A Double Dose of Disney Fun-2 Pre-Trip Reports in 1!

[MHTeacher]

Lots of friends on clearance.

Awwwww, this little picture reminds me of the little doggies at the pound that no one wants......

 

[stace208]

Thanks for the sweet Eeyore picture.
Your thoughtfulness made me smile.

I'm glad it made you smile. All the pictures on your thread have certainly brightened many of my days so it was just a small repayment.

 

[stace208]

Sounds like a great way to spend the weekend! That Eeyore looks so cuddly and soft

The next 3 weeks are going to fly by!!

Eeyore was so very soft...he almost came home with me! But I just got a Tigger a few weeks ago so I resisted.

This week is going quickly. I should be doing something now but after work and working out, I am pooped!

 

[stace208]

Subbing! I found you on another TR and had to join in on the fun!

Welcome!! I am so glad that you came over!

 

[stace208]

I can't believe how fast spring is approaching, and your trip!! I know you are getting so excited. I'm excited for you!!! I actually dreamed the other night that I took off on a whim and went to WDW, and I was telling everyone on the DIS that I was there and having a blast! That's when you know, you've got it bad! I can't wait for your TR!!!

I am so excited, it's soooo bad!! It helps when I am at school though because everytime the kids are getting to me I just remember how close it's getting!

You do have it bad if you're dreaming that. Maybe you can squeeze in a little trip somewhere...

 

[stace208]

Awwwww, this little picture reminds me of the little doggies at the pound that no one wants......

LOL! Too funny Michelle!

 

[stace208]

Today was MY lucky day!!
That Epcot day, Wednesday, on our April trip was without a dining reservation. At first I did it on purpose. I wanted to just snack and eat around the world. The more I thought about it, I realized that really wouldn't work out with the kids so then I got the ridiculous idea of booking Le Cellier and keeping it a surprise from everyone-even John. Of course, no reservations to be had. I couldn't come up with anywhere else that I wanted to eat that the kids would like that we weren't already doing in June so I just let it be. Then Sunday John says that we need to add a meal that day. He asks me to check Whispering Canyon Cafe...well, I did and they had a table, but the menu doesn't appeal to Ellie at all. Plus, honestly, I didn't want to HAVE to leave Epcot. It's our only day there for Flower and Garden so I wanted to be able to stay until we were done. Anywho, I let that reservation go blaming it all on Ellie's picky tastes... I checked Le Cellier again that night and of course, nothing.
That brings me to tonight. Sitting here while I should be making a list or gathering stuff together while the kids are sleeping. Instead I am Dising and on FB and I see some pics of Rose and Crown from Wigd. I head to the WDW site AGAIN just to look at restaurants. Pull up Le Cellier because I am a glutton for punishment and whaddya know??? An 11:30 ressie for 4 just sitting there I couldn't believe it. Double checked the date to make sure I hadn't made a mistake. Booked that baby quick I tell ya!!
I'm not sure if I will get a steak that early in the day but I know I will get some cheese soup and pretzel bread! I also know I will be getting this

John will likely get a steak. This is what he got last time and loved it!

I'll most likely tell him tomorrow that I got this ressie. I'm too excited to keep it all to myself after trying so many times!
I'm heading to bed and hoping for some sweet dreams!!

 

[Queenofallthings]

Congrats on Le Cellier....the Disney Gods were looking down on you

 

[lmillercrew]

Woohoo!!!!

 

[MeMom]

An 11:30 ressie for 4 just sitting there I couldn't believe it. Double checked the date to make sure I hadn't made a mistake. Booked that baby quick I tell ya!!
I'm not sure if I will get a steak that early in the day but I know I will get some cheese soup and pretzel bread!

I'll most likely tell him tomorrow that I got this ressie. I'm too excited to keep it all to myself after trying so many times!

That was a nice 'score'!
Cheese soup and pretzel bread - sweet goodness!

I might hold on to that LeCellier info for a while. Maybe when there is a lull in the Disney planning talk, you can just pull it out of the hat. Once told, it can't be untold, but still untold, it's always waiting to hop out for a nice surprise.

 

[VAisforDisneyLvrs]

I might hold on to that LeCellier info for a while. Maybe when there is a lull in the Disney planning talk, you can just pull it out of the hat. Once told, it can't be untold, but still untold, it's always waiting to hop out for a nice surprise.

MeMom is always wise. I say keep the surprise!

Score on the Le Cellier reservation! Your trip is so close-you must be so excited! I know I am excited for my little two night excursion, and I am not even visiting a park. (Unless my wonderful DH surprises me-or I can talk him into it once we are there. )

 

[SoonerGirl]

Congrats on the Le Cellier ADR!!!

