Cruising towards 10 days of fun... a July/Nov 2012- & We're BACK!!! Pg.50-51

[chloe770]

Juliana napped a few times in the stroller when she was 23 months. But who knows what's gonna happen.

I would think he'll be walking by then. He'll be 14 months when we go.

If I know my wife, I'm sure we'll be bringing our own pack n play.

Your wife sounds a lot like me. By car I always bring our own even tho Meadow doesn't sleep in it very well. At Disney we did rent a crib but I definitely pack our own sheets.

 

[MEK]

I never really thought about going the first week of November, but with crowd levels like that it sounds pretty nice. When is Jersey week? Obviously NOT the first week. Hmmmmm - I'll have to consider that for future trips!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

The crowds for your week don't sound bad at all! Hopefully the party dates and whatnots are released soon! I hate the waiting game with all of that info!

 

[Alice-in-wonder]

thanks for reading!!!

I'm glad you requested them... it can't hurt to request. I hope you do end up with them!

That is awesome that you are going to surprise your DD! How are you doing the surprise... just heading to the port?

Where in CT are you from.. we are in the Waterbury area.


It is not a surprise cruise anymore, I couldn't conceal it. The next cruise WILL be a surprise. My DD is soooooo excited!! We are from central Ct.

 

[glennbo123]

The crowd levels look pretty good, should be great week.

The problem with scheduling is trying to fit in all these things:

a) be in MK on a non-party night
b) split up our MK days
c) fit in MVMCP
d) fit in a day off
d) no Epcot on the weekend

Plus not knowing park hours/party days really stinks.

Knowing what you're trying to work-in is half the battle. But I agree, it's probably really tough without knowing the party days.

 

[afwdwfan]

Looks like a good plan so far, but you definitely have to be prepared for changes one park hours, party nights, etc. are officially released.

It will definitely make it hard to take a full day away from the parks, especially if you're looking at crowd levels that low. I would have a hard time staying away all day long.

We had to go through the same thing planning our trip last year. We wanted to go to MK a few different times, on both party and non-party nights. We ended up changing and moving things around a few times, but it worked out. Good luck!

 

[that's nice]

WOW! Those crowd numbers look fantastic. I'd love to see number likes that when I visit...but I'm stuck to some of the busiest times of the year. Oh well.

We've been going at the beginning of March which is the start of spring break season. So I've seen it crazy. I hope it is as slow as they say it's gonna be.

Your plans sound good. I don't know how I'd plan without being able to park hop. But I also couldn't do a whole day at a park, either. I think Max just gets a little overstimulated and wants to be able to just roam around.

Even when we have hoppers we don't really hop. I guess it is just different touring styles. I don't think there is a 'right' way to do it. Whatever works for your family is the right way.

I tried Ridemax last Feburary, but we didn't follow it. I do like checking into TP's crowd numbers, though. And if I can work around them, I do, but there are certainly times when I completely disregard their advice. For us, the biggest thing is making rope drop in the morning.

I am planning many rope drops this trip. That way we can hit a lot of rides in case we have to leave in the afternoon.

Your wife sounds a lot like me. By car I always bring our own even tho Meadow doesn't sleep in it very well. At Disney we did rent a crib but I definitely pack our own sheets.

You have no idea.

I never really thought about going the first week of November, but with crowd levels like that it sounds pretty nice. When is Jersey week? Obviously NOT the first week. Hmmmmm - I'll have to consider that for future trips!

I think this IS Jersey week. I am almost sure of it. I know how to deal with the New Jersey-ians being from the North East.

 

[that's nice]

The crowds for your week don't sound bad at all! Hopefully the party dates and whatnots are released soon! I hate the waiting game with all of that info!

I honestly don't know what takes them so long to release it. You would think they should know what they are doing by now.

It is not a surprise cruise anymore, I couldn't conceal it. The next cruise WILL be a surprise. My DD is soooooo excited!! We are from central Ct.

LOL! I've caught myself trying to talk about the cruise in front of Juliana. I have spoken about it in front of Christopher though. Hopefully he doesn't tell her.

The crowd levels look pretty good, should be great week.

I hoping for low crowds and 83°. Is that too much to ask?

