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I know I'm WAY late to the party - but I had a lot of fun catching up and enjoyed hearing about how you've rolled out your plans. Hoping there's a TR that follows as I'd like to know how staying "off site" goes (we've never done this either ... and we love a lot of the resorts you've shared...

GREAT move getting in the "training" before the trip - love how you and your DH are even thinking of things like your DD's stamina (and, of course, your own) as well as the teaching moments you've infused. We also start to "train" months before our trips, typically rising early each day to...

You've absolutely hit on some of our logic for the trip ... with flying, though it's amazing to arrive in Florida 2 hrs after takeoff, the hassle in advance of the flight - as well as the reality that NONE of it is in your control - leave us feeling like driving should AT LEAST be considered...

Absolutely agree ... our challenge this time is that we're keeping the trip as a surprise (reveal on Christmas Day) ... so the "magnet" has to stay hidden :teacher: Oh man, I have an unhealthy addiction to those Mickey Bars!! I found out recently that the current recipe for Dole Whips is...

"If uttered once, it's been uttered a thousand times" ... though paraphrased a bit to match my own off-kilter nuance, that cliche applies fully to my utterance of the following: "I will NEVER again drive from PA to Walt Disney World!" ... "and I MEAN IT!!" And so we went about our usual...

Thanks for the affirmation on the choice!! ::yes:: I'm feeling good about it but really like to hear others walk through the logic as well!! LOL - love that you also know how to sprinkle a good "nifty" into the conversation ... and WOOT!! Bonus points for using "albeit"!! :woohoo: Did...

OK ... so we'd decided that the school's plans "be damned", we were going over PSSA's regardless of the truancy fallout ... now ... where would we stay? :confused3 As you can see in my signature, we've stayed at quite a plethora of Disney resorts (always on property ... no debate for me) -...

WAAYYYYYY too late ... you've hit certified "fangirldom" :worship:

Oh wow ... knowing you've never been to AKL, DEFINITELY go ... after your meal, walk out by the pool - at the end of the pool there's a Savannah look out and always a Disney CM there who can answer questions about the animals. I think you'll all enjoy it (and the resort DEFINITELY screams of a...

No new post today, just a plea to Never Forget!

Absolutely ... glad you gave me the chance to express myself Hmm ... no more (or less) than the usual ... our preference has been to go to AK then ride the AKL bus to the resort ... the other option would be to catch the AKL bus from DTD, but I've heard all things in and around DTD are a bit...

You KNOW it!! I bet especially when they find out I'm a Disney fanatic they'll tremble in their shoes ... if all else fails, I'll threaten them with Pixie Dust!!:crazy: I've decided if no word by next Wednesday, I'm unleashing the next wave!

Howdy Glenn ... can't view the video from work "boooooo" ... but, I guarantee I'll get the see it from home (hoping tonight) ... great to be reconnected on the boards and looking forward to catching up!!!

Agreed ... they are evil ... in answer, nope ... no back-up plan and don't intend to make one. Honestly - how ridiculous that they change the testing dates? But even moreso - this is gonna sound a bit harsh on my part - but if they won't given an 'excused absence', we're at the point of...

Hi Gracefulskinny I wanted to post a few thoughts about your dining dilemmas - I'm not going to "requote" you, but let me know if I miss anything: First, kudos for opening this up to suggestions - that's always been one of the most fun things I've encountered in PTR's - love having others...

OK ... first you reeled me in with, "... Leaves more money for booze and cupcakes: LOL ... brilliant ... LOVE it!! Then ... you tip the scales with the tale of Ed Sheeran and your girls (and - admittedly - your own) fandom for him ... Years ago ... like three I think ... my wife and I...

I've found, through much trial (and even more error) that, when it comes to Disney planning, YOUR best laid plans seldom become the plans that are - in actuality - the best. "So it goes" with the initial stages of planning the Hower clan embarked upon for this upcoming sojourn (cue dream...

Loved reading your reasons for loving POR ... it's one of the few places I haven't stayed because, truth be told, I haven't run into others in the past who've recommended it. Your words, "a certain peace ... embedded in that resort" make me believe it's worth a second look. Only problem is now...

Awesome ... so glad you're jumping onboard with the PTR Graceful Skinny ... I'm going to head over and sub on yours as well ... maybe we'll glean some tips :banana:

Hello All ... to continue, it's only fitting that I give some introductions ... more about personalities later, let's get down to some deets: Daddy Hower (aka Disney Robb): 6 foot something and filled with Disney cheese danishes (seriously, addicted) Fave Ride: Pirates of the Caribbean...