Another dream vacation...this time, in the making!!

[MouseTriper]

Okay...I have been doing a little too much late night surfing...so I don't know who to credit with this idea....BUT....I saw them "wrap up" a Disney gift for their kids. So...here's their super fantastic idea with my twist on it....I simply have three little boxes wrapped up. Once we hit the point when we are about two hours from WDW I will give each boy one box.

Box 1 will be marked "OPEN FIRST". Upon opening it they will see two little magnetic letters (artistic license, in the trippie I saw they wrote a note). The letters U and R (you are...hee hee hee).

The second box will be marked "OPEN NEXT". This box will have two word parts from our phonics set ("go" and "ing") and the number "2" magnetic frig number in it (going to...hee hee hee).

The third box will be marked "OPEN LAST". This box will have a bunch of Disney confetti (saved up from other trips) and a tiny little "world" (I have an old earth shaped eraser that will work perfectly) inside of the box (Disney World...heee heee heee).

YOU ARE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!! I will have a new Disney movie they have never seen (gotta think of one...HMMMM...) to hand them and tell them by the time it is over we will almost be there!! WOO HOO!!

Now I am even more excited about surprising them!! And I don't know if that is even humanly possible!! BUT... I have already gathered the "items". I have them hidden in a little bag (it's on the top of the refrigerator in case I forget and need a helpful little hint) and I will start looking for the perfect sized small boxes.

I am going to video record this moment and snap some still pictures. I think this will be a pull off at a gas station or rest stop kind of moment so dh can help me snap away!!

I will have a few small Disney stay busy type items to pass out for the last leg of the trip (after they find out of course). I am so very excited about this idea!! I think I have finally hit on the very best of the best way to make this surprise happen!!

Oh my goodness...that is TRULY a wonderful way to surprise them!!! How cute that will be to get all that on video!!! You ROCK Jay!!!!

PS - so glad you feel better with regards to all that AAA stuff.

 

[momoftriplets]

What a great way to surprise the boys, Jay. My kids love scavenger hunts, so I can just imagine how this will go over for you. TOO FUN!!! So glad you got things straight with your ressies. Now you can go back to being excited!!
Have a great day!
Barb

 

[SoonerGirl]

Glad you got all your ressies straightened out!

I love your surprise idea!! I think I'll print that out to use myself in the future if you don't mind. What fun you're going to have - I'd be bursting just waiting for that last 2 hours to arrive, with my kids sitting there wondering why I was so giddy!

 

[jess98ac]

I was very excited to see a new trippie (or PRE trippie) from you, I LOVED the one from your September trip! I read most of what you wrote, but I might have missed something. Isn't your second trip just you and the boys? How is your DH going to help with the surprise?
Anyway, can't wait to keep reading!!

 

[jaycns]

Oh my goodness...that is TRULY a wonderful way to surprise them!!! How cute that will be to get all that on video!!! You ROCK Jay!!!!

PS - so glad you feel better with regards to all that AAA stuff.

First off...I wish I rocked...I just copied. But it will ROCK!! I am so excited (kid in a candy store excited). I am so excited about the whole You Tube thing that I am now inspired to use our video camera.

PS We had our first snow of the year here today. I did my "homework"!! Once I find the cord (why can I never find the simple things...maybe I spend too much time planning vacations? HMMM....nah ) I will upload the photos and email them to you. THANKS for helping me!!

 

[jaycns]

What a great way to surprise the boys, Jay. My kids love scavenger hunts, so I can just imagine how this will go over for you. TOO FUN!!! So glad you got things straight with your ressies. Now you can go back to being excited!!
Have a great day!
Barb

So do mine. We do them for birthday parties, on Easter morning, at camp outs and sometimes...just for the heck of it.

Any idea of when you might next be heading to WDW? Will our dates overlap? *hint hint*

 

[jaycns]

Glad you got all your ressies straightened out!

I love your surprise idea!! I think I'll print that out to use myself in the future if you don't mind. What fun you're going to have - I'd be bursting just waiting for that last 2 hours to arrive, with my kids sitting there wondering why I was so giddy!

It's not even my idea...so I don't mind a bit...even if it was my idea...the more happy kids...the better in my book!! I don't know if I can say this enough times...I AM SO EXCITED about this!!

I sure do hope the ressie thing is all hashed out. I will feel so much better when the "redone" paperwork makes its way to my house. I will breathe a huge sigh of relief! I really do think that the second person, the manager that I am now dealing with, is more commited to following through when they say something. This may or may not be true ...BUT I am 89% confident that things are set straight!

