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[Loreli]

QOTD: name one thing you can't leave home without on your trip?!!

Sunscreen, I have burned twice this summer while sitting in the shade.

 

[thetorit]

We leave for the airport at 4:30 am tomorrow. I am so excited. I know tonight it is going to be so hard to sleep. This time tomorrow we will be in Magic Kingdom!!!! Woohoo!

Ah this is so exciting!!!!

 

[thetorit]

You will be fine!! It's hard not to take these things personally or as a "sign" when you are close to traveling, but when you think about it, these types of things do happen all the time and they have nothing to do with you. Or the hundreds of people you know. Or the thousands in your town. Or the millions who visit WDW each year. Along with your husband, millions of other people went on that ride too...surely it's not a sign for everyone!

It's easy to get yourself in a panic, but try to talk about your fears - it will help. We were leaving London last night, and of course I had ignored news all week and then caught a glimpse of the SW flight at LaGuardia and the train wreck in Spain (not sure if that made news here), and got that little knot in my stomach. Then we taxied out right on time, and waited. And waited. And waited. 45 minutes later they brought us back to the gate to "re-fuel" Um, . Next thing there were those guys with the yellow jackets and walkie talkies going up and down the aisles of the plane. Then a truck pulled up and eventually removed a red suitcase. They wheeled it away from the plane, we finished "re-fueling" and then almost two hours later, we taxied back out. Yes, I was beginning to panic. I could have let it build...instead I turned to DW, who reminded me the delay was to ensure our safety, not hinder it, and she was able to totally calm me down. So find someone who does't buy into this nonsense - whether it's your DH or a friend, and when they start in, let that person (or us!) talk you off that ledge!

Thanks, this is just what I needed to hear! My kids would be a complete mess after 2 hours just sitting on a plane going nowhere, but I can handle the thought of that not completely uncommon occurrence more than the one in a million plane crashes. I might ask the doctor for a back up prescription, just in case I start to lose it.

 

[midgetpepper]

30 days to go for me.
I don't arrive until August 25th and leave the 31st.

Us too! So hard for us to see everyone now in the single digits!

 

[midgetpepper]

We check in at CBR on the 24th but we are arriving in Orlando on the 15th! And lucky me gets to go and see Paul McCartney on the 14th and we have a 6 am flight! We however only live about 5 minutes from the airport so we can leave home around 4am! Oh well at least we get into Orlando around 3 so have the rest of the afternoon to settle in and have a look around.

We saw Sir Paul back in May. Best. concert. EVER!

 

[midgetpepper]

I recommend Camelbak water bottles. They have both filter and non-filter versions of the water bottles, and they keep your water cold for much longer than any other bottle I've ever owned.

Anyone here own a Fitbit? I just got a Flex, and I really love it so far. I'm excited to see just how many steps I'm taking each day, especially when we get to Disney, since we do so much walking there. It's also surprisingly comfortable to wear and waterproof, so you never have to take it off except to charge it every 5 days or so, and it measures your sleep too.

I have a FitBit but it doesn't charge or measure your sleep. I wonder how much walking Ill do while I'm there?

 

[DisMom1981]

It's easy to get yourself in a panic, but try to talk about your fears - it will help. We were leaving London last night, and of course I had ignored news all week and then caught a glimpse of the SW flight at LaGuardia and the train wreck in Spain (not sure if that made news here), and got that little knot in my stomach. Then we taxied out right on time, and waited. And waited. And waited. 45 minutes later they brought us back to the gate to "re-fuel" Um, . Next thing there were those guys with the yellow jackets and walkie talkies going up and down the aisles of the plane. Then a truck pulled up and eventually removed a red suitcase. They wheeled it away from the plane, we finished "re-fueling" and then almost two hours later, we taxied back out. Yes, I was beginning to panic.

O.M.G.

Glad you had a good trip and flight home!

 

[B's Marie]

Ohhhh I wish. We are staying off for the first two days as we won't be going to WDW yet....pool and I-4 mini golf lol.

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That was the plan but we got a great deal so my husband said we may as well... I won't argue! Lol!!

