Discovering DVC timandlesley style-A PTR, 19 days TRIP REPORT LINK PG.119!!!!!

[timandlesley]

Hello fellow Diser’s. Timandlesley are BAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK!!!
“There ain’t no party like a Timandlesley party cause’ a timandlesley party don’t stoooooop : ) “
If you need proof and don’t believe me, check out this lady in the back row, she’s already gettin’ down with her badself : )

We are back and better than ever because NOW we are official DVC members and are soooooooo excited about all that brings for us.
We can now officially call this place home :

This year we have an outstanding trip planned including 7glorious nights at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and then followed by 10 nights at Saratoga Springs using developer points. That’s right, 17 NIGHTS/18 DAYS in DISNEY!!!! We can’t wait!!!! (can you sense the enthusiasm!?!)
We'll be going from June 21st-July 8th 2009. Any tips on Fouth of July will be great, we've never been this time of year before. For those of you who haven’t joined us on an adventure before (check out the link in my signature to last years adventure) I will introduce us next:
First there is me, I am a 32 year old special education teacher from the Cincinnati Ohio area ( I feel like I’m filling out a personal ad : ) I have been a Disney fanatic as long as I can remember I am a mother to two beautiful children : Luke and Lauren (to be introduced below) and married to the love of my life Tim who has become a Disney fanatic like me since our marriage (we honeymooned in Disney 10 years ago) and he makes me laugh every single day – he’ll make you laugh throughout this report as well. It was easy to convince him to purchase DVC this year, actually he was pushing for it as hard as I was. We are so excited for all of the Disney trips that will mean for us (stay tuned because we also have a ADULTS only trip in the works for Food and Wine Festival 2009!!!)
Here is a visual for ya:
Me (Lesley):

Tim and I:

Then there comes Tim, my DH of 10 years, the one who keeps us all laughing.
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To give you a sense of his craziness, here is video from last year having to ride the horse around the Whispering Canyon Café for our anniversary, it was so funny!


Then comes Luke, he’ll be 8 years old this trip and takes after his father with his funny antics and both of us for his love for Disney:
Like father like son:

He takes his Disney trips seriously : )

Then comes Lauren, our Disney princess through and through, she has been going with us on yearly trips to Disney since she was 8 months old, I can’t believe she is 5 years old:

So, buckle up, it is going to be a fun ride on our FIRST DVC trip ever, our longest trip ever to the world and we promise to bring lots of great updates, loaded with a ton of pics, video and best of all FUN!!!!

Lesley


Pre Trip Report Index for your viewing pleasure:

1).Let the Planning Begin!: Page 5:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=28768872&posted=1#post28768872
2).So Why our dates and What about passes?? Click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2010967&page=7
3).Let the dining plans begin!!! Click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=28849996&posted=1#post28849996
4). Update on couples only trip and new Disney park??? Click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2010967&page=15

