A Rumblee in my Tumblee Pre-Trip Report

[my2disneyboys]

Well the girls all bailed and I am home tonight with DH and the kids. We got pizza and DH and I are going to watch a movie once we get the kids to bed (they are up late tonight..usually they are asleep by 7:30pm) At least our drinks are free at home!! DH and the boys were all so happy I wasn't going out so that was really nice, although I would have liked a girls night out!
The color kits are from Disney Store - they were 25% off (around $10.00) but they are great- everything from rulers, erasers, pencils, markers, color pencils- you name it! The one we got was Wall-E.

Where do you think I got the idea for the glow things!??

 

[my2disneyboys]

First I should say that we got our ideas for Disney Nights here on the DIS!
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1707141

We have been doing them every Friday or Saturday night since we decided to go to Disney! Tonight we did 101 Dalmations.

101 Dalmations
Food: We made hot dogs wrapped in philo dough (shaped into bones)
Dessert: We had Black & White cookies and milk!
Activity: We were at a birthday party today and had a late start to our Disney Night so tomorrow we promised the boys we would do the activity with them. We are going to take Daisy (our dog ... yes, she was named by my son after none other than Daisy Duck) for a nice long walk.

I also wanted to share that I looked on craigslist and found a double stroller for $30.00. Tomorrow we are going to take a drive after Soccer and pick it up. I think it will be better than borrowing my friends Maclaren. I would be so nervous about someone taking it or it getting ruined. One of my good friends is having twins- I figure after Disney, I can give it to her. I am sure she would get some use out of it.

Hope everyone has a good night. Me and my hubby are going to watch a movie tonight. "Sex Drive" and no its not that kind of movie... (hee!) I guess it's a comedy. I haven't heard of it but he said I will like it.

 

[wlwilliams9]

First I should say that we got our ideas for Disney Nights here on the DIS!
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1707141

We have been doing them every Friday or Saturday night since we decided to go to Disney! Tonight we did 101 Dalmations.

101 Dalmations
Food: We made hot dogs wrapped in philo dough (shaped into bones)
Dessert: We had Black & White cookies and milk!
Activity: We were at a birthday party today and had a late start to our Disney Night so tomorrow we promised the boys we would do the activity with them. We are going to take Daisy (our dog ... yes, she was named by my son after none other than Daisy Duck) for a nice long walk.

I also wanted to share that I looked on craigslist and found a double stroller for $30.00. Tomorrow we are going to take a drive after Soccer and pick it up. I think it will be better than borrowing my friends Maclaren. I would be so nervous about someone taking it or it getting ruined. One of my good friends is having twins- I figure after Disney, I can give it to her. I am sure she would get some use out of it.

Hope everyone has a good night. Me and my hubby are going to watch a movie tonight. "Sex Drive" and no its not that kind of movie... (hee!) I guess it's a comedy. I haven't heard of it but he said I will like it.

Sounds like a fun night! I haven't seen Sex Drive yet, but I here is it hilarious in a "Super Bad" kind of way! That's my kind of movie!!

Love the Disney kits! I'm heading to the Disney Outlet tomorrow! Woo Hoo!! I hope I find some deals!

What kind of stroller did you find? $30 is a great deal on a double especially if you're only going to use it at Disney.

 

[HeatherBelle614]

Yeah, I've been MIA. DH had food poisoning, and we had a really long/rough couple of weeks. I'm back, though!

I love your Disney airplane bags! That's such a wonderful idea; what a great mom!

Your Disney nights are too cute! I'm saving ideas from you for when we have kids!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Sounds like a fun night! I haven't seen Sex Drive yet, but I here is it hilarious in a "Super Bad" kind of way! That's my kind of movie!!

Love the Disney kits! I'm heading to the Disney Outlet tomorrow! Woo Hoo!! I hope I find some deals!

What kind of stroller did you find? $30 is a great deal on a double especially if you're only going to use it at Disney.

The movie was pretty funny!! I hope your baby shower wasn't too bad... and I hope you found some great buys at the Disney Store today!!! Let me know.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Yeah, I've been MIA. DH had food poisoning, and we had a really long/rough couple of weeks. I'm back, though!

I love your Disney airplane bags! That's such a wonderful idea; what a great mom!

Your Disney nights are too cute! I'm saving ideas from you for when we have kids!

Hey HeatherBelle614- I am sorry to hear that things were tough for the last couple of weeks. I hope things are better now.

