Could this be our last trip to the World for awhile...Final Plans 9/11

KatMark

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Welcome all...old and new friends.

I swore I would never do two reports at a time again, but it dawned on me that our trip is 69 days away; we leave for Vegas in 19 days; we have to help Andy and Des move into their new place when we get back; then we go to Dubuque for a long weekend and then it's Labor Day and the kids are here for the long weekend and then it is a week before our trip. So I figured I'd better at least get this started.

I'll do brief intros for any newcomers:

Mark -- the man who got me to fall in love with Disney and him...31 years and counting. Mark currently is unemployed after being let go about a month ago from his job (still dealing with that whole situation of trying to get a better severance package, etc.). He is doing a lot more baseball than ever now that he's not working and loving every minute of it

Mark with his favorite character



Kathy -- me. I started my 40th year at my job at the beginning of this week. If it weren't for my devotion to my boss, we would be on the road to Florida right now to start over. I love planning Disney trips, reading other peoples reports and spending time with our kids



We have two sons, one daughter-in-law and I am pretty sure a second daughter-in-law within the next two years.

First up is Andy, 28 years old, still searching for a full-time teaching job and the head Varsity Baseball coach at a local high school and Des, age 25, Andy's girlfriend of 3 years, who he will be moving in with in about four weeks (and I am assuming will be married sometime soon)



And then we have Mark, 26 years old, an assistant wrestling coach at Loras College and works for a huge financial company and his wife of one year, Alisha, who is 23 years old who works at Mark's old company and is also a part-time CNA at a nursing home in Dubuque



(Oh, and my husband thinks Alisha walks on water!).

Me and my three boys:



Up next, dates and where will we be staying this time
 
Our dates for this trip will be arriving on Friday, September 19 and flying home on Sunday, October 5.

No, we will NOT be in Disney that whole time. We will be at Disney arriving Friday, September 19 and departing on Friday, September 26. On the 26th, we will drive to Marco Island to spend nine days with our besties, Todd and Nicki. For those of you who don't know, Nicki and I met on the DIS and she is the sister I never had and her and Todd are our family now. We love them to pieces and are blessed to have them in our lives (although we still question why they are hanging with us old folks).



What is the reason for the title of this PTR, "Could this be our last trip to the World for awhile?" Well, I knew that there would be no girls trips for the next two years because Mary and the girls won't be going as they are saving their points to stay at Aulani. And Mark and I had hoped to go to Phoenix for a few days next year and see Mary, Jeff and the kids and then go to Disneyland where we have never been. However, then Mark lost his job and we aren't sure this will happen or not. And who knows if Disney World will happen.

Okay, back to the upcoming trip. After Mark lost his job, Mark thought perhaps we should cancel. There was no way I was doing that since the resorts, the airfare, the car rental, the park tickets are paid for in full. We stay free in the condo on Marco Island thanks to a good friend. Therefore, that left only food money of which I already had 3/4 put away and with his baseball checks coming in, it wasn't a problem.

Where are we staying? The first three nights we will be staying here:







We have a one-bedroom villa savannah view booked in Kidani. Sure, a studio is big enough for the two of us, but I MUST HAVE THAT BATHROOM in the one-bedroom...I love the tub.

The second half of the trip -- September 22 - 26, we are staying here:





We have a studio here with a garden/water view. We are going to request a room closer to the quiet pool as I don't want to see the clown pool from my patio.

Up next, some plans, some DIS meets and some food!
 
I am marking my spot so I can go back and read the details

**I had to go back and catch up. As always, love the intro pictures. I hated to hear that you're still going round and round with the severance package. UGH!

The trip sounds like it's going to be a nice long one and just what you two need after having such a tough time lately.
 

I'm here! So glad you aren't canceling....I think this trip is just what you need!

Jill in CO
 
Yay!!!! A new Kathy PTR!!!! Happy to be here!!
 
Yay!!! Glad to see ypouve started a new (well deserved) PTR!!! Happy to be here and following along!

D~
 
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Hi Kathy, I have "met" you in other trip reports... maybe Brenda's (EmmysMom). Anyway, I have subscribed to this trip report & look forward to getting to know you better. Thank you for sharing your vacation. It makes me miss WDW less when I can read about your magical adventures!
 
Here!!! I cannot resist another KatMark Trip. :goodvibes
 
You really are good are cranking out the TR's! I'm in! Great Introductions and beautiful pictures of everyone!
 
I followed you from the Sept group!!! Can't wait to read all about your trip!!!!:cool1:
 
Joining in, Kathy!

I'm glad you didn't cancel your trip. Sounds like it will be a nice long much neded vacation.

So sweet that Mark thinks your daughter-in-law walks on water. Just wait until you two get a granddaughter!
 
The second half of the trip -- September 22 - 26, we are staying here:





We have a studio here with a garden/water view. We are going to request a room closer to the quiet pool as I don't want to see the clown pool from my patio.

Up next, some plans, some DIS meets and some food![/QUOTE]


We might see you there. Were staying here also in a studio Sept 21-26th.
 
Count me in on this TR; there is no way I would miss it. Looking forward to hearing about your stay at the Boardwalk. This is one of the resorts we are considering for our next visit. ;)
 














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