Mommy2LittleVols
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 7, 2009
The Cast:
Definite
* Me (Julia) - Lifelong Disney Lover. Visited WDW on my senior trip back in 2002, and have been trying to make it back ever since.
* DH (Darren) - Not a big Disney fan, but agreed to this trip to make me happy. Has only ever visited Epcot (once, about 10 years ago).
* DS (Dakoda 2 yrs) - LOVES Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!! I'm talking this kid would watch MMC (or Meeska Mooska, as we call it) 24/7 if I would let him. This will be his first WDW trip.
* DD (Sarah 7 months) - Our newest Princess. This will (obviously) be her first WDW trip.
* MIL (Mam) - Loves to travel and really loves the beach. EXCELLENT cook! True Southern woman. (Think Paula Deen or Steel Magnolias) I love her! Been to WDW once, about 30 years ago.
* FIL (Pap) - AKA My Saving Grace. He's a farmer and keeps my DS for me a lot. I don't know what I'd do without him! He's the best Dad/Grandpa in the world! Been to WDW once, about 30 years ago.
* SILs (Kristy & Cynthia) - DH's sister and her wife. These two are a blast to have around! Very fun-loving and dote on our kids. Oh, and did I mention they are armed and dangerous? But only if you're a criminal. They're both FBI agents. Not sure how many times they've been to WDW.
* DNephews (Zach - 15, and Landon - 13) - The Entertainment. Two of the coolest kids you will ever meet. Neither have ever been to WDW, so I am so excited that they will get to join us!
Travel Dates:
Sept. 25 - Oct. 2, 2009 (Free Dining! ) - Me, Darren, Dakoda, Sarah
Sept. 25 - Sept. 29, 2009 - Kristy, Cynthia
Sept. 25 - Sept. 30, 2009 - Mam, Pap, Zach, Landon
Location:
Pop Century Resort!
ADR's:
9/26/09 - Chef Mickey's - 7:00 am
9/26/09 - Tony's Town Square - 12:35 pm
9/27/09 - Biergarten - 12:00 pm
9/27/09 - Teppan Edo - 5:20 pm
9/28/09 - Kona Cafe - 9:10 am
9/28/09 - Fulton's Crab House - 6:30 pm
9/29/09 - Boma - 7:45 am
9/30/09 - The Crystal Palace - 8:15 am
9/30/09 - Liberty Tree Tavern - 11:30 am
10/1/09 - Le Cellier - 1:30 pm
10/1/09 - Chef Mickey's - 6:20 pm
Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel & Disney Studios
Day 2: Magic Kingdom
Day 3: Epcot
Day 4: Animal Kingdom & Downtown Disney
Day 5: Disney Studios
Day 6: Magic Kingdom
Day 7: Morning - Free
Afternoon/Evening - Epcot
Day 8: Travel
Special Plans or Events:
We are planning to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries while we are there.
How this trip came to be:
I guess it all started several months ago when DS suddenly fell in love with "Meeska Mooska." Once I realized that it wasn't just a passing fancy, the wheels started turning. I started mentioning to DH how nice it would be if we could take the kids to WDW so Dakoda could meet Mickey. Then I started dropping hints about the Free Ticket on your Birthday deal. After a few weeks (actually didn't take as long as I was expecting), he agreed that we could go as long as we stuck to a budget.
At first, the plan was to go for DH's birthday (12/6) so we could see the decorations/Osborne Lights and go to MVMCP. Travel dates were going to be 12/4-12/7...which was only going to give us 3 days in the parks since we will be driving down from TN. That wasn't really long enough for me, so I started trying to figure out a way to get in some extra days. Then, lo and behold, FREE DINING was announced!!!! I figured out that it was going to only be a price difference of $72 if we went in September for 6 nights/7 days w/ FD, as opposed to December with 3 nights/3 days w/DDP. DH is always a sucker for a deal, so he agreed! I booked our stay at POP the very same day.
We later decided to invite some of our extended family to join us on our trip, and they are joining us for the first half.
Thanks for reading!
Links to the PTR posts:
Tentative Itinerary
Rough Plan - Day 1
ADR Preferences
Cast Update
ADR Update
Mini Update
Mickey Mail
Planning Tools
All booked!
95 Days Out!!!
ADR's!!!
Let's Talk Numbers
Completely Gratuitous
Updated ADR's
PIN Codes are so bad (but so good!)
Paid In Full and The Countdown Is On!!