 

[B's Marie]

We leave for the airport at 4:30 am tomorrow. I am so excited. I know tonight it is going to be so hard to sleep. This time tomorrow we will be in Magic Kingdom!!!! Woohoo!

Safe trip!! Have fun

 

[anjalee6]

AAAAAAAAAAAWESOME!!! Stoked for you!! Take a melatonin before bed. Thats what I do and it really REALLY helps!

So jealous!! Have fun!!

Ah this is so exciting!!!!

Safe trip!! Have fun

Thanks everyone. Suitcases are in the car so we don't have to do it in the morning. Airline check in is done! 4:30 am can't come fast enough.

 

[thetorit]

Thanks everyone. Suitcases are in the car so we don't have to do it in the morning. Airline check in is done! 4:30 am can't come fast enough.

Question - my sister wants to check in for the plane ahead of time, but we will still have to check bags. Does it really save time then?

 

[momto3gr8boys]

I have a FitBit but it doesn't charge or measure your sleep. I wonder how much walking Ill do while I'm there?

I wore mine this past week - we walked 49.62 miles in the six days we were there! I can't wait to see how much we rack up in WDW!

The up side to that much walking - I ate whatever I wanted without regards to the calorie content and had a beer/cider with every meal (ok, not breakfast ) and I only gained a pound. I would have gained 5 easily had I eaten like that at home even with my running. I'm hoping for the same results in Disney!

 

[anjalee6]

Question - my sister wants to check in for the plane ahead of time, but we will still have to check bags. Does it really save time then?

It just saves time really by having your boarding passes already printed do you don't have to do it at the counter or kiosk. You just give your bags to the counter when you get to the airport. With little kids anytime I can skate is helpful.

 

[momto3gr8boys]

We saw Sir Paul back in May. Best. concert. EVER!

I had tickets to see him at Yankee Stadium two years ago or so...and I couldn't go My DS17 went instead with my sister and BIL and mom, and they all said the same thing!

 

[thetorit]

It just saves time really by having your boarding passes already printed do you don't have to do it at the counter or kiosk. You just give your bags to the counter when you get to the airport. With little kids anytime I can skate is helpful.

We might try it then. We have a two hour drive before the flight and DH is notoriously late, so a few minutes saved couldn't hurt!

 

[taymacsmom]

Us too! So hard for us to see everyone now in the single digits!

But just think, their trips will all be over and you will still have yours to look forward to!!

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[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Hi guys! Back home from a fantastic week away and my to do list has grown exponentially! We walked an average of 8 miles a day in London and I am rethinking shoes and bags for everyone lol.

As for the above, I'm secretly dreaming of Aug 2014....we have a lot of other plans and DS17 will be heading off to college, but I'm in for keeping up with the group and seeing what happens!

Now I need to actually go catch up with both this thread and the fb group to see what you guys have been up to!

One quick question, and I apologize if its been discussed, for those of you who have received them, are the MBs comfy?

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Welcome back!!!!

 

[hannahmachell]

I did it! Finally decided and ordered photo pass plus!

 

[pigletto]

Hi guys!! You're getting close!!
Guess what I am doing? My husband has his laptop hooked up to our giant tv and he's going through hundreds and hundreds of photos and videos on our computer right now. I am watching my four year old (who is now 9) ride the Carousel. He's got this little baby voice and his baby teeth and the sights and sounds of Disney are in the background. It's killing me

Sigh.. it won't be too long. Our surprise trip is in 139 days!! Oh my goodness.. I am now watching a video of the Haunted Mansion!!! (and no we didn't use flash )

"Is this haunted room actually stretching??!!!".. and I hear a little voice say "Mama.. there really isn't a way out!!! Hold me!!!!"

Sigh.

 

[TNixon123]

Need advice from those with little ones who have been to WDW with August crowds. Our DS is VERY active and turns 2 this week. Many have told us to get a harness to keep him close. We keep a close eye on him so its not like we are neglecting parents. LOL. I just wonder if they are right and the crowds may be overwhelming and a harness would be for our peace of mind as well.

Will we look like the bad parents towing a toddler or is common place there?