1st trip as Mr. and Mrs. (lots of pics!) Updated 9/29: TR Link Posted!!

[princess_momma]

I really want to do the diving ones in Epcot too...but they're really expensive. I'm SO excited. No need to be jealous--you can live vicariously through our experience

Oh I definitely will be! can't wait to hear all about it!!

That's what I'm saying! I'll be like 'Hey cake-eater!'

You guys are hilarious. That is SUCH a crazy coincidence!!

 

[stacikristine]

That's what I'm saying! I'll be like 'Hey cake-eater!'

Yes!

Oh I definitely will be! can't wait to hear all about it!!

You guys are hilarious. That is SUCH a crazy coincidence!!

We're so excited--Michael said the KTTK tour is what he's looking forward to the mose

 

[princess_momma]

I would be looking forward to the tour the most too!! The KTTW one is one where they provide lunch right? And you get to go backstage and all that jazz?

 

[stacikristine]

I would be looking forward to the tour the most too!! The KTTW one is one where they provide lunch right? And you get to go backstage and all that jazz?

Yep! We'll be eating at Columbia Harbour House. And we get to go in the utilidoors (or however you spell it)--the underground tunnels. We also get to see some behind the scenes parade stuff (so I hear). I think it's gonna be awesome!!

 

[jewels1916]

The Keys to the Kingdom tour sounds so awesome!! I want to do that one myself some day!!

 

[stacikristine]

The Keys to the Kingdom tour sounds so awesome!! I want to do that one myself some day!!

You should! Maybe you and Kelly could add it to your Dec trip We're SOO excited about it!

 

[jewels1916]

You should! Maybe you and Kelly could add it to your Dec trip We're SOO excited about it!

I am thinking about it!

 

[AGPrincess]

Hey Staci, just getting caught up! Your countdown calendar is so cute! Ooo, and you're doing KTTK...can't wait to hear about that!

 

[stacikristine]

Hey Staci, just getting caught up! Your countdown calendar is so cute! Ooo, and you're doing KTTK...can't wait to hear about that!

Hi Emma! Thanks--it was a lot of fun to make...and even more fun to cross off every day! We are SOO excited about KTTK! Michael told me the other night that KTTK is what he's most excited about!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi! I'm subbing - You are such a sweet couple, I just have to see your TR when you go! My son and his wife and 2 little ones just moved to San Antonio - they are new teachers at a Jr HI in Castroville! The people there have been so wonderful to them - we aren't so used to "nice" out here! I miss them, but it could only be God the way it worked out for them - we helped with the move, and I'm looking forward to going back and exploring Texas a little more!

 

[stacikristine]

Hi! I'm subbing - You are such a sweet couple, I just have to see your TR when you go! My son and his wife and 2 little ones just moved to San Antonio - they are new teachers at a Jr HI in Castroville! The people there have been so wonderful to them - we aren't so used to "nice" out here! I miss them, but it could only be God the way it worked out for them - we helped with the move, and I'm looking forward to going back and exploring Texas a little more!

Hi!! Thank you for reading! I'm excited to go so that we can have a TR! Oh wow--how are they liking SA? Michael absolutely loves it, and I've really enjoyed it every time I've visited. Yes--OK and TX are full of "niceness"--it's one of the things I love most about these parts. Isn't it awesome when you know that God is the one working it all out?! I hope you like exploring Texas!! I love it there...I wouldn't have a problem at all with moving back

 

[Bridora]

Wow, I've had a lot to catch up on! Your countdown calender is beautiful! I wouldn't be able to cross anything off--it would mess it up! I'm so excited you are doing the KTTW tour. I would love to do that one someday. DH & I did the Segway tour of WorldShowcase in 2007. It was lots of fun!

 

[stacikristine]

Wow, I've had a lot to catch up on! Your countdown calender is beautiful! I wouldn't be able to cross anything off--it would mess it up! I'm so excited you are doing the KTTW tour. I would love to do that one someday. DH & I did the Segway tour of WorldShowcase in 2007. It was lots of fun!

Thanks--I had a lot of fun making it. But we're having a TON of fun marking off the days! Tomorrow we'll have 3 whole rows crossed off!!! Michael is most excited about the KTTK tour. I bet the Segway tour was a blast!

 

[jenny105]

We're closing in on the 50 day mark!

 

[stacikristine]

Sorry I have neglected to update recently…there just hasn’t been much going on in the Disney Planning Business…


But…I finally have an update!


We had another Disney Date Night last night!! It was a ton of fun—probably one of my favorite nights ever. And I’m not exaggerating. I just love hanging out with my hubby! This time, we went with MULAN.

I got home from work (Michael works out of the house part of the time since he’s a youth minister and doesn’t have to be in his office) and he had this all set up:

We have had SOOO much fun with this game! We’ve already played it 4 times since we got it last week. This first game, he won. I couldn’t roll anything but 1s and 2s!!! But it was still a ton of fun.


Then, I made some of this:

It was yummy. I love homemade stir-fry. We have an amazing wok, and it just makes it so much easier for it to turn out good.


After that, we watched this:

We just love this movie. I sang along to all the songs, and Michael joined in on most of them. But he made fun of me when I even knew the song that plays during the credits…What can I say, I love this movie!

