Finally getting to see the lights! Nov '11 Anniversary/Holiday/F&W PTR-New 11/4 p50

[skier_pete]

The extra preparation goes a long way with the boys due to their autism. But it's not all for them... I love making pretty spreadsheets for me too.

We are generally right tunnel people. A certain somebody (MRYPPNS ) has convinced me that it's bad luck to take the left tunnel! We did have to take the left tunnel when we entered early for our Crystal Palace ADR in March & things went OK though.

I didn't think about the Autism...that makes a lot of sense. You did a wonderful job!

Since we might increase our odds of meeting you, we'll go right tunnel on the 11th! I was thinking it might be right tunnel anyways, since we have to get there early and go to guest services to pick up our tickets, which I believe are on the right of the turnstiles.

This sounds like another one for the list of "you know your a Disney World Addict when...":
...You have conversations with someone about which tunnel you plan to enter MK through.

I'll include this on my list that also has:
...you have the old "Top7 Must sees" video with Stacy on your IPOD.
and
...you carry around a FP in your wallet in case you need to explain it to someone.

Yup, guilty of both!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Wow, what a great book! I want one. Your boys will love it!

Yay for less than 3 months!

Thanks! I hope they love the whole surprise.

I didn't think about the Autism...that makes a lot of sense. You did a wonderful job!

Since we might increase our odds of meeting you, we'll go right tunnel on the 11th! I was thinking it might be right tunnel anyways, since we have to get there early and go to guest services to pick up our tickets, which I believe are on the right of the turnstiles.

This sounds like another one for the list of "you know your a Disney World Addict when...":
...You have conversations with someone about which tunnel you plan to enter MK through.

I'll include this on my list that also has:
...you have the old "Top7 Must sees" video with Stacy on your IPOD.
and
...you carry around a FP in your wallet in case you need to explain it to someone.

Yup, guilty of both!

 

[DisMomAmy]

I love the 80s!!

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[DisMomAmy]

Well it looks like the Sandcastle Club is out! A while back Karen (Tim's brother's girlfriend), told us they would come over and watch the kids while we go out for our anniversary dinner. We didn't think much of it because we figured it wouldn't work out... especially once we found out that Jeff has to leave for a work trip to Las Vegas the same day we leave their house to check-in at Disney. Well Karen & K (Jeff's 16 year old daughter) & maybe a friend, are coming to stay in Orlando (not sure where they are staying yet) for the night! Karen is going to take K (& friend) to Universal the following day (Sat). They might come up early and spend a day at Disney on Friday since there's no school due to Veteran's Day!

I'll be keeping the reservation at Sandcastle Club for now... just in case.

 

[MeMom]

Love it! It brought a big smile and possibly a tiny tear tried to trickle out of my right eye when I thought of those boys seeing that. Seriously.

What a great surprise! Any way you can get a video of the reaction? You may have already said, but I haven't had much DIS time lately, so I am hit and miss on keeping up with reports. I am so glad I saw this one this morning, though!

 

[MRYPPNS]

Our 50s PTC ADR is at 4:35! (11/10, right?) I guess we'll see you there!!

It just might blow my friends' minds when I go "Hey there's my friend Amy!" while we're at some restaurant at WDW

(Don't know if I will get to run into Kathy this trip or not )

I'll be keeping the reservation at Sandcastle Club for now... just in case.

Don't cancel that ressie until you will lose money on it!! And I won't be surprised if Karen ends up coming by herself....you know how teenagers can change their minds at the last minute.

 

[MEK]

I hope the Sandcastle club works out for you guys! I will keep my fingers crossed. Just incase!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Love it! It brought a big smile and possibly a tiny tear tried to trickle out of my right eye when I thought of those boys seeing that. Seriously.

What a great surprise! Any way you can get a video of the reaction? You may have already said, but I haven't had much DIS time lately, so I am hit and miss on keeping up with reports. I am so glad I saw this one this morning, though!

Aw thanks MeMom!! I hope they are as excited about it as you are!

It just might blow my friends' minds when I go "Hey there's my friend Amy!" while we're at some restaurant at WDW

(Don't know if I will get to run into Kathy this trip or not )

Don't cancel that ressie until you will lose money on it!! And I won't be surprised if Karen ends up coming by herself....you know how teenagers can change their minds at the last minute.

I need to find out more about Kathy's plans but I think we'll see her at MVMCP.

Don't worry... I won't cancel the ressie until it gets much closer.

I hope the Sandcastle club works out for you guys! I will keep my fingers crossed. Just incase!

No worries Mary Ellen - I think the kids will love staying with Karen & K better than the Sandcastle Club. They can take them to the pool!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Using Heidi's (MRYPPNS's) updated touring plans card design I have started working on our touring plans.

Here's what I have so far for Day One!

The plan is to check in at BWV then head to DHS for a few hours until our room is ready (assuming that it won't be). If our room is ready, we'll probably get settled in & still head to DHS for a few hours so the kids can get their thrill ride fix. We may eat lunch at the Boardwalk or at DHS depending on what time it is. Our evening will be at Epcot. Sorry these pictures looks small... it's because they are only a half page to keep them portable. I'll print them but also move the documents into my phone. Sometimes it's easier to just have a piece of paper.

