Anyone Up For a Little MAYcation?!! A May 2012 WDW PTR with a side of.....

[lala3291]

All caught up now!
You have accomplished a lot this week! I just love MK, and I love seeing all of your pictures! I love Wishes too, no visit to WDW for me is complete without seeing it!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Well, as I was reading through I realized that our likes and dislikes at MK are almost identical to yours. Although you didn't say that you detest the Country Bears and I would say that I do!

I definitely think that staying at the Poly made you enjoy MK more on your last trip. Did you feel that way about Epcot when you stayed at the Boardwalk?

I think that's a great idea to wait and get groceries with the rental car!!! Very smart!

To answer your questions from earlier... I had sworn off cruising for a while but my DH and DD are nagging the crap out of me to go back this year. They loved it so much! And I did too, I'm just really worried about getting sick again. That was such a bad experience. And if we do cruise again, it will have to be at the end of our trip which means the day the cruise ends, we will be driving home for 10 hours. If we have another bad experience and are up all night, there is no way we will be able to drive all day. So I'm kind of worried about it. Honestly, I'm trying to talk DH into going to Discovery Cove one day and save the cruise for 2013. Wish me luck with that. Oh and it would be another 3 day cruise. I know now what I liked and didn't like so I don't feel pressure to do it all and I think 3 days will be enough.

You detest the Country Bears! Honestly it was so long ago that we saw it (2005) that I don't really remember all that much about it. Other than it was really corny and DS fell asleep!

I sure hope Publix sells Mtn. Dew!! I sadly found out last year that Hess (on WDW property) does not.

Oh that would be bad if you were sick and then had to drive 10 hours. Well, hopefully you won't get sick next time!! Or maybe you can talk your DH into skipping the cruising for one year and go to Discovery Cove or somewhere off-site!

We have skipped a park on a number of our trips. Sometimes AK, sometimes DHS (I know you wouldn't skip DHS!). It doesn't matter at all!

I agree with Jo - take that car and go to Publix. That's my plan too.
I wouldn't want to ship soda. It would get a bit shaken up I think.

You've had a very productive week!

Good to know the trip won't be ruined by skipping a park!!

I hope I can find a Publix! I usually put the pop & water in a checked bag, and yes the pop gets all shaken up by the time it gets there and there is very little fizz to it.

Yes, it's been a very productive week!

We are skipping a park this year too. Just not enough days and we don't have hoppers this year. (well, not yet anyway) We're thinking no Epcot this year. I know, the horror!! There really are only two attractions that we REALLY want to ride there, TT and Soarin. Since TT is not going to be up and running while we are there, just doesn't seem like a good use of a day off of our ticket.

There's just never enough Disney days.

I don't think I could ever skip Epcot. Although it is a huge bummer that TT is down.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

All caught up now!
You have accomplished a lot this week! I just love MK, and I love seeing all of your pictures! I love Wishes too, no visit to WDW for me is complete without seeing it!

It's amazing what you can get done when you don't go to work all week!!

Wishes is the best!

 

[sjs314]

My Internet was down yesterday and I thought I was never going to get caught up with your PTR.

I read someone mention Cap't Grille at the YC and just wanted to say we had breakfast there on morning you can do the buffet or order ala carte. DH did the buffet and liked it, I order off the menu had the Captains Omelet which was filled with large chunks of lobster and delish! If you like lobster yummy

Horray for getting you tickets!

We skipped AK this trip and did not miss it at all

I an sure your DS is going to love the LL Surprise

 

[Dancegrl624]

MK is definately our 2nd favorite park after Epcot...ok, maybe it's tied with Epcot! AK is our 3rd and DHS is our least favorite. I love TSMM, ToT, RNRC and Star Tours, but that's it. There just is NOT enough to do at that park! Anyways....

The Tiki Room has been refurbished and is back to it's original show! I hated the new version with Iago and Zazu. Maybe give it another try?

