Carolina Princess and her Pirate plan their Disneymoon! Updated 11/21!

[jessters7]

As promised (if anyone’s even reading!) It’s time for my Must Dos, Might Dos, And Don’t Cares.

This week’s edition: Epcot!
So, this is the park I most look forward too. I will spend at least one full day- and several partial days or nights.


Future World:

Must Dos:
Spaceship Earth

Innoventions- I’m not going to list everything separately- but we’ll spend some time touring these. One’s I most look forward to:
Stormstruck-
The House of Innoventions
Video Games of Tomorrow
Dylan will like: Rockin’ Robots
Club Cool

The Seas with Nemo and Friends – both the ride and we’ll browse around the pavilion

Soarin’ – I hope it lives up to it’s hype.

Journey into Imagination with Figment- I still have my doll from when I was a kid!

What Ifs Lab- Again, we will just meander through here and play some.

Shopping!
Especially:
MouseGears
Imageworks


Maybe Dos:

Universe of Energy- This looks pretty boring to me and it’s really long. However, this kind of thing is right up Dylan’s ally- soo we may end up doing it.

Turtle Talk w/ Crush- It looks entertaining- but we’ll have to see about timing.

Living with the Land- Dylan would probably enjoy this

Circle of Life- this again, depends on how much time we have

Test Track- Only if we have time and can get a FP

Don’t Cares:

Mission Space- it makes me nauseas just thinking about it…

Honey I shrunk the Audience- there’s just other things I’d rather do.

World Showcase:

This is by far the area I am most looking forward too!

Must Dos:
Food & Drinks: I’m not a lush- but I will be drinking my fair share in Epcot!
Margarita in Mexico

Storybook Breakfast in Norway
School Bread! I can’t wait to try it

Peach Snnaps- in China

Biergaton- for dinner

Black Forest Cake- Yum!

Italian Margarita
Grey Goose Slushie

Restaurant Markessh- Dinner

Chips & Hummas as a snack

Chefs de France- for lunch

Boulangerie Paitissire- for yummy snacks

Welsh Dragon

Le Celliar- for lunch


Rides/Attractions:
Gran Fiesto
Malestorm
Impressions de France- Dylan took French in college and has a deep interest in France.

Shopping:
What’s the WS w/out some shopping??
I’ll probably browse ALL of them- but here are some that spark my interest
Artesanias Mexicanas
Plaza De Los Amigos
The Puffin’s Roost
Yong Feng
Der Teddy bar
Volkskunst
Die Weihnachts Ecke- I want a Christmas Pickle!
Il Bel Cristallo
La Cucina Italiana
Mitsukoshi Department Store
Souk-Al-Magreb
Souvenirs de France
Magic of Wales
The Trading Post

Other:
Dragon Legend Acrobats
MoRockin
Server Amusant
British Invasion- I’m obsessed with the Beatles-
Off Kilter


Maybe Dos:

Other areas in Mexico (like Casa Mexicana)- I’d like to browse through if we have time

Mariachi Cobre- I’d like to see them, but we won’t plan our day by it.

Stave Church- in Norway

Reflections of China- if we have a chance

Tomb Warriers

Si Xan

Sergio the Juggler

World Showcase Players

American Adventure (everything here is on the maybe list…)

Bijutsu-kan Gallery- in Japan

All entertainment in Japan

Tour in Morocco

Fez House

Moroccan Musesms & Gallary

O’ Canada

Don’t Cares:
I want to do it all here! So I have no Don’t Cares!

Fireworks!
And of course I will see Illuminations at least once on the trip!

Characters I want to see:

The princesses at the storybook breakfast! (I’m hoping for Ariel, Aurora & Snow White) If they aren’t all there- I may hunt them down throughout the parks!

Alice! I will hunt her down sometime this trip!
Aladdin, Jasmine & Genie
Beast & Belle
Mickey & Minnie
Pinocchio!
Mulan

 

[carps09]

Hi! Looks like you're having fun planning your honeymoon. I started planning ours about a year ago, and I can't believe it's in 3 weeks!! Enjoy this time and I'm sure your trip, and your wedding, will be awesome!

