KathyRN137
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 14, 2006
INTRODUCTION:
Well, Id better kick off this Group PTR before my fellow cast members burst from excitement!
Ill start with the absolute basics and let the others join in
WHO: Essentially we are moms with kids on the AUTISM SPECTRUM who love to hang out on the Trip Report Boards. Needless to say, were all crazy about Walt Disney World and the Magic it has brought into our lives.
My name is KATHY and Ill be the one posting in Blue!
Ive been married to ED for fifteen years. Our daughter Tricia is 14yrs old and our son Billy is twelve. He was diagnosed with PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder) at age three and with AUTISM at age five.
WHAT: This will be a MOMS-ONLY trip!
WHEN: Thursday, January 20 Sunday, January 23
WHERE: Well be staying at SARATOGA SPRINGS RESORT & SPA.
WHY: Were getting together at our mutual Happy Place for a weekend of fun, friendship and sharing. Most of us have never met in person!
Okay, Gang! Lets get this party started!!
PTR LINKS:
Some More Background
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37906380&postcount=26
Amy Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37893257&postcount=3
Anne Marie Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37893399&postcount=4
Tracy Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37893489&postcount=5
Tracy's Planning
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37911735&postcount=33
Julie Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37897260&postcount=13
Julie's Planning
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37902830&postcount=22
Two New Cast Members and a Resort Change
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37912400&postcount=40
Heidi Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37914395&postcount=50
Jessica Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37915086&postcount=56
Anne Marie's Planning
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37915472&postcount=61
Julie's Puzzle Piece
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37934204&postcount=74
Amy's Planning
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37967965&postcount=99
Tracy's Puzzle Piece
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37996734&postcount=120
Amy's Puzzle Piece
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38018009&postcount=156
Our Resort
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38023531&postcount=170
Prizes Revealed!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38024501&postcount=172
Holland
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38039823&postcount=203
Schmolland
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38039868&postcount=204
Jessica's Puzzle Piece:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38122581&postcount=241
More Fun and Games!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38137929&postcount=249
More Fun and Games II
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38275994&postcount=372
Itinerary Posted!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38330021&postcount=446
Our Animal Kingdom Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38340542&postcount=448
Not-So-Off-Topic: Autism Program/Quiz
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38354924&postcount=470
Chicago DVC Event (with PIX!)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38379611&postcount=482
Our EPCOT Touring Plan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38413791&postcount=499
Our MK Touring Plan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38605353&postcount=546
Our Studios Touring Plan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38763440&postcount=564
How's The Weather?
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38910571&postcount=594
To Tell or Not to Tell... That is the Question!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38934136&postcount=601
Every Trip Needs at Least One DISign...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38969041&postcount=615
Time to Start Making Lists!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39103561&postcount=640
Nerd Alert!!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39141395&postcount=651
Sip 'N Snack Game
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39338816&postcount=722
Let's Celebrate (with wacky pix!)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39359753&postcount=739
Well.... umm... I kind of stopped making links for the PTR (sorry!) BUT, I can tell you that the Trip Report starts on pages 71/72 !!
Trip Report Links:
Scrappie's Travel Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39706538&postcount=1078
Amy's Travel Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39708396&postcount=1081
Kathy's Travel Day, Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39716553&postcount=1090
Jessica's Travel Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39721274&postcount=1092
Tracy's Travel Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39722578&postcount=1093
Heidi's Travel Day, AH EMH
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39737254&postcount=1105
Heidi: Day One, Magic Kingdom, Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39742148&postcount=1113
Heidi: Magic Kingdom, Part Two
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39744943&postcount=1119
Kathy's Travel Day, Part Two
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39762584&postcount=1129
A Magical Arrival at Kidani Village
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39766905&postcount=1131
Amy's Travel Day, Part Two
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39767311&postcount=1132
Our Room and More Arrivals
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39772727&postcount=1136
Kidani Room Pix, Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39774021&postcount=1137
Kidani Room Pix, Part Two
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39775754&postcount=1141
Heidi Passes Time at Kidani
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39812396&postcount=1167
Scrappie's Lunch Post
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39812920&postcount=1168
Kathy's Lunch Post
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39815100&postcount=1172
Getting Settled...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39840799&postcount=1195
Tracy's Arrival!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39841544&postcount=1199
Amy: DHS Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39846522&postcount=1211
Kathy: One (Mom's) Dream!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39939203&postcount=1239
Amy's Pix: One Man's Dream
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39946504&postcount=1247
Super Moms!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40090148&postcount=1262
A Ghost Town
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40166864&postcount=1279
Midway Maniac Moms! Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40191242&postcount=1285
Part Two...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40202228&postcount=1291
Part Three...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40205873&postcount=1296
Kidani, We've Come Home
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40268918&postcount=1312
Tracy: First Look at the Villa!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40274515&postcount=1313
Where Was Tracy?
