5 Days, 4 Parks, 3 DIS-meets, 2 ADR’s, and 1 Solo DISer! Done! Finished! Completed!!

[eandesmom]

Loving your PTR and I can't wait for your TR! I am reading your TR from 2008 trip. I must say, it is really scaring me out of going with my 1 yr old. I'm seriously thinking of postponing WDW until she is at least 2 yrs old. My dd5 first went when she was almost 3 and it was great.

It would be really hard for me to stay away from WDW for 1 1/2 years though!

Not to hijack but I think it depends on the kid. My youngest was a nightmare at 26 months.... It's just a different trip and you really need to plan for that.

 

[mousescrapper]

I am so behind! I didn't even realize that you had started a PTR for this trip. Just read through the whole thing in one sitting, though. Your plans look great! Our trips are going to overlap a little, so maybe we'll run into each other at some point.

hope those tags come soon....and you are feeling better

 

[MaryAz]

Very cute bag...may have to look into it....

 

[Charleston Princess]

I hope the extra rest and sleep make you feel better, Heidi!

 

[mefordis]

Good point. You can't put your life on hold I guess.

Not to hijack but I think it depends on the kid. My youngest was a nightmare at 26 months.... It's just a different trip and you really need to plan for that.

 

[Native NYer]

Your bag is so cute!!

Hope you feel better

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Love your bag! I have actually recognized a couple of DISers based on their bags so that is a good tip!! Hope the extra rest did you good and you are feeling better. And fingers crossed for some Mickey mail!!

 

[MRYPPNS]

If it makes you feel any better, I am packing enough medicines to fill an aisle at CVS. Of course, the one I'll need will be the one I didn't pack.

After paying over $9 last year for a bottle of cough syrup I don't blame you!

Very pretty bag. That is the new one from LL Bean, right?

Yes LL Bean....I think it's going to work really well.

Pretty bag! I can't believe it's almost time for your trip; and i can't wait to read about it!

Little more than a week now!

Good MOrning. I just found your PTR today. I followed you over from Kathy's PTR! I love all your plans.

I completely understand your mommy guilt. My parents live in Florida and I am planning a soloe long weekend for NEXT year, and I am already feeling guilty about it

I can't wait to hear all about your trip

I actually don't feel guilty about leaving the kids....I feel a bit guilty because I'm a SAHM and I get the vacation and DH doesn't. But I'm sure he'll enjoy his time with the kids!

3 different types of tyelenol? Nope, not wrong. Prudent.

You got your am, your pm and your cold and sinus.... a remedy for every possible scenario!

Ok how did you know which Tylenols I was bringing?????

I keep meaning to start reading your PTR....probably get to it when I get back from WDW.

 

[MRYPPNS]

Cute bag! Love your tag!!!!!!!!

Thank You!

Really love the park bag Heidi!! Can't wait to see it in person!! I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it!!

Touring plans are looking good!

I'm a little jealous of your LGMH, it looks so good!

The LGMHs are left over from last year. My name was printed on clear labels that's why it looks so neat.

Heidi - I am ALL ABOUT your trip! Congrats for going it solo. I have never done that yet, but when I travel with DH it is almost like being alone for the park portions of the trip. He doesn't particularly like the parks so I get to do what I want to do, when I want to. He joins me for the food. I have taken about 10 trips with just lady friends that have been awesome too.

I hope you have a ball finding yourself!

Thanks! I'll be looking out for those Homer buttons!

YIKES... I am a bad Dis-friend....how did I miss the start of your quickie PTR for the BIG solo trip....and OMG it has 10+ pages and over 2000 views w/ starting it just a week ago...you rock!

No Worries!!

I am so behind! I didn't even realize that you had started a PTR for this trip. Just read through the whole thing in one sitting, though. Your plans look great! Our trips are going to overlap a little, so maybe we'll run into each other at some point.

Please say hi if you see me. Have a great trip!!!

I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well.

Thanks.

Loving your PTR and I can't wait for your TR! I am reading your TR from 2008 trip. I must say, it is really scaring me out of going with my 1 yr old. I'm seriously thinking of postponing WDW until she is at least 2 yrs old. My dd5 first went when she was almost 3 and it was great.

It would be really hard for me to stay away from WDW for 1 1/2 years though!

Think of my 2008 TR as a cautionary tale that it might not be all pixie dust and sunshine. But it might go beautifully....just plan for both.

Not to hijack but I think it depends on the kid. My youngest was a nightmare at 26 months.... It's just a different trip and you really need to plan for that.

I agree. Had we gone when Liam was 12 months we might have been fine, at 24 months it would have been worst that it was at 18 months.

hope those tags come soon....and you are feeling better

Thanks

Very cute bag...may have to look into it....

It's a great bag....many colors to pick if pink plaid is not your thing

I hope the extra rest and sleep make you feel better, Heidi!

 

[MRYPPNS]

Your bag is so cute!!

Hope you feel better

Thanks.