 

[jessters7]

Back Again- this week Animal Kingdom
Dylan is REALLY looking forward to this park. I'm only dedicating 1 full day, and I hope it's enough!

I'm not going to break this one down into Areas- as it's pretty short. I will break it into types though.

Must Dos:
Food:
Donald's Safari Breakfast & Yak & Yeti Lunch!

Shows:
Flights of Wonder- We love these kinds of shows with live animals.
Lion King- This is the number one thing on my list. I've seen it on Broadway, and LOVED it. Can't wait to see this version!

Rides:
Safari!!

Expedition Everest: This is one of the few roller-coasters you'll find on my MUST do list. I can't wait to ride this!

Dinosaur

Other:
Check out Tree of Life
Chester & Hester's midway games! I may make this the last thing we do- so we don't spend all day- because I'm sure we could!

And of course: SHOPS:
Especially:
Mombasa Marketplace
Mandela's
Chester & Hester's Dino Treasures

Maybe Dos:

Shows:
Finding Nemo- Really want to see this, but I'm not putting it at the top of the list.

It's tough to be a bug- I'd like to see it, but I'd rather do Lion King & Nemo, so we'll just have to see.

Rides:
Kali River Rapids- if it's not too cold- we will probably check this out.
Primeval Whirl- Depending on time

Other:
We will do some trails for sure- but how many, and how long we spend is yet to be decided. Here's my rank order of the trails we would like to do:
1.Maharajah
2.Pagani
3.Discovery Island
4.Oasis Trails (so I know you see this one anyways, but we may spend some more time exploring if we have the chance.)

Character Greeting Trails: Not included above- but on the list of Maybes- depending on who's there and how much time we have.

Jammin' Jungle Parade: I'd love to see it- but I'm not scheduling my day around it.

Don't Cares:
Rafiki's Planet Watch (all of it)- I'm sure it's educational, cute & fun, but I don't think we're going to have time to really explore this area.

The Boneyard- Kid stuff- I'm sure if I have a little boy we'll spend plenty of time here.

TriceraTop Spin- I'm only doing 1 dumboesque ride- and this isn't it!

Finally, Characters I want to see:
I hope to see Mickey, Donald, Pluto & Goofy at the breakfast.

Baloo- I know he's not there a lot- but if he is- I'll wait in line for him!
King Louie- again, not often there
Dasiy
Minnie
Lilo & Stich

Up next week: Hollywood Studios!

 

[jessters7]

Hey Everyone! This week I plot my plans for Hollywood Studios (or MGM, as it was called when I was there before!)
So, originally I was only planning 1 day here. But then I found out the park closes around 7- and if we want to do fantasmic- maybe with a dinner package, then we will have to stop around 4 to eat and wait to get in. And if we eat a TS for an early lunch- that only leaves 5-6 hours to explore- and we may want more then that.

Sooo, I may do an extra half a day here- and eat lunch then go to Epcot or MK for the rest of the day.

Must Dos:
Rides:
Backlot Tour

Toy Story!

Great Movie Ride

One Man’s Dream- not really a ride, but I will def. walk through here.

Magic of Disney Animation- We love this kind of stuff!


Shows:
American Idol- to watch-not audition! I’d love to catch the last show of the day-but any would do.

Indiana Jones: LOVE Indy.

Beauty & the Beast- love this movie- can’t wait to see it!

Voyage of the Little Mermaid- My 2nd fav Disney movie- I really want to see this.

Food:
Sci-Fi- Lunch

Other:
Interact with Streetmosphere actors!

SHOP!
Especially:
Animation Gallery
In Character
It’s a Wonderful Shop
The Beverly Sunset

Maybe Dos:
Rides:
Star Tours- We’d probably like this- but it’s not going on the Musts.

Rockin’ Roller Coaster- If we have time- and feel like a roller coaster.