You know... you do not need kids to do Disney Nights! You should have one and then let me know how it went!!!

 

[HeatherBelle614]

Hey HeatherBelle614- I am sorry to hear that things were tough for the last couple of weeks. I hope things are better now.

You know... you do not need kids to do Disney Nights! You should have one and then let me know how it went!!!

DH works most nights right now, so as soon as he has a normal schedule, we'll have to do just that! I love the biscuit/hot dogs shaped like bones. (We call those pigs-in-a-blanket. Is that what they are there? DH LOVES them!)

 

[my2disneyboys]

DH works most nights right now, so as soon as he has a normal schedule, we'll have to do just that! I love the biscuit/hot dogs shaped like bones. (We call those pigs-in-a-blanket. Is that what they are there? DH LOVES them!)

yes like pigs in a blanket- but these were full size hot dogs and I took a crescent roll and seperated the pieces and wrapped the hot dog and shaped the dough into a bone.

 

[3princesses+aprince]

I've been meaning to get to the stores too, to pick up some tank tops for myself, but just like you there is never any time, or if there is time, it's never a good time

I love your airplane bags. My friend was just telling me that she bought my dd that wall-e bag to put her gifts in for her bday this weekend. Those are cute. I'm going to be putting together little bags for my girls too for the plane.

 

[my2disneyboys]

I've been meaning to get to the stores too, to pick up some tank tops for myself, but just like you there is never any time, or if there is time, it's never a good time

I love your airplane bags. My friend was just telling me that she bought my dd that wall-e bag to put her gifts in for her bday this weekend. Those are cute. I'm going to be putting together little bags for my girls too for the plane.

I know I need some stuff for the trip but I am SO not into shopping lately. My little guy is 19 months old now and I havent lost ANY baby weight. I go up and down but its so frustrating. I remember with my first after he hit two, things became much easier. I actually had a little time for myself. Right now, it is hard!!

The airplane bags came out cute I think! I still have to fill them up with more stuff. I think I will put some snacks in them too. That way they will have some of their favorites for while they are at Disney. (Goldfish and fruit snacks)

 

[my2disneyboys]

Our son has been so excited for the movie and it came out today. Of course he had to get it!! This Friday we will have Pinocchio Disney Night. Here is the plan.

Pinocchio Disney Night

Food: Stromboli
Activity: We will make Puppets of course!

If anyone has any other ideas we would love to hear them.

 

[HeatherBelle614]

Do your kiddos like to perform? Maybe break everyone in to teams and have them come up with a puppet show using their body. So, have one person be controlling the "strings" (just moving the arms, legs, feet, head, etc. of the other person around with their hands), and the other person play the puppet. Could be cute and funny!

 

[seasideteacher]

Nice Pre-trippie! We are going to be overlapping the times we are there, 9th-16th! We will have our DS who will be almost a year old then. A VERY active boy, I love him! I am so amazed you went with such a little one last time... gives me hope since we want another one soon!
I also have a spreadsheet.. but it looks so simple compared to yours! Less then two months now! YEAH!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Nice Pre-trippie! We are going to be overlapping the times we are there, 9th-16th! We will have our DS who will be almost a year old then. A VERY active boy, I love him! I am so amazed you went with such a little one last time... gives me hope since we want another one soon!
I also have a spreadsheet.. but it looks so simple compared to yours! Less then two months now! YEAH!

Hi! Thanks - I am SO excited!!! My husband spent the night tonight looking at pictures (here on the DIS) with the boys. They were so excited for all the fun stuff we will be doing.

Where are you staying? What is your plan? I really think the best thing to do with a little one is to go early and leave around lunch and then spend the afternoon at your hotel/pool and then head back in for dinner. At least that is what we have done and it has worked out great!! Maybe we will have a Dis meet!! I was just telling DH it would be nice to actually see someone and say hi from the Dis boards!! (he just laughs and makes fun of me)

Oh and bringing the 8 week old was easy. The 3 1/2 year old was the tough one. (just the first day though and then he got into it)

 

[Happydog]

Hello! I just found your PTR and as another mom of two boys, I just wanted to say HI! Enjoyed reading your PTR so far! Liked the story about Disney Store and no stroller, boy do I know that! Two sets of really little legs can go really really fast in opposite directions!

Looking forward to reading more.. Oh! And I ordered Pinocchio, too! Can't wait until it arrives... Love the Disney Nights idea!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Hello! I just found your PTR and as another mom of two boys, I just wanted to say HI! Enjoyed reading your PTR so far! Liked the story about Disney Store and no stroller, boy do I know that! Two sets of really little legs can go really really fast in opposite directions!