LA Mini TR - Part One
LA Mini TR - Part Two
LA Mini TR - Part Three
LA Mini TR - Part Four
Definite
* Me (Julia) - Lifelong Disney Lover. Visited WDW on my senior trip back in 2002, and have been trying to make it back ever since.
* DH (Darren) - Not a big Disney fan, but agreed to this trip to make me happy. Has only ever visited Epcot (once, about 10 years ago).
* DS (Dakoda 2 yrs) - LOVES Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!! I'm talking this kid would watch MMC (or Meeska Mooska, as we call it) 24/7 if I would let him. This will be his first WDW trip.
* DD (Sarah 7 months) - Our newest Princess. This will (obviously) be her first WDW trip.
* MIL (Mam) - Loves to travel and really loves the beach. EXCELLENT cook! True Southern woman. (Think Paula Deen or Steel Magnolias) I love her! Been to WDW once, about 30 years ago.
* FIL (Pap) - AKA My Saving Grace. He's a farmer and keeps my DS for me a lot. I don't know what I'd do without him! He's the best Dad/Grandpa in the world! Been to WDW once, about 30 years ago.
* SILs (Kristy & Cynthia) - DH's sister and her wife. These two are a blast to have around! Very fun-loving and dote on our kids. Oh, and did I mention they are armed and dangerous? But only if you're a criminal. They're both FBI agents. Not sure how many times they've been to WDW.
* DNephews (Zach - 15, and Landon - 13) - The Entertainment. Two of the coolest kids you will ever meet. Neither have ever been to WDW, so I am so excited that they will get to join us!
Travel Dates:
Sept. 25 - Oct. 2, 2009 (Free Dining! ) - Me, Darren, Dakoda, Sarah
Sept. 25 - Sept. 29, 2009 - Kristy, Cynthia
Sept. 25 - Sept. 30, 2009 - Mam, Pap, Zach, Landon
Location:
Pop Century Resort!
ADR's:
9/26/09 - Chef Mickey's - 7:00 am
9/26/09 - Tony's Town Square - 12:35 pm
9/27/09 - Biergarten - 12:00 pm
9/27/09 - Teppan Edo - 5:20 pm
9/28/09 - Kona Cafe - 9:10 am
9/28/09 - Fulton's Crab House - 6:30 pm
9/29/09 - Boma - 7:45 am
9/30/09 - The Crystal Palace - 8:15 am
9/30/09 - Liberty Tree Tavern - 11:30 am
10/1/09 - Le Cellier - 1:30 pm
10/1/09 - Chef Mickey's - 6:20 pm
Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel & Disney Studios
Day 2: Magic Kingdom
Day 3: Epcot
Day 4: Animal Kingdom & Downtown Disney
Day 5: Disney Studios
Day 6: Magic Kingdom
Day 7: Morning - Free
Afternoon/Evening - Epcot
Day 8: Travel
Special Plans or Events:
We are planning to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries while we are there.
How this trip came to be:
I guess it all started several months ago when DS suddenly fell in love with "Meeska Mooska." Once I realized that it wasn't just a passing fancy, the wheels started turning. I started mentioning to DH how nice it would be if we could take the kids to WDW so Dakoda could meet Mickey. Then I started dropping hints about the Free Ticket on your Birthday deal. After a few weeks (actually didn't take as long as I was expecting), he agreed that we could go as long as we stuck to a budget.
At first, the plan was to go for DH's birthday (12/6) so we could see the decorations/Osborne Lights and go to MVMCP. Travel dates were going to be 12/4-12/7...which was only going to give us 3 days in the parks since we will be driving down from TN. That wasn't really long enough for me, so I started trying to figure out a way to get in some extra days. Then, lo and behold, FREE DINING was announced!!!! I figured out that it was going to only be a price difference of $72 if we went in September for 6 nights/7 days w/ FD, as opposed to December with 3 nights/3 days w/DDP. DH is always a sucker for a deal, so he agreed! I booked our stay at POP the very same day.
We later decided to invite some of our extended family to join us on our trip, and they are joining us for the first half.
Thanks for reading!
Links to the PTR posts:
Tentative Itinerary
Rough Plan - Day 1
ADR Preferences
Cast Update
ADR Update
Mini Update
Mickey Mail
Planning Tools
All booked!
95 Days Out!!!
ADR's!!!
Let's Talk Numbers
Completely Gratuitous
Updated ADR's
PIN Codes are so bad (but so good!)
Paid In Full and The Countdown Is On!!
LA Mini TR - Part One
LA Mini TR - Part Two
LA Mini TR - Part Three
LA Mini TR - Part Four