One Family, One Year - An AP finale & June 2010 PTR! - 7/6 TR STARTED!!! - The DIS Discussion Forums

Happydog · 03-29-2010, 07:02 PM

Sooooooooo...

Are you with me? Here we go... my last Walt Disney World PTR for a while... Probably a LONG while. Well, we'll see how that really turns out

BUT for dramatic effect, let us say that the Happy Dog and Family's YEAR of DISNEY WORLD is coming to an end.

Yup. On June 28th at Midnight, SADLY, our APs will expire...

Okay, okay, okay, before you feel too sorry for me, let me say that we have, without a doubt, used them well and just as they were intended.

We managed to get FIVE trips out of these passes, and I really can't complain. According to TGM, we have 82 days until our trip to WDW, so before we embark on our fifth and final trip, I figured I better get this PTR up and running!

Now, we will be BACK for more Disney fun -- as you can see from my tickers, we have lots of great Disney-inspired fun to look forward to -- but indeed this trip to Disney World is a last hurrah for a while. We have LOTS of fun planned for our June 2010 trip, so I hope you will come along and share it with me.

The WHO, WHAT, WHERE, and WHEN coming up NEXT!

Charleston Princess · 03-29-2010, 07:46 PM

Do I get to be first???

mickeyphile · 03-29-2010, 07:49 PM

So excited to see that you have finally started your PTR. I have been checking daily. Can't believe I am the first to respond but am definitely subbing. I know from your prior reports that you do have a couple of DCL cruises already planned so am wondering if you are not going to go to the parks when you are there? Do elaborate.

My kids are out of school for spring break this week. Do you have the same schedule? I also wanted to ask you your advice about our trip in September. We have never driven down and my husband is the only one who drives on long trips. Is it something that can be done in one go? I am sure that with the excitement of getting there, one is willing to put up with A LOT. My concern is the drive back. Am even considering taking the auto train on the way back. What are your thoughts?

mickeyphile · 03-29-2010, 07:51 PM

Can't believe that Charleston Princess beat me at being the first! Oh well second is not bad either.

flamestarrdust · 03-29-2010, 07:51 PM

Yay! A new Happydog PTR! I'm here!

Happydog · 03-29-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Charleston Princess

Do I get to be first???

Oh YAY!! You DO!!!!

Now I KNOW I can get this party started

DID you go see your magnet photo???

Charleston Princess · 03-29-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happydog

DID you go see your magnet photo???

I did! I did! Too cute! I want one for my fridge.

wigdoutdismom · 03-29-2010, 08:11 PM

Well hello friends!

Happydog · 03-29-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickeyphile

So excited to see that you have finally started your PTR. I have been checking daily. Can't believe I am the first to respond but am definitely subbing. I know from your prior reports that you do have a couple of DCL cruises already planned so am wondering if you are not going to go to the parks when you are there? Do elaborate.

HI!!! Welcome!

Thanks for joining me! Well, what we do WHEN we have our summer 2011 family cruise remains to be seen.... For the February quick cruise, no. We will not be able to get to WDW for that. BUT, Next summer is still up in the air.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickeyphile

My kids are out of school for spring break this week. Do you have the same schedule? I also wanted to ask you your advice about our trip in September. We have never driven down and my husband is the only one who drives on long trips. Is it something that can be done in one go? I am sure that with the excitement of getting there, one is willing to put up with A LOT. My concern is the drive back. Am even considering taking the auto train on the way back. What are your thoughts?

Honestly, the drive has not been bad. I had HUGE reservations, but it turned out to be fine. From our house it is a long but not hideously long drive. The Auto train is AWESOME. We loved it. We were going to consider it this summer again, but because we have tacked on days at Vero beach, we decided to go ahead and drive again. Depending on when you leave, the drive can be easy. We do drive at night because the kids sleep, and we do okay with the driving at night, but we have left mid-day and done alright as well, you just want to avoid traffic down 95. The Auto train one-way is a good idea.

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Originally Posted by mickeyphile

Can't believe that Charleston Princess beat me at being the first! Oh well second is not bad either.

It doesn't matter which page you show up on! Just glad you showed up!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamestarrdust

Yay! A new Happydog PTR! I'm here!

Oh thanks!!! Glad you are here, too!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wigdoutdismom

Well hello friends!

Well HELLO FRIENDS!!!!!! I had to do SOMETHING, WigD, while I was waiting for someone else who has just returned from Disney to write up her TR...

Hmmmmmmmm....