Looking forward to reading more.. Oh! And I ordered Pinocchio, too! Can't wait until it arrives... Love the Disney Nights idea!

Lucky you! It looks like you are going in June and December!! I love having two boys. It's kind of nice being the only girl in the house. (we did get a girl dog though )

Thanks for stopping in and reading my report.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Well you guys, after months of planning and so much help from these boards and all my DIS friends, I think we have our FINAL PLAN! Then, I read these boards and get ALL confused. I didnt get a touring plan and it seems maybe I picked the wrong parks because they may be busy that day! Well, I thought I would write down our whole plan here and see what you all think. Exciting I know!! Are you on the edge of your seat??

POFQ - 8 days (Deluxe Dining) - Renting a car.

Day of Arrival Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
I am thinking how cool would it be for a LIMO to take us to the airport!? Right?? The boys would love it!! But we will have to see how much more it would be. We arrive at the airport and fly out of Boston arriving at MCO "Mickey's Corporate Office" (I read this on another PTR and thought it was so funny) around 12:30. The double stroller I purchased off of craigslist is going to really come in handy here! We will get our rental car (Tip... we always track down one of those guys at the airport to help us with our MANY bags! The walk to the rental car place was pretty far and I remember thinking how nice it was that he took our bags and brought us right to the car!) We will be doing this again for sure!! After checking into the hotel and setting the room up (I need to unpack everything and set up our new "home") We have our first ADR at Chef Mickeys for dinner at 6:30pm. After dinner our plan is to hop on the monorail and go over to the POLY, grab a couple of yummy Polynesian drinks, sit on the beach and watch Wishes! - Nice ending to our first day don't ya think??

This brings us to DAY 2:, Wednesday, May 6th 2009 - This is DH's birthday!!

We will wake up nice and early this morning, drive to MK for an ADR at Crystal Palace at 8:05 AM!! - We are meeting our neighbors with their two little girls here for breakfast. I can't wait for this breakfast- Pooh is my very favorite. DH LOVES Eyore! Here is the plan for MK on this day. First ride... Dumbo! Then we want to go on any other rides in Fantasy Land (Peter pan, Small World etc.) After touring Fantasy Land, we have an ADR for lunch at The Plaza at 1:00. and we will then leave the parks and head back to POFQ and try for a nap or maybe some pool time. We will get ready for dinner and head over to the Grand Floridian for DH's birthday dinner - Our ADR is at 6:30 PM at Narcoosees. After dinner, I don't know if we will hang around and watch wishes again from the Grand Floridian or just head back to the room.

Day 3, Thursday, May 7th 2009 (Hollywood Studios)

We have an ADR for Breakfast at Hollywood and Vine at 8:05AM This is my least favorite park. Each time we have been here it has been so crowded and there really are not many good places to eat (IMO) and my kids are afraid of night show there. So the plan is our first ride will be Toy Story Mania and then we will go on a few other rides, have lunch at Pizza Planet and either stay for the parade and leave after or just go back to the hotel after lunch. After spending some time at the pool/hotel, we will hop on the boat and go to DTD. We have an ADR for dinner at 6:30 at Raglan Road. Then we will shop, shop and shop!!

Day 4, Friday, May 8th 2009 (EPCOT)
I am really excited for this day. We will wake up again for another 8:15AM ADR at the Princess Storybook breakfast in Epcot! after breakfast we will ride Test Track, and go on Nemo and see Crush! Lunch ADR at Tutto Italia at 12:30PM and then we will head back to POFQ. After Naps/Pool we plan to go back to Epcot and tour the countries and do Kim Possible! Our dinner ADR is at 6:00PM at Le Cellier. After dinner and touring the countries, (and trying out the many wonderful drinks in Epcot) we will hopefully grab a good spot and watch Illuminations!

Day 5, Saturday, May 9th 2009 (AK)

Ok... so baby is crying, and dog needs to go out and my 5 year old wants to play! I better run... I will post the rest later.

 

[wlwilliams9]

All right! The plan is looking great!! I can't wait to hear about the rest! Your ADR's sound yummy! We're doing DxDP too! The food is just as important as the rides!!

 

[my2disneyboys]

All right! The plan is looking great!! I can't wait to hear about the rest! Your ADR's sound yummy! We're doing DxDP too! The food is just as important as the rides!!