Journey into Narnia- we may walk through

Shows:
Lights, Motor, Action! Stunt Show- I’d like to see this, if we get a chance.

Muppet Vision 3D- there are other shows that rank higher on my list.

HSM-3

Parades and Fantasmic:
Fantasmic- this should probably be a must do. But-with it not being offered every night- I’m just hoping it works into my plans. I intend to get some kind of Fantasmic Dinner package-which would assure us a seat.

Block Party Bash- liked to see, not planning my day around it.


Don’t Cares:

Rides:
Sounds Dangerous- I’m not all that interested in this.

Tower of Terror- Crazy right? This is usually at the top of ppl’s list. For us however, we don’t know if we could handle the repeated drops.

Honey I shrunk the Kids Movie set- I LOVED this as a kid- but I think we’d look pretty silly playing here.

Shows:
Playhouse Disney- not really our thing.

Characters I want to see:
Sorcerer Mickey

Toy Story Guys:
Buzz, Woody & Jesse

Star Wars:
Darth Vader, Chewbacca


Up next: Downtown Disney!

 

[jessters7]

Okay, so even-though no one is reading-or at least replying- I'm continuing with my Must do lists! I enjoy it- and it helps me keep things organized in my own head. So. This week: Downtown Disney.

We will def be checking this out a couple of nights. This time, I broke the shops and restaurants down into must & maybes! If it's not included, I probably didn't care- but I may end up browsing through anyways!

Must dos:

Raglen Road- we'll go here one night for dinner after 9, so we can enjoy the entertainment and drink some nice irish drinks!

Goofy's Candy Shop! I can't wait to use up some snack credits here.

Ghiradalidi- icecream + best chocolate ever= enough said.
SHOPS:
Days of Christmas
Art of Disney
Mickey's Mart- I'm all about the discount shopping!
Once Upon a Toy
Tren-D
World of Disney
Candy Cauldron
Magic Masters

Maybe Dos:
Cooke's of Dublin: for a fried 'doh-bars'
Shops:
Basin- if I have something on my list I think I can get here-
EuroSpain
Lego Imagination Center- I have a feeling Dylan will want to go in here.
Changing Attitudes
Curl
Pop Gallery- to look, not buy!
Starabilias
Magnetron

Next week- I’ll do things around the resort and others. But stay tuned because my ADR date is MONDAY! So I’ll be posting a final list (hopefully!) of our dining plans! And I’ll stop stressing out about food!

 

[jessters7]

Guess what??!! I FINALLY made my ADRS. Thought you would be happy to know my final listing. We ended up getting Deluxe Dining- hopefully we will be able to get our money’s worth!

SUNDAY: JAN 3
Dinner: Boatwrights- 6:00

MONDAY: JAN 4
Breakfast @ Chef Mickey’s – 8:45

Lunch: Counter Service Somewhere

Dinner: ‘50’s Primetime: 9:30pm

TUESDAY: Jan 5.
Breakfast Tusker House: 8:10

Lunch: Yak & Yeti-2:30

Dinner: Raglen Road- 10pm

Wednesday: 1/6

Breakfast @ Akershus Royal Banquet Hall -915

Lunch: Chef’s de France- 1pm

Dinner: Germany: Biergarton: 7:55

Thursday: 1/7
Breakfast: Counter Service

Lunch: SciFi-12:15

Dinner: Spirit of the Aloaha-8pm

Friday: Jan 8th

Lunch: Le Celliar-11:35

Dinner: Markeesh: - 8:00

Saturday: Jan 9th

Lunch: Counter Service

Dinner @ Cinderella’s Royal Table: 7:05


Sunday: Jan 10th
Breakfast @ 1900 Park Fare: 9:10am

 

[jessters7]

So the craziness of School & Wedding Planning caught up with me!

Anyways. Here's the final itinerary.