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40412482&postcount=1371
What Jessica and Kathy Were Up To!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40393583&postcount=1368
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40477871&postcount=1380
More Magic Kingdom Fun!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40484989&postcount=1385
One Mountain and a Pair of Captains!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40514794&postcount=1398
Faces in the Queue: Meet Nathan!
http://www.wdwfanzone.com/2011/04/faces-in-the-queue-meet-nathan/
It's Dole Whip Time!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40701745&postcount=1425
Transition Time
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40722453&postcount=1430
Interlude on the Savanna...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40793695&postcount=1459
A Little Sip, A Little Snack (part 1)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40805279&postcount=1466
A Little Sip, A Little Snack (part2)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40837473&postcount=1471
Sip 'N Snack (part 3) Like White on Rice
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40977887&postcount=1486
A Little Something to Tide You Over...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41089322&postcount=1509
Next Stop: Germany!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41102119&postcount=1514
Next Stop: Japan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41114890&postcount=1517
More Karamelle Kusch Pix...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41116340&postcount=1519
Saving Japan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41129531&postcount=1529
Mickey Mom Says MMM! in Morocco!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41150841&postcount=1539
France and... Sip 'n Snack WINNERS!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41296445&postcount=1554
The Rhyme of the Orange Mariner
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41310160&postcount=1560
Illuminations...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41355759&postcount=1574
...and God Save the Queen!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41355847&postcount=1575
Soarin' and Speedin' to the End of Day Two!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41426702&postcount=1588
Day Three: Animal Kingdom: ASIA (Post 1 of 2)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41569674&postcount=1610
Day Three: Animal Kingdom: AFRICA (Post 2 of 2)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41569747&postcount=1611
Animal Kingdom: Team Competition!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41609732&postcount=1624
Continued....
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41609761&postcount=1625
Kathy
Well, Id better kick off this Group PTR before my fellow cast members burst from excitement!
Ill start with the absolute basics and let the others join in
WHO: Essentially we are moms with kids on the AUTISM SPECTRUM who love to hang out on the Trip Report Boards. Needless to say, were all crazy about Walt Disney World and the Magic it has brought into our lives.
My name is KATHY and Ill be the one posting in Blue!
Ive been married to ED for fifteen years. Our daughter Tricia is 14yrs old and our son Billy is twelve. He was diagnosed with PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder) at age three and with AUTISM at age five.
WHAT: This will be a MOMS-ONLY trip!
WHEN: Thursday, January 20 Sunday, January 23
WHERE: Well be staying at SARATOGA SPRINGS RESORT & SPA.
WHY: Were getting together at our mutual Happy Place for a weekend of fun, friendship and sharing. Most of us have never met in person!
Okay, Gang! Lets get this party started!!
PTR LINKS:
Some More Background
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37906380&postcount=26
Amy Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37893257&postcount=3
Anne Marie Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37893399&postcount=4
Tracy Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37893489&postcount=5
Tracy's Planning
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37911735&postcount=33
Julie Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37897260&postcount=13
Julie's Planning
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37902830&postcount=22
Two New Cast Members and a Resort Change
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37912400&postcount=40
Heidi Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37914395&postcount=50
Jessica Introduces Herself
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37915086&postcount=56
Anne Marie's Planning
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37915472&postcount=61
Julie's Puzzle Piece
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37934204&postcount=74
Amy's Planning
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37967965&postcount=99
Tracy's Puzzle Piece
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37996734&postcount=120
Amy's Puzzle Piece
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38018009&postcount=156
Our Resort
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38023531&postcount=170
Prizes Revealed!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38024501&postcount=172
Holland
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38039823&postcount=203
Schmolland
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38039868&postcount=204
Jessica's Puzzle Piece:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38122581&postcount=241
More Fun and Games!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38137929&postcount=249
More Fun and Games II
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38275994&postcount=372
Itinerary Posted!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38330021&postcount=446
Our Animal Kingdom Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38340542&postcount=448
Not-So-Off-Topic: Autism Program/Quiz
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38354924&postcount=470
Chicago DVC Event (with PIX!)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38379611&postcount=482
Our EPCOT Touring Plan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38413791&postcount=499
Our MK Touring Plan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38605353&postcount=546
Our Studios Touring Plan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38763440&postcount=564
How's The Weather?
