mouser_momof2
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jul 9, 2009
So, hi all! I am writing this PTR as a word document, then cutting and pasting so I don't loose anything. This PTR will also include a mini TR from our last trip.
So, here goes- welcome to my Disney insanity and thanks to all who venture here!
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Invading the World on a budget!
Pre-trip report (and a condensed report from last trip):
Cast of Characters:
DH, Tim- 32- Petty Officer 2nd Class in the US Navy. His 3rd trip to the World.
Myself, Amber- I will turn 32 about 3 weeks before we travel. Also my 3rd trip to the World.
ODS, Logan- Will be 6 on November 8th. His 3rd trip to the World. He is special needs. The drs think ASD but none of them can agree .. We will be getting a GAC this trip for him.
YDS, James- 3. His 3rd trip to the World. He will turn 4 two weeks after we get home.
DD, Mackenzie- 16 months. This will be her first trip to the World.
We will be driving from New Orleans to Orlando and Tim wants to spend the night in between on the beach- we have to wait and see for that one.
This trip is a combination of things: To celebrate DH returning home from Iraq, our 10th Anniversary (its aprx 1 week before we travel) and Jamies Birthday (2 weeks after we return). James has been asking to go see Mickey for his Birthday for months.
We lived in Jacksonville, FL for almost 3 years before we moved here to the New Orleans area in January of 2010. In 2008 we went only to MNSSHP and stayed off site at the Econolodge on 192. Not a horrible place to stay. Small rooms, old furnishings, but it was clean. And best, it was only about $30 a night.
In 2009 after they began the Military discount tickets and we stayed at the Pop Century for a week. That was a rather stressful trip. Dont get me wrong we enjoyed it very much but Tims mom, sister, brother in law, niece and nephew flew down and we had adjoining rooms. Mom was in the room with Tim, myself and our two boys. We tried to do too much too fast, which resulted in a meltdown for Logan on the day we went to Animal Kingdom.
That trip we spent a little over $1000 for our room, cost split between Mom and ourselves. At that time we were able to do free dining as well. I believe we had to purchase at least 1 day of park tickets with our room to get the free dining plan. We did not upgrade it, but at that time it was still allowed 1CS, 1 snack and 1 TS per person per day even at a value resort.
I do not remember in which order we visited the parks, but I do remember most of the places we ate (mostly thanks to all the recommendations and food porn from this wonderful board!)
Next up: last trips review of what dining experiences I remember.
So, here goes- welcome to my Disney insanity and thanks to all who venture here!
...........................................................
Invading the World on a budget!
Pre-trip report (and a condensed report from last trip):
Cast of Characters:
DH, Tim- 32- Petty Officer 2nd Class in the US Navy. His 3rd trip to the World.
Myself, Amber- I will turn 32 about 3 weeks before we travel. Also my 3rd trip to the World.
ODS, Logan- Will be 6 on November 8th. His 3rd trip to the World. He is special needs. The drs think ASD but none of them can agree .. We will be getting a GAC this trip for him.
YDS, James- 3. His 3rd trip to the World. He will turn 4 two weeks after we get home.
DD, Mackenzie- 16 months. This will be her first trip to the World.
We will be driving from New Orleans to Orlando and Tim wants to spend the night in between on the beach- we have to wait and see for that one.
This trip is a combination of things: To celebrate DH returning home from Iraq, our 10th Anniversary (its aprx 1 week before we travel) and Jamies Birthday (2 weeks after we return). James has been asking to go see Mickey for his Birthday for months.
We lived in Jacksonville, FL for almost 3 years before we moved here to the New Orleans area in January of 2010. In 2008 we went only to MNSSHP and stayed off site at the Econolodge on 192. Not a horrible place to stay. Small rooms, old furnishings, but it was clean. And best, it was only about $30 a night.
In 2009 after they began the Military discount tickets and we stayed at the Pop Century for a week. That was a rather stressful trip. Dont get me wrong we enjoyed it very much but Tims mom, sister, brother in law, niece and nephew flew down and we had adjoining rooms. Mom was in the room with Tim, myself and our two boys. We tried to do too much too fast, which resulted in a meltdown for Logan on the day we went to Animal Kingdom.
That trip we spent a little over $1000 for our room, cost split between Mom and ourselves. At that time we were able to do free dining as well. I believe we had to purchase at least 1 day of park tickets with our room to get the free dining plan. We did not upgrade it, but at that time it was still allowed 1CS, 1 snack and 1 TS per person per day even at a value resort.
I do not remember in which order we visited the parks, but I do remember most of the places we ate (mostly thanks to all the recommendations and food porn from this wonderful board!)
Next up: last trips review of what dining experiences I remember.