Coach's First Pre-Trip Report - (Final Update) We are leaving in 4 hours!!!

[planetcaravan19f]

Loving all the pictures Coach!!! Did you say who takes the majority of the pics in your family, you or the misses? They look great!!!

 

[Coach81]

18 days will go so fast.

It sure has!!!! Single Digits Baby!!!!

Just checking in....

Hey Jordan, big update coming soon!

Loving all the pictures Coach!!! Did you say who takes the majority of the pics in your family, you or the misses? They look great!!!

Thank you so much! Daddy is the official "Photographer" of the family.

 

[Coach81]

Sorry its been so long.. let's see

My high school soccer teams are trying to get in the playoffs.

Football Playoffs were in full swing.

DW has been having my work on some "special projects" - pics coming soon!

Next Update coming later tonight!!!

At this time (10:30 am CST) 7 days from now.. we'll be in Florida enroute to DISNEY

 

[Coach81]

Sorry its been so long.. let's see

My high school soccer teams are trying to get in the playoffs.

NFL Football Playoffs were in full swing.

DW has been having my work on some "special projects" - pics coming soon!

Next Update coming later tonight!!!

At this time (10:30 am CST) 7 days from now.. we'll be in Florida enroute to DISNEY

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Sorry its been so long.. let's see

My high school soccer teams are trying to get in the playoffs.

NFL Football Playoffs were in full swing.

DW has been having my work on some "special projects" - pics coming soon!

Next Update coming later tonight!!!

At this time (10:30 am CST) 7 days from now.. we'll be in Florida enroute to DISNEY

Good luck in the soccer playoffs!! HOW EXCITING!

Can't wait to see pic's of the "special projects"

Can you believe you will be in Disney World 7 days from now?? WOOO-HOOO-HOOTY!!! We are right behind ya!

 

[jordanyosh]

Sorry its been so long.. let's see

My high school soccer teams are trying to get in the playoffs.

NFL Football Playoffs were in full swing.

DW has been having my work on some "special projects" - pics coming soon!

Next Update coming later tonight!!!

At this time (10:30 am CST) 7 days from now.. we'll be in Florida enroute to DISNEY

Glad to have you back......

7 days from now. I'll be at Pop Century.

 

[Coach81]

Glad to have you back......

7 days from now. I'll be at Pop Century.

OUTSTANDING!!!! We'll be at All Star Music

Next Update coming right up!

 

[Coach81]

Few more pics from last Feb's trip, then Day 1 & 2 Itenerary (sp)

This was brand new last February. I really enjoyed the ride.

Few more magical pics from last year:

Zach LOVES the Power Rangers!!!

Notice the tongue

One of our favorite (traditional) places to eat while at Disney:

We close out the pics with two more classics

Now the itenerary - hope I spelled that right

Getting in the vehicles at 3:30 am next Saturday morning, planning on hitting the road at 4 am sharp! We will drive until about 9am and then stop to stretch and catch a brunch. Then about 10:00am we will hit the road again, and try to drive straight through to Disney! If things go well, we'll be checking in at ASM around 4 - 5 pm Florida time, and then we'll turn in our AP vouchers for our APs!!!
We will catch a bite to eat sometime when we arive, then settle in to ASM. If we are not too tired from the drive, we hope to catch Illuminations that first night.

Day 1- Get up sorta early (8 - 9am or so) and arrive at our new home away from home---- our first trip "home" to our beautiful DVC resort OLD KEY WEST drop our bags off, and head back to Animal Kingdom!!!

Hang out at AK, have a blast, then meet Brave teacher (if they aren't with us already) and her family for a 1:00 ressie at Wispering Canyons.

That afternoon (with no rush) we will head to MK and basically hang out there the rest of the night. No, I don't care about the Superbowl... WHAT??? but aren't you a football coach??? yes, but I don't care to see the Patriots blast the Giants in the Superbowl. I would rather spend my time with my family in the most magical kingdom on earth

We plan on finishing our day at MK, with its extra late magic hours. When we have had our fill, we will head back to OKW and check out our wonderful 1 bedroom Villa

Next Update- Day 2 - 4 and pics of my DW's "special projects" for me.

 

[Blueyed Girl]

I couldn't agree more about the Superbowl this year. I will probably watch it off and on but not like most years. There are no parties scheduled and if we were in WDW during this we wouldn't be watching it at all either.

On a brighter note...I'm so excited for ya'll!! Your first trip to OKW. You're gonna LOVE IT!! I'm telling you I can't wait to get back there. I LOVE THAT PLACE!!

 

[jordanyosh]

Torn about the Super Bowl....It's like tradition....