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38910571&postcount=594
To Tell or Not to Tell... That is the Question!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38934136&postcount=601
Every Trip Needs at Least One DISign...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38969041&postcount=615
Time to Start Making Lists!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39103561&postcount=640
Nerd Alert!!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39141395&postcount=651
Sip 'N Snack Game
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39338816&postcount=722
Let's Celebrate (with wacky pix!)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39359753&postcount=739
Well.... umm... I kind of stopped making links for the PTR (sorry!) BUT, I can tell you that the Trip Report starts on pages 71/72 !!
Trip Report Links:
Scrappie's Travel Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39706538&postcount=1078
Amy's Travel Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39708396&postcount=1081
Kathy's Travel Day, Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39716553&postcount=1090
Jessica's Travel Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39721274&postcount=1092
Tracy's Travel Day
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39722578&postcount=1093
Heidi's Travel Day, AH EMH
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39737254&postcount=1105
Heidi: Day One, Magic Kingdom, Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39742148&postcount=1113
Heidi: Magic Kingdom, Part Two
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39744943&postcount=1119
Kathy's Travel Day, Part Two
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39762584&postcount=1129
A Magical Arrival at Kidani Village
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39766905&postcount=1131
Amy's Travel Day, Part Two
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39767311&postcount=1132
Our Room and More Arrivals
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39772727&postcount=1136
Kidani Room Pix, Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39774021&postcount=1137
Kidani Room Pix, Part Two
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39775754&postcount=1141
Heidi Passes Time at Kidani
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39812396&postcount=1167
Scrappie's Lunch Post
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39812920&postcount=1168
Kathy's Lunch Post
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39815100&postcount=1172
Getting Settled...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39840799&postcount=1195
Tracy's Arrival!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39841544&postcount=1199
Amy: DHS Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39846522&postcount=1211
Kathy: One (Mom's) Dream!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39939203&postcount=1239
Amy's Pix: One Man's Dream
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39946504&postcount=1247
Super Moms!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40090148&postcount=1262
A Ghost Town
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40166864&postcount=1279
Midway Maniac Moms! Part One
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40191242&postcount=1285
Part Two...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40202228&postcount=1291
Part Three...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40205873&postcount=1296
Kidani, We've Come Home
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40268918&postcount=1312
Tracy: First Look at the Villa!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40274515&postcount=1313
Where Was Tracy?
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40412482&postcount=1371
What Jessica and Kathy Were Up To!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40393583&postcount=1368
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40477871&postcount=1380
More Magic Kingdom Fun!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40484989&postcount=1385
One Mountain and a Pair of Captains!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40514794&postcount=1398
Faces in the Queue: Meet Nathan!
http://www.wdwfanzone.com/2011/04/faces-in-the-queue-meet-nathan/
It's Dole Whip Time!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40701745&postcount=1425
Transition Time
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40722453&postcount=1430
Interlude on the Savanna...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40793695&postcount=1459
A Little Sip, A Little Snack (part 1)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40805279&postcount=1466
A Little Sip, A Little Snack (part2)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40837473&postcount=1471
Sip 'N Snack (part 3) Like White on Rice
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40977887&postcount=1486
A Little Something to Tide You Over...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41089322&postcount=1509
Next Stop: Germany!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41102119&postcount=1514
Next Stop: Japan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41114890&postcount=1517
More Karamelle Kusch Pix...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41116340&postcount=1519
Saving Japan!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41129531&postcount=1529
Mickey Mom Says MMM! in Morocco!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41150841&postcount=1539
France and... Sip 'n Snack WINNERS!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41296445&postcount=1554
The Rhyme of the Orange Mariner
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41310160&postcount=1560
Illuminations...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41355759&postcount=1574
...and God Save the Queen!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41355847&postcount=1575
Soarin' and Speedin' to the End of Day Two!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41426702&postcount=1588
Day Three: Animal Kingdom: ASIA (Post 1 of 2)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41569674&postcount=1610
Day Three: Animal Kingdom: AFRICA (Post 2 of 2)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41569747&postcount=1611
Animal Kingdom: Team Competition!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41609732&postcount=1624
Continued....
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41609761&postcount=1625
Kathy