5). Tim's surgery update, things in the mail and Christmas fun Click here:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29198731#post29198731
6).THE PARK'S ALL YOURS, YOU HAVE TO CHECK THIS OUT!!!:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29227950#post29227950
7).Dining Help Needed!!! Our list so far, click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29405653&posted=1#post29405653
8). Big Bummers: Click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2010967&page=25
9). HUGE UPDATE and a Video by Tim : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29535670&posted=1#post29535670
10). Bad news and NEW RESSIE!!!: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29567571&posted=1#post29567571
11). DINING PLANS REVEALED: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29580620#post29580620
12). Excited about the New Attraction this year!: pg. 29
13). TAX REFUND, buying annual passes, etc. pg. 32 click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29869912&posted=1#post29869912
14). New stores in DTD: click here:http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/01/disney_designatee_1.html
15). New Disney purchases arrived today! page 38:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2010967&page=38
16). BIG DAY!!!! pg. 39:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30124664&posted=1#post30124664
17). Big purchase and the airline debate, please weigh in click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30344119&posted=1#post30344119
18). Flying possibly and Resort/Dates changed a bit Plus Gatlinburg Mini TR: pg. 44
19). FLIGHTS BOOKED, HOTEL BOOKED FOR NIGHT BEFORE and ANNUAL PASSES ARRIVED pg. 46 click here :http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30390771&posted=1#post30390771
20). Our Disney Outlet Purchases pg. 46 click here : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30437950&posted=1#post30437950
21). Huge savings on airfare!!!!!!!! pg. 48
22). Updates on Planning Planning Planning pg. 49 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30593816#post30593816
23). Dining update and questions pg. 49 click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30661406#post30661406
24).Updates: pg. 51
25). Purchase pics pg. 52 click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30783769&posted=1#post30783769
26). Savings Update!!! pg. 53 click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30831192&posted=1#post30831192
27). MORE savings from Southwest and dining craziness pg. 55, click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30914617&posted=1#post30914617
28) It's all in TIM'S hands : ) page 56
29) Well, The Reservations Have Been Made page 57 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2010967&page=57
30). TIM IS THE MAN!!!! And our ITINERARY!!! pg 58 Click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30958960#post30958960
31) Tim's Rap! Check it out!!! Page 60 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2010967&page=60
32). DINING NEWS!! pg. 61click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31047795#post31047795
33). DINING DONE! pg. 62
34). BIG DVC NEWS!!! pg. 63 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31110518&posted=1#post31110518
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35). Tim's new ADR Rap, funny! See if you can guess the restaraunts! pg. 64 click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31130331#post31130331
36). Update pg. 65 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31168561#post31168561
37). Look what came in the mail today! pg. 66 click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31210640#post31210640
38). We're off to the beach, 63 days when we return/MK crowds click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31259684&posted=1#post31259684
39). 65 days and counting, new romantic ressie: pg. 68 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31393081#post31393081
40). mini TR is up, pg. 68 click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31407623#post31407623
41). Countdown Calendar time!!! click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31456644#post31456644
42). Update click here : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31482154&posted=1#post31482154
43). Update/BBB ressie click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31534391&posted=1#post31534391]
44). Update: countdowns, Mother's Day click here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31793639#post31793639
45). 29 days and COUNTING!!! pg. 83 Click here : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31952174&posted=1#post31952174
46). 21 days and counting! Few purchases pg. 86 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32070370&posted=1#post32070370
47). 19 days and counting - budget time and questions pg. 88 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32099382#post32099382]
48). PACKING list done!!! pg. 90 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32141580&posted=1#post32141580
50). 12 days and counting, the list of things to buy click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32194859&posted=1#post32194859
51). PACKING DAY! Pg. 96 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32253156&posted=1#post32253156
52). THIS TIME NEXT WEEK DAY 1 pg. 97 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32264376&posted=1#post32264376
53). THIS TIME NEXT WEEK DAY 2 pg. 99 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2010967&page=99
54). THIS TIME NEXT WEEK DAY 3 pg. 101 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32293940&posted=1#post32293940
55). THIS TIME NEXT WEEK DAY 4 pg. 103 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32310525&posted=1#post32310525
56). THIS TIME NEXT WEEK DAY 5: pg. 104 click here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32326233#post32326233

57). THIS TIME NEXT WEEK DAY 6 (final one before we leave) click here : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32340762&posted=1#post32340762

58). TRIP REPORT HAS BEGUN, JOIN US THERE!!!http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2224335

 

[dddisrunner]

I am FIRST!! I am so excited to share another trip with you guys!!

 

[donaldsgal]

I'm sure this will be a good read. Happy planning!

 

[kimbo0569]

YAY! I read your last TR and can't wait to hear about your next one!

 

[shannon47142]

I'm soo ready to ride along for the next adventures!!

 

[Donald is #1]

I'm in!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I'm here -- so looking forward to counting down with you!!!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Woo Hoo, I'm onboard and ready for the fun! 16 days... however will you be able to stand sooo many days at such a wonderful place??

 

[NotSoEvilStepmother]

Hmmm...this title looks a little familiar.
Hooray! It's finally up! This is gonna be a fun 7 months!

 

[nateryan]

I'm ready! 16 whole days of the timandlesley family! It will be lots of fun!

 

[Lesprivate]

I am joining in on this pre trip.

 

[pmama]

Can't wait to read all about your 2009 trip(s). I'm so excited for you.

 

[jblb1020]

COUNT ME IN!!! 16 days in Disney that's awesome! We just goy back from 3 nights in Disney and 7 nights on the Disney Cruise! We had a Wonderful time and rebooked again for next year. I LOVE your trip reports so I am looking forward to hearing all bout your upcoming trip!!!

 

[lmillercrew]

Thanks so much for the invite! We are 7 mos out too, but I don't have much to say yet on a PTR, still a little nervous to start one. Although, I do have a lot to say about the ressie thing, so maybe I'll start one.
I'm excited to read about your 16 days and your first trip as DVC owners.
How's Mickey???

 

[eemmie1]

Yeah another trip report! Count me in!

 

[MegansMom]

Hey Guys!!!! So GLAD to have you back!!!!! This trip is going to be so amazing---I'll be looking forward to reading all about it---but will also LOVE the journey along the way!!!! Now things feel like normal---I have a TimandLesley PTR to read!!!! YEAH!!!! ;o) Congrats again on your new "home!!"

 

[tmkinney]

Can't wait to read all about your plans, count me in!

 

[Trentmom]

Thanks for the heads up Lesley

Going to go back and read now

 

[Trentmom]

Congrats on DVC

So, when is your trip dates?

 

[dlpcarden]

YAY!! I am so excited to see that you have your PTR started... especially after the horrible day I have had (see myspace page).

Hopefully, we can see each other during the F&W Festival next yr....