And, we've both eaten at some of the best restaurants around the world, and I would honestly trade those experiences in for being in Epcot and eating at Le Cellier! The cheddar cheese soup is really really good, and I don't normally like cheesy soups. In fact, I ate DH's portion of soup and I traded him a crabcake for it. LOL. Awesome ADRs! I am very envious of your deluxe dining plan capabilities. I swear I was full all day from 1 Table Service meal, I can't imagine doing 3 in one day!

[topdog]

I think you guys will really enjoy Le Cellier. Let me tell you we were both so skeptical at what is considered the hardest to get ADR at Disney...we were like, how GOOD could it possibly be?? Well, we were both soooo impressed at the food and service. It totally lived up to it's name and the hype. And, we've both eaten at some of the best restaurants around the world, and I would honestly trade those experiences in for being in Epcot and eating at Le Cellier! The cheddar cheese soup is really really good, and I don't normally like cheesy soups. In fact, I ate DH's portion of soup and I traded him a crabcake for it. LOL. Awesome ADRs! I am very envious of your deluxe dining plan capabilities. I swear I was full all day from 1 Table Service meal, I can't imagine doing 3 in one day!

Thank you for the review. I feel much better for spending 2 ADR at Le Cellier now.

Trust me, I don't know how much I can eat either until we went to Aruba. We were in the an inclusive resort. 3 meals a day for 5 days plus all you can drink alcoholic drinks all day long. We start drinking at 10:30 in the morning. That's when the bar is open. Apple martini all day non stop. I was feeling pretty tipsy by noon. Yet, I still won't miss a meal. :laughing: That was the most self indulgent trip I ever had. I don't think I can do that again. That makes Disney deluxe dining plan more like snacking all day. :eek:

[topdog]

Why??? Why does Disney has to do this to us?

We receive a phone call today from Disney telling us the Steam Train tour on 12/4 has been canceled because that's the same day when Disney is filming the Christmas parade. Why they wait this long to let us know? Now we have to reshuffle our ADRs trying to realign everything. **Sighhh*** :mad:

Stay tune!!

[Planning fanatic mom]

That is too bad. I hope you get it all worked out.

Keep up posted.

[eandesmom]

Oh no! I told my DH about the tour while we were there and he was like..."I would have LOVED that"....

Can you reschedule the tour?

[chunkymonkey]

Why??? Why does Disney has to do this to us?

We receive a phone call today from Disney telling us the Steam Train tour on 12/4 has been canceled because that's the same day when Disney is filming the Christmas parade. Why they wait this long to let us know? Now we have to reshuffle our ADRs trying to realign everything. **Sighhh*** :mad:

Stay tune!!

Hopefully you get everything figured out!!

[topdog]

After some shuffling, the Steam Train tour is back on. :thumbsup2 The tour now has shifted to 12/6. However, we originally has the Kona breakfast ADR that morning. Now, we moved that ADR to 12/4 since that was the original tour date and we didn't have breakfast ADR because the tour starts at 7:30am.

We also have to move the 12/6 Tony Town Square lunch 30 minutes early because we need food after the tour and we want to give it an earlier start since dinner won't happen until after 6. Does it make sense? Or is it too confusing?

Other changes, we cancelled the Liberty Square lunch on 12/4 since that become a free day for us and we don't have to go to MK until much later. So we will go try Beaches & Cream for lunch instead and we'll pay OPP for this.

After all said and done, our DxDP is back on track and we'll need to pay OPP of the extra TS. Instead we will pay OPP for B&C.

[topdog]

That is too bad. I hope you get it all worked out.

Keep up posted.
Looks like we made it.
Oh no! I told my DH about the tour while we were there and he was like..."I would have LOVED that"....

Can you reschedule the tour?
Yes. We were able to reshuffle a bit.
Hopefully you get everything figured out!!
Thanks. Took a little effort but we worked it out.

[Trinity524]

So happy that it's almost time for you.... We had a blast!

[mecllap]

td: really looking forward hearing about the Steam Train tour (too bad your famous photog skills will be stifled) -- have been wanting to take DGS on that, and I think he'll be old enough on our next trip.

[topdog]

So happy that it's almost time for you.... We had a blast!
Glad you had a great time. And now...I am on the suspense. ;)
td: really looking forward hearing about the Steam Train tour (too bad your famous photog skills will be stifled) -- have been wanting to take DGS on that, and I think he'll be old enough on our next trip.
I can't wait for the Steam Train tour. Don't worry, I just might have a secret weapon in my back pocket. :rolleyes1

[topdog]

A quick update...

