All I Want for Christmas is...A WDW Vacation!! UPDATE pg 35 - Leaving today!!

[DWGal210]

Sometimes I think I have a giant bulls-eye painted on me.

I know I am "that person" that they talk about in marketing meetings at some of these companies. "Let's see, how are we going to get Suzy Shopper to drop some serious cash? I know! Let's offer free shipping! Sales! Super cute merchandise! (insert dasterdly voice here) She'll never be able to resist!"

I know I am "that girl" because tonight I received a super cute Lands End sale catalogue with some wonderful prices and cute clothes. So now I have a shopping cart sitting open with quite a few items in it, including multiple pairs of pants, some cute tops and yes 2 swimsuits. Why do I do this to myself? Part of me is saying, "Don't do it! Wait!" And that other voice in my head is saying "It's free shipping, and it's sales, and you know when you want this stuff in December they are not going to have it in the stores in the great cold North!" So as we speak, I am fighting a battle. I'm sick, I know it. What I will probably end up doing is getting a few things, like the cropped pants, but not everything. Oh, why doesn't money just grow on trees, God? That would have been a wonderful thing to have around.

So I have decided to take an idea from Charleston Princess (aka Ms Jackie) and make a binder for this trip. It became clear last night after ironing out some ADR plans that my trusty little trip journal was ill-equipped for the job - so this weekend, as I am dog sitting and will have time to sit around and veg, I am going to work on that binder. I'll update you with my progress.

See ya, everyone!

 

[Flossbolna]

So what is the list, you ask? Here are the places we want to eat for sure:

- Tusker House for Breakfast
- OHana, probably for dinner one night
- Raglan Road - we love those Fish n Chips! Yum! We might end up doing this on our first night. If the stars are in alignment, we'll get the direct flight that gets to Orlando at 2:30 PM, so more than likely we'll hit DTD that afternoon / evening.
- Le Cellier - I have never been here but my aunt and uncle have and said it was AMAZING, so this is the 1st place we're going to ask for when we call for our ADRs, which incidentially is exactly 100 days from tomorrow! Woo hoo!

So that is the "for sure" list. We also have about 10 more on the Maybe list, including 50s Prime Time, Sci Fi Diner, San Angel Inn, Teppan Edo and Boma.

I like your ADR line-up! Tusker House for Breakfast is great! I also liked Le Cellier, but I don't think it is that amazing. It is still a theme park restaurant and I find they allways try to rather rush you through your meal. For an amazing meal, I would seriously recommend one of the signature restaurants. So far I have eaten at California Grill, Artist Point, Flying Fish and Jiko and all have been excellent!! My personal favourite at the moment is Flying Fish, but California Grill is a close second - the view is amazing!

Of the others you have mentioned, I have eaten at 50s Prime Time, Teppan Edo and Boma and liked all three a lot! They are on my list of places I want to return to!!

 

[DWGal210]

I like your ADR line-up! Tusker House for Breakfast is great! I also liked Le Cellier, but I don't think it is that amazing. It is still a theme park restaurant and I find they allways try to rather rush you through your meal. For an amazing meal, I would seriously recommend one of the signature restaurants. So far I have eaten at California Grill, Artist Point, Flying Fish and Jiko and all have been excellent!! My personal favourite at the moment is Flying Fish, but California Grill is a close second - the view is amazing!

Of the others you have mentioned, I have eaten at 50s Prime Time, Teppan Edo and Boma and liked all three a lot! They are on my list of places I want to return to!!

Thanks for the info! I think we'll probably end up at either Boma or Jiko for sure, and maybe both, since we're staying at the Kidani Villas. So we'll be there, nice and close!

Your TR is so much fun too! I like reading dining reviews - it's nice to get everyone's perspective.

Take care!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Hi, better late than never! I'm here now! I checked your dates and darn, darn, double darn, we leave on the 25th..... I wish I could convince Shocker to stay another day or two......

 

[DWGal210]

Hi Wigdout! I am so honored you are here and reading this little PTR!

Yes, darn it, we will miss each other. But SO COOL that you guys are there on Christmas Eve - do you have some fun plans for that night, or are you going to be in your room opening gifts?

How special to spend Christmas Eve at WDW!

Thanks for reading!
Katie

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Hi Wigdout! I am so honored you are here and reading this little PTR!