Dumbo (one side of it) will be open for good as of tomorrow, so give it a go! The Barnstormer will also be open. The rest of the construction is in full force still.

http://wdwnewstoday.com/Check out this website for aeriel photos of the construction. There is not a lot of walking rom around the Mad Tea Party and the Carousel. They also tore down the old Skyway station and the rumor is that is where the new "Tangled" meet and greet will be located. Merida, from the new movie "Brave", will be meeting in the old "Tangled" area this summer.

The Liberty Square Riverboat is going to be closed for awhile in April, not sure when it's scheduled to reopen; not that it was on your list anyways.

I've heard rumors that Spectro might be coming back this summer. I love the music too!

I'm crossing my fingers that Test Track will be open again by our Sept trip. I've read that it's supposed to go down April 15th. That would make sense because that's after Easter week. Keeping it open for Easter week is a smart idea. When it goes down for it's refurb, they will be adding FastPass at Nemo and Spaceship Earth.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

My Internet was down yesterday and I thought I was never going to get caught up with your PTR.

I read someone mention Cap't Grille at the YC and just wanted to say we had breakfast there on morning you can do the buffet or order ala carte. DH did the buffet and liked it, I order off the menu had the Captains Omelet which was filled with large chunks of lobster and delish! If you like lobster yummy

Horray for getting you tickets!

We skipped AK this trip and did not miss it at all

I an sure your DS is going to love the LL Surprise

Don't you just hate when your internet doesn't work??? Makes you wonder how we ever lived without it!!

I have heard that several times -- that Captain's Grille has a very good breakfast. Too bad I don't really eat breakfast, unless it involves Tonga Toast!

I'm thinking none of us are really going to miss AK except for DS12. And he is only going to miss it for one reason -- EE.

MK is definately our 2nd favorite park after Epcot...ok, maybe it's tied with Epcot! AK is our 3rd and DHS is our least favorite. I love TSMM, ToT, RNRC and Star Tours, but that's it. There just is NOT enough to do at that park! Anyways....

The Tiki Room has been refurbished and is back to it's original show! I hated the new version with Iago and Zazu. Maybe give it another try?

Dumbo (one side of it) will be open for good as of tomorrow, so give it a go! The Barnstormer will also be open. The rest of the construction is in full force still.

http://wdwnewstoday.com/Check out this website for aeriel photos of the construction. There is not a lot of walking rom around the Mad Tea Party and the Carousel. They also tore down the old Skyway station and the rumor is that is where the new "Tangled" meet and greet will be located. Merida, from the new movie "Brave", will be meeting in the old "Tangled" area this summer.

The Liberty Square Riverboat is going to be closed for awhile in April, not sure when it's scheduled to reopen; not that it was on your list anyways.

I've heard rumors that Spectro might be coming back this summer. I love the music too!

I'm crossing my fingers that Test Track will be open again by our Sept trip. I've read that it's supposed to go down April 15th. That would make sense because that's after Easter week. Keeping it open for Easter week is a smart idea. When it goes down for it's refurb, they will be adding FastPass at Nemo and Spaceship Earth.

DHS is your least fav park??? I love that place!! Love RNRC, TOT, Star Tours, TSM, Backlot Tour, Muppets, Indiana Jones, LMA, all of it!!! And I think I enjoy most how we can get through all that in only a half day and it gives us the rest of the day free to shop, eat, relax, or swim. Or all of the above!

Thanks for the link. Looks like MK is still quite a mess. It will be interesting to see what it looks like now that you can get to Dumbo & Barnstormer....

I wish TT would stay open another couple of weeks, but that's probably not going to happen. IDK when it is supposed to be done. I think they are just saying fall 2012...That's kind of a broad range of time.

I'm really dreading the long lines for Soarin while TT is down.


I thought of you when I was in Old Navy this morning Meghan!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

4 WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sjs314]

CONGRATULATIONS! on 4 weeks!

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[ddluvsdisney]

Getting closer now!!!!
My BIL and his family are going on their first trip in August. They invited us over tonight to talk Disney! I made a must do's printout for each park and some restaurants I think they'd like. I'm so excited for them. They are gonna think that I'm a freak1: b/c they just don't get it....yet. I hope someday they do- maybe after they go. I know my nephews will it!!

