We are really really going~ Pre trip report**Bye Bye the bubble wrap is off!!! ****

[jjk]

Sorry excitement got the better of me

Cast

Me ~slightly loopy Pompey Fan
Pete~ has worked so hard for this Holiday

Jordan ~also known as Ironman
Julian ~ laid back dude
Kieran~ talks a LOT !!! ( ALL BOYS ARE NOW IN BUBBLE WRAP, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE !! )

As some of you know,we have had a rather tough year for one reason or another, so we had earlier in the year cancelled a trip to florida and had firmly set our sights on returning next year.

Well hubby and I set about pricing different holidays around the uk and we couldnt belive the price for our family of 5 to various uk holiday homes etc.
So we hatched a plan, we took on extra Jobs and saved every penny we could find for the last 6 months. We had nothing to loose, as if we couldnt
manage it this year the money would go to next years holiday.

Well the great news is we have done it we are all booked and Paid and ready to go and all within budget

(as a side note, I would just like to say a huge thankyou to all my Dis friends for you have all truly helped me keep my sanity this year )


Here is our rough plan so far, as for this holiday has not had much time for planning. I am really thrilled with the adrs we have the cast member I spoke to was so very helpful

22nd August flying with virgin to Miami arrive around 3.15 we haved decide wether we will stay here tonight or drive to orlando tonight we have a hotel booked for each and will decide on the day depending on how tired we are etc

23rd August not sure what we are doing today but we will be staying at holiday inn orange lake resort this night is free as hubby collects a lot of loyalty points with his job every week

24th August we are checking into Saratoga springs with free dining
have an adr for Dinner Chef De France

25th Aug Dinner Liberty tree tavern

26th August Lunch yak and yetti

27th Aug Lunch Coral Reef

28th Aug Breakfast Ohanas

29th Aug Dinner San Angel

30th Aug Dinner Raglan Road

31st Aug dinner chef Mickeys

1 Septr Drive back to miami flight 19.05

2 septarrive back heathrow 08.45

I cant wait to make more memories like this

We are so excited about this trip, we see it as a huge bonus, so whatever we get to do we aim to have the best time ever X

 

[Claire L]

Oh sounds like a great trip planned

The only thing is the first night if you do not cancel within a reasonable time do you not lose the money?

Claire

 

[jockey]

Have a great time your plans sound fab

 

[jjk]

Oh sounds like a great trip planned

The only thing is the first night if you do not cancel within a reasonable time do you not lose the money?

Claire

No we have booked reward nights with hubbys points so we dont have to pay

 

[Claire L]

No we have booked reward nights with hubbys points so we dont have to pay

Ah good move

Claire

 

[Snowy-girls]

Rachel,i was going to mention the bubble wrap if you did'nt .I love the family pic(we love chiquitos by the way ).I don't think i could plan and take a trip like you have in such a short amount of time -i would be too panicky .Glad something good has come your way+what a better thing to hapen than a trip to WDW .x.

 

[Gaynor]

Fab plans

 

[jjk]

Rachel,i was going to mention the bubble wrap if you did'nt .I love the family pic(we love chiquitos by the way ).I don't think i could plan and take a trip like you have in such a short amount of time -i would be too panicky .Glad something good has come your way+what a better thing to hapen than a trip to WDW .x.

Thanks Michelle, I havent really had time to even let it all sink in and i am a bit nervous I will forget something or someone

 

[Snowy-girls]

Thanks Michelle, I havent really had time to even let it all sink in and i am a bit nervous I will forget something or someone

I am sure you will be fine ,don't worry-says the panicker of all panickers .
I reckon it could be quite exciting at the same time as well,planning a trip like that.x.

 

[suzycute]

Really glad you are able to make it back this year - look forward to hearing all about it on your return!

 

[fizz13]

So happy for you that you are getting this trip, and you have definitely earnt it, sounds like you have both been working really hard for it. and its great you're not gonna have to wait too long. Nice you got some great ADRs too, well done!



Thought you might want some extra bananas

ps. will also be in epcot WS on 24th, so if you want to meet for drinks let me know xx

 

[Pinky166]

Yay! I am so pleased for you.

You got lots of fab ADR's.

 

[jjk]

So happy for you that you are getting this trip, and you have definitely earnt it, sounds like you have both been working really hard for it. and its great you're not gonna have to wait too long. Nice you got some great ADRs too, well done!



Thought you might want some extra bananas

ps. will also be in epcot WS on 24th, so if you want to meet for drinks let me know xx

We would love to meet up Claire, our adr is 8.20pm so let me know what time is good for you x

Yay! I am so pleased for you.

You got lots of fab ADR's.

thanks Hun xx

 

[Natasha&Matt]

Wow didnt realise you were goin back so soon!!

How exciting your gunna have a blast

 

[mandymouse]

Your plans sound great Rachel. Shame our holidays don't overlap, it would've been lovely to meet you again. I hope you have a great trip ~ and don't forget PLENTY of bubblewrap

 

[jjk]

Wow didnt realise you were goin back so soon!!

How exciting your gunna have a blast

thanks Im so excited

Your plans sound great Rachel. Shame our holidays don't overlap, it would've been lovely to meet you again. I hope you have a great trip ~ and don't forget PLENTY of bubblewrap

Dont worry Mandy, I have a bubble wrap Mountain, my poor boys are not amused

It would have been lovely to meet up again, hopefully will be able to another time.

 

[irongirlof12]

we arrive a few days after you. i will look out for you in all your bubblewrap finery

 

[jjk]

we arrive a few days after you. i will look out for you in all your bubblewrap finery

see you there

 

[strawberry blonde]

( ALL BOYS ARE NOW IN BUBBLE WRAP, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE !! )

Dare I ask what happened?

 

[jjk]

( ALL BOYS ARE NOW IN BUBBLE WRAP, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE !! )

Dare I ask what happened?

Hi, Last year 5 days before our holiday my eldest Son broke his arm in two places so holiday had to be rearranged, my son ended up with a few ops and a metal plate inserted in his arm and we are still taking him to the hospital 1 year later

I am really hoping none of my boys put in a repeat performance