AKV CL PTR/TR - taking practically first timers -TR starts on P. 17 (completed)

That was going to be my question for you, it seems like a lot of vacation time, but if you're including some of the vacation days to be your regular days off that makes sense.

Those are some nice ones. I just have to try and get some nice ones going now, and cross my fingers, I can take the ones already scheduled.

My fingers are crossed for you too. I'd hate for you to have to reschedule again, that would just be heartbreaking.

I work 4 ten hour shifts, so I can take a five day weekend and still get in all my hours each week. I have made all sorts of calendars and charts to make sure it all works. After going last December for four days, I know it's enough time to de-stress and come back refreshed and ready to tackle things again.

Have you started planning your Aulani trip?
 
We are doing pretty well vacation wise, I just having to wait so long in between them...

The longer the better for me, I think I could be one of those that could live on a cruise ship.

That's why I'm putting a few short trips inbetween. I have discovered I'm much too impatient to wait too long between trips.

Oh my, that would be wonderful :)
 
Your vacation plans look great to me. Sending pixie dust pixiedust: and :sunny: that all will be approved quickly.

Plans for your trip in 15 days looks good to me. It seems like you have a lot of flexability worked into the plans that everyone should be happy. There is also the possibility that R & M may want to set off on their own once they are secure with the resort, transportation and parks. Either way you have a pretty perfect plan for a great family vacation. :thumbsup2

Ann
 
Your vacation plans look great to me. Sending pixie dust pixiedust: and :sunny: that all will be approved quickly.

Plans for your trip in 15 days looks good to me. It seems like you have a lot of flexability worked into the plans that everyone should be happy. There is also the possibility that R & M may want to set off on their own once they are secure with the resort, transportation and parks. Either way you have a pretty perfect plan for a great family vacation. :thumbsup2

Ann

Thank you! I'm hoping she doesn't take too long approving everything. My mind will be much happier knowing everything is in place.

I'm hoping they get comfortable at some point. I know I don't want to spend the whole time guiding them around. Hopefully that isn't too mean. I'm going to try and go with the flow.

They're getting really excited that it's right around the corner which is nice to see.
 

So really only day 2 has changed, but I'm trying to think of delightful CS eating places. EoS and Wolfgang Puck Express are on the list, but I'm not sure how convenient it will be to get to DTD for dinner. I'll let them decide if they'd like to grab a bite wherever we are when they get hungry or if they'd like to go someplace.

Your plans look great and yeah for only having 8 more shifts to work. :cool1: I would be jumping for joy.

I ate at the counter service in Morocco this trip and it was by far one of the best CS experiences ever. We had the slider platter. Now, you have to know that I far prefer seafood and fish over any type of meat, especially lamb. But, let me tell you - those lamb sliders were too die for. OMG! I can't WAIT to eat them again.

We had dinner at the Pepper Market and I had the fish tacos. They were very good (just a notch under the lamb sliders). The desserts there were also amazing. I think you will find plenty of options there. It was yummy and it wasn't crowded for dinner.
 
Your plans look great and yeah for only having 8 more shifts to work. :cool1: I would be jumping for joy.

I ate at the counter service in Morocco this trip and it was by far one of the best CS experiences ever. We had the slider platter. Now, you have to know that I far prefer seafood and fish over any type of meat, especially lamb. But, let me tell you - those lamb sliders were too die for. OMG! I can't WAIT to eat them again.

We had dinner at the Pepper Market and I had the fish tacos. They were very good (just a notch under the lamb sliders). The desserts there were also amazing. I think you will find plenty of options there. It was yummy and it wasn't crowded for dinner.

7 more now :banana: I'm almost getting to be really excited. It's just far enough away to feel out of reach still.

Thanks for the food tips! R might really enjoy the lamb sliders. I know if I ever get my dad back to Disney those would be on the list for sure.

I think the Pepper Market will be great for everybody. Mom has never seen CSR, and I'm excited to show it to her. She and dad had separated before we went on that trip. The theming is just so fabulous I think she'll just love it.
 
I'll be getting to the MK plans in the next few days (hopefully) and wanted to see what everyones' favorite MK ride is. Is it even possible to choose just one. Top of my list is Peter Pan, it just leaves me feeling happy and good :)

I also love Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, and Stitch's Great Escape. Many others come very close behind, but I'd be content if that's all I got to do.

What are your must do's?
 
That's why I'm putting a few short trips inbetween. I have discovered I'm much too impatient to wait too long between trips.

Oh my, that would be wonderful :)

I agree... I wish I could have multiple, multiple week trips a year!
 
5 more shifts after today is over and twelve more actual days. :cool1:

I'm getting excited!!!
 