Deb

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

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I have a feeling the next 4 weeks are going to fly by!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

CONGRATULATIONS! on 4 weeks!

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Thanks Sheila!!

Getting closer now!!!!
My BIL and his family are going on their first trip in August. They invited us over tonight to talk Disney! I made a must do's printout for each park and some restaurants I think they'd like. I'm so excited for them. They are gonna think that I'm a freak1: b/c they just don't get it....yet. I hope someday they do- maybe after they go. I know my nephews will it!!

Deb

How exciting!! I love when people invite us over to talk Disney!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they "get it" after their trip!! How old are your nephews?

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I have a feeling the next 4 weeks are going to fly by!

I do too!!!!!

 

[ddluvsdisney]

They are 6 and 4, and Toy Story and Cars!!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

They are 6 and 4, and Toy Story and Cars!!!!

Aw, what a great age to take them!! My boys were that age on our first trip!

 

[ddluvsdisney]

Aw, what a great age to take them!! My boys were that age on our first trip!

Mine too 7 and 3

 

[wakica]

I enjoyed the MK pics And I have to agree that Stitch is a SKIP!!! I knew this last time and told dd and dh but we had a bit of time and they suggested we give it a try anyway - so against my better judgement we went ahead and TOTALLY regretted it So take it from me - it's NOT worth it.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Oh wow!! 4 Weeks already!!!!! dang,..this will be the shortest TR I have ever read! LOL!!! I went to Old Navy today too!!! Got a few cute skirts and a few dresses,...I have quite a few colorful tanks and some cute cardigans already,..so instant outfits!!!! I am sure I will wear them to death before we get to go on vacation!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I enjoyed the MK pics And I have to agree that Stitch is a SKIP!!! I knew this last time and told dd and dh but we had a bit of time and they suggested we give it a try anyway - so against my better judgement we went ahead and TOTALLY regretted it So take it from me - it's NOT worth it.

Thanks!

Surprisingly the kids have never wanted to try Stitch. So I don't think we will ever have to endure it!!

Oh wow!! 4 Weeks already!!!!! dang,..this will be the shortest TR I have ever read! LOL!!! I went to Old Navy today too!!! Got a few cute skirts and a few dresses,...I have quite a few colorful tanks and some cute cardigans already,..so instant outfits!!!! I am sure I will wear them to death before we get to go on vacation!!!

I know this really isn't much of a PTR, is it?!!

Well after my Old Navy shopping yesterday morning I was in quite the shopping mood! So I hit the mall last night. I'm uploading pics now!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We are going to Disney THIS MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Well I know I said we would talk about Epcot next, but I have late breaking news: I went shopping this weekend!!!

All from Old Navy, Penney's, and Kohls ~

Picked this up on the clearance rack at WalMart. I don't usually get too many clothes from there, but it was practically free at $3!! I'm not loving it, but I might be able to make it work.

 

[ddluvsdisney]

I guess you did go shopping!!!!
NICE
I'd like to buy some new things too. I have a gift card from ON so I may go by there tomorrow. And I'm gonna start packing this week too!!! I have all the kids' clothes ready to go in suitcase.
Can't wait to hear about Epcot.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I guess you did go shopping!!!!
NICE
I'd like to buy some new things too. I have a gift card from ON so I may go by there tomorrow. And I'm gonna start packing this week too!!! I have all the kids' clothes ready to go in suitcase.
Can't wait to hear about Epcot.

Thanks!

Oh I wish I would have had an ON gift card, it would have made my checkbook a whole lot happier!!

I started to pack a little too. Mostly DH's clothes that I know he won't be wearing between now and then. Plus park bags, and mister fans, and things like that.

Right now I am thinking that we can definitely fit it all in 4 carry-ons and only 1 checked bag, but I know I've thought that in the past and we always end up with 2-3 checked bags.

I haven't been paying too much attention to the forecast down there yet, I'm hoping we won't have to pack any pants or jackets.