Love your bag! I have actually recognized a couple of DISers based on their bags so that is a good tip!! Hope the extra rest did you good and you are feeling better. And fingers crossed for some Mickey mail!!

I haven't gone to the mail box yet today....I don't think I can stand the disappointment if it's not there

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

I have seen a lot of really good trip organizers on this board-but your cards really are a thing of beauty...

I know I said this before but I think it is awesome that you are taking this trip alone-I've only been alone when I've traveled for work...I think that WDW would be a great place to do a solo trip too...really happy for you...makes me think too......hmmm....

I just noticed in your signature...you fainted on a plane-going to WDW? I'm assuming that you are fine...since you're here obviously writing a pretrippie...that sounds like an interesting story...I'll have to read that-it must end well...

Oh...Feel better you have to be up and healthy to go in a week...

 

[MRYPPNS]

Thanks for all the get well wishes. I feel a bit better but really run-down. I had planned on going to bed last night at 730pm but as luck would have it, DH didn't get home from work until almost 9pm last night. Ugh. I was in bed shortly after that thou. I think it's the change in the seasons around here. I think TK made mention of that when she was sick last week. I plan to get to bed early from now until I leave for WDW.

Yesterday I was able to get the printing done for my Food & Guide Booth guides. I have to do some old school cutting and taping today to finish them but that will be quicker then getting things formatted correctly in the computer.

Also yesterday, TK's ptr reminded me to transfer $ to my Disney rewards card. Going down this trip with $153! That will pay for my MNSSHP ticket and lots of F&W stuff!!!!

Today I had to work at my PT bookkeeping job so I was able to print my mousekeeping envelopes and F&W booth maps on the color laser printer. Have to put those together today.

Wish me luck when I go out to the mail box today!

 

[MRYPPNS]

I have seen a lot of really good trip organizers on this board-but your cards really are a thing of beauty...

I know I said this before but I think it is awesome that you are taking this trip alone-I've only been alone when I've traveled for work...I think that WDW would be a great place to do a solo trip too...really happy for you...makes me think too......hmmm....

I just noticed in your signature...you fainted on a plane-going to WDW? I'm assuming that you are fine...since you're here obviously writing a pretrippie...that sounds like an interesting story...I'll have to read that-it must end well...

Oh...Feel better you have to be up and healthy to go in a week...

Thanks! I always like to have baseline plans as I call them. The sheets in Publisher were really easy to do.

Fainting isn't new to me....just never did it on a plane before!

 

[jenjolt]

Here is lots and lots of pixie dust to not only for Mickey Mail waiting for you when you go out to the mailbox, but also that you get to feeling 100% in no time!!!!!

OOOH...I bet you made some gorgeous envelopes!!! How fun is that!!!!!!!!

Have a great rest of your day Heidi!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Lots of pixie dust for your trip to the mailbox.

 

[MRYPPNS]

I walked back from my mailbox muttering and struttering like Donald Duck!

Why did I give Disney the benefit of doubt and wait until I leave in 8 days to call for my ME tags????

I got the direct line to the ME dept from the transportation boards.....here it is for you.... 1-866-599-0951

So I call. They don't have my ME ressies in their system.

Me: "WHAT? I called twice already to change flight information."
CM: Did you call CRO?
Me: Yes.
CM: Seems like their computer system didn't update to ours.

CM takes all my info and enters it.

CM: Ok we'll be mailing you out the ME package to <insert my address here>
Me: Will that be going out in today's or tomorrows mail?
CM: No that's not how it works. Our computer will send the information to the printing vendor's computer tomorrow and then they will take 3 days to print it and mail it.

Now I'm hoping that it's "up to 3 days" for the package to be printed and mailed and it goes out sooner. I have to have it next Tuesday or I'm screwed and have to handle my luggage myself or have the ME staff collect my bags from baggage claim (don't think that's gonna happen.)

I'm PO'd at myself for not calling sooner....like 2 weeks ago. And I'm not happy that the biggest media corp. in the world has such a crappy computer system.

 

[trixiequilts]

And I'm not happy that the biggest media corp. in the world has such a crappy computer system.

Amen to that, sister!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Wow, I miss a few days and I miss a new PTR and 12 pages!

I had to laugh at your planning cards. You and my brother would get along great. We all had a set of similar itineraries for our last trip that he had laminated and ready for us. I won't even mention his nearly minute by minute driving itinerary from our 2006 trip. I had to add that one to my scrapbook because it was just too crazy.

I'm loving all your plans, and can't wait to hear all about your great weekend getaway!

 

[eandesmom]

Now I'm hoping that it's "up to 3 days" for the package to be printed and mailed and it goes out sooner.

me too

 

[TarzansKat]

Yikes! What a bummer on the ME tags!!!

But, very cool that you have those reward dollars, doesn't it feel so good?

I think change in season has really knocked a lot of us out in the past couple of weeks. My father has a horrible cold right now. Be sure you get lots of rest, you don't want to be sick on your trip.

Although sick in Disney is better than sick at home, that's for sure.