Another POP, MLK Weekender here!

[Mom2Ben02]

I am getting so excited! Less than two weeks - unreal! Altough, half my fun is in the planning - I will be a little sad for the trip to actually begin!

I am not requesting a specific room - so long as I get my king size bed I will be happy!

I am still figuring out the park schedule - I did not have this many issues planning my wedding!

 

[IvyandLace]

Me too!! Me too!! Count me and my DH in-we're takin' the late flight from Greensboro, NC to MCO on January 15th...will probably be checking into POP around 11pm. Hope we get a king room!! Early morning on the 16th to MK (PhilHarmagic-here we come!) then to AK for the afternoon. We want to watch Wishes that night (dinner at Plaza Restaurant??)and will try to see IllumiNations as well! Then it's off to PI for as much fun as we can stand until DH falls asleep...

01/17-We are sleeping in and enjoying POP!! (Mickey waffle, anyone??) To Epcot for the day with lunch at Tangerine Cafe and dinner at Beaches-n-Cream (vouchers!)-yum!! Night will be spent between DQ and PI...so hard to choose with PAPs!

01/18-Sleep in again! (we NEVER do this at Disney!) Lunch PS at Brown Derby (voucher) and enjoy MGM. Night plan includes Lapu Lapus on the Poly beach as we enjoy WISHES and then to Kona Cafe for dinner. I might actually (FINALLY) get to see the EWP too!

01/19-Kinda up in the air...but we have a voucher that we want to use for RFC so we might go to AK. Leave for home around 2:30pm with flight out at 5pm.

See you all there!! *dons lime green Santa hat and pirouettes around the house*

IVY

 

[pjlla]

Originally posted by Mom2Ben02
I am getting so excited! Less than two weeks - unreal! Altough, half my fun is in the planning - I will be a little sad for the trip to actually begin!

I am not requesting a specific room - so long as I get my king size bed I will be happy!

I am still figuring out the park schedule - I did not have this many issues planning my wedding!

GLAD I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE who gets sad like that!! I have been anticipating this trip for over a year. Told the kids at the 100 day mark and time has FLOWN since then. We are very close to single digits, but it makes me a bit sad. I know once we actually leave, the trip itself will FLY by at lightning speed. Gotta go take down the Christmas tree so that I can begin packing....P

 

[Mom2Ben02]

PJLLA,

I only had six weeks of planning so far! NOT ENOUGH! I LOVE to plan things! I was actually a little depressed after my wedding that it was over!! Luckily, my lil sis is getting married in June of '05 - I just have to keep reminding myself it is not my day!

Karen

 

[pjlla]

OH MY GOSH...... I could never get anyone else to understand how depressed I was after my wedding. I am a bit obsessive about "planning" and "organizing" things (you should see my kids b.day parties!!). My wedding was a whole year and a half of constant "planning" and when it was over I didn't know what to do with myself! Glad to see it isn't just me!!.............P

 

[mom2boys]

I can't believe all the DISers going to POP over MLK weekend. I know that some people have already posted their itineraries here. I also posted a thread asking people what their arrival/departure & touring plans are for that weekend. If you are interested here's the link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=487267


As for which Pop building, I am not requesting one. We actually have 3 ressies - one for arrival night, one for 5 nights with a 6 day unlimited admissions (kids' passes were free ) and one for the last night so we can get full use of the last day of our passes. We are just hoping not to have to change rooms.

 

[AimeeM]

OH MY GOSH!!!! Im a mere 11 hours away from doing the single digit dance !! YEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[AimeeM]

Hmm.. I just checked out weatherchannel.com and Im seeing lots of 40's for lows!! In the 10 day forcast, there are 4 days that dip into the 40's for the low, and three of those days are right before we arrive!!! I know this 10 day forcast doesnt mean a whole lot 10 days and 11 hours away, but it was SO COLD for us there last year, I swear the pixie dust turned into snowflakes! I was hoping for some warmer weather. Lets all think warm fuzzy disney thoughts...

 

[NYAna]

DH and I will be at Pop from Jan 16-19. So far our itinerary goes like this:

Jan 16: Arrive at Pop around 9am (check-in and leave bags at Pop). Head to MGM for the day. Lunch at Backlot Express (Q&C Voucher) and Dinner at ABC Commissary (Q&C Voucher). See Fantasmic.

Jan 17: EE at Magic Kingdom. Breakfast (don't know where yet). Lunch at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe (Q&C Voucher) and Dinner at Pecos Bill Cafe (Q&C Voucher).

Jan 18: Character Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare (Breakfast Feature Voucher) then head out to Epcot for the day. Lunch at Tangerine Cafe (Q&C Voucher) and Dinner at Beaches and Cream Soda Shop (Q&C Voucher).

Jan 19: EE at Animal Kingdom. Breakfast not set yet. Lunch at Flame Tree Barbecue (Q&C Voucher). Head home at 5pm.

 

[mtdevine615]

After seeing all your posts, I'm kinda of glad DW and I decided to go from the 21st - 31st. Not that we don't love all of you, just not everyone at once. We kinda of thought that MLK might be crowded. we'll have the lime green Mickey from home depot also, actually DW will. Do you think Home Depot has caought on yet?