We ate there for lunch in December and I had no trouble consuming a steak that early in the day

 

[stace208]

Congrats on Le Cellier....the Disney Gods were looking down on you

You got that right!!

Woohoo!!!!

I second that!

 

[stace208]

That was a nice 'score'!
Cheese soup and pretzel bread - sweet goodness!

I might hold on to that LeCellier info for a while. Maybe when there is a lull in the Disney planning talk, you can just pull it out of the hat. Once told, it can't be untold, but still untold, it's always waiting to hop out for a nice surprise.

I'll admit it, I told him the next day. I went back and forth and when something about that day came up, I went ahead and spilled the beans. I don't really regret it either. He has come so far on this trip-from hating the idea completely to being as excited as I am. I knew eating there would really thrill him so I shared the news! Plus, all this secrety stuff is getting hard to keep up with!! I'm ready for the kids to know!

 

[stace208]

MeMom is always wise. I say keep the surprise!

Score on the Le Cellier reservation! Your trip is so close-you must be so excited! I know I am excited for my little two night excursion, and I am not even visiting a park. (Unless my wonderful DH surprises me-or I can talk him into it once we are there. )

I caved and told him! I don't feel bad though because he was super excited. I am having a hard enough time keeping the secret from the kids. It's harder to pack than I thought it would be!

I'm so excited I just don't have words. This weekend flew by and next weekend is jammed full. I just hope the school weeks go by as quickly!

I think you should try to squeeze in one park day. Maybe Epcot so you can enjoy some culture together!!

Congrats on the Le Cellier ADR!!!

We ate there for lunch in December and I had no trouble consuming a steak that early in the day

LOL! I may certainly go for it as well once we get there. Yummo! I can't wait!!

 

[stace208]

Two weeks!! Two weeks from tonight I should be at Wilderness Lodge getting all settled in our villa! We were talking last night about when we were going to redeem our AP vouchers. We're considering heading to MK and doing it Sunday night since that park is open until 2 am. A lot will depend on how late we make it to VWL. I don't want the kids out too late since we'll be up early the next day. We'll get up even earlier Monday and redeem our vouchers if we don't do it Sunday night.

I managed to get a few things done this weekend. Not much but I made some lists which will help when I actually start to pack. I took Ellie shoe shopping both Saturday and Sunday and got nothing!! Her foot is narrow so all the cute sandals flop up and down on her heel because the strap isn't tight enough. I ordered her some Teva's online because they are adjustable but she needs some cute white sandals too. I'll have to do internet search for narrow shoes I guess.

We also went to the Disney store today to get our Princess and the Frog preorder. I forgot my camera though so no pictures, sorry! Got two mugs for my friend (Ellie's teacher). They will be her shower gift from Ellie (she's getting married in May). Got Ben a couple more shirts, both kids got an Easter plush (BOGO-good deal) and I got a cute Miss Bunny for my niece Sydney (who we'll be staying with before and after).
They had the most gorgeous Tiana dresses there today. Ellie fell in love and wanted one. Unlike some of the others, they were lined inside so I could see where she might actually wear it. However, I wasn't paying the $90 price tag. I told her I would check on ebay!

I have my outfits planned and some of Ellie's. I finished up getting her some shorts at Old Navy today so I can finish that. Gotta plan Ben's still. I'm getting really nervous about fitting everything into these two carry on's. John says I pack too much... Funny how he never complains when I have something he needs!
I got a new Vera to use as my park bag this trip. I hope to get a picture up of that sometime this week!
Have a great week!!

 

[SoonerGirl]

I'm getting really nervous about fitting everything into these two carry on's. John says I pack too much... Funny how he never complains when I have something he needs!

Am I understanding this right? You are packing for 4 in just 2 carry on's?? If you can manage that I will bow down to you as the queen packer!

If he thinks you pack too much, your DH would HATE to travel with me!

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

Wow! You got really lucky on LC so late in the game! That is so great! We loved LC when we ate there in '08. Can't wait to see that on the TR. I'm so jealous!

 

[stace208]

Am I understanding this right? You are packing for 4 in just 2 carry on's?? If you can manage that I will bow down to you as the queen packer!

If he thinks you pack too much, your DH would HATE to travel with me!

Yep, that's the deal. 2 carry on's... You feel my pain, right??? We're flying Airtran and they charge a checked bag fee so the brillant one decided that we could only take carry on's. We'll have two suitcases and then everyone will have some sort of bag/backpack. Thankfully we'll have a washer/dryer in the villa or else it couldn't be done. When you guys read the TR you'll notice some repeat clothes!

 

[stace208]

Wow! You got really lucky on LC so late in the game! That is so great! We loved LC when we ate there in '08. Can't wait to see that on the TR. I'm so jealous!

Sometimes I still can't believe that I was able to get it!!

One school day down...9 more to go. The kids are bonkers already!