Jan. 3
Plane leaves at: 1:40
Arrive in Orlando 3:25 (hopefully!!!)
Get on Magic Express and Arrive at POR!
Check in Rooms.
Dinner at Boatrights:

Extra Magic Hours at MK!
If we’re too exhausted we may go to Downtown Disney
OR
Just walk around resort.

Day 2. Jan 4th
Breakfast at: Chef Mickey’s
Monorail over to MK
Explore!
Lunch at Counter Service- so we’re not tied down.
Maybe back to resort to rest- OR keep playing!

Eventually go to HS.
Dinner @ 50’s Primetime

Back to Resort.

Day 3. Jan 5th
Go to AK
Breakfast: Tuskar House
Lunch: Yak & Yeti
Maybe back to resort- or go to another Park

Sometime that evening: Go Downtown Disney

Late Dinner @ Raglen Road

Day 4. Jan 6th
Go to EPCOT! I’m hoping to spend the whole day here- but if we get tired, we’ll go rest and come back.
Breakfast: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Lunch: Chef’s de France
Dinner: Biergarton


Day 5. Jan 7th
Breakfast: @ Resort
Go to HS
Lunch: Sci Fi
Maybe back to resort- or keep playing at HS- or goto another park- I dunno. This part is flexible.

Dinner at Spirit of the Aloha!

Day 6. Jan 8th
Breakfast: at resort or sleep in.
Go to Epcot
Lunch: Le Celliar
Maybe back to resort- or keep playing
Dinner: Markeesh

Day 7. Jan 9th

This day is completely until the evening. So we may hit up some things we’ve missed, or we may just sleep in and enjoy our resort!
Sometime before 6pm go to MK.

Dinner: Cinderella’s Castle!

Day 8- Departure Day. Jan 10th
Check out- and leave luggage at front desk
Breakfast: 1900
Go to MK to say goodbye.
Go back to resort to get on ME by: 2:00 (really wish it wasn’t so early!)
Plane leaves: 5:05

 

[jessters7]

Shopping List!

So Christmas is nearing, and it’s my favorite time of the year! But- due to the fact that we will be in frantic wedding mode & going on our honeymoon- most of my family won’t receive Christmas gifts until AFTERWARDS. Some will get stuff before, simply because I won’t see them for a while after Christmas.
So here’s the list- I’ve got some ideas- but any ideas you have will be awesome!
BTW- names have been changed.

Our Parents:
My Mom: very easy to buy for- I’m not sure what I’ll get- but I’m sure I’ll find something.
My Stepdad- a big time golfer- hoping I can find something like that.
My Dad: Is a minister- and likes all kinds of antique looking figurines.
My Stepmom: Is Italian- so I’m hoping to find something in Italy.
His Dad: Loves to read- so I’m going to find a cool book
His Mom: like candles and perfumes.

The kids: My nephews & nieces
Gaston- 13- and he’s a man’s man. Likes all sports & video games. And Pirates (he lives in Pirate Country!)
Flounder- 10, also lives in Pirate country. Doesn’t like sports as much- but likes most things Disney- so he should be pretty easy to buy for.
Stich- is 7- likes cars and puzzles.
Lilo- is 5- loves dressing up and all things girly!
Lilliputian- the littlest of the group- she’s 3
--these 2 are sisters- and weirdly wear the same size- they borrow clothes all the time. SO I’m thinking about cute dress up clothes- like Minnie Mouse Dress!! And maybe something else ultra cute- these two are the most fun to buy for!

Others:
His Brother- 22- and a dj. He usually loves anything I buy- so I’ll find something.
My Sister- LOVES Disney- so I’m sure I’ll find something cool for her.

--My other siblings, I might get the gifts for pre-disney. We usually just do things for the kids- because there is so many of us.

My Thesis advisor- I promised him a souvenir. So I’ll find something to put on his desk.

My animals:
Blanca & Tito- the Chis
And
Calypso- my cat.
I’m hoping to find cute pet stuff! Anyone know where you can find this stuff??

And Dylan & I agreed to do our Christmas gifts for each other at Disney- so I’ll get to pick out my own very cool Disney gift!