Final Disneyland trip as a family of 4! Can this preggo hit every bathroom in DL?

[bcnorth]

I found HEYS suitcases with Disney themes on them. We got our DS one from the Bay in Canada, but the HEYS site should have had them also. Maybe for your next trip (they were 39.99 CDN).

 

[mommy2kande]

Aw, thanks! I was hoping to spend under $30, because my kids destroy everything they get their hands on. if they can make these cheapies last longer than one trip, I'll consider pricier stuff! lol That is a very cool site, though. maybe mommy needs a new suitcase...

 

[daisy_77]

I think the Tinker Bell gifts are a great idea!
I got DD some Disney Princess suitcases from Disneyshopping.com. They were on sale---this was last year though.

I am so excited for you! It is almost time for your trip!

 

[mommy2kande]

Yeah, I checked disneyshopping.com. They had some cute stuff that you can personalize, but it was a bit more than we wanted to spend right now.

We made our countdown chart tonight. Better late than never, right? lol It came out cute, and the kids had fun helping. I can't believe we're at 18 days to go!!!

 

[TXAng]

Sounds like y'all are going to have a great time! I love the idea of Tink gifts - too cute.

Congrats on your pregnancy! Do you know if you're expecting a boy or a girl?

 

[mommy2kande]

Thanks, TXAng! We are beyond excited! We are expecting a little boy, which is so cool! Of course, it also means my daughter will be the only girl, and probably more spoiled than necessary, but that's ok!

We are almost at our 2 week mark, I am sooooooo excited! I've started a little preliminary packing, but I am going to try and wait till the 7-10 day mark before I get it all packed. Knowing my kids, one of them would suddenly HAVE to wear something that was packed!

 

[mommy2kande]

TWO WEEKS ​

I am really excited, but my one is broken on my computer keyboard, so I can't type any exclamation points. lol

Exactly 2 weeks from today I will be in the Happiest Place on Earth...

 

[Casey's Mommie]

It's nice to read someone else as excited about going to Disneyland as I am!!! We're going a few weeks after you and I just can't wait!!!

 

[mommy2kande]

Oh yeah, we are beyond excited. We're going to start renting the Disney movies we don't have to watch those in preparation. lol

 

[TXAng]

Oh, another little boy! How exciting for you!

Have fun watching those movies! That's the perfect way to get ready for the trip.

 

[mobopolo]

How exciting! Will you be able to ride some of the rides? I can't wait to hear more.

 

[mommy2kande]

Thanks, TXAng! We're watching Little Mermaid today!

mobopolo, there are a lot of rides I will be able to go on. I am really excited! And, the stuff i can't go on is basically the same stuff my daughter can't go on (she's 2), so we'll just have some fun girl time while the boys do the wild rides!

8 DAYS!!!!!

 

[mommy2kande]

One week till Disneyland! Oh, I am so excited. Gonna get started on packing today, wrote up our itineraries yesterday. Got our new double stroller yesterday, too!

I guess were about as set as we can be. I cannot believe this time, next week, I'll be in Disneyland! Yay!!!!!

 

[PirateFish989]

I'm so excited for you! I hope that you have a great time, which I'm sure that you will!

Whenever I go to Disneyland, for the several weeks leading up to the trip, I always watch all my Disney movies to get in the spirit!

 

[mommy2kande]

Hi PirateFish! We have been in full Disney mode, watching movies, and Playhouse Disney, and the Disney shows the Travel channel has been airing. I can't believe it is only 5 days away! I am so excited, and I cannot wait to see the kids reaction. They went 7 months ago and had a lot of fun, so I am sure they'll have even more fun this time!

 

[mommy2kande]

Ok, ALL of our PS's are in, and we have an outline for each day. I am so happy, I will be in Disneyland in less than 2 days!!!!

Tuesday, April 22
get to the park around 11 am
PS Lunch at Carnation Cafe
Frontierland
Adventureland
Critter Country
PS Dinner at Cafe Orleans
New Orleans Square

Wednesday, April 23
PS Minnie and Friends Breakfast at Plaza Inn
Head to DCA
Playhouse Disney Live
Turtle Talk with Crush
Lunch @ Taste Pilot's Grill
Bug's Land (while DH and DS hit up ToT)
Nap at the hotel
Aladdin @6:05
PS Dinner at Wine Country Trattoria
Wander DCA

Thursday, April 24
EE @ 8am
Straight to Nemo
Fantasyland
Lunch at Pizza Port
Tomorrowland
Nap at hotel
Wander DL or DTD
PS Dinner at Goofy's Kitchen

Friday, April 25
Fantasyland
Girls--Princess Fantasy Faire
Boys--Rides the girls can't go on (due to height and pregnancy )
PS Lunch at Blue Bayou
DCA
Nap at hotel
DL
PS Dinner at Ralph Brennan's
Either try to catch F! or DEP, or enjoy short lines on our favorite rides. depends on crowds.

Saturday, April 26
Free day
PS Brunch at PCH Grill with Lilo and Stitch
Leave Anaheim around 8


There you have it. A lot of our plans are pretty vague, because you never know what will happen with a 2 year old and a 5 year old. But, I have a general idea of where I want to go and what we're going to do. Almost time, I can't wait!

 

[PirateFish989]

Less than two days!!!! Very exciting!

Your plan looks good to me! You really can't go wrong wandering. Wine Country Trattoria has some awesome lasagna. The Monte Cristo sandwiches at Cafe Orleans are good and the Mickey beignets are TO DIE FOR!

Hope you have an amazing time! I'm so excited for you!

 

[TXAng]

Sounds like you've got a great plan. Have a fantastic trip!!

 

[disney-inspired]

You're leaving in 1 day!

 

[mommy2kande]

Hi everyone! I am so excited, this time tomorrow, I will almost be at Disneyland! WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!

PirateFish--The Monte Cristo, beignets, and lasagna are all on my list of things to try. I have been stalking the dining thread with food pics and have a whole list of things I want to try! It's hard to believe we were just there 6 months ago, and tried NONE of these things! Well, that was before I found these boards. Now I know better!

TXAng--Thanks! I am trying not to be too structured, but at the same time, I want to have a game plan. I am so excited, we leave in 18 hours!!!

disney-inspired--I know, I can't wait! The house is clean, the bags are packed, the food is purchased. We just need to pick up the rental car this afternoon and load it up. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!