We watched all of the deleted scenes and decided that it was much better the way it is. We also tried to watch the music videos, but couldn’t finish one! The 98 degrees/Stevie Wonder one was bad. But Raven was even worse. And Jackie Chan should NOT be a music video guy. Oh—and Christina A. had horrible hair. Sorry—we weren’t impressed with the videos! But it was funny making fun of them!


After that, we played two more games of this:

I won the first one by a mile!! I kept rolling great dice, and he got all the 1s and 2s this time. Since it was over so fast, we played again, and it was SOOO close! We were both in “All Play to Win” at the same time! I don’t think that’s ever happened. But he rolled first and won. It was great!


I know it probably doesn’t sound like the most exciting night, but we had a blast just being silly and hanging out!

 

[stacikristine]

We're closing in on the 50 day mark!

I KNOW!!!! I can't wait! After tomorrow, we will have crossed 3 whole rows off of our calendar! We're getting closer and closer!

 

[khertz]

I am so eager to get my hands on Disney Scene It!! We only have the Harry Potter one and my DH refuses to play because I always kick his butt at it. Sounds like y'all had a great Disney Date Night! We have been enjoying getting through our list of Disney & Universal movies that have attractions based on them too. Some of these movies I haven't seen in FOREVER! We watched Beauty & the Beast the other day, and DH kept telling me to stop singing. Come to think of it, he said the same thing during Lion King! What can I say, my 2 favorite soundtracks!

You must be getting excited...y'all are SO CLOSE!

 

[jenny105]

I have a Disney trivia game. It folds out into the shape of a Mickey head! I also have Disney Monopoly. We don't have the Scene Its though. I think Joe wants the Pixar SceneIt. He loooooves Pixar.

I love Stir Fry! That looks yummy!

I've never seen Mulan. Ever. All I know of it is from playing Kingdom Hearts games. If they ever made a land/park out of Kingdom Hearts...wow I'd be so happy.

Remember how excited we were to be in double digits?? We're gonna be in single digits before we know it!

 

[stacikristine]

I am so eager to get my hands on Disney Scene It!! We only have the Harry Potter one and my DH refuses to play because I always kick his butt at it. Sounds like y'all had a great Disney Date Night! We have been enjoying getting through our list of Disney & Universal movies that have attractions based on them too. Some of these movies I haven't seen in FOREVER! We watched Beauty & the Beast the other day, and DH kept telling me to stop singing. Come to think of it, he said the same thing during Lion King! What can I say, my 2 favorite soundtracks!

You must be getting excited...y'all are SO CLOSE!

It is SOOO fun! But be sure to get the original. I bought Disney Scene It 2 for my family a few years ago, and I didn't know any of the movies! Isn't it so fun watching all of those old movies?! We just love it! Haha!! They just need to sing along and then they wouldn't think we were so weird

I have a Disney trivia game. It folds out into the shape of a Mickey head! I also have Disney Monopoly. We don't have the Scene Its though. I think Joe wants the Pixar SceneIt. He loooooves Pixar.

I love Stir Fry! That looks yummy!

I've never seen Mulan. Ever. All I know of it is from playing Kingdom Hearts games. If they ever made a land/park out of Kingdom Hearts...wow I'd be so happy.

Remember how excited we were to be in double digits?? We're gonna be in single digits before we know it!

My Parents have Disney Trivia! Soooo fun!! But some of the questions are really hard! Michael likes Pixar a lot too. I didn't know they had a Scene It. WHAT?!?!?!?! You HAVE TO watch Mulan! It's so cute! What is Kingdom Hearts? I know--we're getting SOO close!

 

[stacikristine]

I can’t believe it. I’m doing two new posts in one day!!


I’ve decided to start posting my outfits for our trip. Yesterday, I went through and picked the clothes that I will probably wear. There are no guarantees… I’m taking extras so I can decide to wear something different if I so choose.

I’ll also include our itinerary for the day and some rides/attractions we don’t want to miss!

Without further adieu:



DAY 1: Sunday, September 20

Fly out of DFW before 8 am.
Arrive in Orlando a little after 11 am.
Catch Disney’s Magical Express to Animal Kingdom Lodge (Jambo House)
Check in and hopefully see our room (but I’m not counting on it)
We’ll probably grab a bite to eat at the Mara
We’ll have our swimsuits in our carry-ons, so we can go swimming and just relax at the resort for a little bit

My first Disney Outfit will be:

When we’re good and relaxed, we’ll head over to Downtown Disney

This is my outfit for that evening:

We’ll go to whatever store interests us
And eat at Wolfgang Puck Express (Marketplace)—I’m so excited about this food!
Then, it’ll be back to the resort for an early bedtime and a relaxing night’s sleep



I’d love to hear your feedback! Let me know if you have a place that we just HAVE TO go to in DTD. Or if you have tips about check-in or the first day.


Up next: Epcot Future World and Magic Kingdom Evening!



Oh—one more thing. My friend and her little girl have been spending a lot of time with us this summer. Addi is just precious! She loves reading all of my old Disney Books. She’ll sit through about half of one before she moves on to the next. She also loves playing with my old Flounder and Sebastian stuffed animals (my mom found them and gave them to me the last time I went to visit them). Here’s one of my favorite pictures from this summer.