 

[mom2boys]

Aimee & others
The 15 day forecast looks a bit more promising each day. The high is creeping up each day. Looks like layering will be the uniform for the week. That will mean a backpack full of sweatshirts by midafternoon. Oh well, it beats the snow & ice predicted at home for the same period.

- cutting in on the single digit dance at midnight

 

[BrerRabbit_fan]

Me too! I'm going the 18-23 and am not planning an itinerary. This is my first year as a non-commando and I can't wait to see how I do.

I was there the same time last year and the parks and lines were not bad except for the MK on the day they did Spectro (also Tuesday).

 

[AimeeM]

WooHoo.. the weather is out of the 30's at night and by Mon, Tues & Wed, its looking pretty good!! 70's/50's!!!!

Mom2Boys... shall we tango? we are both single digit dancing queens!!!!

Oh... all you Pop Century goers.. whose packed yet?? Im not yet, but I have been out the past 2 days picking up things we need! Cant wait!! Especially since its going to be 10 degrees here tomorrow night, and 8 degrees on Saturday!!

 

[Mom2Ben02]

Started to pack, getting there! I went to Home Depot today for my lime green mickey mouse chip! I just dyed my hair, going for a cut and manicure/pedicure tomorrow - need to look good for the mouse! My DH is not a good flyer, so right now I am the excited one and he is the nervous one! FIVE DAYS AND SEVEN HOURS! Woo-hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[IvyandLace]

Well, I simply can't believe that we leave for WDW in less than a week...I'm lying here sick with a sinus infection and a bad cough and no energy....and I have to pack!!!! Usually I'm packed weeks ahead of time, but this is a short trip with just DH and I and we were just in the World two months ago so I'm trying not to stress!! More than anything, I'm looking forward to a change of venue...and weather! More snow tonight!

IVY

 

[AimeeM]

This time next week we will be sitting on the plane getting ready to take off! So I officially have LESS than a week to get ready and packed!!!! We get our Disney haircuts Monday night! Im going to get the suitcases out tomorrow, and start getting things washed and ready to go! I have my laundry almost all finished, and I told the kids to start putting clean clothes aside that they want to take. I hate when Im washing things the day before we have to leave!!

Mom2Ben, IM the nervous flyer in the house. I am getting better, though! At least I dont cry anymore! LOL The first trip we took, I was soooo scared to fly with the kids, that I started to cry when I saw the "Airport" exit on the highway! then I sat between the girls and had my arms around them, and was telling them I loved them..gosh, what site, huh??... they were almost 4 & 51/2 at the time and they were like.. MOM!!! what are you doing, get off of us, stop it!! So, see, Im much better now. I think with 3 kids and all the stuff i drag on the plane, and then all the stuff i need to get situated, and the car seat buckled in, that Im too busy to think bad airplane thoughts! Im always so stressed, that now I cant wait to take off so my DS, 2, falls asleep!!

Ivyandlace- GET BETTER!!!!! think and and I bet that helps a little. Have your DH maybe wash the clothes, or get the summer clothes out and when you feel a tad bit better, you can just pick out what you need and throw it in the suitcase. Pop Century has ironing boards and irons in the room!! so just toss in what you need and zip it up. Worry about the wrinkles when you get there

 

[miche61]

We've begun the packing phase!!! Our plan is to be done Sunday. The kids still don't know how soon we're going. We keep baiting them with things like "tomorrow at thist time, we'll be in Disney" or "three weeks from today we'll be on Barnstormer". We are not cruel, they love not knowing. They know exactly where I keep the info. on our trip, but they haven't looked, and I don't think they really want to. I'm so excited to think that at this time next week, we will be at "Mickey's House!!!!"

I can't wait to wake the kids up next Thurs. at 3:30 AM and tell them it's time to go to Disney World!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(I'm just a bit excited)

 

[AimeeM]

how exciting miche61!! I will have to try not telling the kids next time. We go every January, so they expect it now! It would be great to try and keep it from them!! I may take a trip back at Thanksgiving, and if I do, I will make that one a surprise!!!
Im going to get my suitcases out today, and start packing tomorrow. This time next week we should be just about getting to Pop Century!!!!!! Im planning on being at MK next Friday by 2! woooohoooooo

 

[IvyandLace]

Thanks AimeeM!! My trip still does not feel real, but reading the boards helps, of course! I am giving myself another day of "rest" and then *hopefully* I will get a'packin'!!
My DH has a snow day today and we just saw a WDW commercial-just another smile from Mickey to let me know I'll be there soon!

I'm sooo excited about POP...how ' bout you?

Thanks again for the kind words...
IVY

 

[AimeeM]

Youre welcome Ivyandlace!! I really AM excited to check out POP!! We were able to stay at All Star Movies right as it opened too, but I remember the main pool wasnt finished. Everything is done at POP, so it will be great!! I cant wait to walk around to all the buildings and see the huge icons!! I think Im more excited than the kids!!! I was just upstairs trying to get to my luggage in the closet... that closet scares me... seems I need a bulldozer to get them out!! hahahah SOoo.. im going to officially start my packing today!! This time next week, I will be standing in the POP check in line!!