9/12 great article ! Who am I to say no to going to WDW?

[IluvXU]

So here the plans (at this point) in one clear list:


Tuesday, June 16th -leave and arrive at CSR via Magical Express early afternoon. Check in and explore resort.

Wednesday June 17th -O'Hana's for breakfast. Probably onto DTD

Thursday, June 18th-Start package portion of trip (Dining Plan and Tickets) Animal Kingdom Day- no dining ADRS

Friday, June 19th-EPCOT- dinner at the Coral Reef

Saturday, June 20th- Magic Kingdom-Dinner at Chef Mickeys

Sunday June 21st- Hollywood Studios

Monday June 22nd-Magic Kingdom Morning (Crystal Palace) and EPCOT night (LeCellier)

Tuesday, June 23rd- ????? morning and MGM night (Fantasmic Dining Package at Mama Melrose)

Wednesday June 24th -Magic Kingdom -lunch at Cinderella's Royal Table

Thursday June 25th-Back Home


I hope to get planning of days and get more organized the next few weeks. I am working on looking at Touring Plans and TGM and meshing them together for our park days. I am also a bit worried about crowds... it sounds like it is crazy crowded in WDW right now.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Your plans look great.

I have been getting myself worried about the crowd levels for when I go, too. I just keep telling myself I rather deal with crowds then no Disney at all.

 

[moparop]

That looks like an awesome week! Which date are your parents arriving?

 

[mylag1rl]

Plans look great !

 

[DreaGirl]

Plans look great! What about AK for your ??? day? Do you like to do more than one day there? We always plan one day, but when we get there wish we had two. Just a thought.

 

[dddisrunner]

Yay! for your Ohana breakfast The boys are excited to try it this year too! How cool that your DH gets to go to the Sweet 16 Your park days look GREAT!

 

[MegansMom]

Your plans look great---will you have enough laid back days for your DH? Are you planning on midday breaks? Sounds like you will have so much fun!

As far as our trip is concerned, we are still working on everything right now---there is so much up in the air and in flux at his job right now---he has no concerns about losing his job---but he is probably going to have to take on a larger work load......not sure how it is going to impact vacation timing just yet. BUT have no fear, we are still working on it!

 

[Happydog]

I hope to get planning of days and get more organized the next few weeks. I am working on looking at Touring Plans and TGM and meshing them together for our park days. I am also a bit worried about crowds... it sounds like it is crazy crowded in WDW right now.

Hi! SO tell me, have you used Touring Plans and/or TGM before? I am a little uncertain where to begin with these.... I started reviewing the prepared touring plans, then wasn't sure if I should try to make my own, or.... How do you use them?

 

[cjackearl]

Hi! Your days look great! I think our trips have a bit of overlap. We'll be at CP for breakfast on the 22nd too!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

We used a combination of Ridemax and TGM for this last trip, the parks were super crowded, but we had no trouble at all.

 

[KathyRN137]

Tuesday, June 23rd- ????? morning and MGM night (Fantasmic Dining Package at Mama Melrose)

By then, you'll probably be ready for a sleep-in-and-hang-at-the-pool morning!

I've learned that the hard way!

I would just leave it open...


Kathy

 

[punkin413]

looks like a great itinerary! it's getting closer!!!

 

[summermac]

Your report caught my eye b/c of it being in June. We're overlapping days!

 

[IluvXU]

Your plans look great.

I have been getting myself worried about the crowd levels for when I go, too. I just keep telling myself I rather deal with crowds then no Disney at all.

I can't imagine that it will be that much more crazy than last summer. We will see!

That looks like an awesome week! Which date are your parents arriving?

They arrive on the Wed night. They hope to get unloaded and stuff (they are staying at an offsite hotel that night) at CSR in our room since they are bringing a lot of our stuff. (I am also sure I don't think we will fly with the new stroller- I don't want to risk it getting destroyed!) We will take an old one on the flight!

