Dreams Do Come True (and we are not even there yet)!-Trip 4 Started-6/28

[jeremysdisneymom]

That looks like such a great breakfast at Chef Mickey's! When we were there for dinner, we were seated in a corner and I felt like we were totally out of "the action". Looks like you were in the thick of it! The picture of your hubby with Minnie is adorable! I, too, love the photo of Jeremy watching the train. :hearts:

Yes, it was a great way to start the day. Did you enjoy dinner? We are doing it this trip. It is a must for Jeremy. He loves that monorail and the Magic Kingdom train.

Erika

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Ooooh I like the idea of "one month from today" posts! I might have to steal that...

I can't believe you have to work the day you leave! I could never concentrate! Although it's probably easier for you than it will be for DH and DS waiting for you to get home!

 

[Lady Lallie]

WOO HOO!! Your trip is almost here.

That is one busy departure day you have got going on. Whew! I hope your boss is nice and lets you out early. I'm going to cross my fingers for you!

Jeremy is too stinkin' cute! He looks like he is having a blast with the characters. And I love that you let him play with the other kids and CMs, sometimes I see parents who don't let their kids stop and do that sort of thing. It's nice to see that you have a laid back approach to touring with him.

 

[swwake]

I love all the pics - especially the character ones. I never knew they played the ball game with the kids at Epcot! Really cool. I wonder where you went? Hmmm...Nemo?

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

I love all the pics - especially the character ones. I never knew they played the ball game with the kids at Epcot! Really cool. I wonder where you went? Hmmm...Nemo?

Thanks, Jeremy (and I for that matter) sure do love characters! The game is quite fun and Jeremy had a ball that morning. I gave you a clue as to where we went but I will post it tomorrow. I am loading the pictures as I write.

Erika

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

WOO HOO!! Your trip is almost here.

That is one busy departure day you have got going on. Whew! I hope your boss is nice and lets you out early. I'm going to cross my fingers for you!

Jeremy is too stinkin' cute! He looks like he is having a blast with the characters. And I love that you let him play with the other kids and CMs, sometimes I see parents who don't let their kids stop and do that sort of thing. It's nice to see that you have a laid back approach to touring with him.

Thanks, I think he is pretty cute as well! I really learned that trip to let Jeremy have fun and try not to worry when my plans go awry. Granted, the first day I was a tad upset when he wanted to swim instead of enjoy DHS but he is only young once. I see more and more how much he is growing up and how precious this time is with him. I can always go back and do my plans when Tom and I are older and Jeremy has his own family. However, I can never get back that morning and the look of enjoyment in his face.

I am having a sappy week if you can tell. I can't believe that on Friday my baby will be an official third grader! Where has the time gone!

Erika

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Ooooh I like the idea of "one month from today" posts! I might have to steal that...

I can't believe you have to work the day you leave! I could never concentrate! Although it's probably easier for you than it will be for DH and DS waiting for you to get home!

Please, go ahead and steal it. It is fine with me. I figured I had better do a month from now as I know when the time gets closer I will be extremely busy.

I am okay with working the day we leave. It will be hard to concentrate but it will be my motivation to get ahead that week. It works out nice driving during the night plus it will get us there sooner!

Erika

 

[mom2mek]

Phew - I'm all caught up! Great recaps, Erika! Your Thanksgiving trip has me wishing for another trip during that time- you get two holidays for one!!

Your departure day sounds tiring, but I'm sure you will be riding that "we are leaving on vacation high"!

Sara

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Phew - I'm all caught up! Great recaps, Erika! Your Thanksgiving trip has me wishing for another trip during that time- you get two holidays for one!!

Your departure day sounds tiring, but I'm sure you will be riding that "we are leaving on vacation high"!

Sara

Sara:

Tell me about it. I want to go back at Thanksgiving again too! It was sooo fun and such a festive time of year. I keep thinking how I can broach the subject with Tom about 2011 but I know he will give me that defiant no since we are going the first part of 2011. I will have to work on that one!

Erika

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

One Month from Today (July 2)


After driving through the night, I will awake to Georgia air in the car and the need for breakfast in my tummy. Tom has emphatically stated that there will be no Cracker Barrel and Subway this trip! I Cracker Barrel breakfast. I think it is the best out there and it is the only place I will go for breakfast. Tom, however, thinks that Bob Evans is the best. So, I think the fair thing to do this trip is to let Jeremy decide laughing:The child is like his Mom--he loves Cracker Barrel!) Side note, I Subway when we are driving on vacation. It doesn't stink up the car like fast food plus it is less messy so no fries to clean up afterwards. Tom, on the other hand, not so much. At least that will not be a worry as I know where lunch will be that day!

We will make our annual stop at the Magnolia Plantation. It is a gas station/souvenir shop on I75 that I have always stopped at on every trip to Florida since I was a child. Don't ask me why, but pecan logs and Goo Goo bars are so much better from there!

Once we hit the Florida line, we have to stop at the visitor centers to soak in hot (and I do mean hot ) sunshine and get some yummy orange juice. Then it is back in the car and no more stops until we hit Disney World!

I have no pictures to share of the Disney World sign. I am sad to say but I have yet to take one. That will be a must this trip!

Worst case scenario (meaning my boss has not been generous the night before), we will arrive at Wilderness Lodge no later than 3:00 p.m.

This is Jeremy from our Courtyard Bunk Bed Room in 2008. We are booked standard room this time. I hope the view is okay but honestly, we are not in the room that much for it to matter.

We will have lunch this day at Roaring Fork. I the sandwiches there. We will get our refillable mugs and then go unpack in the room. Tom will get some much needed rest while Jeremy and I enjoy the pool.

