(More than)A FIVE years of Trips! -- Update 5/22 - We Leave TOMORROW!!!!

[blabbermouth]

Wow, now all you have to do is start wishing other things cheaper, like the Disneyland Hotel!

Yeah, I love photopass... sorta 'spensive (Maybe you can wish for that to be cheaper!) but worth it to have so many neat photos together. We really liked it on our WDW trip, but we were there with another couple too, so there was usually someone else to take a pic. This time it's just the two of us, so we'll have to use it more. Think they'll come with us to San Diego and San Francisco??

[hurleysweety]

Originally Posted by Dizneydaz

Just caught up on all your posts. You've been busy! Love your pix form WDW! Are you taking the laptop with you? If so you'll be able to upload and edit your PP pix. That way you'll be able to see ones you might want to retake.

Have a great time!

Oh, BTW, there maybe a small MnG of some of use from the PP group on Thursday, the 7th. Are you going to be at DCA that day-I'm thinking at the DV MnG. Let me know. Thanks.

Just confirmed with DH last night that we'll take my laptop to upload our photos for that very reason!

Also, we will be leaving here early EARLY Thursday morning, but there is no way we'll have done all our AP stuff before 10:30 in order to meet you all at the MnG. We could do Friday or Saturday, but I didn't look at the dates, so people might be gone by then. We will be in DCA as soon as all of our AP and birthday stuff is taken care of - hopefully by 1:30 at the lastest? Not entirely sure how long everything will take though.

Originally Posted by blabbermouth

Wow, now all you have to do is start wishing other things cheaper, like the Disneyland Hotel!

Yeah, I love photopass... sorta 'spensive (Maybe you can wish for that to be cheaper!) but worth it to have so many neat photos together. We really liked it on our WDW trip, but we were there with another couple too, so there was usually someone else to take a pic. This time it's just the two of us, so we'll have to use it more. Think they'll come with us to San Diego and San Francisco??

Okay here goes nothing, I wish that DLH would offer all the DISboards members some sort of awesome discount that would allow all of us budget minded people to stay there!

Photopass definitley comes in handy when its just the two of you. I wish they would come on all our excursions too!! (Are they available for rent???)

[hurleysweety]

3 Days, 17 hrs, and 40 minutes til we LEAVE!

I've been working on my planing journal and once its done, or almost done, I'll take some pictures and show you all my efforts! I've kinda become a little planning obsessive thanks to this PTR and reading other's trip reports! I stole the idea from DizNee Luver...so I hope you don't mind! I thought I'd put my design loving skills to use, combined with my love for Disney - and presto, a new found craze has overcome me - and my living room!

[kaoden39]

Originally Posted by hurleysweety

3 Days, 17 hrs, and 40 minutes til we LEAVE!

I've been working on my planing journal and once its done, or almost done, I'll take some pictures and show you all my efforts! I've kinda become a little planning obsessive thanks to this PTR and reading other's trip reports! I stole the idea from DizNee Luver...so I hope you don't mind! I thought I'd put my design loving skills to use, combined with my love for Disney - and presto, a new found craze has overcome me - and my living room!

It's so darn close. Woo hoo!

[hurleysweety]

So its not done yet - missing dining info and a day-by-day schedule!
But here are the pics from my fun with the binder so far:
Here is the front cover that I did for this trip

Close up of the design

Table of Contents

Turn by Turn directions from Google Maps

Food and Wine Festival Schedule


Park Times Schedule


AP Info


OHMYGOODNESS!!!! We leave in like 32 hours!!!

[hurleysweety]

WOW! I almost have our schedule done - almost have all the RideMax completed and ALMOST have all our dining planned. Funny thing about dining though, I have only made one PS! And it wasn't even through Disney Dining because it was ESPN zone, and I made it online! How about that? Oh the convenience of the Internet! I love it!

So I don't think we should have a problem eating at any of the more casual table service restaurants since we are only a party of 2. We might eat at Carnation Cafe or Wine Country Trattoria some night for dinner, or maybe House of Blues. But, if we can't get in, I know we'll find somewhere else.

I'm trying really hard right now not to second guess all my decisions that I've made so far regarding plans. I keep thinking of extra things to do like the MnG for DV card holders at DCA at 10:30 and seeing the Hillbillies while we eat lunch. And hanging out and having a snack at Tom Sawyer Island or on what day to watch the fireworks??? Or see the parade!? I want to fit everything in, but I don't want to feel restricted or that I don't have the chance to stop for my first EVER dole whip or Tiger Tail or Iced latte!

Plus...when will I go shopping? I usually plan all shopping at the end of the day or right before a break so I can just carry it to my car and back to the hotel. Also, I'm kinda freaking out about just leaving my luggage at the hotel if they don't have a room ready for me yet. I'm not too trusting of complete strangers with my laptop! Will they put it somewhere safe where I'm the only one with access to it? Its way too important to loose...and since we'll arrive around 12 PM and check-in isn't until 4 PM. All this stress...and I don't want the excitement to be taken over by worry, I'd hate for anything to go wrong - but it can be expected. I pray that I can be flexible. Oh isn't this the most random rant of thoughts carelessly put together? Oh man...I should probably try and get some sleep

[hurleysweety]

LESS THAN 24 HOURS!

And yes...I will update this all day...I'm that excited, and I'm that immature right now...

[blabbermouth]

Great book! So organized. I think mine will be printed out hotel confirmations and maps and a staple.

Haha, and now that me and DF have been talking about it, I think we might actually go to ESPN Zone for dinner afterall. I gave you a bit of a hard time about it before, whoops!