Plans look great !

Thanks!

Plans look great! What about AK for your ??? day? Do you like to do more than one day there? We always plan one day, but when we get there wish we had two. Just a thought.

I think that might be it... but I am hoping our AK to go in the AM and head back for the parade and close the park down. I have never been there of the evening!

Yay! for your Ohana breakfast The boys are excited to try it this year too! How cool that your DH gets to go to the Sweet 16 Your park days look GREAT!

I think we have a ton of days alike... I will be on the lookout! I am super jealous of his trip, the kids better behave the next five days!

Your plans look great---will you have enough laid back days for your DH? Are you planning on midday breaks? Sounds like you will have so much fun!

As far as our trip is concerned, we are still working on everything right now---there is so much up in the air and in flux at his job right now---he has no concerns about losing his job---but he is probably going to have to take on a larger work load......not sure how it is going to impact vacation timing just yet. BUT have no fear, we are still working on it!

I am sure we will break everyday. I really doubt we have many late nights, just one for wishes/spectro and Fantasmic. I am sure DH will hate going to the park all those days, but since we are flying it will be a lot less stress and allow for more down time on both ends.

DH had a terrible day at work today too. I think that is why I am glad he has his trip this weekend- he works hard!

Hi! SO tell me, have you used Touring Plans and/or TGM before? I am a little uncertain where to begin with these.... I started reviewing the prepared touring plans, then wasn't sure if I should try to make my own, or.... How do you use them?

I am just exploring Touring Plans. I hope to get printing and reading up the next few weeks. I did TGM the past two trips and feel it has worked well! PM me if you have more specific questions... I will try to help!

Hi! Your days look great! I think our trips have a bit of overlap. We'll be at CP for breakfast on the 22nd too!

What time is your ADR- I tried to get an earlier one once again on Sunday, but no luck!

We used a combination of Ridemax and TGM for this last trip, the parks were super crowded, but we had no trouble at all.

You give me hope! The CD is perfect for my drive to work.... I love it!

By then, you'll probably be ready for a sleep-in-and-hang-at-the-pool morning!

I've learned that the hard way!

I would just leave it open...


Kathy

So true! The kicker is the kids just don't sleep in there!

looks like a great itinerary! it's getting closer!!!

I have our countdown calendar done... but we are not starting quite yet!

Your report caught my eye b/c of it being in June. We're overlapping days!

Thanks for joining!

 

[IluvXU]

June 16th and 17th plans

I am honestly looking forward a ton to just relaxing in WDW these two days. With the last day of school being just the Friday before I am sure I will need a break- I will probably be moving rooms again (three years in a row) and am thinking I might be at school a ton the week/weekend before. It might be my first pool time of the summer!

Here is what I would like to do:
Downtown Disney
I like to shop non-evening, non-weekend times. We love to go to the World of Disney store and roam.
The fountains- our girls love to play in the water there!
I also want to get Luke a first trip ornament that day (we get personalized ones and don't want to worry it won't be done)
Basin- I have never been in and think that I would love to get myself a treat there!
Earl of Sandwich/Wolfgang Puck Express- DH and I are divided... these two places are by far our favorite CS. We split up to get our favorites!

CSR
I really want some time to walk around and take in the resort. I have always wanted to visit, and this might be our only stay there since we will be too big of family! Since I don't know the lay of the land I really want to get familiar before we try to get going Thursday morning to AK!
I would love to: rent a boat for the girls to go with daddy or me one of those days!

O'Hana's
I have always tried to fit this breakfast in. We just have never had a free morning to really do so. I think if we eat a big breakfast we won't need lunch plans and can grab a quick dinner later! Getting there will be fun too, we will get a monorail ride for sure. We might bus to EPCOT and take the monorail or bus to MK and take the monorail from there... we will see what comes first!

Not too much planned... but I am thrilled to have some extra time at WDW!