Yes, darn it, we will miss each other. But SO COOL that you guys are there on Christmas Eve - do you have some fun plans for that night, or are you going to be in your room opening gifts?

How special to spend Christmas Eve at WDW!

Thanks for reading!
Katie

I'm happy to be here! My grand plan is to get Candlelight Processional Tickets and dinner at Biergarten on Christmas Eve. We are getting an exchange student from Germany and I know that he will be missing home during the holidays. Maybe eating at Biergarten will help him feel a little less homesick....

 

[PookieB]

Joining in! Your land/sea trip looked like fun! I hope to do that someday. I'm hoping I can talk my parents into a vow renewal cruise. They didn't really have a wedding and have been married for 43 years. Anywho..you got some great eats planned. Can't wait to read more!

 

[DWGal210]

I'm happy to be here! My grand plan is to get Candlelight Processional Tickets and dinner at Biergarten on Christmas Eve. We are getting an exchange student from Germany and I know that he will be missing home during the holidays. Maybe eating at Biergarten will help him feel a little less homesick....

That sounds like a perfect Christmas plan! And how wonderful that you'll have your foreign exchange student with you - that will be a special memory that he can take home.

 

[DWGal210]

Joining in! Your land/sea trip looked like fun! I hope to do that someday. I'm hoping I can talk my parents into a vow renewal cruise. They didn't really have a wedding and have been married for 43 years. Anywho..you got some great eats planned. Can't wait to read more!

Hi Pookie! Welcome!

Yes, the land and sea was AWESOME...we had a great time and I for sure want to do it again. My big recommendation would be to book them separately vs a Land and Sea package from Disney; when we did it separately, it was about $1200 total cheaper (for 3 adults and 1 child) than the whole thing via Disney. I would highly recommend it, it was a great time!

That would be so special to have a vow renewal!! That would be amazing.

Is that your little girl in your signature? She is darling!!! We are waiting (not so patiently ) for a baby in our family and I can't wait!

Thanks again for reading!

 

[DWGal210]

Hey readers - I am going to do an update early next week, but I wanted to make sure and let you know that I am going to be MIA for a few days because...




WE'RE HAVING A BABY! (By we, I mean my brother and his wife as having my neice!) My mom called me today at lunch and let me know they are inducing her tonight, so we are headed there tomorrow AM to see my new neice! I will FOR SURE post info about her when we get back.

Have a great weekend, everyone!
Katie

 

[Flossbolna]

How exciting! I wish them a lot of luck and hope everything goes well so that you can post pictures of a beautiful and healthy baby and happy parents!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Have fun!!! I know you can't wait to hold that brand-new niece in your arms!!!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Congratulations, (in advance) Aunt Katie!

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[raider97]

Just checking out your pre-trippie!! We are going in December too. Dec. 16th - 26th POR. I love reading about your planning. Congrats on the new niece!!

Stephanie

 

[DWGal210]

Thank you so much everyone for your well-wishes - that means so much to me!

Just an update: as babies will do, this one didn't want to be induced, thank you very much, she came on her own Caroline Joy Miller was born about 2:30AM so her birthday is June 26th. Needless to say, we are very excited; leaving for Chicago in about 45 minutes but I wanted to post an update and let you know she is here! I'm going to let her know that I am the fun aunt that is going to make sure she goes to Disney many, many times in her life.

Thanks again everyone, see you in a few days!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Congratulations!!!!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Terrific news, Thanks for the Update!
Welcome to the world Caroline Joy

 

[jagmom]

Congrats on the new baby!

 

[MeMom]

Just an update: as babies will do, this one didn't want to be induced, thank you very much, she came on her own Caroline Joy Miller was born about 2:30AM so her birthday is June 26th. Needless to say, we are very excited; leaving for Chicago in about 45 minutes but I wanted to post an update and let you know she is here! I'm going to let her know that I am the fun aunt that is going to make sure she goes to Disney many, many times in her life.

What a lucky little girl to have such a great aunt!
Look forward to seeing pictures of you holding her soon.

 

[DWGal210]

Hi everyone! This is going to be a quick post, but I wanted to send along some pics of my niece Caroline She is the cutest peanut!! I just love her. I'll update in a day or so about the trip, but I wanted to share some of her pics! Enjoy!

Isn't she the cutest??!!

Me and baby Caroline!

My sister and Mom, the new Aunt and Grandma!