Knowing what you're trying to work-in is half the battle. But I agree, it's probably really tough without knowing the party days.

You're right. At least I have somewhat of an idea of what I'm trying to do.

Looks like a good plan so far, but you definitely have to be prepared for changes one park hours, party nights, etc. are officially released.

Maybe I should just hire someone to plan this trip for me. You have a lot of spare time on your hands, right?

It will definitely make it hard to take a full day away from the parks, especially if you're looking at crowd levels that low. I would have a hard time staying away all day long.

Maybe the dad's could sneak away for a little while.

I doubt the wives would go for this though.

We had to go through the same thing planning our trip last year. We wanted to go to MK a few different times, on both party and non-party nights. We ended up changing and moving things around a few times, but it worked out. Good luck!

It is hard enough planning for my family.... add two other families into this mix and I'm ready to pull my hair out.

 

[that's nice]

I'm not sure if I will be back with an update tonight but I wanted to let you know that tomorrow is Juliana's 6 month checkup with her Oncologist. She has an ultrasound, x-ray, bloodwork, and her clinic visit. We might go to the children's museum after... we'll see how long her appointment takes. After this visit she has another checkup in 6 months (August) which will be her 5 year mark!!!!!

 

[jenseib]

I can't believe all the planning you have done so far. I haven't even looked at days yet.
I have looked at historical pasts and if there is a party on Friday, I plan to attend that 1. Right now I have Thrusday thru Sunday planned...I am thinking of add a few more days though. I have my resort paid for, so I know where we will stay those first few nights. I went with my gut and decided on a place and paid so I wouldn't back out. If we stay longer I'll go to a cheaper resort for a night or 2 (or 3)
I want some down time, but I also want to hit all the parks...how am I going to work that? LOL!
I still have a long time to look things over yet, so I'll wait and see what happens. Once party dates come out and flight times and prices, I'll be better able to plan things.

 

[chloe770]

I'm not sure if I will be back with an update tonight but I wanted to let you know that tomorrow is Juliana's 6 month checkup with her Oncologist. She has an ultrasound, x-ray, bloodwork, and her clinic visit. We might go to the children's museum after... we'll see how long her appointment takes. After this visit she has another checkup in 6 months (August) which will be her 5 year mark!!!!!

Coming your way, altho I'm sure everything will be fine. Such a brave girl Juliana is. She is someone to be admired

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Good luck with Juliana's checkup!!! I'm sure everything will be great!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

I'm not sure if I will be back with an update tonight but I wanted to let you know that tomorrow is Juliana's 6 month checkup with her Oncologist. She has an ultrasound, x-ray, bloodwork, and her clinic visit. We might go to the children's museum after... we'll see how long her appointment takes. After this visit she has another checkup in 6 months (August) which will be her 5 year mark!!!!!

Prayers for perfect results tomorrow Tim! Of course she'll ace it with flying colors, she's an absolute little angel princess. August will be here before you know it and then you'll be on your nowhere cruise in November celebrating her 5 years cancer free! Have fun at the children's museum with Juliana tomorrow. Too bad you couldn't sneak a Mickey bar or dole whip float in with ya.

 

[marvali]

Schedule looks good......crowd levels look GREAT! Especially to someone who normally visits when they range from 8 to 10! Does stink when you don't have dates for the parties yet. Still plenty of time to tweek your schedule though.

BTW, finally got an update done on my TR!

 

[that's nice]

I'll be back later to respond.....

Juliana's scans were clean and she did awesome with he blood draw. We are waiting to hear back from her nurse and get her counts and her kidney function tests.

Thank you all for thinking of her.

 

[KatMark]

I'll be back later to respond.....

Juliana's scans were clean and she did awesome with he blood draw. We are waiting to hear back from her nurse and get her counts and her kidney function tests.

Thank you all for thinking of her.

Just read Mel's update on FB.

 

[Woth2982]

Such great news about Juliana's scans! Hopefully the blood work comes back clean as well!

 

[jenseib]

 

[chloe770]

Yeah of clear scans!

 

[Poolrat]

I'll be back later to respond.....

Juliana's scans were clean and she did awesome with he blood draw. We are waiting to hear back from her nurse and get her counts and her kidney function tests.

Thank you all for thinking of her.

Great news !!!!!