Wicket's Mom
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- Sep 21, 2009
The guys sure look good in their kilts. I know quite a few kilt wearers.
Carolyn! You have been a huge help with insight into our dates, I know you will have some good input on our plans.
Yaay for heated pools! We have visited several times during Christmas and/or NY, and I just took a look back at my trip notes, regarding weather - you will need to pack for a range of temps between 40s and 70s according to our past experience (with some evenings making it into 30s). Kinda sucks, but there should be some swimmable days!The crowds won't. I do hope the weather allows for resort and pool time but I have a feeling that for the adults (other than the occasional jacuzzi), it will not.
That's very nice; we've never done photopass so probably won't this time, either, but thanks!If you are interesting in being in on our photopass too, let me know (Carolyn, you too if you want to do a share!)
Four pages in! I am here, even though i have finished Aulani!
Loved the bat signal!
Oh my gosh i just read your intro post. What great pics of the boys and what a great tribute to your family friend. This is going to be one heck of a trip!!
subbing will go back to read!!!
More great pics!!! Seems like a very lively crew!! Sounds like we had the same experience at Disney with Grandparents that Jeff did. I also have asked to take my niece same age as my oldest but it was a no go. We are all supposed to take a family cruise to Alaska in July....I cant wait to hear your plans-especially dining!!
I'm giggling at the big crews talk. After my great-grandparents health went down hill about 10 years ago, we haven't done the big family reunions like we use to every year. MawMaw has a touch of dementia and anymore than 2-3 people at a time throws her for a loop.
My great-grandmother was one of 9 kids. Her and my great- grandfather got married and pregnant before he went off to give his life in WWII. My grandpa grew up feeling like the 10th sibling. Then my great-grandmother married my great grand-fathers first cousin. (Boy, did I think I was opening up a can of worms when I had to do a family tree and realized she had been married twice, but we all had the same names.) They had 5 other kids... and now all the kids have kids... and some of those kids have kids.... and two of those (me and my 1st cousin) have two for the newest generation... It's a little insane to think we still have that many over 5 generations. My DF has only met the great-grandmother and the 1st cousins... I'm a little afraid for him when we start having family reunions again.
Loved the intro !!I have to say Disney can certainly make or break a relationship!! I can't imagine how I would feel if someone spoiled my Disney time !!Glad Jeff passed the Disney family trip test successfully!!
Great update!
The guys sure look good in their kilts. I know quite a few kilt wearers.
OK, it took me a while, but I made it over here. I'll be back to read the second installment about the Clan. Your first post made me cry. I only have one sister (who lives near you) and her husband won't get on a plane unless he is falling down drunk, so they don't travel. They claim it's because they don't have vacation time or money, but as so many here have said, if it's important you make the time.
We get away with my parents, but I'm envious of you having such a close knit large family. I know there are the trying times which you have already vented to us about occasionally, but this will be such a rewarding and lifetime memory making trip for you and all your family. Good for you for going through the pains to organize it so that everyone has a great time.
I'll look forward to hearing about the rest of the plans falling into place!
Here! Going back to read.
I'm the eldest of 6, also; my dad's an only child, as is my DH! I'm not as close to my sibs as you are, though, despite the fact that we all live within an hour of each other....
Well, your advice about AP vouchers definitely helped us
Yaay for heated pools! We have visited several times during Christmas and/or NY, and I just took a look back at my trip notes, regarding weather - you will need to pack for a range of temps between 40s and 70s according to our past experience (with some evenings making it into 30s). Kinda sucks, but there should be some swimmable days!
That's very nice; we've never done photopass so probably won't this time, either, but thanks!
Here... subbing and will be back later to catch up.
Still keepin; up !!
Ahh!! I'm here!!! AND my mom and I will be in the World January 1-4!!!!! This is so exciting!!!
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Saturday December 28
Everyone except for Kerri and Eric fly out on a red eye. 2 different flights, one direct and one not but all landing about the same time Sunday morning (6:15 am ish). Assuming no delays we all "should" be on the same DME
Sunday December 29
MDE to resort, check in to BWV/Swan, breakfast at Captains Grille
AM at MK (FP+), Haircuts at Harmony Barber Shop
PM at Epcot, dinner at Rose & Crown, Candlelight Processional
Monday December 30
AM at DHS (FP+), Kerri and Eric arrive after red rye
PM at MK, Dinner at Ohana, "pre" NYE fireworks from Poly Beach
Tuesday December 31
AM at AK or ?
Grocery delivery from Kelly (lunch, breakfasts, snacks and adult bevs).
PM at Epcot (FP+), Dinner at Biergarten, NYE at Epcot
Wednesday January 1
AM at AK (FP+), Girls Tea at GF
Dinner at Trails End for all but Kerri and Eric (who have a date night...somewhere), check out Fort Decorations
Thursday January 2
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure (Harry Potter), Breakfast at Three Broomsticks, Dinner at Margaritaville
Friday January 3
AM Possible water park, weather permitting
PM at DHS (FP+), Adult only dinner at Blue Zoo
Plans look good !! Figuring FP+ is a PAIN!!!!
Which waterpark is open while you're there? Blizzard Beach is early December, and then it swaps sometimes in January. I'm too lazy to look. Not sure if you knew one was closed, just wanted to mention it.
Mini golf, I still need to do mini golf! The only time I've ever done it down in WDW was when I was 6, I'm in need of a do over
Great plans. How long does Jeff fly? Is it far away?
Who moves to the THV?
Typhoon is open BB is on refurb....
Thank you for clarifying the boys are full siblings. I think I just woke up my neighbors from laughing.
Great intros.
The BFPs look great.
We will see you sometime between the beginning and end of these days. Let us know when you and Jennifer H. decide on something, and we may crash that meet. If not, we will work something out sometime on one of the other days.
The BFP is looking good! . Just love the parks this time of year. Extra magic!!