And Then There Were 2 + 1 Wicked Queen

[annmarieda]

I think this is going to be the most laid back - play it by ear trip I have ever been on.

Thursday we will maybe sleep in. If we are hungry enough, we might head to the Poly to eat breakfast at

After all, they offer Tonga Toast there for breakfast. Yes, I do think I will need some of that.

We plan to pool hop a bit that day. So what better place to start than maybe here

I will be honest, I wouldn't mind hitting a couple other pools during our stay. So who knows what other pool we visit (if any others)

We don't have grand park plans for the day. Depending on where we end up around lunch time will determine where we eat lunch.

Then at some point where ever we are we will need to get cleaned up for dinner. Dinner is early at 5:15. We are eating at

Since most parks close pretty early we won't have much time to really take advantage of any of them after dinner. But, we don't want to call it an early night either. So what do three ladies without kiddos in tow do?

A first for all of us, I think will be to hit

Not sure how much I will partake of adult type bevies, since I have a race in 48 hours... but one can't hurt, right?...

 

[lilpixiebabe101]

HEHE my turn! Gotta hurry and finish since we leave in like 3.5 days!

So friday we will wake up, and if we haven't hit

Cook's for Tonga Toast, that is the plan. And I think we have decided to go to the outlet mall to the disney outlet on Tuesday evening.

If not, we will plan to go for about two hours after cooks then head on over to the RunDisney Expo to poke around and for Ann to pick up her running stuff.

Not sure what time this will be. (If we dont go to cooks/outlet mall. I guess we might to hit up some MK time?

At 4 we have a reservation at...

Then there will be more walking, shopping, snacking through WS until its time for............ DUN DUN DAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

And then a special viewing area to watch

MMMM all you can eat sweets and all you can drink booze.... It's a good thing there is bus transportation... Ann might have to lead us out with a rope!

 

[annmarieda]

Not sure how much "all you can drink" I will be doing since it is the night before the race...but yes, I will be sure to bring the rope.

 

[annmarieda]

We are just whipping through the days, aren't we? As much as we were once ocd about planning, I think that both Ashley and I are just happy to be going and could care less about minute to minute planning. What happens will happen and it will be AWESOME!!!

This morning will be the first that we as a group have planned to go to

I personally love AK. So I am super excited about it. (even though, yes I will have hit it on sunday morning before Ashley and Ginger arrive on 9/29)

The plan will be to head over to

We may get a fast pass for

The use of that would depend on a. the weather and b. if our return time happened to fall after our breakfast.

We will be having breakfast at

After we have done all that we want in AK, we will split up. I will need a nap. However, I am sure to be so that I may not get one in.

We will then meet back up for dinner at

From there we will either split up or head back to CBR together. I will need to get ready for the race.

Now, I am not a HUGE costume person. However this is a fun thing to do about races and so I partake just a tad. I found in my first RD race that tutus and I are not friends. In my next, I discovered that hats... also not as much my friend as I would like. So what am I going with this time???


It is a tank, skirt, long socks (with jack on them) and a sparkle head band. I figure I don't have to match any one...and I love Jack. Now... hopefully, the socks won't be problematic. I JUST got them so still need to test run them.


By about 7:30, I will make sure to catch the RD bus to the races staging area.

As I mentioned, I will be starting in corral C with about 500 other people. The start time for this corral is not long after the very start of the race. So literally minutes after 10pm, I will see


I am not sure what Ashley and Ginger have planned for their evening. I think they can head to the Villains Bash as soon as the race starts. As for me, I plan to get a few pictures with some characters while I try my best to make it back to DHS by 11:45..

Once I cross the finish, I will grab my

and my

After Ashley and Ginger find me. (yes, I think they will have to find me after I have just ran 10 miles) the three of us will enjoy the bash until 4am. Question is - will we make it that long????

 

[annmarieda]

So tag teaming doesn't seem to fit at this point since this is departure day for Ashley and Ginger.

After getting (hopefully) a few hours of sleep, we will get up and check out of CBR.

I will have all of my bags sent to

After we get everything loaded into Ashley and Gingers car, we will head to

We have my traditional (well, this will make the third time so is it a tradition?) after race breakfast.

For me there is just something about having this

after a race that is super satisfying. Salt-protein-iron-carb-fat. PERFECT!

After breakfast, I think there may be some I will have to say good bye to Ashley and Ginger as we part ways. They will be headed home as they have a long drive ahead of them.

After I compose myself, I will be headed to

Now, here is something interesting. Due to my one night stay at Kidani, I was invited to use a

yes I got the pink one. and yes, it came in that same box... one lonely little pink band for a one night stay. I am wondering/hoping I can add my ap to it. (especially since my kitty got sick today all over my paper ap )

So with magic band, I was able to make fast pass + reservations. I honestly do not know how I feel about it. I like fast passes. I always hold one..even if I am not going to be able to make it to that ride. That way, I can give it to someone. With the band, there will be no way for me to gift it to a passing stranger.Also, with paper you can physically look at the fp and see "yup, 30 more minutes till I cant use this" Now, maybe I am just getting old. But I have to look more often than maybe I should to remind me when my fast pass times are... and in this case...with the band... that presents a challenge if someone does not have a smart phone with the MDE ap on it. With the ap, I can see what my fast passes are... but... what about those who a. don't have the ap or b. are not very tech savvy???