Dinner this evening will be at Boma. I am looking forward to exploring AKL in the daytime. I want to check out the savanna and Arusha Rock. I want to explore the gift shop (so interesting the last time). And I can't wait to have Zebra Domes again. I hope Tom enjoys this meal as it was not his favorite last time.

Right now, I think we will head back to the room after dinner. But, depending on how tired we all are, we may head to Magic Kingdom to see the parade and fireworks. If not, there is still plenty of time in the days ahead.

Up Next: Day 3 What three new things will my family experience? Will I conquer my fear of sharks? Should I tell Jeremy what is in store for dinner?

 

[jenjolt]

Loving your this time next month reports!!! What fun you guys are going to have!!!

Dinner at Boma sounds delightful!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!! Still haven't had those pesky Zebra domes LOL...but I'm going to have them at some point!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Loving your this time next month reports!!! What fun you guys are going to have!!!

Dinner at Boma sounds delightful!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!! Still haven't had those pesky Zebra domes LOL...but I'm going to have them at some point!

Thanks! It is hard to believe I am down to 1 month! It took forever it seems to get to this point.

You will definitely have to try Boma. I have read that breakfast is really good here as well.

 

[martinolichfamily]

Hey Erika!

Great way to recap your plans for the upcoming trip!

It's getting so close!!!!!

Let's do a little 1 month dance...

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[jeremysdisneymom]

Hey Erika!

Great way to recap your plans for the upcoming trip!

It's getting so close!!!!!

Let's do a little 1 month dance...

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Heather:

It will be here before you know it! How about a 29 day dance! Woo hoo!



Erika

 

[MommyMcQueen]

Hi Erika!

Congrats on being under 1 month!! So excited for you!

Love your "One Month Front Today" posts - you have a busy day before you leave - hope the drive goes smoothly and you arrive when planned!

I enjoyed reading your Chef Mickey/Monorail post from your Thanksgiving trip - we are planning something similar for one of our days. Have breakfast at Chef Mickeys then take the kids on the momorail. Not sure where we'll ride to yet - maybe just take a loop around! It is an off-park day for us so no definite plans yet. Too bad they can't sit up front anymore, but I'm sure we'll enjoy it all the same.

Karen

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

1 Month from Today - Day 3 (July 3)

Our first full day at Disney! We will wake to the feel of Disney everywhere. Breakfast this morning will be in the room--cereal and fruit all around! This will be the day full of a lot of firsts for us (three to be exact)!

Our day will start at Typhoon Lagoon ! Our first time at a Disney Water Park. We water parks. All three of us are super excited about going here.

I can't wait to try Crush n Gusher and all the tube rides (Keelhaul Falls, Gang Plank Falls, and Mayday Falls). I am sure Jeremy and Tom will hit the body falls (I am still unsure about those!). I will spend a big portion of the day on a raft soaking up the Florida sunshine on Castaway Creek. We will jump the waves at the Surf Pool and hope to not get swept under. I have read that there is a good force here so we must be careful! Before our time ends, I will get up enough courage to swim across the Shark Reef and say I have swam with sharks .

We will probably leave Typhoon Lagoon no later than 2 as 5 hours is enough in the Florida sun all day. We will rest/take a nap at the WL and then head downstairs to dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe at 5:10 p.m.. This will be another first for us! The menu looks awesome. I think we will all want the skillet as BBQ is a favorite of ours but we will see. I will probably "prepare" Jeremy a head of time for what goes on here so he doesn't get too embarrassed! I would hate to ruin the evening.

With our tummies full, we will walk to the dock and board the boat for the Contemporary Resort. You see, we have a little voyage we must meet at 7:45. Yes, we are going on the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage on the Seven Seas Lagoon. This is another first for us! The fun starts at a reception at the CR. There are light snacks and visits by Captain Hook and Mr. Smee. Then our pirate, Patch, will lead us to the dock to board our ship. We will set sail on the Seven Seas Lagoon to watch Wishes. Oh, but wait, Wishes is not showing this trip. Wait, will it be the special summer firewoks? No , it will be a preview of the 4th of July Magic Kingdom Fireworks ! We will not be fighting the crowds but watching from our own little boat on the lagoon! Can you tell I am excited? Hopefully we will be able to catch the Electric Water Pageant as well. On the way back to the CR, Patch will tell the story of Peter Pan and he will be waiting to greet us when we return to dock.

After a wonderful day of firsts, we will get to bed and dream of our first park day tomorrow!

Tomorrow: Where will we choose to spend the 4th of July? What fireworks do we see? Will there be firsts on this day? Do I have to eat all my veggies?

 

[Lady Lallie]

That sounds like the perfect Disney day!! Seriously.

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

That sounds like the perfect Disney day!! Seriously.

Thanks! I am looking forward to it. It beats sitting at my desk fighting a cold!

 

[MeMom]

I just paid attention to your signature and saw that you had a report going. Sorry it has taken me so long to be observant!

We will plan to cross paths with you guys during the week of the 4th.
We have a few plans, but not a lot is firm yet. We'll compare your agenda to ours soon and see when and where will be a good place to meet.

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

I just paid attention to your signature and saw that you had a report going. Sorry it has taken me so long to be observant!

We will plan to cross paths with you guys during the week of the 4th.
We have a few plans, but not a lot is firm yet. We'll compare your agenda to ours soon and see when and where will be a good place to meet.

MeMom,

Thanks for joining in!

I would love to meet up over the 4th. I hope to get caught up on posting our plans today. Let me know what works best for you.

Erika