Thanks!! I saw on your report about Grays - The whole thing with Denny was horrible IMO. I will be pretty happy when she is off the show. Funny story about her... my friends husband is cousins with KH's husband. I guess they were not invited to the wedding- but they did see them last Thanksgiving... she was washing dishes with her!!

 

[my2disneyboys]

OK- so the kids are both down for their naps, and I have a second to myself to finish off my plan. Where was I....???

Day 5 - Saturday, May 9th 2009 - Animal Kingdom

Today we wake up bright and early again for another 8:05AM ADR at the Tuskerhouse. After breakfast we will go right to the Safari and then walk around Animal Kingdom- DH wants to go on Dinosaur and my 5 year old loves animals, so we will probably do the Jungle Trek and see all the animals. He also wants to check out the Dig Site. We have an ADR at 1:00 for lunch at Yak and Yetti and we will probably see some shows - I am really wondering... do I head back after lunch to the hotel for naps - or do we stay and watch the parade - because we have an ADR at 5:30PM at Boma at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Hmmm- what do you all think?? We loved this place last year and knew we wanted to try it again!! This will be a nice early night for us. Our plan is to go back to the hotel after dinner and go for a swim - play in the arcade and maybe try some of those Beignets and put the kids to bed early!! I am sure by now the kids will be having major MELTDOWNS from being so tired. This could be a night where we drag those chairs out onto the balcony and have a nice bottle of wine and talk all about the trip!

Day 6 - Sunday, May 10th 2009 - Magic Kingdom and Mothers Day!!

So today is Mothers Day- I really struggled with what to do. Part of me just wants to sleep in and stay at the hotel in the morning. The other part of me wants to be at MK for Rope Drop. Right now I have neither of those ideas planned. I have an ADR at 9am scheduled at Cape May Cafe at the Beach Club. I figure after Breakfast- we will walk over to the boardwalk and do some shopping and then head back to our hotel for pool/nap/lunch. I would like to get to the MK in the afternoon- hit ToonTown and do Buzz/Laugh Floor and see the parade (?) and then hop on the monorail and go over to the Poly- we have a Dinner ADR at 5:30PM at Ohana! Ohana=family - I couldnt ask for a better meal for Mothers Day dinner! (We LOVE this place!!) After Ohana we plan on going back to MK and thankfully we will have the double stroller, so if the kids get tired they can rest/sleep. This is an EMH and we plan on being here late! We will watch Wishes from Main Street and then go on some rides and just enjoy the park at night.

Day 7 - Monday, May 11th 2009 - Magic Kingdom

Well our last full day at Disney I am going to be so sad. We have an ADR for Breakfast at Kona Cafe at 8:00AM After breakfast we will hop on the monorail and head to the Magic Kingdom. This is the big day for rides! We saved all the big ones thinking our 5 year old will be really into them now! - A mistake we learned from last trip was that he was so tired and afraid of everything on that first day and we were so sad thinking we just spent all this money and he hates it here! Well on the 2nd day he started warming up and by the end of the trip he loved everything!! On this day we will spend most of our time in Frontier/Adventure land. He wants to go on Splash Mountain and Big Thunder and DH is pretty excited to have someone ride these with him (I dont do these kind of rides- Peter Pan is more my speed) We have an ADR at 1:00 at Liberty Tavern for lunch and we will stay at the parks today finishing anything we may have missed. We will hopefully be going back to the hotel for a nap and then will get on the boat for our last night tradition. We will take the boat to DTD and shop. We have an ADR at 6:30PM at TRex (paying oop for this one- DS really wants to go here) and then we will take the boat back and I am sure by now I will be shedding some tears because I know we will have to leave tomorrow.

Day 8 - Tuesday, May 12th 2009 - Home

Well today will be bittersweet- We have never been away from our dog for so long- so I am sure we will all want to go home and see Daisy!! But I am sure we will be pretty sad that we are leaving Disney. We have an ADR for Breakfast at Ohana at 9:30AM -I really dont know what we will do this day. We need to leave by 3 for our flight and return the car. So, maybe stay at the hotel and hit the pool - or take the boat to DTD again... not sure here!

So that about sums up all the planning we have done over the last year! I cant believe its almost here and it's all paid for. For 53 more days though, we will be reading all these posts on DIS getting even more excited for our trip.

Perfect timing- Kids are up again and the 5 year old wants to play on the computer and I need to change a smelly baby, I should run.
Thanks for reading!!!!