Can you post a pic of the map Laura sent you? 
She sent it out before I had a chance to see it! 
I saw that, too! I'm glad we didn't wind up getting tix b/c surely there'll be millions of cranky party poopers stuffed in there since it's sold out! That's too bad about those shows they used to have; I think I read the same thing in some other TR over the summer. I pretty much just wanted to get my pic taken w/ the Christmas Belle & Beast. 
As far as the rain, it's definitely possible that it will shift to a day earlier or later, or just not happen at all. Orlando weather does suck, but, it is quite unpredictable, so there's a good chance it will change several days from now.
Pretty much when rain is in the forecast where I live, it almost always comes true. I recall visiting family in PA a few years ago during the summer and all of a sudden it started pouring down rain and then in less than 5 min, it completely stopped and the sun came out. I thought it was the strangest thing ever, but apparently is quite common everywhere except at my house! 
I'm so glad to hear that I'm not alone in my insanity! I just purchased 2 new bottles of hand sanitizer the other day and they are already packed. I love the sacrificial pillow concept! I've actually never been too freaked out about hotels (though I hardly ever travel anyway) until I read a thread about bedbugs here on the DIS. Just one more thing for me to have OCD about! 
How's the (short) wait going? Only 2 more days!?
I'm listening to a Candlelight Processional recording right now, and I'm sure it will be splendid in person!
yes, Even is *even* more attractive in person. This, I can vouch for. He's super awkward too, so encounters are that much more fun.
The fireworks are very rarely canceled - they've always gone on during non-intense rain showers in our experience - but I'm not sure about the cruises. I love that there's a Santa emoticon year-round here on the DIS.
I hope you have a wonderful trip!
So jealous that you might be seeing, and hopefully meeting, him tomorrow! I will really have to demand that you request a photo with him. Your parents will love it! I love that you have to hide the crazy map from them. I insisted we run out of a dinner at the Yacht Club at 8:54 one night to stalk him with 6 minutes to spare, and my parents didn't even bat an eye. 
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Oh Even!
So glad to hear the forecast on your cruise day is not definite rain!
I saw the cutest Christmas tees and various holiday merchandise in Mouse Gear (the big shop in Future World in Epcot) in another TR - you should def check it out!
Oh man, you leave tomorrow, right? That's so exciting!
Also, I am very impressed with your itineraries. That park hours grid? I am in awe. It's just so organized! My plans just consist of some notes and confirmation codes hand written on notebook paper..
Oh Even!
Of course they didn't mind! Such a standard VBsHustla move. Then we were so, so mad that the Fjord was all locked up when we arrived at 9:02. Which reminds me of a tip we learned that night as we ran through the crowds intently watching Illuminations - if people are hating you (being rude, giving you dirty looks, etc.), slap on a tiara and they will love you! We found we were treated terribly when not in headgear this last trip, but when we were crowned, people simply loved it!
I just read this about getting handmade candy canes in DL! Disneyland candy canes
Have you ever done it? It sounds so cool, and I am now determined to be one of those crazy people that gets one in the future.
I had no idea such candy caning took place in DL! That's so annoying though that you have to participate in a stampede to enjoy them- it really takes quite a bit of planning to have a good time at Disney! Hahaha I'm totally doing that next year.