Last Saturday, it was our 17th year anniversary. DW gave me a surprise present. Initially, we were going to stay one night at Doubletree Castle hotel before we get to WDW. DW just gave me the confirmation that she booked an extra day at WL with 40% off :cloud9:so we don't have to stay at Doubletree anymore. :banana:

Although we didn't have any dinner plan in Disney for that night, but I am sure it won't be hard for us to figure some thing out. All the restaurants in DTD is calling our name already. :laughing:

[Planning fanatic mom]

Happy Anniversary! That present ROCKS!!:cool1::cool1:

[GoofyFairie]

Wow! That is so awesome! I wish my DH would pull out something special for our anniversary. We usually have to spend it doing farm work.
I am very anxious to see what kind of delicious meals you and DW enjoy while the rest of us sit at home anxiously awaiting your pics and descriptions. And don't forget to see if there are vacancy's for Flag Family. It is an awesome experience!

[carrie6466]

A quick update...

Last Saturday, it was our 17th year anniversary. DW gave me a surprise present. Initially, we were going to stay one night at Doubletree Castle hotel before we get to WDW. DW just gave me the confirmation that she booked an extra day at WL with 40% off :cloud9:so we don't have to stay at Doubletree anymore. :banana:

Although we didn't have any dinner plan in Disney for that night, but I am sure it won't be hard for us to figure some thing out. All the restaurants in DTD is calling our name already. :laughing:

I'm here <G> Better late than never; right? Happy (belated) Anniversary. That was a nice surprise present. I'm still changing dining reservations 37 days out LOL. I just can't make up my mind this time.

[topdog]

Paper work were picked up 2 days ago. We are lock and load official and ready to go.

I am beginning to inventory all the camera gears and electronic gadgets. The list is a mile long. ;) Our GPS was sent out for recall the week before but it should be back by next week hopefully.

All ADRs are confirmed and in my iPhone.

However, there will be big surprise element during the trip. I got caught completely off guard on this one but let see how that pan out. Hopefully, I will able to add that to my TR. I know...the suspense. ;)

We are so ready for this trip after planning this for over a year.

[TeresaNJ]

Can't wait to start reading about all your adventures! I'm able to make our ADRs tomorrow for our May trip, and I just told DH tonight that I'm going to book a reservation Sunday at our 11 month window for just the two of us at VWL for next October. It's been too long since we've been there, or been on a trip just the two of us.

[mecllap]

Paper work were picked up 2 days ago. We are lock and load official and ready to go.

I am beginning to inventory all the camera gears and electronic gadgets. The list is a mile long. ;) Our GPS was sent out for recall the week before but it should be back by next week hopefully.

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Even if you're driving -- please don't pack all your camera(s) gear in one bag -- whatever you can split up that is independent (or do you just have a lot of stuff that all ties to one body?) -- so you at least have some photo capability no matter what!

And put all your ticket numbers and ressies into an email to yourself, so you can retrieve it from anywhere.

Have a great trip!!

[GoofyFairie]

However, there will be big surprise element during the trip. I got caught completely off guard on this one but let see how that pan out. Hopefully, I will able to add that to my TR. I know...the suspense. ;)



popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

[carrie6466]

Going to make us wait until you get back for the surprise; huh? No fair! I won't be here when you get back :santa::santa::santa:

[topdog]

Can't wait to start reading about all your adventures! I'm able to make our ADRs tomorrow for our May trip, and I just told DH tonight that I'm going to book a reservation Sunday at our 11 month window for just the two of us at VWL for next October. It's been too long since we've been there, or been on a trip just the two of us.

DW has been talking about a trip for next Oct too since we haven't seen Halloween at Disney. That's great it's just you two on this trip. So much easier to manuver.

Even if you're driving -- please don't pack all your camera(s) gear in one bag -- whatever you can split up that is independent (or do you just have a lot of stuff that all ties to one body?) -- so you at least have some photo capability no matter what!

And put all your ticket numbers and ressies into an email to yourself, so you can retrieve it from anywhere.

Have a great trip!!

Thanks mecliap. One bag is not enough for my gears. I will have multiple cameras with me so I can take pictures at all situation.

popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

The suspense. :laughing:

Going to make us wait until you get back for the surprise; huh? No fair! I won't be here when you get back :santa::santa::santa:

It will take me some time to gather everything before I can start my TR so you have plenty of time. I just can't say what the surprise is yet because I don't want to jinx it. It may happen or it may not. I have no control to it. I can only tell you it will be big with the capital "B".

[carrie6466]

Now I'm intrigued. At least you are willing to give hints. I wouldn't want to see you jinx anything. :)

[topdog]

Now I'm intrigued. At least you are willing to give hints. I wouldn't want to see you jinx anything. :)

Thanks. :goodvibes

[topdog]

It's about time for the single digit wait.