 

[jaycns]

I was very excited to see a new trippie (or PRE trippie) from you, I LOVED the one from your September trip! I read most of what you wrote, but I might have missed something. Isn't your second trip just you and the boys? How is your DH going to help with the surprise?
Anyway, can't wait to keep reading!!

Hmmmm...I think I am the one that missed something. Or then again, maybe not. I don't know. Okay, I am a goof ball. Instead of reading back I am just going to tell again (or there's a good chance I may be telling for the first time ). Dh is a bit umm...how shall I say this...over protective . I mean he trusts us. And he knows I am perfectly capable of taking care of the kids...but he hates the thought of me driving 13 plus hours alone with the boys. Heck I hate the thought of me driving that at all. Back in college I drove from Orlando to Chicago ! All by myself (well, with a friend but she broke her glasses and couldn't take a turn at the wheel). So...I know I can do it. I am just one of those people who is directionally challenged. Which is super duper funny....cause you could drop me off in the middle of the forest and with a compass and a crude idea of what direction home was, and I could find my way...no problem. However, put me behind a wheel and ask me to maneuver on well marked streets...and you get a pretty iffy situation. I do NOT like navigating while driving.

So...anyhoo...dh is going to drive down with us and fly out of Orlando that Sunday night. He would have to fly to his business destination anyhow so this just means he gets to do it after a long car ride (ugh). But I think he will feel better seeing us settled in. And I feel better that I don't have to drive alone that far. Also, the surprise wouldn't go over as well without him there and he wants to see the boys "find out".

He will fly back down on Thursday night and spend all of Friday and Saturday with us and then we will go back home again on Sunday.

Okey dokey...I think I remembered everything I meant to post before if I didn't! Hopefully I am not so confusing anymore. Then again, if I ramble on long enough I might just be able to confuse everyone...even myself!

 

[kjh73]

Hi; I have just finished reading your trip report from your 2006 trip, beginning to end, it took a few days but WOW, I loved it. We recently won a trip to WDW and now have to figue out when to go. Right now we are thinking Sept we want to be there when it is not busy. One of the options I had given Disney would put us there over the WDW Triathlon(Sept 21-23), do you know if it is busy at this time or does it shut down parts of the parks while the race is going on.

Also is it pretty quiet anytime in Sept or is beginning, middle, or end better? What about the heat in Sept? We live in Canada, so for us Sept is already cold.

One more thing, I read somewhere about some bugs what are they like in Sept.

Any info you could supply would be great. I am so addicted to reading about your trip and the upcoming trip, but I really need to get to bed it is 2am and my 5 month will be waking anytime for a feeding. Yikes.

Thanks
Kjh

 

[jess98ac]

Hmmmm...I think I am the one that missed something. Or then again, maybe not. I don't know. Okay, I am a goof ball. Instead of reading back I am just going to tell again (or there's a good chance I may be telling for the first time ). Dh is a bit umm...how shall I say this...over protective . I mean he trusts us. And he knows I am perfectly capable of taking care of the kids...but he hates the thought of me driving 13 plus hours alone with the boys. Heck I hate the thought of me driving that at all. Back in college I drove from Orlando to Chicago ! All by myself (well, with a friend but she broke her glasses and couldn't take a turn at the wheel). So...I know I can do it. I am just one of those people who is directionally challenged. Which is super duper funny....cause you could drop me off in the middle of the forest and with a compass and a crude idea of what direction home was, and I could find my way...no problem. However, put me behind a wheel and ask me to maneuver on well marked streets...and you get a pretty iffy situation. I do NOT like navigating while driving.

So...anyhoo...dh is going to drive down with us and fly out of Orlando that Sunday night. He would have to fly to his business destination anyhow so this just means he gets to do it after a long car ride (ugh). But I think he will feel better seeing us settled in. And I feel better that I don't have to drive alone that far. Also, the surprise wouldn't go over as well without him there and he wants to see the boys "find out".

He will fly back down on Thursday night and spend all of Friday and Saturday with us and then we will go back home again on Sunday.

Okey dokey...I think I remembered everything I meant to post before if I didn't! Hopefully I am not so confusing anymore. Then again, if I ramble on long enough I might just be able to confuse everyone...even myself!

OH!!! Now I get it! LOL
That's a very nice DH you've got there...mine puts up a stink to be in the car for 45 minutes to go to my parents' house!!