Of course she did break her arm, but minor details, obviously...

I'll be over!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charleston Princess

I did! I did! Too cute! I want one for my fridge.

CAREFUL... WigD, did ya hear that???

stace208 · 03-29-2010, 08:30 PM

I'm in and ready for some fun!
Our trips overlap...we're at OKW from June 23rd-July 2nd!

SoonerGirl · 03-29-2010, 08:36 PM

I'm here!!

jeremysdisneymom · 03-29-2010, 09:09 PM

I'm in! Can't wait to hear about your awesome summer plans!

Erika

wsushocker · 03-29-2010, 09:31 PM

IluvXU · 03-29-2010, 10:49 PM

Page one... and I requested this report to start-

Five trips in a year... sounds like a dream especially considering how you hit all the seasons and a bunch of holidays.

manntra · 03-30-2010, 01:11 PM

Hi there!!! I'm here and hopefully still on page 1??

Tracy

03-29-2010, 07:02 PM	#1
Happydog DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,956	One Family, One Year - An AP finale & June 2010 PTR! - 7/6 TR STARTED!!! Sooooooooo... Are you with me? Here we go... my last Walt Disney World PTR for a while... Probably a LONG while. Well, we'll see how that really turns out BUT for dramatic effect, let us say that the Happy Dog and Family's YEAR of DISNEY WORLD is coming to an end. Yup. On June 28th at Midnight, SADLY, our APs will expire... Okay, okay, okay, before you feel too sorry for me, let me say that we have, without a doubt, used them well and just as they were intended. We managed to get FIVE trips out of these passes, and I really can't complain. According to TGM, we have 82 days until our trip to WDW, so before we embark on our fifth and final trip, I figured I better get this PTR up and running! Now, we will be BACK for more Disney fun -- as you can see from my tickers, we have lots of great Disney-inspired fun to look forward to -- but indeed this trip to Disney World is a last hurrah for a while. We have LOTS of fun planned for our June 2010 trip, so I hope you will come along and share it with me. The WHO, WHAT, WHERE, and WHEN coming up NEXT! __________________ Twas the Night BEFORE Christmas 09?!PTR! Ho Ho Ho!Away we go!A WDW Christmas 09 TR! All aboard a WONDERful TR! Boo to YOU! Sept 09 TR WDW 4th of July 09 PTR!I Want to Ride the Cotton Ball! July 4th 09 TR!Snow, Savannah, & NO School! Feb '10 TR Christmas fix MVMCP 2010 TR One Family, One Year - a June '10 PTR The Ingredients for Pixie Dust - June '10 TR Disney-Landing Halloween - a Halloween '10 PTR/TR Dream for two - Feb '11 TRSummer of Sea and Shore - June '11 PTR Strapping Turtles on our Feet! - June/July '11 TR MY MAGICal Black Friday Thanksgiving Cruise - Nov '11 PTR/TR Oct 2000 - Disney Magic 7 night cruise * Oct '03 - Contemporary * Oct '05 - WLV * Nov '08 - SSR * June/July '09 - OKW * Sept '09 - CBR * Dec '09 - BCV * Feb '10 - AKL * Feb '10 - Disney Wonder 3 night Cruise/Disney HH * June '10 - BLT/BCV * Oct '10 - Grand Californian * Dec '10 AKV - Kidani * February '11 - Disney Dream 4 night cruise/BLT * June '11 - Disney Dream 5 night cruise/Disney's Vero Beach/Ft. Wilderness/AKL Jambo * Oct '11 - WLV/SSR * Nov '11 Disney Magic 7 night cruise * February '12 - Disney Dream 4 night cruise/AKL Jambo * June/July '12 - BCV/WLV * Nov '11 Disney Fantasy 7 night cruise * Last edited by Happydog; 07-06-2010 at 10:02 PM.

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03-29-2010, 07:51 PM	#5
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mickeyphile Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 59	So excited to see that you have finally started your PTR. I have been checking daily. Can't believe I am the first to respond but am definitely subbing. I know from your prior reports that you do have a couple of DCL cruises already planned so am wondering if you are not going to go to the parks when you are there? Do elaborate. My kids are out of school for spring break this week. Do you have the same schedule? I also wanted to ask you your advice about our trip in September. We have never driven down and my husband is the only one who drives on long trips. Is it something that can be done in one go? I am sure that with the excitement of getting there, one is willing to put up with A LOT. My concern is the drive back. Am even considering taking the auto train on the way back. What are your thoughts?

03-29-2010, 08:36 PM	#11
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