[carrie6466]

How many days? You know you want to say...you need a ticker :sad2:

[topdog]

How many days? You know you want to say...you need a ticker :sad2:

I find ticker to be a torture. Let's just say I am leaving soon...real soon...and not soon enough. :rotfl:

[topdog]

Tick tock tick tock...the anxiety is building up.

I am giving the sleigh #1 a complete check up tomorrow to make sure it's ready. Rudolph's nose is all clean up and ready to guide the sleigh to the world. Just a few more days. Guess I should start packing too. :rotfl:

[Planning fanatic mom]

Have a great time! Safe Travels. Can't wait to see all of your pics.popcorn::

[carrie6466]

Have fun! Can't wait to see your TR :)

[topdog]

Oh goosh...the sleigh is about to explode. :eek:

[topdog]

**Sighhhh*** My big surprise got jinxed. We were planning to go watch the space shuttle launch on 11/30 at 4am when NASA cancel the first launch date at the beginning of Nov. Unfortunately, NASA just confirmed today the launch has been cancel for the second time and push the launch date to middle of Dec which is way pass my days in Orlando. What a bummer!!! I really thought I have a chance to watch this once in a lifetime event. This could've been the highlight of my TR.

Oh well! I guess it wasn't meant to be. :sad2:

[carrie6466]

Sorry to hear that. I read it may happen on Dec. 17, which is my last day at wdw. If it msisdn1 we'll be at epcot that night. Hope you have a great trip anyway!!

[Planning fanatic mom]

That is too bad. This is also a dream of mine.

Don't forget to post a link to your TR when you return.popcorn::

[TeresaNJ]

Anxiously awaiting your trip report! Sorry about the shuttle launch.

[GoofyFairie]

So bummed to hear about the launch. That would have been awesome. We tried to do it once before too, but it never worked out. Hope you are having an awesome trip. Can wait to read your TR, I just know it is going to be an excellent piece of entertainment! popcorn::

[topdog]

Live report from the world.

The trip is so far so good. A few pixie dust and a little drama moment. We just left AK. Weather was good too. Only run into a few sprinkle. Mostly in the low 70s. Althought this trip is wearing me out. LOL...

[Trinity524]

I was just thinking, when is he getting home?!?!? Can't wait to see the pics. If there wasn't a little drama, it wouldn't be a good trip.

Can't wait for you to get back!

[topdog]

We still have a few more days here.

If you are a regular on my PTR or TR and ur on Facebook, u can message me ur FB profile link. I can then friend u and u can see some of the highlight.

No stranger please.

[PurpleTurtle]

Hi there! I've been looking forward to your TR! I read your last one and have been following your PTR. I hope you are having fun! We're going next month. Woohoo! Enjoy the rest of your trip.

[woodkins]

I can't wait to hear & see all about this trip! I would like to check out the Facebook, but not sure I want the sneak peak to spoil the trip report :thumbsup2

Hope you are having a wonderful trip & have a safe trip home.

[topdog]

Hi there! I've been looking forward to your TR! I read your last one and have been following your PTR. I hope you are having fun! We're going next month. Woohoo! Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Thanks for joining in PurpleTurtle. We are having way too much fun at the world. DW do not want to leave. LOL...

I can't wait to hear & see all about this trip! I would like to check out the Facebook, but not sure I want the sneak peak to spoil the trip report :thumbsup2

Hope you are having a wonderful trip & have a safe trip home.
Hello woodkins. If you sent me your FB profile, I will add you into my friend's list. My FB only show some of the highlight when I was able to post a status plus a few photos from my iPhone. Nothing major but it was a lot of fun when people comment on my status. Almost like interactive TR.


Hello everyone, for those of you who are anxious waiting for my TR, I'll have to ask for your patience. We got home last night just so we can come home before the cold rain storm here at Northeast. Otherwise, we would've come home today instead.

Obviously we have lots and lots of house chore to do like 2 weeks worth of laundry and restock our fridge. Both of us are very sluggish right now. I have mountain of materials to go through to prepare for the TR. I would say give me another week or so, TR should begins right around Christmas time, hopefully.

Just to give every one a little hint about the TR since I can not get to that specific part that quickly anyway. If you plan to watch this year's Disney World Christmas parade, when Darius Rucker is singing, look of a very tall Asian with blonde hair waving with a very large camera like a goof ball :banana::banana: in the front audience crowd, about 10 rows from the stage. That would be me. LOL... :laughing: No guarantee you will see me because the stage manager claim they edit the show to death before goes to air.

[topdog]

Journey has just begun.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2618809

[GoofyFairie]

Yeah! :yay: I have been waiting anxiously for this! popcorn::

Merry Christmas! :santa:

[azure33]

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