9 Days and counting

[FirstTimeDisneyDad]

OK…so we’re down to single digits on our family’s first WDW trip! Needless to say, everyone is pretty excited!

So…with my usual obsessive qualities in plain view, I have spent HOURS on this board as well as utilizing TGM for more info and have printed off hundreds of pages of info for scrutinizing and learning. My DW is sure that I have spent more time researching for the trip then I will spend on it (it may be close)

But, all that said, I have promised myself and my DW that I will go with the flow as necessary – 3 kids under 8 make that an absolute necessity – and will not live by a concrete schedule.

So, with that in mind:

• I’ve developed our daily itinerary for parks
• I’ve got the daily touring plan almost ready to go
• I know where to find characters!
• We’ve got some great ADR’s – including CRT, Princess @ Ashk, CM’s for DS3 Birthday, CP
• The BBB is booked!
• We’re almost done packing (whew)
• The family mini-van has been tuned up and is ready for the 20 hours each way
• We have Disney inspired presents for all the kids for every hour on the way down – 16 for each, 48 in all! – that will give them activities, toys, t-shirts, etc to get excited about

I’m as ready as I’m going to be

So – I am hoping to hear some final pieces of wisdom, those little bits of Disney Gold that will take my kids first experience from Great to unforgettable.

If there is one thing I need to know, to visit, to do at or around the parks, to expect, to think about or to add on to the trip to make it magical…let me know! I’m all (mickey) ears!

Our cast is myself, DW, DS7, DD5 and DS2 – turning 3 at WDW!

Thanks for all of your help!

FTDD

 

[Mikelly1221]

We'll see you there, although we'll be there a bit ahead of you..we arrive Sunday!!

(I'm a little excited!)

 

[jjk]

Have a great time

 

[BEASLYBOO]

I'm so jealous! 72 more days for us. Have a wonderful time!

 

[Inurdrems9]

Leaving Sunday SSR

 

[dreaming4ever]

I've been reading tons of things too and writing lists of tips and noting which restaurants to make sure we hit.

Have an awesome time. 10 days to go before me and my mom go as well

 

[airhead]

I can't wait to read all the trip reports!!!

 

[carrie6466]

Have a great time!! We're leaving in just a few days as well. I can't wait

 

[danny1649]

Vacation at WDW