Single Digit Dance!!! :cool1::cool1::dance3::dance3::cool1::cool1::

I was so super excited yesterday at work that I brought attention to myself. Thankfully I had this weekend off, and yesterday I was just glad no more work until Monday so couldn't help but to do a jig down the hall :blush: Unfortunately after expressing my delight that my vacation was so close and of course sharing where I was going, had my coworker looking at me like I had three heads. She has been to the World once with her hubby and children nine years ago, but just kept staring at me with mouth wide open, shocked at my excitement. Oh well, some people just don't understand...

I'll be back with my MK plans this evening, heading to church shortly. Hope you all have a fabulous day!
 
Woo hoo for single digits!:banana:

My DSis is the only one who comes close to understanding my love for WDW. That's why I'm glad I can come here where we all get it!
 
Single digits sounds great. Most people I know do not get my love for Disney either and that includes Graham. Still, I think it makes him happy to see me happy so he just goes along with whatever I plan.

I asked him yesterday how he feels about spending my birthday on the Magic and he is OK with this if I can make it work budget-wise. I am going to have to crunch some numbers.

Corinna
 
Single Digit Dance!!!

Woo hoo for single digits!:banana:

Single digits sounds great.

Thanks guys! I'm so excited!!!

My DSis is the only one who comes close to understanding my love for WDW. That's why I'm glad I can come here where we all get it!

I agree, I'm so glad I found the DIS. :)

Most people I know do not get my love for Disney either and that includes Graham. Still, I think it makes him happy to see me happy so he just goes along with whatever I plan.

I wondered why he doesn't go in the parks much. That's true love :goodvibes

I asked him yesterday how he feels about spending my birthday on the Magic and he is OK with this if I can make it work budget-wise. I am going to have to crunch some numbers.

Corinna

Sounds fabulous. Have you found one that will work? For this year or next year?
 
Regardless if they think AK is worth two days or not, MK is definitely getting two days. There's just too much I know they'll like and no reason to miss anything since we have enough time.

Jungle Cruise - I have only done this once, and it was a riot! There is a giant spider in a cage near the front of the line, and I had read that if you clap at it it will jump at you. Well, mom and I were clapping and clapping and clapping and clapping, and finally took a rest because our hands hurt, and then started clapping again louder. We thought maybe it was broken. When all of a sudden it LUNGED at us!!! We both shrieked and started laughing. It was too funny. Please try this with some unsuspecting victims. The ride is also a good laugh.

Pirates - an absolute must. Hopefully it will not be broken down. In my last three trips it has been broken at some point each time and I had to go back for it.

Splash Mountain - M remembers being terrified of the drop, but hopefully she'll be able to try it again. I never like getting wet, and of course it always happens...

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - not one of my favorites, it's just too jerky, but it's still fun. I know everyone else will enjoy it.

The Haunted Mansion - This one creeps me out to no end, it's just so well done. R & M must experience it.

Peter Pan - my absolute favorite ride, so a definite must. Even with the low crowds I'm sure I'll have to get us FPs for this one.

Mickey's PhilharMagic - A wonderful show that I know they'll enjoy. And a nice respite from walking :)

Winnie the Pooh - This one tends to have long lines as well, so we'll see, but I know M will love it.

Mad Tea Party - I might have to sneak away from the group for this one, I just love it. Get some kind of giddy euphoria from all the spinning :hyper: Mom will NOT go on this again. Last time she had had two icecreams within an hour and did not feel well mid ride. Thankfully nothing happened.

Dumbo - R has specifically requested this so it's on the list. I'm hoping with two the lines will not be so bad. Will they both be open for our trip? I'm not sure about that. I'm sure he's remembering some good times from childhood, so we will acquiesce to his wishes.

Space Mountain - oh yeah, another definite must. I'm so glad they changed the lighting recently. I had rode it once where you could pretty much see everything. That took away from the magic big time.

Buzz Lightyear - After TSM I'll be curious what R & M think of this, but it's always a good time.

Stitch's Great Escape - I loved the previous ride, Alien Encounter I think it was called, and even though it's a much tamer version I still thoroughly enjoy this one. Great fun all around. M is the only one of us who never did either, so I'm curious what she'll think of it.

last but not least

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor - Have only done this once before as well, and laughed until my stomach hurt. We had some perfect 'players'. The audience really makes this show. I know R & M will really enjoy it.

I know we'll definitely be staying for the Main Street Electrical Parade and Wishes Nighttime Spectacular one if not both nights.

So what are your favorite eating places in MK? We'll be hitting Pecos Bills but other than that I'm not sure.
 















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