Doesn't it sound like a great way to start a vacation!

 

[oOJulieOo]

Yes, Amy, that does sound like a fabulous way to start a vacation!

 

[mousescrapper]

Hi Amy the sneak peek of your surprise bookelt looks real nice and Day ) touring plan looks like a great packed day and perfect fit to your resort...hope you have time too to spend there

 

[MRYPPNS]

Glad my new touring cards are working for you. I've only gotten 2 of 8 done for my trip!

 

[MEK]

It really sounds fabulous. I wish I could get someone to make some of those cards for me. I am so not computer literate when it comes to creative stuff like that. Very nice!

 

[KathyRN137]

(Don't know if I will get to run into Kathy this trip or not )

I need to find out more about Kathy's plans but I think we'll see her at MVMCP.

Okay! I get it! I get it! (sheesh!) Yes, I do have to get my plans in order!!

Amy, Billy and I will be at MVMCP the same night... we will definitely meet up! We may do MK rope drop that morning and go back to the resort to rest in the afternoon before the party.

Heidi, I thought I had my which-parks-which-days all set but now that I'm looking at what you two are doing I may make some changes.

Since it will just be Billy and Me I'm going to build a lot more flexibility into our plans... I'd better get going on my spreadsheet!


Kathy

 

[DisMomAmy]

Yes, Amy, that does sound like a fabulous way to start a vacation!

Thanks Julie!!

Hi Amy the sneak peek of your surprise bookelt looks real nice and Day ) touring plan looks like a great packed day and perfect fit to your resort...hope you have time too to spend there

We're definitely going to be packing in the park time on this trip... but I want to make sure we have time to enjoy the resort too, at least the pool.

Glad my new touring cards are working for you. I've only gotten 2 of 8 done for my trip!

Thanks Heidi! They are working out great. I have mine all done but I'm sure I'll have changes as we get closer to November. I know September & October are going to be super busy & fly by so I'm trying to get as much done now as I can.

It really sounds fabulous. I wish I could get someone to make some of those cards for me. I am so not computer literate when it comes to creative stuff like that. Very nice!

Thanks Mary Ellen! Heidi came up with the design. I'll make you some cards for your next trip!

Okay! I get it! I get it! (sheesh!) Yes, I do have to get my plans in order!!

Amy, Billy and I will be at MVMCP the same night... we will definitely meet up! We may do MK rope drop that morning and go back to the resort to rest in the afternoon before the party.

Heidi, I thought I had my which-parks-which-days all set but now that I'm looking at what you two are doing I may make some changes.

Since it will just be Billy and Me I'm going to build a lot more flexibility into our plans... I'd better get going on my spreadsheet!


Kathy

I can't wait to see what your final plans look like.

Yay for MVMCP!!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Today is our MVMCP night!! Since the boys all have 10 day non-expiring tickets, we decided to spend the morning at DTD & relaxing so we wouldn't be using any park ticket days.

This is also our photo session day. At 9:00 am we'll be heading to the Beach Club for our photo session, followed by breakfast at 9:40 at Cape May. I'm really excited to try this out!

After breakfast we'll head to DTD for a couple hours. The boys can't tolerate too much shopping so I'm guessing we'll only be there between 11ish-1ish. We'll probably take the bus to DTD, then take a cab back to BWV. I'm not sure if we'll eat lunch at DTD or when we get back to the resort.

We'll spend the afternoon relaxing & swimming at the Luna Park pool.

Arond 3:30 we'll head to Magic Kingdom to enter the park right at 4pm for MVMCP! I have a Plan A & a Plan B, depending which parade we decide to watch. Here are our plans for the night:

 

[KathyRN137]

Party plans look spot-on... perhaps we'll have dinner together and if the boys seem to be okay with it we can hang around together!


Kathy

 

[DisMomAmy]

Party plans look spot-on... perhaps we'll have dinner together and if the boys seem to be okay with it we can hang around together!


Kathy

Sounds like fun! At the moment we have an ADR at the Plaza at 5:05 but it's very possible we'll just want to eat a quick TS meal and take advantage of the time before the party to hit some rides.

I'd like to aim for the late parade time but it will depend on how the boys are all feeling. I bet we could ride quite a few rides while the rest of the park is lined up for the early parade.

 

[MEK]

You are so nice to offer to make me cards! I actually have the adorable notebook that Cynthia made me in May that I am going to write (or type) my plans into. I do like the way that card is set-up with the Plan A and Plan B side. That's awesome. I am going to copy that!

I think your plans for party day sound great. Perfect day! I love the ten day non expiring ticket. I had one once that still has water park passes on it, if you can believe it. I probably won't use them in December, but next summer for sure!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Amy, You are sooo creative. I love your cards. I wish I had an ounce of that talent!

Love your plans for MVMCP. I am so looking forward to that in November. The last time we were at one it rained.