Up Next: AK--- we are giving this a different touring try this year!

 

[Happydog]

June 16th and 17th plans

I am honestly looking forward a ton to just relaxing in WDW these two days. With the last day of school being just the Friday before I am sure I will need a break- I will probably be moving rooms again (three years in a row) and am thinking I might be at school a ton the week/weekend before. It might be my first pool time of the summer!

Here is what I would like to do:
Downtown Disney
I like to shop non-evening, non-weekend times. We love to go to the World of Disney store and roam.
The fountains- our girls love to play in the water there!
I also want to get Luke a first trip ornament that day (we get personalized ones and don't want to worry it won't be done)
Basin- I have never been in and think that I would love to get myself a treat there!
Earl of Sandwich/Wolfgang Puck Express- DH and I are divided... these two places are by far our favorite CS. We split up to get our favorites!

CSR
I really want some time to walk around and take in the resort. I have always wanted to visit, and this might be our only stay there since we will be too big of family! Since I don't know the lay of the land I really want to get familiar before we try to get going Thursday morning to AK!
I would love to: rent a boat for the girls to go with daddy or me one of those days!

O'Hana's
I have always tried to fit this breakfast in. We just have never had a free morning to really do so. I think if we eat a big breakfast we won't need lunch plans and can grab a quick dinner later! Getting there will be fun too, we will get a monorail ride for sure. We might bus to EPCOT and take the monorail or bus to MK and take the monorail from there... we will see what comes first!

Not too much planned... but I am thrilled to have some extra time at WDW!


Up Next: AK--- we are giving this a different touring try this year!

I like the ideas for these two days! DTD and exploring the resort, good plans... I have never stayed at CSR but I hear it is pretty we have never eaten at Earl's or WPExpress in DTD, I know they are chains, and like WP pizza, what do you guys get?

Thanks for the tips about TGM and Touring Plans. When I start to work with them more I will pm you!

 

[lmillercrew]

I like your ideas of just relaxing a bit. I plan on doing that some this trip too. I'm looking forward to making a t-shirt at the store in DTD and relaxing by the pool more!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

You have moved rooms three years in a row?!? What a nightmare! Your relaxing days sound heavenly! I remember the pictures of the girls playing in the fountains last year, sooo cute!

 

[cjackearl]

Your 16th and 17th sound so nice and relaxing. I've got to remember about the fountains in DTD. Ian would like them, I'm sure. I love the pics of your kiddos in them from your last TR. So cute!

 

[IluvXU]

I like the ideas for these two days! DTD and exploring the resort, good plans... I have never stayed at CSR but I hear it is pretty we have never eaten at Earl's or WPExpress in DTD, I know they are chains, and like WP pizza, what do you guys get?

Thanks for the tips about TGM and Touring Plans. When I start to work with them more I will pm you!

My husband loves the Earl of Sandwich....I like it, but I enjoy all the choices at Wolfgang Pucks, but I just enjoy eating outside there and relaxing!

I like your ideas of just relaxing a bit. I plan on doing that some this trip too. I'm looking forward to making a t-shirt at the store in DTD and relaxing by the pool more!

I think that T-shirt store is too cool. I want to check it out for sure!

You have moved rooms three years in a row?!? What a nightmare! Your relaxing days sound heavenly! I remember the pictures of the girls playing in the fountains last year, sooo cute!

Yes three years in a row moving. I am sure we will move again, except this year it will probably be a move downstairs (I have been upstairs in this building for nine years, so I am not too thrilled to make this move). We are losing lots of kids, and cutting sections, so we will make some major moves I think. Last year I was one of two teachers to move---- at least I am not pregnant this year, but my bookcases have seen better days!

Your 16th and 17th sound so nice and relaxing. I've got to remember about the fountains in DTD. Ian would like them, I'm sure. I love the pics of your kiddos in them from your last TR. So cute!

Don't forget a change of clothes or bathingsuits and towels!