All I Want for Christmas is...A WDW Vacation!! UPDATE pg 35 - Leaving today!!

[DWGal210]

18 days and counting! Can I get a Woo-Hoo!?!

So we are one step closer to vacation. And it couldn't come any sooner, believe me. Today, we're supposed to have a few inches of snow. But tonight into tomorrow, we're supposed to have blizzard conditions and a total snowfall of 15" - yep, that's right, you read that right - 15 inches of the fluffy white stuff.

SO needless to say, Orlando and its warmer temps couldn't come soon enough!!

So to pass the time between now and then, I looked at our table service ADRs and decided what I THINK I'll have to eat at those meals (and also so I can get an idea of my food budget). Comments from the peanut gallery are welcome and expected.

* Raglan Road: The fish and chips - YUM!

* Sci-Fi diner: Since we are going there for dinner, they don't appear to have a burger for dinner - so I think I'll have the BLT soup and the mixed greens salad.

* Tusker House: One price breakfast buffet.

* Le Cellier: YUM!! I am SO EXCITED about this one!! We are also going here for lunch, and I think I have narrowed it down to the amazing Cheese soup I keep hearing about, and the Salmon BLT entree.

* Kona Cafe: Another one I am excited about. I have never been here before, and never had the Tonga Toast. So that is the plan for this meal!

* Biergarten: Lunch buffet.

* Coral Reef: Also for lunch (do you notice a trend here of lunches? We're having as many lunches as possible, as opposed to dinner, to save some coin). I think I have decided on the Pesto Risotto (yummo!)

* OHana: Our FAV place to eat while at WDW. We're actually there for dinner.

Phew! I think that's it for ADRs. Of course, there will be the copious amount of burgers, fries and sandwiches for the fill-in meals. We're getting Garden Grocer to deliver food to the resort so we can have breakfast in our room each day, which will cut down on the expenses.

So I think that's it! Only 18 more days - I cannot wait!!

 

[Flossbolna]

18 days and counting! Can I get a Woo-Hoo!?!

So we are one step closer to vacation. And it couldn't come any sooner, believe me. Today, we're supposed to have a few inches of snow. But tonight into tomorrow, we're supposed to have blizzard conditions and a total snowfall of 15" - yep, that's right, you read that right - 15 inches of the fluffy white stuff.

SO needless to say, Orlando and its warmer temps couldn't come soon enough!!

So to pass the time between now and then, I looked at our table service ADRs and decided what I THINK I'll have to eat at those meals (and also so I can get an idea of my food budget). Comments from the peanut gallery are welcome and expected.

* Raglan Road: The fish and chips - YUM!

* Sci-Fi diner: Since we are going there for dinner, they don't appear to have a burger for dinner - so I think I'll have the BLT soup and the mixed greens salad.

* Tusker House: One price breakfast buffet.

* Le Cellier: YUM!! I am SO EXCITED about this one!! We are also going here for lunch, and I think I have narrowed it down to the amazing Cheese soup I keep hearing about, and the Salmon BLT entree.

* Kona Cafe: Another one I am excited about. I have never been here before, and never had the Tonga Toast. So that is the plan for this meal!

* Biergarten: Lunch buffet.

* Coral Reef: Also for lunch (do you notice a trend here of lunches? We're having as many lunches as possible, as opposed to dinner, to save some coin). I think I have decided on the Pesto Risotto (yummo!)

* OHana: Our FAV place to eat while at WDW. We're actually there for dinner.

Phew! I think that's it for ADRs. Of course, there will be the copious amount of burgers, fries and sandwiches for the fill-in meals. We're getting Garden Grocer to deliver food to the resort so we can have breakfast in our room each day, which will cut down on the expenses.

So I think that's it! Only 18 more days - I cannot wait!!

Isn't it fun reading the menus trying to figure out what to eat! I can also recommend the burger at Le Cellier for lunch. It was absolutely wonderful!

 

[DWGal210]

Isn't it fun reading the menus trying to figure out what to eat! I can also recommend the burger at Le Cellier for lunch. It was absolutely wonderful!

Ooh the burger - thanks!! I might have to try that....

It's kinda hard looking at a menu and knowing in 3 weeks what you'll be hungry for, but I wanted to have some idea for my budget.

Thanks for the input!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I can't believe how much snow you are going to get today! Stay warm and dry!

Reading the menus is one of my favorite pasttimes! You might want to ask if you can get a burger for dinner at Sci-Fi -- they might be able to do that.

 

[that's nice]

We are getting snow here today. We have close to 8 inches but it is slowly changing over to rain. It is going to be a mess later.


Your ADRs look great! I take it you are paying OOP?

17 days!!!!!!

 

[MeMom]

So we are one step closer to vacation. And it couldn't come any sooner, believe me. Today, we're supposed to have a few inches of snow. But tonight into tomorrow, we're supposed to have blizzard conditions and a total snowfall of 15" - yep, that's right, you read that right - 15 inches of the fluffy white stuff.

We are getting snow here today. We have close to 8 inches but it is slowly changing over to rain. It is going to be a mess later.

Hope you guys stay safe!
We get fifteen inches in about five years' time, so people don't drive so well in it here. We get one inch and it is unsafe to be on the roads.

I'd love to see your pictures of it, though.

 

[MEK]

Katie:

15" of snow. Ay karumba! You need this trip more than ever!!!!!! I can't believe you only have 17 more days to go! Or is it 16??????