So just my feeling on it. Again, I am getting older and all the changes Disney is making is starting to make my head spin.

My fast pass + times do not start up immediately, so I will probably meander a bit as I make my way to my first stop.

My fast pass + schedule is...

followed immediately by

followed immediately by

Each window opens as another is closing. It should be interesting.

Once I am done I will head to Kidani to check in. My room should be ready.

I plan to just hang out and watch the view (did I mention I got a savannah view?) as I do some things for work.

If I get done early enough with work, I may see what the pool has to offer.

I do have a dinner reservation at

It is a rather late dinner reservation though, so I should have some time.

After dinner it will be back to the room for me. Parks all close by 9pm, so there won't be an option of going out. I could always head to DTD if I were terribly bored. However, I probably won't since I will need to get some sleep as I have an early morning.

 

[annmarieda]

Monday is my departure day. However, my flight is not until almost 7pm. Full day ahead still.

So I will get up pretty early in order to check out of AKL and head to

EMH is at 8am and I have to wonder if I will really make it there by then.

I will grab a quick bite to eat. I am not sure if anything will be open for that first hour. I hope so, because my fp+ times start with regular opening.

My schedule is

followed by

followed by

Again, one window opens as another closes.

After my last safari of the trip, I will hop on a bus to MK in order to then take the monorail to the Poly to have lunch here..

After lunch, I will head to see one last view of

Something, btw, that Ashley and Ginger will have done without me on 10/5 while I am likely napping.

I should have a little bit of time to meander before I have to be back to AKL by about 4pm.

I always am rushing to get for my DME departure. Maybe I won't this time since it will just be me?

After I collect my carry on luggage from bell services, I will catch my motor coach and be on my way....

 

[annmarieda]

So with the plans all made... I am down to less than 24 hours till I catch my flight. I am all checked in for it. Got "A" boarding on each leg.

I still need to pack. I have yet to even drag out my suite case. I have time, right? 18 hours till I leave for the airport... plenty of time to pack... finish laundry.. tend to Zoe's needs (yep, today is the day the foley comes out ) and do my nails.

 

[eandesmom]

You have hours!!!!!

I will be very curious to see how the magic band works out for you. Absolutely loving your last day plans.

Good luck with the foley, keeping my fingers crossed all goes well and you have a wonderful flight.

What is your bib number? Not that I will be up that late to track but you never know!

Most importantly have fun

 

[annmarieda]

Thanks, Cynthia! I sent you a pm.

 

[dizneeat]

Ann, sorry I am a little late, but have a great time at WDW and good luck with your race!
Can't wait to hear all about it.

 

[annmarieda]

Ann, sorry I am a little late, but have a great time at WDW and good luck with your race!
Can't wait to hear all about it.

Thanks so much, Karin! It was an awesome trip. I know I have been home now for 10 days...but work kept me very busy for those days. Maybe in the next few days Ashley and I can start a TR to share how wonderful of a time we had. It truly was memorable. I was able to spend some time with some great people....and felt truly blessed.

Katie, Ashley, Ginger... you all helped to make my vacation a magical one.

It was also so nice to see SuLynn, her sister and her husband- Steve as well as Michelle, JJ and her husband.

 

[lilpixiebabe101]

It was an amazing trip! So many good laughs ad great memories! Hmmm a TR to be in the works.

 

[lovethattink]

It was great seeing you both! Send me a link when you start TR.

 

[dizneeat]

Thanks so much, Karin! It was an awesome trip. I know I have been home now for 10 days...but work kept me very busy for those days. Maybe in the next few days Ashley and I can start a TR to share how wonderful of a time we had. It truly was memorable. I was able to spend some time with some great people....and felt truly blessed.

Did someone mention the word TRIP REPORT???????

 

[lilpixiebabe101]

Hehehe were actually texting right now discussing it!

 

[annmarieda]

It was an amazing trip! So many good laughs ad great memories! Hmmm a TR to be in the works.

It was one of my very very best trips ever!!!

It was great seeing you both! Send me a link when you start TR.

Will do! It was good seeing you. I am glad you think it was too... cause I honestly thought we completely freaked you out. Nothing like crazy people coming up and talking to you out of the blue.

Did someone mention the word TRIP REPORT???????

We will start it soon!!!

Hehehe were actually texting right now discussing it!

Yes!! We have to get going on it soon.

 

[eandesmom]

Can't wait to hear about it!

 

[annmarieda]

Can't wait to hear about it!

Well, we have a start. I can't guarantee how fast it will go.. but here it is