Aaeolien
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So I haven't done this pre trip report thing before so bear with me but I thought it would be useful for me keeping track of all things related to our trip as I *gasp* haven't planned a Disney trip in 6 years. Between some major life changes Disney just hadn't been a priority.
So the background of said trip. My wife and I are attending the GCXEvent next summer and decided hey we are going to be in Orlando why not add on some days at Disney and experience it sans kids. Little is 11 and Tiny is 4. We are actually talking about planning separate trips and taking them individually but let's not get ahead of ourselves and let's talk this trip first. My wife hasn't been to Disney in many many years, back when her son was Little's age and he is now 32. Lol. I haven't been since Little was 5. So been a few years myself.
The goofy couple.
We got married back in May, second marriage for each of us. We almost took a last minute whirlwind honeymoon trip to Disney but elected to go-to Universal for that instead which is why we are talking Disney this time down. I might write up that universal trip somewhere because it was totally last minute and an absolute blast. Ever had breakfast at 10am with a week off ahead of you, a crummy weather forecast, looking at each other like "what are we going to do this week and the kids are at the ex-wife's and in school" Yep that was us. Yes, yes I will write that up somewhere because it's great.
Ok back on topic.
The when.....
June 26 to the morning of June 29 - Rosen-Shingle resort for GCX2020.
Monday morning June 29 WE MOVE TO DISNEY. Lol
June 29th - July 3rd We booked Port Orleans Riverside Royal Room with room requests of top floor and outside corner of the building in hopes of getting 2 windows.
Yes we are only staying until Friday morning as we have the kids all weekend for the 4th and are planning Niagara Falls for them.
4 day tickets with park hopper for sure.
Tentative ADR plans - O'hana, Artist Pointe, Rose and Crown (I want a Scotch egg, mmm so yummy), Cali Grill. Seriously also debating whether to go for it and try and book Victoria and Albert's Chef table. Pricey yes but for just an adults trip might be so fun. These are all subject to change but we are looking forward to have a very fun New Year's day morning when we can sit and start booking all these. We are planning currently just the regular dining plan and are debating upgrading to the deluxe dining. I think that'll depend on when we really dig into where to eat.
Extra things to the plan -
Fireworks Dessert party. Not sure which one yet but one of them.
Maybe the Magic Kingdom food tour, not sure it's exact title. We saw that and thought that might be really cool for us to do. I like to cook a lot and eat a lot. It would be a very fun behind the scenes look at things.
No real plan for park days or what order or anything like that yet. Soon though. We are also debating resort choice. I've stayed at Riverside before and did like it but that was 7 years ago. Lol. I think once we see discounts, if any, we may change to somewhere else. We have talked about Gran Destino tower, Wilderness Lodge, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and French Quarter.
So that's that. I'll keep this updated with things as it'll help me in my organization as I haven't planned one in a few years. Can't wait.
So the background of said trip. My wife and I are attending the GCXEvent next summer and decided hey we are going to be in Orlando why not add on some days at Disney and experience it sans kids. Little is 11 and Tiny is 4. We are actually talking about planning separate trips and taking them individually but let's not get ahead of ourselves and let's talk this trip first. My wife hasn't been to Disney in many many years, back when her son was Little's age and he is now 32. Lol. I haven't been since Little was 5. So been a few years myself.
The goofy couple.
We got married back in May, second marriage for each of us. We almost took a last minute whirlwind honeymoon trip to Disney but elected to go-to Universal for that instead which is why we are talking Disney this time down. I might write up that universal trip somewhere because it was totally last minute and an absolute blast. Ever had breakfast at 10am with a week off ahead of you, a crummy weather forecast, looking at each other like "what are we going to do this week and the kids are at the ex-wife's and in school" Yep that was us. Yes, yes I will write that up somewhere because it's great.
Ok back on topic.
The when.....
June 26 to the morning of June 29 - Rosen-Shingle resort for GCX2020.
Monday morning June 29 WE MOVE TO DISNEY. Lol
June 29th - July 3rd We booked Port Orleans Riverside Royal Room with room requests of top floor and outside corner of the building in hopes of getting 2 windows.
Yes we are only staying until Friday morning as we have the kids all weekend for the 4th and are planning Niagara Falls for them. 4 day tickets with park hopper for sure.
Tentative ADR plans - O'hana, Artist Pointe, Rose and Crown (I want a Scotch egg, mmm so yummy), Cali Grill. Seriously also debating whether to go for it and try and book Victoria and Albert's Chef table. Pricey yes but for just an adults trip might be so fun. These are all subject to change but we are looking forward to have a very fun New Year's day morning when we can sit and start booking all these. We are planning currently just the regular dining plan and are debating upgrading to the deluxe dining. I think that'll depend on when we really dig into where to eat.
Extra things to the plan -
Fireworks Dessert party. Not sure which one yet but one of them.
Maybe the Magic Kingdom food tour, not sure it's exact title. We saw that and thought that might be really cool for us to do. I like to cook a lot and eat a lot. It would be a very fun behind the scenes look at things.
No real plan for park days or what order or anything like that yet. Soon though. We are also debating resort choice. I've stayed at Riverside before and did like it but that was 7 years ago. Lol. I think once we see discounts, if any, we may change to somewhere else. We have talked about Gran Destino tower, Wilderness Lodge, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and French Quarter.
So that's that. I'll keep this updated with things as it'll help me in my organization as I haven't planned one in a few years. Can't wait.