 

[SoonerGirl]

Hmmmm...I think I am the one that missed something. Or then again, maybe not. I don't know. Okay, I am a goof ball. Instead of reading back I am just going to tell again (or there's a good chance I may be telling for the first time ). Dh is a bit umm...how shall I say this...over protective . I mean he trusts us. And he knows I am perfectly capable of taking care of the kids...but he hates the thought of me driving 13 plus hours alone with the boys. Heck I hate the thought of me driving that at all. Back in college I drove from Orlando to Chicago ! All by myself (well, with a friend but she broke her glasses and couldn't take a turn at the wheel). So...I know I can do it. I am just one of those people who is directionally challenged. Which is super duper funny....cause you could drop me off in the middle of the forest and with a compass and a crude idea of what direction home was, and I could find my way...no problem. However, put me behind a wheel and ask me to maneuver on well marked streets...and you get a pretty iffy situation. I do NOT like navigating while driving.

So...anyhoo...dh is going to drive down with us and fly out of Orlando that Sunday night. He would have to fly to his business destination anyhow so this just means he gets to do it after a long car ride (ugh). But I think he will feel better seeing us settled in. And I feel better that I don't have to drive alone that far. Also, the surprise wouldn't go over as well without him there and he wants to see the boys "find out".

He will fly back down on Thursday night and spend all of Friday and Saturday with us and then we will go back home again on Sunday.

Okey dokey...I think I remembered everything I meant to post before if I didn't! Hopefully I am not so confusing anymore. Then again, if I ramble on long enough I might just be able to confuse everyone...even myself!

Thanks for clearing that up jay - I was a little confused myself!

 

[momoftriplets]

So do mine. We do them for birthday parties, on Easter morning, at camp outs and sometimes...just for the heck of it.

Any idea of when you might next be heading to WDW? Will our dates overlap? *hint hint*

You're KILLIN' me, Jay!!! We SO BADLY want to go back, but aren't sure if it's "in the cards". I will keep you posted. I would love to have our dates overlap. That would be too cool.
Barb
P.S. Thanks for filling us in on how DH will be helping you drive & surprise the boys. I didn't even realize that part was missing. See how I am?

 

[MouseTriper]

First off...I wish I rocked...I just copied. But it will ROCK!! I am so excited (kid in a candy store excited). I am so excited about the whole You Tube thing that I am now inspired to use our video camera.

PS We had our first snow of the year here today. I did my "homework"!! Once I find the cord (why can I never find the simple things...maybe I spend too much time planning vacations? HMMM....nah ) I will upload the photos and email them to you. THANKS for helping me!!

Hehe...yes, your surprise will definitely ROCK!!!

First snow of the year...WOW!! We have been bombarded with snow since before Christmas. We had a few nasty blizzards already and it is bitter cold! Wishing I could warm up a little at WDW right now!!! hahahaha.

Now...hopefully you found your cord 'cuz I wanna see those pictures....so turn in that "homework"...LOL!!!!

 

[paigevz]

Jay, I always knew you had a very nice dh, but my goodness to drive you all down just to see the outcome of the surprise and make sure you're there safe and sound.............that's a good man.

I love reading your plans. I'm just going to copy all of yours for our trip a couple weeks after you, is that okay?

 

[jaycns]

Hi; I have just finished reading your trip report from your 2006 trip, beginning to end, it took a few days but WOW, I loved it. We recently won a trip to WDW and now have to figue out when to go. Right now we are thinking Sept we want to be there when it is not busy. One of the options I had given Disney would put us there over the WDW Triathlon(Sept 21-23), do you know if it is busy at this time or does it shut down parts of the parks while the race is going on.

Also is it pretty quiet anytime in Sept or is beginning, middle, or end better? What about the heat in Sept? We live in Canada, so for us Sept is already cold.

One more thing, I read somewhere about some bugs what are they like in Sept.

Any info you could supply would be great. I am so addicted to reading about your trip and the upcoming trip, but I really need to get to bed it is 2am and my 5 month will be waking anytime for a feeding. Yikes.

Thanks
Kjh

September is a wonderful time to travel. I have never personally been there when the triathlon was taking place but any other time in September is amazing. We love to go the week after Labor Day. I would be cautious about the triathlon, Labor Day weekend and the very end when it overlaps with the Food and Wine festival...but I wouldn't necessarily avoid those times....just be a bit more careful in my planning. September has such low crowds...well, a crowded September day is like a very slow day most other times of the year. It's all good!!

As far as the weather...HOT and HUMID...if you are not used to it...it might be a factor. I actually like the heat...the hotter the better! BUT...if you are not used to that sort of thing...I would plan to take that into account. Midday breaks. Time at the water parks. Lots of liquids. Lots of time in the shade. Loads of sunscreen.