If I don't watch it, we'll be doing MK EMH.....

 

[Coach81]

I couldn't agree more about the Superbowl this year. I will probably watch it off and on but not like most years. There are no parties scheduled and if we were in WDW during this we wouldn't be watching it at all either.

On a brighter note...I'm so excited for ya'll!! Your first trip to OKW. You're gonna LOVE IT!! I'm telling you I can't wait to get back there. I LOVE THAT PLACE!!

Hard to put into words how excited we are about our DVC, and our first trip "home". We have pretty much decided that next year we will visit our actual home resort Saratoga Springs for our annual February trip, and then we'll either stay at Boardwalk or Beach Club for our annual Summer trip. It is such a great feeling to be able to plan for your next year's vacation even before you leave for this years

Torn about the Super Bowl....It's like tradition....

If I don't watch it, we'll be doing MK EMH.....

I've already decided, its EMH for us!!! My prediction: Pats 48 - Giants 7. If I feel the need to watch it, I'll have it recorded here at home to watch when we get back.

6 more days until departure!!!

So when do you guys start to pack?

 

[Blueyed Girl]

So when do you guys start to pack?

START?? I'm almost FINISHED!! Not really, but I'd say I'm about halfway through right now.

 

[Beana9802]

Now, I LOVE ME SOME FOOTBALL! But I'm with you...I'd rather be spending time with my family in the Happiest Place on Earth! (You'll get to see the commercials during the weeks after the SB anyway!) Have fun...

 

[jordanyosh]

START?? I'm almost FINISHED!! Not really, but I'd say I'm about halfway through right now.

I have everything out, but not packed.....will probably do most of the packing tonight

 

[Coach81]

START?? I'm almost FINISHED!! Not really, but I'd say I'm about halfway through right now.

DW has started putting a few things away here and there. But nothing serious yet. We'll probably get real serious in the next two days or so.

Now, I LOVE ME SOME FOOTBALL! But I'm with you...I'd rather be spending time with my family in the Happiest Place on Earth! (You'll get to see the commercials during the weeks after the SB anyway!) Have fun...

Exactly my thinking! I really believe the commercials will be better than the actual game. I'll get it taped, and enjoy em when we get back.

I have everything out, but not packed.....will probably do most of the packing tonight

So excited for you, get 'em warmed up for us!!! Have a safe trip.

 

[scottny]

u r very close. u all will have a magical time.

 

[Coach81]

So here is what my DW had me work on..

Customized Autograph books for the boys! They were so excited. She printed up every major and most minor characters from Disney (thanks to plenty of the talented folks at Disney Designs forum) and made the custom cover. I added the binding and there we are!!!

Chase loves his

Don't worry, Brave teacher, Sammy has his one as well!!!

We have one more surprise, but I'll show that one right before we leave to keep you all in suspense!

Itinerary Day 2 - 4

Day 2

Rezzie for Ohana's at Breakfast. (We loved this last year, the characters do a great job, and the food is great).

The rest of the morning we plan on Soarin' running the test track, and perhaps even fly to Mars!

The afternoon we are leaving open for whatever.

Day 3

Breakfast Buffet at Crystal Palace.

In the morning we will revisit MK, and have fun there at our leisure.
Again in the afternoon we are leaving open for whatever the kids want to do. Again, the great thing about DVC is that we can go about Disney much more laid back, 'cause we know we'll be right back

Day 4

Hollywood Studios for rope drop. Go check out the new playhouse disney, mermaid and all the other great attactions there.

Lunch rezzie at playhouse Disney (I think its H & V) character lunch. Zach had so much fun there last year, he sang and danced the whole time!!!

Afternoon- Kids decide.

- Side note, tonight my boy's soccer team has made history, for only the second time in the history of the high school, we have won a district championship

Forgive me for tooting my horn a bit, but this is the second time this year that teams that I have coached have won a district championship

Only a few sleeps left!!! Final update will probably be either this coming Thursday or the night before we leave, Friday.

It has been a long wait, but it is finally almost here..

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Hey!!! CONGRATS on the championship wins!! You must be a really good coach. The autograph books are awesome. The kiddo's are going to have a great time! (Mom & Dad too I'm sure!) Only 5 days left for you!!!

 

[jordanyosh]

Toot away

 

[buffy0214]

Hi Coach! I haven't read your whole PTR but you had me at that video How sweet! My friend recently said to me "your kids will think WDW is the only place to go on vacation". Your video really shows why. We are building family memories.

We usually rent DVC points at OKW. I love it there I know you will enjoy your first trip home.