Yay! Less than 24 hours! Hope you guys have tons of fun! Take lots of pics (but not tooo many, gotta enjoy your surroundings!)

[kaoden39]

Yay! I hope you have a wonderful time.

[hurleysweety]

Originally Posted by blabbermouth

Great book! So organized. I think mine will be printed out hotel confirmations and maps and a staple.

Haha, and now that me and DF have been talking about it, I think we might actually go to ESPN Zone for dinner afterall. I gave you a bit of a hard time about it before, whoops!

Yay! Less than 24 hours! Hope you guys have tons of fun! Take lots of pics (but not tooo many, gotta enjoy your surroundings!)

Thanks! And yes, if I was not so over obsessive about this trip and trying to find something to pass the time (besides normal things like cleaning the house, laundry, and other important wifely duties) mine would also be stapled! Nothing wrong with that!

I'll be sure to give a review of ESPN Zone since I've never really seen a "good" one other than "service was good and food was good..." so hopefully I'll be able to share some specifics about our experience. I'm pretty observant when I know I need to be ahead of time!

Originally Posted by kaoden39

Yay! I hope you have a wonderful time.

Thank you!!

[Dizneydaz]

Originally Posted by hurleysweety

Just confirmed with DH last night that we'll take my laptop to upload our photos for that very reason!

Also, we will be leaving here early EARLY Thursday morning, but there is no way we'll have done all our AP stuff before 10:30 in order to meet you all at the MnG. We could do Friday or Saturday, but I didn't look at the dates, so people might be gone by then. We will be in DCA as soon as all of our AP and birthday stuff is taken care of - hopefully by 1:30 at the lastest? Not entirely sure how long everything will take though.

I'm glad you can upload your pictures while you are there! If you use the same PP card you'll only have to upload it once and the rest will magicall appear.

Sorry we can't do MnG at 10:30. Hope we see you at 2:15 at JTA. If not, let me know.

My DSis might be joining us later in the day with her soon to be adoped 4 m/o DS (my current nephew/foster son) and if she does we will be watching the CELEBRATE show at 7 p.m. by IASW. We will be on the right side (as you look at IASW), ground level, in front of the tiered viewing area. It's where my DNephew's group stops to perform. Even if we meet up at JDA, (or not) maybe we'll see you there. I think the show is great, but then I am a little biased!

Your book is awesome! You are definitely a planner/organizer!

Regarding PS, when the parks aren't busy, you can even make them the day of. When we go if we are planning on doing TS, I will make a PS the morning of. Sometimes I'll even make them after I enter DCA-there's a Disney phone located outside Guest Services that I use. Or use your cel phone while you are waiting in line for something. You can make your PS as soon as 1 hour from the time you call. Has saved me 15-40 min. each time. And I love being called to our table while others are still waiting. I feel so special!

Now, don't stay up too late tonight on these boards, you need to leave bright and early tomorrow morning.

[Desert Dwellers]

I am so jealous of your planning binder, and I am so copying you.

Have a wonderful trip and lots of fun!

[hurleysweety]

Originally Posted by Dizneydaz

I'm glad you can upload your pictures while you are there! If you use the same PP card you'll only have to upload it once and the rest will magicall appear.

Sorry we can't do MnG at 10:30. Hope we see you at 2:15 at JTA. If not, let me know.

My DSis might be joining us later in the day with her soon to be adoped 4 m/o DS (my current nephew/foster son) and if she does we will be watching the CELEBRATE show at 7 p.m. by IASW. We will be on the right side (as you look at IASW), ground level, in front of the tiered viewing area. It's where my DNephew's group stops to perform. Even if we meet up at JDA, (or not) maybe we'll see you there. I think the show is great, but then I am a little biased!

Your book is awesome! You are definitely a planner/organizer!

Regarding PS, when the parks aren't busy, you can even make them the day of. When we go if we are planning on doing TS, I will make a PS the morning of. Sometimes I'll even make them after I enter DCA-there's a Disney phone located outside Guest Services that I use. Or use your cel phone while you are waiting in line for something. You can make your PS as soon as 1 hour from the time you call. Has saved me 15-40 min. each time. And I love being called to our table while others are still waiting. I feel so special!

Now, don't stay up too late tonight on these boards, you need to leave bright and early tomorrow morning.

Oh you got me there. Here I am...all packed...all cleaning completed...and using my excuse to get my ipod all updated as a need to surf the web! Oooh, I better give myself a time limit here, but then again, I'm not driving, so carry on

Originally Posted by Desert Dwellers

I am so jealous of your planning binder, and I am so copying you.

Have a wonderful trip and lots of fun!

Thanks for the compliments! I took the idea from DizNee Luver. Keep passing it on. As pathetic, and embarrasing as it sounds, it actually has helped me sleep better - knowing everything is in one central place.

Oh and btw...

6.5 HOURS TIL WE LEAVE

[fairykin]

aahhhh.... i'm so HaPpPy for you both!
Have SimpLy the BesTesT trip and make memories to last a lifetime
Safe Travel and Good Weather to You!

[DizNee Luver]

Originally Posted by hurleysweety

Thanks for the compliments! I took the idea from DizNee Luver. Keep passing it on. As pathetic, and embarrasing as it sounds, it actually has helped me sleep better - knowing everything is in one central place.

Oh and btw...

6.5 HOURS TIL WE LEAVE

Thank you for "shout-out".......I'm sure you've left already......but I hope you have the best trip ever!!!!!!
Can't wait to hear about it upon your return!!!!!!!