I'm actually feeling a little selfish about all the December Disers. All these TR's are going to keep my January interesting. Jan is my least fav month! At least I will have some good reading!

Also - love the lands end pants. Really cute!

 

[DWGal210]

Hi everyone!!

Just wanted to report in. I am at my parent's house, staying the night. Needless to say, I didn't get to work today. We got about 12-15" of snow in the last 24 hours. AND we had a blizzard warning. It was so bad, I couldn't even see the road right in front of my condo. I finally got out tonight, and then came to my parents so I may have a prayer of getting to work tomorrow. It's AWFUL!!!! (Being in the snow, not being at my parent's house )

I just have to keep repeating to myself, like a mantra.....In Disney in 17 days, In Disney in 17 days......ohm.......ohm.......

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hi everyone!!

Just wanted to report in. I am at my parent's house, staying the night. Needless to say, I didn't get to work today. We got about 12-15" of snow in the last 24 hours. AND we had a blizzard warning. It was so bad, I couldn't even see the road right in front of my condo. I finally got out tonight, and then came to my parents so I may have a prayer of getting to work tomorrow. It's AWFUL!!!! (Being in the snow, not being at my parent's house )

I just have to keep repeating to myself, like a mantra.....In Disney in 17 days, In Disney in 17 days......ohm.......ohm.......

Oh my goodness! I am glad you got to your parents' house safely.

Just keep reminding yourself that Disney won't have blizzard warnings.

 

[DWGal210]

Oh my goodness! I am glad you got to your parents' house safely.

Just keep reminding yourself that Disney won't have blizzard warnings.

Thank you! Yes, that is a comfort. And the way I look at it, at least the big snow is done and out of the way, and the roads have a few weeks to recover; so we should be good (fingers crossed!) for getting on that plane on the 26th.

 

[DWGal210]

So I will post my own pictures of my house in the winter wonderland, but in the meantime, here are some pictures from our local media:

YOWZA!

There was also a story here about a gal who was pregnant and went into premature labor. Her local hospital was too small and the baby was in danger, so they had to take her to Des Moines, our capital. The air ambulance wasn't going up, of course, and they had to get her there. They traveled about 50 miles with a caravan; the ambulance and 2 snowplows, to get her to the hospital. They were able to stop her labor and save the baby, but it was a pretty scary situation, I guess.

 

[Charleston Princess]

I can't imagine that poor woman being in labor in the blizzard!

 

[DWGal210]

I can't imagine that poor woman being in labor in the blizzard!

I know!! Can you imagine?! You are already nervous enough that you're in premature labor, and add to that the biggest blizzard Iowa has seen in 15 years?! Scary!

 

[Flossbolna]

Hope you will get over that snow chaos soon!!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

I wonder if that was the same snow storm that dumped on some parts of Kansas. We didn't have anything accumulate here, but, it sure is cold!
Hoping for some nice weather in Florida!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I'm just getting over here to your PTR but haven't read it all yet! I think it was MeMom who sent me over here....are you coming to the NYE DIS Meet at the Poly?

We are staying at AKV Kidani, arriving on the 26th around 7 pm!

We got hit with snow the past couple of days too, not sure on the total number of inches, but I would say about 4. The wind was WICKED yesterday though...! We are rejoicing that we'll be in Florida soon!!

 

[DWGal210]

Hope you will get over that snow chaos soon!!

Thank you!! We are starting to dig ourselves out and it's getting better!

 

[DWGal210]

I wonder if that was the same snow storm that dumped on some parts of Kansas. We didn't have anything accumulate here, but, it sure is cold!
Hoping for some nice weather in Florida!

Hey Anita! It might have been the same storm; on the radar the other day, it looked massive. I am also hoping for warmer weather....but heck, just about anything is warmer than 6 below zero!

I'm just getting over here to your PTR but haven't read it all yet! I think it was MeMom who sent me over here....are you coming to the NYE DIS Meet at the Poly?

We are staying at AKV Kidani, arriving on the 26th around 7 pm!

We got hit with snow the past couple of days too, not sure on the total number of inches, but I would say about 4. The wind was WICKED yesterday though...! We are rejoicing that we'll be in Florida soon!!

Hey there!! I have been reading your TRs and PTRs as well, so welcome!

OMG....we are ALSO going to be at Kidani!!! We get in around 3:00pm and have reservations at Raglan Road that night; maybe we could get together for a cup of coffee or something at Kidani. I'll send you a PM.

And yes, I am planning on going to the fireworks. The only thing I am trying to figure out is the best way to get over there. That day, we switch over to SSR, so it might work best to walk to DTD, catch a bus to the Poly, and then on the way back, take a bus from the Poly to DTD and walk back to the resort. Trying to figure all that out.

 

[DWGal210]

So, as promised, here are some snow pictures. These are ones I took myself, around where I live.

This is the snow that blew on my deck (keep in mind I am on the 2nd floor)

A view to our parking area and garages.

This picture is out the front of my condo; there is a major street about an 1/8 mile from my front door and I couldn't see a thing.

A plow and a stuck car!

Outside the front door.

This last picture is of the drift that was on my parent's front porch. They just got that taken care of yesterday.

So there you have it....winter in Iowa. Gotta love it. Just making me that much more ready to go!! T-minus 2 weeks from tomorrow, and I am off!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Wow! That may be the most snow I have seen in a really long time!