As far as the lovebugs...they are there but really didn't "bug" us (pun intended). They were somewhat annoying...but I would much rather bump into bugs then other humans in the parks! You will see more then a few of them and they do crawl all over almost everything but they don't bite and seem to have no interest in anything other then each other. So...unless you are very bug squimish...I would say yes, they will be there...but no, they shouldn't detract from the parks.

AND WOWSERS!! Winning a trip to WDW! That is awesome!! How did you do that?!! Make sure you write a trip report upon your return. I would love to see all about it!!

I don't know if I answered anything at all...but if you have any other questions...feel free to ask. And thanks so much for taking the time to read my entire trip report!! You are brave!

 

[mlill]

WoW! The big surprise for the kids is going to be awesome! I can't wait to see the pictures & video!!! BTW, you've got a great hubby for driving you down there and back! Have fun planning!!!

-Michelle

 

[kjh73]

September is a wonderful time to travel. I have never personally been there when the triathlon was taking place but any other time in September is amazing. We love to go the week after Labor Day. I would be cautious about the triathlon, Labor Day weekend and the very end when it overlaps with the Food and Wine festival...but I wouldn't necessarily avoid those times....just be a bit more careful in my planning. September has such low crowds...well, a crowded September day is like a very slow day most other times of the year. It's all good!!

As far as the weather...HOT and HUMID...if you are not used to it...it might be a factor. I actually like the heat...the hotter the better! BUT...if you are not used to that sort of thing...I would plan to take that into account. Midday breaks. Time at the water parks. Lots of liquids. Lots of time in the shade. Loads of sunscreen.

As far as the lovebugs...they are there but really didn't "bug" us (pun intended). They were somewhat annoying...but I would much rather bump into bugs then other humans in the parks! You will see more then a few of them and they do crawl all over almost everything but they don't bite and seem to have no interest in anything other then each other. So...unless you are very bug squimish...I would say yes, they will be there...but no, they shouldn't detract from the parks.

AND WOWSERS!! Winning a trip to WDW! That is awesome!! How did you do that?!! Make sure you write a trip report upon your return. I would love to see all about it!!

I don't know if I answered anything at all...but if you have any other questions...feel free to ask. And thanks so much for taking the time to read my entire trip report!! You are brave!

Hi; thank-you for your very help full answers. I won the trip from minute maid(Canada) It was on-line I entered upc codes, the contest ran for about 5 months, I didn't enter everyday, but usally a couple times a week. I never entered a contest on line before but thought what the heck, might as well try. There was 4 grand prize winners. We were able to pick between WDW or DL. Since my dad just took us to DL Easter 2006, it only made sense to go to WDW this time. Thanks again for answering my questions.

 

[MouseTriper]

Hmmm....umm...where are you Jay?? How's the planning going? Any new news to share? Did you receive all your new updated ressie information from AAA yet? Ohh and don't you owe me some pictures???? HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

 

[jaycns]

Hi; thank-you for your very help full answers. I won the trip from minute maid(Canada) It was on-line I entered upc codes, the contest ran for about 5 months, I didn't enter everyday, but usally a couple times a week. I never entered a contest on line before but thought what the heck, might as well try. There was 4 grand prize winners. We were able to pick between WDW or DL. Since my dad just took us to DL Easter 2006, it only made sense to go to WDW this time. Thanks again for answering my questions.

WOW...awesome! What a great thing!! I am really happy for you! That is tremendous! Enjoy yourself fully! And....remember to drink your Minute Maid.

 

[jaycns]

Hmmm....umm...where are you Jay?? How's the planning going? Any new news to share? Did you receive all your new updated ressie information from AAA yet? Ohh and don't you owe me some pictures???? HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

I am here...I am here...I have been in the flu funk for the past few days...so although I have been DISing...it has been sort of rambling all over rather then hitting my favorite threads. Today the cloud is starting to clear, but I fear I am still no where near up to doing any planning. UGH. The flu stinks. Especially when you are a mom....there is no rest for the weary (or the totally worn for that matter)!

I will post a trip update soon. I am in the process (or at least I was before I got sick) of digging up info on my favorite planning sites (DIS and TGM) and compiling that into the holy grail...my planning notebook *I shudder at the thought of losing my planning notebook....ISH*.

PS...I am still waiting on DH to return the cord to me. He is the one who did the downloading of our last set of pictures...I am not brave enough while sick to even dream of entering his disaster of an office (some say chaos is a sign of genius...in my husband's case, he better hope so!!). However, if he has not waded through the clutter and returned the cord to me by the time I am back to normal, I will brave the clutter to complete my assignment!