Yay legoland! We are deliberately leaving it for our second trip the one with just our family rather then with everyone for a reason. The same reason we are going back to Disney World for a second trip 10ish months after the first one. If we don't get the things done we want on the first trip, which is likely since I don't think I am going to even get FP+ done at all, let alone 60 days out, considering we are less then 6 months out and only have accommodations for half of us and that piece at least my Mom is semi worried about. I don't expect tickets until the week before we leave if that.
I love my family, but they have the same, we'll get there when we get there thing going on. If people tell me, we'll be ready by 8, I expect them ready at 8, maybe 8:15, not at 9 or 9:30, which happens far too often. I am just hoping everyone makes it to the ADRs we scheduled for the January trip, I hold out minor hope since my sister tends to be better then some of the other family members about time, so I just have to worry about my parents.
Thanks for the Legoland update! Look forward to seeing more!
Coming over from your last TR - though obviously way behind.
Sounds like it will be a fun trip thought. Glad to see you got the ADRs you wanted. We haven't done T-Rex before as my kids found it very loud in there (and the giant animatronic T-Rex in the front freaked them out) but have heard pretty good things about it. We have used the dig area out front though - it uses the same material that the dig area in the bone-yard in AK uses, so not real sand, which is great.
Side note as you may appreciate this given the planner you are: I am trying to schedule our ADRs for our October Disneyland trip and they still haven't released park hours for October yet so a lot of the in-park restaurants are still not taking ADRs yet. As someone used to planning WDW trips the idea of being 7 weeks out an not knowing park hours or being able to book all ADRs is kinda freaking me out.
Glad you settled on a resort too and that is great you got the pin and the 15% off - better location for less $ is always good
Those are really cool - we've been looking for things for our upcoming Disneyland Trip and I see she makes some 60th anniversary ones so think that may be a possibility. Thanks for posting this!
I really like Bush Gardens Williamsburg, though it has been a while since we have been there. Actually, last time we found out we were expecting our first child (actually just in time so that my wife was unable to go on any of the roller coasters) .... might be time to go back again given that my oldest really loves roller coasters. (though disappointed my favorite there (Big Bad Wolfe) got made over to something else)
I think your plans for the day sound pretty darn good and I think even being "red", the time you are going and with FP+, etc. you should be fine. Only thing I might question is if a 2:20 ADR for BOG (even if just for dessert) gives you enough time to get out and get spots for watching the 3pm FOF
edit: just saw in a later update that you noticed this
Oh, and for the 3rd FP, of the options you listed I'd probably say Big Thunder, although an option might to be to get it for the parade so you have that spot set.
You are becoming a pro with handling all the kids and stuff at an airport ... I mean, the youngest falls asleep while walking down the aisle? That and some black belt level stuff right there!
That is cool that they have a play area and even better that it is in a gated off area.
Great that you got a Minnie's Breakfast! I definitely think it makes sense to keep the focus on Christmas related activities - especially the Osborne Lights as this very well may be the last year they have them
I think your long term trip planning sounds good. I bit jealous of your solo trip plans ... I would love to do that or at least an adults only one. I actually have tentative plans out about that far as well, ending with DCL in 2018 as well (though targeting president's week in February which will also be for my 40th birthday) - though the new rule change for alcohol has me bummed
Oh, I have similar experience with my in-laws as detailed plans ahead of time are not their sort of thing. We always host for Christmas and they never know until right before if they car coming, how many days they are coming for, who from the family is coming, etc. To them it's not a big deal just going to a family house but I am like "um, we'd like to have some idea of how much food we need to have in the house, how many beds we need to account for, etc." Fortunately for vacation planning they just let us handle everything and then anything for them to pay for they give us the money after the fact.
Legoland looks fun! We thought about it for the upcoming San Deigo/Disneyland trip but just couldn't justify the cost. Some day though.
Having to wait that long to get going is what my nightmares are made of. I can't imagine going throught it in real life. Hopefully the day turned out well.
Caught up!
I love that you're planning out the trips for the next few years! I'm only at May 2016
What did you decide with BOG and FOF?
Love that it's still a surprise!
Hi, I’m late but am following along and catching up! Your trip sounds wonderful! My friends and I went in 2012 just after Thanksgiving, and after that Saturday, the parks were so empty! In fact, I recommended to my parents that they go to WDW the first week of December to check out all the holiday decorations. It’s such a beautiful and even more magical time to be at WDW!
Okay, those magical ribbons to put on Minnie ears are so darn cute! Now I’m going to need to look into those for my upcoming trip!
I’m currently working in DC and am staying in Alexandria. I was just at the Sculpture Garden and Natural History Museum. DC is great for sightseeing, so much to see and do! I’m not a fan of the traffic, though.
Looking forward to more updates!
Looks like the boys were having a blast!
Izzy has that middle shirt!
Wow, you really DID go on a shopping spree! Really cute! Love all your stuff!
More double digit dancing! Yay!
Love this Disney math - approved!
I love the Lego Star Wars shirt, and your Little Mermaid shirt as well. And the bag is great, you will be a stylish Disney gal!
Yay for double digits!
I LOVE that purse! OMG! I may have to look into buying one!
Double digit dance!
That bag is way cute! Congrats on the fun purchase.
Okay, that Duplo Valley is just way too cute! Izzy would LOVE that. And so cute that the boys recognized their Duplo guy.
Izzy has that middle shirt!
Wow, you really DID go on a shopping spree! Really cute! Love all your stuff!
DOUBLE DIGIT DANCE!! YAY!! And you're so close to FP+ day!
I love all your purchases- all totally justifiable too! Love the shirts you bought for yourself and the bag is so so awesome
Thanks for dancing with me!
I'm so happy I got the bag - I went back and forth for months but so glad I decided to get it!
Strong believer in always purchase the bag! My DH does not agree.
Time to DANCE!!! (Even if it's belated...)While I was away, a big milestone passed by...double digit dance time!
Seems legit.
See? Totally legit, totally reasonable.And I may have gone a little overboard but it was actually a really logical and financially sound decision.
I charged everything to my Disney Visa...which will be paid in full at statement time! And I get Disney Rewards Dollars for it...essentially a Disney Gift Card. So in purchasing these items I am really contributing to our Disney Vacation Fund in the form of Rewards Dollars. Are you with me?
Maaaaaan. That Target Dollar Spot always has some of the best stuff! I love that bag!
Love these! And I've been eyeballing that grey Minnie shirt myself!
You are the seond PTR/TR I've seen this bag featured on in the last few days! Not that I mind, it's SO CUTE. The thing with Dooneys is that fabric placement, and you got an AWESOME one. It's perfect!
See? Perfect!
It totally evens out! Seriously, this bag is so stinkin' adorable. The only reason I don't have one is the strap isn't long enough for me. Sigh. Maybe someday!
I didn't even notice the rainbow zipper until you said that! SO CUTE!Seriously, it's a great bag. It's nylon versus leather. There are plenty of pockets on the inside and it's really roomy. And the rainbow zipper!
Gimme them spreadsheets, girl!!! I wanna see!Ok, that’s all of the shopping craziness for now! I need to wrap up my October 2014 TR and then get to work on my spreadsheets since FP+ day is approaching!